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Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
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From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Good economic benefits from fishing tournament: Mayor Juan Carrillo
Buenas ganancias
Dejó torneo de pesca, resalta Juan Carrillo
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de junio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de junio.-
See City section below....
Only one shift at high school next year
Cobach laborará de corrido
Para ahorrar energía y proteger a alumnos
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de junio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de junio.-
This information has been translated
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Successful fishing tournament
The 14th edition of the International Sport Fishing Tournament "Cosme Alberto Martinez Magaña" concluded successfully, after the crew of the boat ''La Gozadera ', from the city of Chetumal, won first place with 9107 points. The crew and captain, Angel Gomez Sutherland, were awarded 350,000 pesos in cash.
Second place went to the '' Nautilus '', from Cancun, with a total of 6,200 points, who won a pick up truck. Third place went to the "Mavie, also from Cancun, who won 100,000 pesos with a score of 5618 points.
This famous Isla Mujeres sporting event features "Capture and Release", releasing 48 fish this year, in which the leading boats were "La Gozadera", with a blue marlin, 'Raulk', with a white marlin, and '' Cuchipirri '', with two sailfish. At the conclusion of the event, the municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, and other municipal and maritime authorities, recognized the great work of the late Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña, in whose honor this important sporting event of international stature is named.
The International Fishing Tournament "Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña" attracted a large number of fishing enthusiasts, who along with family and friends were able to enjoy the attractions of the municipality and the activities that were organized as part of the fishing tournament.
Good economic benefits from fishing tournament
- Thanks to the support of the City of Isla Mujeres, headed by the municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, and the work of service providers and island society during the weekend of the XIV International Sport Fishing Tournament "Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña", the municipality recorded high rates of hotel occupancy and tourism. Fishing fans and tourists from Mexico and the United States arrived this weekend to the island to be part of this important sporting event, which, in addition to being a tradition for islanders, benefits the economic growth and development of all families who live in Isla Mujeres.
The Mayor said, "The International Sport Fishing Tournament 'Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña' uses the 'Catch and Release' method and people from other states of Mexico and from the United States look forward to this event with great enthusiasm."
The mayor reaffirmed his commitment to continue supporting these types of events which undoubtedly generate great benefits for the economy of the islanders, as they increase considerably the hotel occupancy with the arrival of the participants and their families to the municipality. "That we are a Pueblo Magico, as well as the indirect promotion that results from our beaches being among the best in the world and the traditional events that we have, gives us the great competitive advantage which we undoubtedly have and will continue to take advantage of, with intense promotional work", said the municipal president .
Finally, Juan Carrillo Soberanis said his municipal government is committed to continuing to carrying out actions for the island to maintain and extend its growth, both in regard to hotel occupancy and regarding the amount of tourists that visit the destination during this type of events, benefiting the economies of all island families.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
There are photos and a video of the Fishing Tournament winners, as well as the list of winners and points.
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Health brigade at Community Hospital
Brigada de salud en el hospital comunitario.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
I'll translate this manana
Mayor denies there is any risk of losing Pueblo Magico status
Niegan el riesgo de perder el distintivo Pueblo Mágico. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
I'll translate this manana....it's similar to the previous article on the same topic.
"La Gozadera": Winner of the Fishing Tournament
“La Gozadera”, campeona en el torneo de pesca.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
See City section. PE also reports that "Malolo", of Isla Mujeres, took fourth place, with 5600 points. In fifth position, was "Off Dutty", of Cancún; and in sixth place, was "Crazy Fish", also of Isla Mujeres. In a duel between the two destinations, Cancun took sixth, eighth went to Isla Mujeres, ninth went to Cancun and Playa del Carmen took tenth place.
Seventy boats participated, which was less than expected, and the tournament was cncelled twice because of bad weather in the previous month.
The captain of the winning boat, Angel Gomez Sutherland, captured a blue marlin worth more than 6,000 points, and the other fish they caught earned 1,770 points.
However, the captain of the Moby Dick, Gerardo Saqui García (eighth position), requested a review of the video of that fish being caught, because it was his opinion that it was a sailfish, not a blue marlin.
The organizing committee confirmed that there were many picudo fish caught during this event and it could become one of the tournaments in which there are many videos of sailfish, white marlin and blue marlin being caught. This last species has the maximum score of 6 thousand points per adult specimen.
The beach of the Caribe fishing cooperative was full before 4 pm when the fishermen began to arrive and an hour later the scale was closed to start adding up the points and determining the winners. The prizes were scheduled to be awarded at Playa Centro at 7pm.
Correction of information about the car that was stolen in Queretaro and recovered in Isla Mujeres
Aclaran datos sobre el vehículo robado en Querétaro y recuperado en una calle de la isla [+] Ver masFull article at this link
There is a correction of information clarifying that the stolen vehicle was a Chevy, not a Dodge and that the information about the intersection where it was impounded was also incorrect, since the two streets named don't intersect. (I didn't translate the misinformation, since there was a photo of the Camero & I knew those streets don't intersect).
There is a weather forecast saying that the climate is expected to be favorable on Monday for tourism activities.(We've had lovely, sunny weather today. Please pardon my late publishing. I got distracted writing an historical article, for an Isla History FB page I started last week. I'll probably add a History blog and paste the essays there for those of you who don't follow Facebook.)
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| View from the rooms. |
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with kitchenettes & free WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate. Quiet & Private.
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| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| A large slider opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table & chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole, and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed. |
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts
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| Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me. |
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk downtown.
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June Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
The Circus is in Town:
"Arriving for
the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the
Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with
the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats
performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the
the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"
"Arriving for
the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the
Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with
the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats
performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the
the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"
In front of the Caribbean Sea (on the Caribbean coastal road, south of Salinas-Meteorologico & north of Isla 33).Daily 6:30 & 8:30p
Thursday, June 1 Navy Day Día de la Marina
Memorial placing of the wreath at sea (in the Bahia). Boats leave the pier near the car ferry at 10:30am
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4 Cosme Magana Fishing Tournament New Date: Weather permitting
Sunday, June 4 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square will feature the Isla Mujeres Senior Citizen's Choir & performances by three dance troupes from Cancun.
Thursday, June 8 World Ocean's Day & Playa Centro (aka Posada Beach) will receive its third Blue Flag award, during the XII National Meeting of Clean Beaches, which will be held in Bahía de Banderas, on the Riviera de Nayarit. The flag raising ceremony is scheduled for July 4.
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| June 9 7:41 June 10 8:30 June 11 9:17 June 12 10:03 June 13 10:47 June 14 11:29 |
The nine days of festivities in honor of "Corpus Christi" at the Sacred Heart of Jesus church in colonia La Gloria will continue thru next Friday, June 23rd and include a dance with live music, performances by various dance troupes, musical groups, and other events. Photo from Por Esto.
Friday, June 16 7p Fund raising benefit dinner for Brazos Abiertos & their volunteers at aMar Peruvian restaurant with a special tapas menu
Saturday,
June 17 Brazos Abiertos is back for their IX health campaign for the
prevention of teenage pregnancy, HIV and STD's. They will be in La
Gloria Park Saturday 10-2 offering rapid, confidential HIV tests,
counseling, and immediate results.
Sunday, June 18 Father's Day & Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square presents performances by the Ballet Folklorico of Cancun & the dance troupe Playa Dance.
Tuesday, June 20 Summer Solstice (11:24pm)
Wednesday, June 21 6p art exposition at the Casa de la Cultura with wine and music by Dhante Loyola to raise money to attend the Caribbean Festival in Santiago de Cuba
Friday, June 23 Dance event at the Mundaca Theater, next to the Mundaca apartments 8p
Friday, June 23 On the Town Square at 8pm on Friday, June 23, the orchestra Típica Tumben K'ai will perform, who are students from Chetumal.
Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25 Cosme Alberto Martinez Magana Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 24 Dance event 5p behind the Casa de la Cultura 4th Edition of Danzarte with over 200 dancers performing from Isla Mujeres & other parts of the state.
Sunday, June 25 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square
