Seven teams of Cancun teenagers gathered for a municipal sand-sculpture contest centered on identity and culture. The event was organized by DIF Benito Juárez for participants ages 13 to 16, with local cultural representatives judging the work. One three-member team now moves on to the state stage, giving the city a small but visible youth arts win at a time when public programs for teens often get less attention than larger municipal projects do.
Cancun youth compete in municipal sand sculpture event
A team of three Cancun teenagers will represent Benito Juárez in the state stage after winning the 2026 Municipal Sand Sculpture Encounter.
The event was organized by DIF Benito Juárez under the theme “Jóvenes con Identidad y Cultura.” It brought together adolescents ages 13 to 16 for a sand sculpture competition focused on creativity, identity, and teamwork.
Seven teams took part in the municipal contest. The winning team was made up of Samuel García, Esther García, and María Virginia Enríquez.
Winning team moves to the state stage
The winning team earned the right to represent Benito Juárez in the Encuentro Estatal de Esculturas en Arena, organized by DIF Quintana Roo.
The municipal event was held in coordination with DIF Quintana Roo. Local officials said the contest is part of youth programming tied to recreation, culture, and community participation.
Marisol Sendo Rodríguez, director general of DIF Benito Juárez, attended on behalf of Mayor Ana Paty Peralta. She said the event was intended to give children and teenagers space for cultural and recreational activities.
Cultural officials judged the entries
The jury included representatives from the Instituto Municipal de la Cultura y las Artes. The judges were Jessica MacFarland, Angélica Mercado, and Mariana Romani.
The entries were evaluated on technique, connection to the theme, and originality. Officials also recognized the work of all participating teams.
The event was supported by the DIF Benito Juárez areas focused on psychosocial risk prevention for children and adolescents, along with recreation, culture, and sports programming.
