 |
| This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte. HERE is a timelapse version, that you can set to slow or fast (fps-frames per second). It takes a few seconds to load. |
Follow Isla Mujeres News & Events on Facebook for highlights of news & events, and more photos & videos
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Protesters complain of poor service and lack of medicines at hospital
Protestan por mal servicio en hospital
Falta de medicamentos y escaso personal en Isla Mujeres
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 26 de septiembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 26 de septiembre.-
Change of command at Naval base
Realizan cambio de mando de armas
En la Quinta Región Naval
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 26 de septiembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 26 de septiembre.-
Yesterday...
Merchants complain about delayed mail delivery
Afecta inoperancia de Sepomex
Comercios denuncian retraso en entrega de correspondencia
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de septiembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de septiembre.-
Delays in mail delivery have become worse this year, affecting ~100 businesses who can be subject to fines when they do not receive official notifications in a timely manner, particularly the smaller businesses who do not use email.It is also noted that this presents a bad image to tourism.
The representative of the business organization CANACO (National Chamber of Commerce), Juan Carrillo Figueroa, is concerned about the downsizing at the post office, where there is only one employee, although there once were more than half a dozen workers. He wants regional officials of SEPOMEX to restaff the post office.
Negative response to bungalow project
Proyecto desata inconformidad
Convocan a manifestarse
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de septiembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de septiembre.-
The announcement of the construction project "Bungalos Reef Club" at North Beach has generated a series of negative reactions on social networks, and older islanders have commented that the buildings would be subject to devastation in hurricane, which could create dangerous projectiles.
See Translation in Friday's news LINK.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Isla Mujeres celebrated its first year as a Pueblo Magico with a festival full of joy and color. There are currently only 111 towns in Mexico with Pueblo Magico status.
Con un alegre y colorido festival, Isla Mujeres celebró el primer año de su nombramiento como Pueblo Mágico de México.
Cabe recordar que en la actualidad solo son 111 sitios de la República Mexicana que tienen el status de Pueblo Mágico.
Mayor Agapito Magana Sanchez was cordially invited to attend the ceremony for the changing of command at the Fifth Naval Region, and it was also attended by Jesus Pool, representing the state government. The Naval undersecretary Marina Almirante Joaquín Zetina Angulo, turned the command over to Almirante Carlos Ortega Muñiz, who will replace Vicealmirante Luis Felipe López Castro.
El presidente municipal Agapito Magaña Sánchez atendiendo una cordial invitación acudió a la Quinta Región Naval con sede en Isla Mujeres a atestiguar el cambio de mandos al que también acudió Jesús Pool con la representación del Gobierno del Estado.
En el solemne evento el subsecretario de Marina Almirante Joaquín Zetina Angulo, entregó el mando al Almirante Carlos Ortega Muñiz quien suple al Vicealmirante Luis Felipe López Castro.
Another week begins on our beautiful island.
Una semana más comienza en nuestra hermosa isla.
With sponsorship and support of the City government, headed by Agapito Magana Sanchez, on Tuesday the third edition of the book, Isla Mujeres a Través del Tiempo (Isla Mujeres Through Time), by historian Fidel Villanueva Madrid, will be presented. The event will take place in the City Council room, and the audience is expected to include all those islanders interested in the history of Isla Mujeres.
Con el apoyo y patrocinio del Ayuntamiento que encabeza Agapito Magaña Sánchez, el próximo martes será presentado el tercer tomo de la obra Isla Mujeres a Través del Tiempo, del cronista vitalicio Fidel Villanueva Madrid.
El evento tendrá lugar en la sala de Cabildo y se espera contar con la presencia de todos los isleños interesados en el devenir histórico de Isla Mujeres.
Campaign for the protection of crabs... let them pass and don't run them over!
Campaña de protección al cangrejo.¡Déjalos pasar, no los aplastes!
#IslaMujeres #PuebloMágico #Cangrejo
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Tomorrow there will be a change of command at the Naval Base in Isla Mujeres, of the Fifth Naval Region.
Mañana habrá cambio de Mando en la Quinta Región Naval militar con sede en Isla Mujeres https://t.co/JagnL1uMMd https://t.co/m7sjz3QQ94
There are posts, photos, and videos about the swearing in of the Governor and the names of his cabinet members.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Change of command at Naval base
Cambio de mandos en la Quinta Región Naval .. [+] Ver masPhoto & full article at this link
This article includes the new commander's experience, education, and credentials
Advisory for small boats
Llamado a reforzar medidas de seguridad al navegar [+] Ver masPhoto & full article at this link
Sept. 26 The SCT advised against small boats going to sea off the coast of Quintana Roo, including the Yucatan Channel, due to increasing winds in the afternoon, and expected this advisory to continue for Tuesday morning.
There is a system (Invest 97L) in the Atlantic with potential to develop into a hurricane that is being monitored. LINK.
"We were better off with the old hospital"
“Estábamos mejor con el antiguo hospital” [+] Ver masPhoto & full article at this link
This has similar information as the DQR article above regarding the protest. The Hospital Director, Pedro Zapata. explained that there was no negligence in the death of the child Mario M.T, who had a congenital problem with cerebral hypertension, and twice received a valve in a specialty hospital in Merida. The child was treated for a severe headache at the Community Hospital with a painkiller and returned home. Shortly thereafter he went into respiratory arrest, and the family returned to the hospital, where he was successfully resuscitated, and then transported to Cancun, where there are specialists. He was taken into surgery at the IMSS, and the medical team returned to the island, but the bad news came hours later. The official said he was given the necessary attention at the hospital and there was no negligence.
Yesterday...
Few boats arrive at Playa Norte
Pocos botes llegaron a playa NorteVer masPhoto & full article at this link
Sept 25 The number of boats at North Beach was less than usual amid cloudy skies, with no precipitation. During the day, before 5pm, there were fewer than a dozen boats anchored outside the buoys, and the number of swimmers did not exceed 300, according to estimates by the lifeguards and security personnel.
Playa Centro had a usual number of people enjoying its white sands, which was about the same number as in recent weeks, and is expected to remain the same on most Sundays until fall. There were slightly more people arriving on the car ferry from Punta Sam, compared to Saturday, and about the same number arriving from Puerto Juarez and the Hotel Zone.
The Tourist Police and Tourism Department said there were no incidents reported on Sunday. The merchants and those working on commissions reported that this is a difficult season for them and it has just begun. Taxi drivers had fewer passengers, but the golf cart rental agencies had rented out about 70 percent of their inventory. Many have intermediaries in Cancun.
The cooperatives that offer nautical tours in the Bay averaged only about two boats for each of the five cooperatives.
Feral cat population uncontrolled
Sin control la población gatuna .. [+] Ver masPhoto & full article at this link
While the stray dog population is under control in Isla Mujeres, this has not happened with the cats, of which 90 percent are feral. The vet Delfino Guevara has been conducting a control campaign over the past 16 years, and about 70 percent of the population has been sterilized. So far this year, his hospital has sterilized 122 cats, and there is a small group who regularly catch cats at various parts of the island and who plan to continue this sterilization work, but they are hoping for more help from the public and the government, to accelerate the process.
A level of control has been achieved downtown, but it is estimated that there are 300 feral cats in the colonias. It is estimated that for every cat that has been sterilized, there are two that have not. The hospital absorbs the full cost of the sterilization, and has dozens of cats available for adoption.
The young vet Rossely Gonzalez Gomez was interviewed on the occasion of the second anniversary of the hospital, which was financed with help from foreigners and Mexican volunteers. She is the 'right arm' and assistant Director, who ran the facility while Delfino Guevara was on vacation for the month of June. It seems he is planning to retire in two years, when she will take over full responsibility for the facility.
She said she is fascinated by the field of disease prevention in pets, and now they are given chemotherapy when they have cancer. Therefore, it is important that animals have regular check ups, which can extend their lives.
She said the biggest problems in the local dog population are experienced by the Chihuahuas, due to inbreeding which has brought about heart disease, and physical malformations. This crossing between siblings, parents, and cousins has made them prone to diseases due to impaired defenses, and they have reduced life spans. In some cases they do not survive six months. It is estimated that half the Chihuahuas on the island have this problem, therefore sterilization is important, as are controls by authorities. The vet recommended that owners take more responsibility to promote a healthy control of the problem.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 |
| 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.
 | |
| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
 |
| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
 |
| 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. |
 |
| 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
 | ||
| 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. Stroll five minutes southward down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe, Bahama Mama, Brisas, or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes southwest to shop at Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or other options. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the 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.
September events
Sunset ~6:45p
Moon rise over the Caribbean
Sept. 16 6:58p
Sept. 17 7:45p
Sept. 18 8:32p
Sept. 19 9:21p
Sept. 20 10:12p
Sept. 21 11:05p
Every Tuesday & Thursday at 10am: Sergio's Batik class. ~3 hours long. 400p includes materials.
Aug. 30-Sept. 8 Our Lady of Charity Celebration: Patron Saint of Fishermen.
Evening activities at the chapel of Caridad del Cobre in colonia Miraflores.
Wed., Sept. 7-Mass at 10p, then Las Mananitas (usually at midnight).
Thur. Sept 8 Saint's Day of Our Lady of Charity
Sat., Sept. 10-Boat procession to Isla Contoy departs at ~8am, This 17th annual procession will include hundreds of Catholics who will travel 30km, transporting the wooden icon to the chapel at the fishermen's camp. A Mass will be held, and the people will return to Isla Mujeres afterwards, probably shortly after noon. The Virgin de la Caridad del Cobre is the patron saint of seamen and this icon from Cuba will remain in Isla Contoy throughout the lobster season, returning to Isla Mujeres in early March.
Sept. 1 Thursday Artist Fair scheduled at Casa de Cultura 4-9
Friday, Sept. 2 at 7:30pm the "Movies in your colonia" program presents "Bichos" (A Bug's Life) at the Bicentario Plaza in La Gloria. Free.
Sept. 5-9 Second state Week of the Manatee
Sunday, Sept. 11 International Coastal Cleanup in Isla Mujeres
Schedule of Patriotic Festivities
Sept. 13 at 9am Benito Juarez Middle School Ceremony commemorating the 169th anniversary of the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 Dia de los Ninos Heroes of Chapultepec
Sept. 14 at 9am Colegio Bachilleres High School Ceremony commemorating the 192nd anniversary of the Annexation of Chiapas in 1824
Sept. 15 at 9:30pm Town Square Band & Dancing * Coronation of Queens of the Patriotic Festivities * Proclamation of Independence-Grito (See poster below)
Sept. 16 at 8am Naval base Civic parade for the anniversary of the Independence of Mexico
Sept. 30 at 8am Julio Sauri Espinoza school commemoration of the 251st anniversary of the birth of Jose Maria Morelos
Thursday, Sept.15 Artist Fair scheduled 4-9p Casa de Cultura
Thursday, Sept. 15 Grito of Dolores Celebration
Town Square.
9:30 Folklorico Dancers Performing
10p Coronation of the Festival Queens
11p Celebration of the Proclamation of the Grito of Independence
11:30 Super Crack band
Friday, Sept. 16 Independence Day Parade 8am
Thursday, September 22 at 8pm on the esplanade of the Casa de la Cultura
Celebremos a #IslaMujeres este 22 de septiembre en la explanada de la casa de la cultura a las 8pm.
Thursday Sept. 22 Equinox
Sunday, September 25 at 8pm on the Town Square, celebration of the first Anniversary of Isla Mujeres being named as a Pueblo Magico.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 9th annual Diabetes Clinic will be November 3rd in La Gloria. We are a team of nurses, social workers, EMT's and paramedics with a doctor for consultation of patients who need to be seen immediately. Please consider donating $50 which would buy 200 test strips, enough for one patient for a year. We also need donations of reading glasses, particularly the higher numbers. Many diabetics have vision problems too. We have a drop off location at Marina Paraiso Hotel or will pick up wherever you are! Muchisimas gracias for your generosity ~ Contact Karen Rosenberg Here or email me at westofcuba@gmail.com
Sources for Storm Information:
Wunderground
Tropical Tidbits
NOAA
The Artist's Fairs are scheduled twice a month, on the First and Third Thursdays, at the Casa de Cultura, 4-9.
