{"id":146,"date":"2026-04-06T19:04:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/Blogs\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:02:17","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/islaperegrina.com\/es\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"146\" class=\"elementor elementor-146\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-825eb14 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"825eb14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dbba11 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7dbba11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e357c4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e357c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rooted in Isla Mujeres<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c77c718 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c77c718\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A life shaped by culture, connection, and the sea.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33bd2ae e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33bd2ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad59d76 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ad59d76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c45d70 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c45d70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21874d2 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21874d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Journey That Began in Childhood<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288aee2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"288aee2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There\u2019s a reason Isla Mujeres draws people back again and again. It\u2019s more than turquoise waters or glowing sunsets \u2014 it\u2019s a quiet presence that lingers long after you leave, felt in the rhythm of the waves and the warmth of the islanders.<\/p><p>My connection with this island began when I first arrived as a child. Since then, Isla Mujeres has remained a place of reflection, inspiration, and belonging. Over the years, I have explored its streets, sailed its waters, and listened to the voices of those who call it home, discovering stories of history, culture, and spirit that continue to shape the island.<\/p><p>Through this journal, I share these stories \u2014 moments that reveal the beauty, magic, and memory that make Isla Mujeres so unforgettable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d228955 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d228955\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79df17f animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"79df17f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" 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https:\/\/islaperegrina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\ud835\ude52\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude61\ud835\ude60\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5c-\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63-\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d\ud835\ude5a-\ud835\ude41\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude68\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude65\ud835\ude68-\ud835\ude64\ud835\ude5b-\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d\ud835\ude5a-\ud835\ude48\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude6e\ud835\ude562.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed22093 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed22093\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9847b30 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9847b30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore the Journal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab95e3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab95e3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"567\">A personal journey through history, culture, and the spirit of Isla Mujeres.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a86424 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a86424\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c93eea elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3c93eea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Stories of History<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Discover the island\u2019s past, ancient traditions, and the stories that shaped its identity over generations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3994356 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3994356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Culture &amp; Traditions<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Reflections on the people, customs, and everyday life that give Isla Mujeres its unique character.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41a072c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41a072c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdc0eb2 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"cdc0eb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Art &amp; Creativity<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Expressions of the island\u2019s soul \u2014 through murals, craft, music, and storytelling \u2014 reflecting its identity and spirit.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-993a9a2 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"993a9a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Culinary &amp; Flavors<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The tastes, rituals, and culinary traditions that tell the story of the island and its people.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4449add e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4449add\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3d641e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3d641e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ea882a animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ea882a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Spirit of Isla Mujeres<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7968ef2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7968ef2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Long before modern travelers arrived, Isla Mujeres was a sacred sanctuary dedicated to Ixchel, the Mayan goddess of fertility, abundance, and the moon. For generations, people came to this island to pray, offer gratitude, and seek guidance.<\/p><p>The island has always been a place where the sacred and everyday life meet \u2014 where the rhythm of the sea shapes the lives of its people and stories are passed from one generation to the next.<\/p><p>Through this journal, I share these stories \u2014 the history, culture, and people that make Isla Mujeres so extraordinary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15bb090 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"15bb090\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a3da86 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a3da86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d00b221 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d00b221\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preserving the<br> Island\u2019s Stories<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc14a39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc14a39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many of the historical stories shared in this journal are told in collaboration with Isla Mujeres\u2019 official historian, Don Fidel Villanueva Madrid, along with the memories of islanders who have lived and shaped its history. Together, these voices help preserve the cultural memory of Isla Mujeres for future generations.g elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32bbbf5 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"32bbbf5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-685c170 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"685c170\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12b95fb animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12b95fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Bridge Between Two Worlds<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcb3c2f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcb3c2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Told in my voice \u2014 that of a pilgrim who first arrived on these shores at six years old, who has lived between two worlds ever since, and now wishes to become a bridge between them.<\/p><p>As one of my spiritual teachers in Mexico once told me, adapting a line from an old song:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b881f5 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"4b881f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">No soy de aqu\u00ed, ni soy de all\u00e1, solo s\u00e9 que soy\u2026 y ya.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8240ec elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8240ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I have carried that truth with me ever since \u2014 that belonging is not a place, but a presence. And here, on this island of wind and memory, I have finally found my way home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rooted in Isla Mujeres A life shaped by culture, connection, and the sea. Story A Journey That Began in Childhood There\u2019s a reason Isla Mujeres draws people back again and again. It\u2019s more than turquoise waters or glowing sunsets \u2014 it\u2019s a quiet presence that lingers long after you leave, felt in the rhythm of the waves and the warmth of the islanders. My connection with this island began when I first arrived as a child. Since then, Isla Mujeres has remained a place of reflection, inspiration, and belonging. Over the years, I have explored its streets, sailed its waters, and listened to the voices of those who call it home, discovering stories of history, culture, and spirit that continue to shape the island. Through this journal, I share these stories \u2014 moments that reveal the beauty, magic, and memory that make Isla Mujeres so unforgettable. Explore the Journal A personal journey through history, culture, and the spirit of Isla Mujeres. Stories of History Discover the island\u2019s past, ancient traditions, and the stories that shaped its identity over generations. Culture &amp; Traditions Reflections on the people, customs, and everyday life that give Isla Mujeres its unique character. Art &amp; Creativity Expressions of the island\u2019s soul \u2014 through murals, craft, music, and storytelling \u2014 reflecting its identity and spirit. Culinary &amp; Flavors The tastes, rituals, and culinary traditions that tell the story of the island and its people. The Spirit of Isla Mujeres Long before modern travelers arrived, Isla Mujeres was a sacred sanctuary dedicated to Ixchel, the Mayan goddess of fertility, abundance, and the moon. For generations, people came to this island to pray, offer gratitude, and seek guidance. The island has always been a place where the sacred and everyday life meet \u2014 where the rhythm of the sea shapes the lives of its people and stories are passed from one generation to the next. Through this journal, I share these stories \u2014 the history, culture, and people that make Isla Mujeres so extraordinary. Preserving the Island\u2019s Stories Many of the historical stories shared in this journal are told in collaboration with Isla Mujeres\u2019 official historian, Don Fidel Villanueva Madrid, along with the memories of islanders who have lived and shaped its history. Together, these voices help preserve the cultural memory of Isla Mujeres for future generations.g elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. A Bridge Between Two Worlds Told in my voice \u2014 that of a pilgrim who first arrived on these shores at six years old, who has lived between two worlds ever since, and now wishes to become a bridge between them. As one of my spiritual teachers in Mexico once told me, adapting a line from an old song: No soy de aqu\u00ed, ni soy de all\u00e1, solo s\u00e9 que soy\u2026 y ya. I have carried that truth with me ever since \u2014 that belonging is not a place, but a presence. And here, on this island of wind and memory, I have finally found my way home.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-146","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>About - Isla Peregrina<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/islaperegrina.com\/es\/about\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_MX\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"About - Isla Peregrina\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Rooted in Isla Mujeres A life shaped by culture, connection, and the sea. 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