Friday, February 28, 2014

In Isla Mujeres Daily News Friday, February 28 The Afternoon Edition




  The first issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to benefit Isla charities has been published, featuring  a variety of talented writers and photographers! Thank-you to everyone who has visited & shared it! 
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. Ad for a year is a $45 donation. 100% is contributed.

Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks! 




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Changing traffic routes downtown for the fiestas of Carnaval

Cambiará circulación en el Centro

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Jueves, 27 de Febrero de 2014 23:00

Con motivo de fiestas carnestolendas

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Starting at noon on Saturday and continuing through Tuesday, March 4, traffic will be altered downtown, due to Carnaval activities, said the Chief of Police. Starting daily at noon, for a period of four hours or more, vehicles will only enter downtown via Juarez Avenue, and Rueda Medina will be a one way street during that time. The north to south lanes of main street will be closed for the parades, floats, and other activities, and the other lanes will be used for vehicles to exit downtown, which is a reversal of their normal direction. Movement will remain as normal on Bravo, Morelos, Madero, Abasolo, and Matamoros. However at times these streets are occupied by troupes, or groups from various schools and organization, and their kings and queens. The police chief advised that people who plan on driving downtown should allow extra time or just not go there during these days, because there will be very heavy traffic.
 

Renovating parks and green areas: In the colonias

Rehabilitan parques y áreas verdes

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Jueves, 27 de Febrero de 2014 22:47

En tercia de colonias populares



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Large numbers of City workers are rehabilitating the parks and public spaces in the colonias, including  Salina Grande, Electricistas and La Gloria. They are repairing the lighting, doing landscaping and pruning, as well as other acts of  maintenance and beautification. They are correcting serious problems that have existed for months.
       Officials are extending an invitation to families and exercisers to be involved with the care and monitoring of the path around Salina Grande, which now has lights and replacement of the stolen wires.   
Supporting athletes: Youth Softball League 

Apoyo a deportistas

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Jueves, 27 de Febrero de 2014 21:15

Agapito los abandera rumbo a Liga Juvenil de Sóftbol



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Twelve Island athletes who form the team representing Quintana Roo in the  Liga Varonil Juvenil Mayor de Sóftbol, will be going to the state of Tabasco to compete this weekend. They are between the ages of 17 and 19, and were given a workshop to prepare them mentally and physically for the event. The Mayor hosted a breakfast with them, and offered support and encouragement, as well as equipment and money toward their travel expenses. 




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    Red Cross prepares for annual collection

  • Salud

    Alista Cruz Roja su colecta anual

    Alista Cruz Roja su colecta anual0 27 de febrero de 2014

    Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi..-
    Last year they raised 162,000 pesos and this year they hope to raise at least 200,000 pesos.  The money from last year was invested in improvements to the building and toward the purchase of a replacement ambulance which was recently achieved. It is now in operation and cost 40,000 pesos, of which half has been covered. The ambulance required routine maintenance and a new battery. The Red Cross provided 380 emergency services so far this year on the island (Explicó que en lo que va del año se han ofrecido un total de 380 servicios  de emergencia) and have received some donations from friends and foreign tourists, including a VHF radio and medical supplies. They are preparing for their annual fundraising activities.

    Vialidad

    Warnings of road closures during Carnaval

    Advierten cierre de calles por Carnaval

    Advierten cierre de calles por Carnaval0 27 de febrero de 2014

    Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.-

 

 

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Police operation carried out

Realizan operativo policiaco

Realizan operativo policiaco


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Lobster ban begins  

Inicia hoy veda de langosta

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Applaud police surveillance in Isla Mujeres

Aplauden vigilancia de la policía en la localidad

Business people of Isla Mujeres said they applaud this action which generates confidence among visitors and businesses. Those who were interviewed said it does not scare the tourists, but rather it gives the visitors confidence,  and they hope these operations are ongoing, especially in the evenings at the piers.
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Agapito gives pennants (flags) to softball players

Abandera Agapito a atletas de softbol

Abandera Agapito a atletas de softbol

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Mayor meets the task of cleaning the green areas

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Participating in peninsular tournament
Participará en torneo peninsular[+] Ver mas




Suspect detained in drug operation
Identifican a detenida con droga en operativo[+] Ver mas
During the raids on Thursday afternoon, in colonia Meteorologica, a woman known as "Ami", was arrested for being in possession of 34 small baggies of white powder. She is from the state of Yucatan and works as a waitress. She was taken to the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in Cancun.
   There were inspections of eight bars, of which four were closed for various irregularities. These operations were coordinated through the three levels of government to completely eradicate drugs on the island, said those who were consulted.

Raids: More noise than results
Cateos con más ruido que resultados.. [+] Ver mas
Following joint operations between the municipal police, the Navy, the State police, and the Pocuraduria de Justicia in the Continental Zone, the officers came to the island on Thursday. They visited several homes and detained one person. The aim of the operation was to detect drugs, weapons, or stolen vehicles. Members of the State Policia Judicial arrived on the 11am ferry in two trucks with double cabins, and at least a dozen officers, which initiated the operation.
   A convoy of eight vehicles was formed, between trucks and auto patrol units. There was a visit to a private residence in Meteorologico without positive results, and the went to colonia La Gloria. They visited a private residence in Canotal near the municipal market "Audomaro Magana" and then they went downtown. They parked on the street Madero, near the Maya Caribe hotel and visited various businesses, including rentals/hotels, and businesses on Hidalgo avenue.
   After visiting the colonias Caribena and Caridad del Cobre, no one was detained, but later it was learned that there had been an arrest. It is noted that the Naval officers took an arrested woman over to Cancun. There were also officers at the ferry terminal, inspecting vehicles.
   This operation took place two weeks after an announcement was made by the head of the Seguridad Pública en el Estado, state police, general Carlos Bibiano Villa Castillo, that he would take measures to combat drug dealing and other serious crimes. On Facebook he gave citizens a direct number to call 983-15-40-350 “para toda emergencia en materia de seguridad”, for all emergencies in matters of security.

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Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. 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 or hop on the bus. We also have room for 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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 Carnaval schedule...

 There are parades in the afternoon (see dates below), down Rueda Medina from its north end (by the monument to the fishermen & Jax) to the whale shark monument at the Bay malecon. There are performances, competitions & events nightly on the Town Square, which are usually scheduled to begin around 8pm. The troupes also perform at parties, hotels, restaurants, & in the streets. This info is from the newspaper articles about Carnaval, most of which lacked specific times. Last year the events on the square were scheduled to begin at 8p, but often started later. The parades were scheduled to start at 3p, but started earlier and later. You can generally see and hear the participants & spectators moving toward the event before it begins.

Feb 27  Thursday 9:15pm  Dance Troupe performance at Hotel Posada del Mar Palapa (downtown, north end of main street.)

Friday, February 28th scheduled to begin at 9pm on the town square. will be the crowning of the kings and queens, including the king and queen of the fiesta, the kings and queens of the academies, of the senior citizens, and the disabled.


March 1 Sat. 1pm Dance Troupe performance in street in Bachilleres (East coastal road, Aeropuerto, just before Salina Chica/first colonia, near Casa Ixchel & Da Luisa)  

Saturday night, March 1, will be Cuban night.
   
  Sunday, March 2, Parade scheduled to begin at 3pm on Rueda Medina and  they will hold the traditional Carnaval Playero at the Posada del Mar Beach,
with the children's costume contest on the beach at 4pm. There will be competitions & presentations at the town square, usually scheduled to begin around 8pm.
 
  Monday March 3 will be the second parade through the main streets of Isla Mujeres. There will be the traditional regional evening on the town square with Yucatecan outfits, and the dance of the pig's head & the bull petate  (el baile de la cabeza de cochino y el toro petate), among other activities There will be a costume contest in the Open category and a competition between the dance troupes in the Regional category.


      In addition, with the regional night on Monday, there will be a celebration of the discovery of Isla Mujeres, which occurred on the 3rd of March.

Tuesday March 4th 
is the last day of Carnaval, the "Mardi Gras", which begins at mid day with the Negrada, when the troupes will pass through the streets downtown, in the presence of the traditional "Toro petate". That night the festival will continue on the town square with the contest between the troupes, followed by the reading of the will of "Juan Carnaval" and the burning of his effi
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 Charity Info
See tab at top of page!

Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross:  Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)

 Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Shoes for the Kids, Items for Little Yellow School House...Barlitos:  is closed & relocating. email me at westofcuba@gmail for help arranging pick ups. Kathy Ennis has volunteered to fill in. They plan to reopen at Marina Paraiso in March.

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Music

Miguel's high season schedule:

Thursday & Friday at 6pm Marina Paraiso Isla Mujeres with Seblues Hernandez Miranda - blues variety
Wednesday - Saturday at 10:30 Fayne's BarandGrill with La Banda Sin Nombre - Rock, blues & pop
Friday - Saturday at 12:00 mn Tequileria La Adelita with La Banda Sin Nombre - Salsa & Mexican
Sunday at 7:00 Bahia Tortuga with The Sol Rockers - Rock & blues 
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 John Cain's schedule   
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 530 to 730 pm
Sunday, Bahia Tortuga, The Sol Rockers, 630 to 900 pm 
 
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun


Domingo Salsa en Vivo con ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! ::  Sunday Live Salsa with ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! + Gratis/FREE Chilpachole Pa' la Cruda! + Tragos/Drinks + SUP & Kayak :: See You There!! / No Falten!! 
Fenix Sat ~1 or 2p Reggae/Cuban  

       Sun ~1 or 2p Salsa 
(Start times have been variable. Posted on menu board by entrance)
Fenix Lounge   Domingo Salsa en Vivo con ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! :: Sunday Live Salsa with ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! + Gratis/FREE Chilpachole Pa' la Cruda! + Tragos/Drinks + SUP & Kayak :: See You There!! / No Falten!!
You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or  Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.



Texas Holdem Every Monday and Thursday
 at 6:00pm   El Patio Caribbean Grill





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Thursday, February 27, 2014

In Isla Mujeres Daily News Thursday, February 27 The Afternoon Edition




  The first issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to benefit Isla charities has been published, featuring  a variety of talented writers and photographers! Thank-you to everyone who has visited & shared it! 
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. Ad for a year is a $45 donation. 100% is contributed.

Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks! 




This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte

Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....





City Council approved Municipal Development Plan proposed by Agapito

Por un buen gobierno

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Miércoles, 26 de Febrero de 2014 23:26

Cabildo aprueba Plan Municipal de Desarrollo propuesto por Agapito



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The Plan  (PDM)has 5 basic objectives, and it aims to ensure essential services, improve living conditions, boost the economy and jobs, increase order, care for the environment, and to have good government. It was approved unanimously by the City Council and will be sent to the State Legislature for approval and publication.

Total support to unemployed

CECATI inaugurates training courses 

Total apoyo a desempleados

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Cecati inaugura curso de capacitación

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The courses will be offered to both the employed and unemployed, and are a result of an agreement between the City and CECATI. They will take place at the Community Center in La Gloria. The first courses were inaugurated with a press conference event. 





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Red Cross purchases used ambulance
  • Equipados a duras penas

    RECURSOS

    Equipados a duras penas

    0 26 de febrero de 2014

    Por Carlos Gasca.-

    After giving up on the idea of raising 350,000 pesos to purchase a new ambulance, the board of the Red Cross was able to purchase a second hand vehicle for 50,000 pesos which went into operation last week. They said the engine is in good condition and they did general maintenance and changed the 'balatas' . The president of the board said they urgently needed to purchase another ambulance because their unit was constantly needing repairs.
  • Barrerán de la ínsula vehículos chatarra
    Sweeping the island of junk cars

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    Barrerán de la ínsula vehículos chatarra

    0 26 de febrero de 2014

    Por Carlos Gasca.-

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Swearing in of PRI advisors

Toman protesta los consejeros del PRI

Toman protesta los consejeros del PRI


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Urban Development Plan approved 

Aprueban el Plan de Desarrollo Municipal

Aprueban el Plan de Desarrollo Municipal


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City government solves complaints of residents

Soluciona Ayuntamiento demandas ciudadanas

 Another Dialogue with the Citizens took place last night at the municipal plaza, where the Mayor listened to citizen complaints and gave instructions to address their concerns. The Directors of various agencies were given specific instructions to address these requests. This includes the placing of two speed bumps, pruning trees that are affecting electric lines, and forming a steering Committee between the Youth Institute and members of the community.
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Open arms for Europeans visiting the island

Abre las puertas la isla a visitantes europeos

Abre las puertas la isla a visitantes europeos


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CECATI offers courses for unemployed residents

Ofrece Cecati cursos a población desempleada

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Lobster season was better
Estuvo mejor temporada langostera.. [+] Ver mas
This was a good lobster season for the five fishing cooperatives, compared to last year, according to preliminary data..  They have taken in more than 15 million pesos from the harvest of 23 tonnes of lobster tail and 46 tonnes of live lobster. The fishermen of Patria & Progreso report a worse season than the others, and they use traps while the other mostly rely on nets.  While it was a better season than last year, it is not like the time prior to Hurricane Gilberto, said one fisherman, who said production has declined sharply since then (1988).
   La Justicia Social reports one tonne and 100 kilos of tails and 19 tonnes of live lobster, ; Patria y Progreso, 700 kilos of tail and  5 tonnes of live lobster; Isla Blanca, 11  tonnes of tail and 10 of live, Caribe had 3.5 tonnes of tail and 12 tonnes of live, and Makax had 6 tonnes and 513 kilos of tail since January and no live lobster.
   The tails are selling for 350 pesos a kilo and live lobster for 160 pesos per kilo. The last day of the season is tomorrow, February 28th. The 300  fishermen are hoping for municipal support during the four months of closed season, (March-June), which was offered by the previous PAN government, of about 2.8 million pesos, to give them about 80 pesos daily.




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Inaugurating workshops to improve income of families
Inauguran talleres para promover el ingreso familiar [+] Ver mas





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   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.   
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. 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 or hop on the bus. We also have room for 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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Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe or Monchi's,shop at Chedraui or visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs; 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 pharmacy and variety of other stores and small local restaurants



FOR  FEBRUARY EVENTS>>>>
February begins with a long holiday weekend, and on Sunday are tamale parties for Epiphany. Monday is a day off for Constitution Day & the (fun!)benefits begin on Monday, that accompany Island Time Fishing Tournament. ITFT lasts all week until the following Sunday night. (See schedule of events below.)
    The next weekend is Valentine's Day & the Lion Fish Tournament. On the 15th the Carnaval King & Queen will be presented & Carnaval begins as the month ends. Read more here at the Isla Mujeres Magazine February Events Page!

TONIGHT!
 

Photo: "Rumba Sabrosa".

Partial Carnaval schedule...

 (There are usually parades in the afternoon, down Rueda Medina to the whale shark festival, and events at night on the Town Square. The troupes also perform at parties, hotels, restaurants, & in the streets.)

Feb 27  Thursday 9:15pm  Dance Troupe performance at Hotel Posada del Mar Palapa (downtown, north end of main street.)

Friday, February 28th scheduled to begin at 9pm on the town square. will be the crowning of the kings and queens, including the king and queen of the fiesta, the kings and queens of the academies, of the senior citizens, and the disabled.





March 1 Sat. 1pm Dance Troupe performance in street in Bachilleres (East coastal road, Aeropuerto, just before Salina Chica/first colonia, near Casa Ixchel & Da Luisa)  

Saturday night, March 1, will be Cuban night.
   
 On Sunday, March 2, Parade scheduled to begin at 3pm on Rueda Medina and  they will hold the traditional Carnaval Playero at the Posada del Mar Beach,
with the children's costume contest on the beach at 4pm.

   The third day (Monday) of Carnaval includes a second parade through the main streets of Isla Mujeres. At the town square in the evening will the the Regional night, with a costume contest in the open category, and a competition between the dance troupes in the Regional category.
 
  Monday March 3 will be the second parade through the main streets of Isla Mujeres. There will be the traditional regional evening on the town square with Yucatecan outfits, and the dance of the pig's head & the bull petate  (el baile de la cabeza de cochino y el toro petate), among other activities There will be a costume contest in the Open category and a competition between the dance troupes in the Regional category.

      In addition, with the regional night on Monday, there will be a celebration of the discovery of Isla Mujeres, which occurred on the 3rd of March.

Tuesday March 4th 
is the last day of Carnaval is the most anticipated "Mardi Gras", which begins at mid day with the Negrada, when the troupes will pass through the streets downtown, in the presence of the traditional "Toro petate". That night the festival will continue on the town square with the contest between the troupes, followed by the reading of the will of "Juan Carnaval" and the burning of his effi
gy.




 Charity Info
See tab at top of page!

Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross:  Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)

 Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Shoes for the Kids, Items for Little Yellow School House...Barlitos:  is closed & relocating. email me at westofcuba@gmail for help arranging pick ups. Kathy Ennis has volunteered to fill in. They plan to reopen at Marina Paraiso in March.

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Music



  Miguel's playing schedule  
Miguel's high season schedule:

Thursday & Friday at 6pm Marina Paraiso Isla Mujeres with Seblues Hernandez Miranda - blues variety
Wednesday - Saturday at 10:30 Fayne's BarandGrill with La Banda Sin Nombre - Rock, blues & pop
Friday - Saturday at 12:00 mn Tequileria La Adelita with La Banda Sin Nombre - Salsa & Mexican
Sunday at 7:00 Bahia Tortuga with The Sol Rockers - Rock & blues 


 John Cain's schedule   
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 530 to 730 pm
Sunday, Bahia Tortuga, The Sol Rockers, 630 to 900 pm 
 
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun


Domingo Salsa en Vivo con ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! ::  Sunday Live Salsa with ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! + Gratis/FREE Chilpachole Pa' la Cruda! + Tragos/Drinks + SUP & Kayak :: See You There!! / No Falten!! 
Fenix Sat ~1 or 2p Reggae/Cuban  

       Sun ~1 or 2p Salsa 
(Start times have been variable. Posted on menu board by entrance)
Fenix Lounge   Domingo Salsa en Vivo con ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! :: Sunday Live Salsa with ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! + Gratis/FREE Chilpachole Pa' la Cruda! + Tragos/Drinks + SUP & Kayak :: See You There!! / No Falten!!
every tuesday!You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or  Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.
ComoNo, Isla Mujeres, Mexico  RYAN RYCKMAN......back at ComoNo......every night 8:30



Texas Holdem Every Monday and Thursday
 at 6:00pm   El Patio Caribbean Grill








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