The second issue of
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
Here's a link to the Magazine
Please
share the charity document, patronize the supportive businesses, &
enjoy the articles, photos, & videos! If you'd like to donate $15 to
your favorite charity to have an ad in this 2015 issue, contact me at
westofcuba@gmail.com
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles
Man identified who fell off cliff
Body taken to Cancun
Identifican al que cayó al acantilado
Trasladan su cadáver a Cancún
Lanrry PARRA
The homeless man who died on Saturday after falling off a cliff on the Eastern side of the island was forty one year old Victorio Cruz Martinez, originally from Chilon, Chiapas. Identification with his personal information was found among his belongings by the forensic medical personnel who removed the body. Following ministerial proceedings, the body was taken to Cancun for the autopsy, as required by law. Assistance was provided by the Red Cross paramedics and ambulance.
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de mayo.-
The homeless man who died on Saturday after falling off a cliff on the Eastern side of the island was forty one year old Victorio Cruz Martinez, originally from Chilon, Chiapas. Identification with his personal information was found among his belongings by the forensic medical personnel who removed the body. Following ministerial proceedings, the body was taken to Cancun for the autopsy, as required by law. Assistance was provided by the Red Cross paramedics and ambulance.
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de mayo.-
"Moloc" died in Yucatan: Taken by the sea
El mar le arrebató la
“Moloc” muere en Yucatán
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de mayo.-
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de mayo.-
Arturo Cervera Dzul, better known as "Moloc" died this weekend as a result of decompression sickness, after diving for a long time seeking sea cucumbers at Rios Lagartos, Yucatan. He was about 50 years old and a member of the "Laguna Makax" fishing cooperative. He had moved from Isla Mujeres to Rio Lagartos for the season of sea cucumber production. His body was moved from the port of the state of Yucatan to Isla Mujeres where he was mourned by his family and buried in the municipal cemetery.
Destruction of mangroves continues
Lack of surveillance in Sac Bajo
Persiste devastación de mangle
No hay vigilancia en Zac Bajo
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de mayo.-
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de mayo.-
Residents are complaining about clearing of mangroves in Sac Bajo on land adjacent to Laguna Makax, where at least three spaces subdivided into lots are being devastated. Residents say there is less vegetation of this type and the number of buildings are increasing without any intervention by authorities.They say this is associated with boat owners who offer whale shark tours, some of whom have up to 12 boats and have no where to tie them up. Neighbors say PROFEPA (Federal Attorney General for Environmental Protection) should intervene.
Undermines certification
Construction of palapas in public beach areas: Businesses
Atenta contra certificación
Construcción de palapas en zona de playas públicas: Empresarios
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de mayo.- .
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de mayo.- .
Downtown entrepreneurs say they like that requirements are being met seeking one of the most important worldwide awards, the Blue Flag designation, with measures like cleaning the beaches, checking water quality, and removing mobile vendors. But they are complaining that the Posada del Mar beach is being invaded by the construction of palapas which are being used to provide massage services for a few hours daily, and the rest of the time they are empty.
Requirements for the Blue Flag include signage, adequate bathrooms in businesses with concessions, daily cleaning of the area, installation of the Blue Flag information module, installing a lifeguard tower, having security, and providing an amphibious chair for people with disabilities.
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May 17: Day of the Internet
Hoy 17 de mayo, es el día del Internet.
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From Tvisla Mujeres (You can join this fb page at this link)
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Noti Isla Mujeres (you can join this page on FB at this link & view the photos)
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles
Closure of Bronco's Piano-Bar
Clausuran el Piano-Bar Bronco[+] Ver mas
The piano bar was closed down early Sunday morning for allowing a minor to enter, which was discovered after police came to the bar because of an argument. The young girl was apparently brought with older people, into an atmosphere of nightlife that is not appropriate for a child, and was made available to the DIF, social service agency, who will investigate.
The argument led to the arrest of Elmi Altair García Briseño, 22, who was charged with damages and minor injuries to a person, and taken before the Public Ministry, Ministerio Público. The municipal department of Fiscalización, Enforcement closed the bar for violation of its rules of operation.
Turtles continue to come
Siguen llegando los quelonios [+] Ver mas
I'll translate this one manana....
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Clausuran el Piano-Bar Bronco[+] Ver mas
The argument led to the arrest of Elmi Altair García Briseño, 22, who was charged with damages and minor injuries to a person, and taken before the Public Ministry, Ministerio Público. The municipal department of Fiscalización, Enforcement closed the bar for violation of its rules of operation.
Turtles continue to come
Siguen llegando los quelonios [+] Ver mas
I'll translate this one manana....
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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 |
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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| 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 down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe, Bufalo, Bahama Mama, Compadres Barbacoa or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes to shop at Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or Seso Loco. 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.
May Events
Sunrise ~6:15a
Sunset ~7:10p
Moonrise over the Caribbean
May 2 6:10
May 3 7:01
May 4 7:54
May 5 8:48
May 6 9:43
May 7 10:36
Thursday, April 30 Regata del Sol al Sol Cocktail Party at Ballyho's (1:30), Poker Run (3:30p), Mayor's Reception (7p)
Thursday, April 30 Dia del Nino / Children's Day
May 1, Friday: Dia del Trabajo - Labor Day. A national public holiday with political and labor union marches and official speeches. Schools, banks and government offices are closed.
May 1. Friday: Regata del Sol al Sol Amigo's Regatta: Children board (10:30a), Departure (~11:30a) Awards ceremony at Buhos (7p)
May 3, Sunday: Dia de la Santa Cruz - Day of the Holy Cross
This celebration dates back to colonial times. Construction workers decorate crosses with flowers and mount them on buildings under construction, and have picnics at the site.
May 5. Tuesday: Cinco de Mayo (Battle of Puebla). No school. This date is commemorated more enthusiastically in the US, as general celebration of Mexican culture (and opportunity for abundant consumption of salsa, chips, and Mexican beer.).
Here it is an 'optional' holiday (office & bank closings vary state to state) commemorating the victory of Mexican troops against a large number of French troops in 1862.
(Then, more French troops arrived, sending Benito Juarez's government into exile, and Maximilian was crowned emperor of Mexico in 1864. At the time, the US was involved with its Civil War, 1861-65. {Link:How Battle of Puebla affected US Civil War.} Then the US supported Mexico and invoked the Monroe Doctrine against European involvement in the Western Hemisphere. Napoleon III withdrew French troops in 1866.)
Soggy Peso is having a Cinco de Mayo party w Jeff Current playing music 5-7:30
May 6, Wednesday...Inauguration of a painting exhibit at the Magana Maritime Terminal-continues for 2 weeks: “Mujeres del Caribe, Arte en Todas Partes”
Thursdays at 8:30p at Poc Na
May 8, Friday: Artes en Todas Partes event, maybe. TBA
7th Annual Water Rally (Teens compete in teams & learn about water conservation and processing)
May 10, Sunday: Mothers Day (Restaurants will be busy, and florists & mariachis.)
May 14, Thursday...see PocNa poster
May 15, Friday: Teacher's Day. No School.
Artes en Todas Partes Event, maybe,TBA.
Start of Turtle Nesting Protection Program along the eastern coast and the eggs are incubated at the Tortugranja, with public releases of hatchlings in the fall. (Hawksbills begin laying in earlier, so tours are made to watch for their nests starting ~May 1)
Start of the Whale Shark tour season may vary and continues until ~Sept. 15th
May 16, Saturday
You're
invited to the annual pink wig breakfast, with raffle, gifts and
awards. 200 peso donation. You and your friends can wear your favorite
color and of various colors, in the design you prefer. Tickets available
at the offices of Por Siempre Viva, phone 8770073May 21, Thursday...see Poc Na poster
Fishing Tournament May 22, 23, & 24 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
(May 22 & 23: From Xcaret to Cozumel: Travesia Sagrada Maya - Sacred Mayan Journey. Recreating the pilgrimage of the ancient Maya to worship the Goddess lxChel, canoeists in pre-hispanic-style vessels race approximately 17 miles.)
May 28-30 Posada Beach: Maya Riviera Film Festival
May 29, Friday No School (Last Friday of Month...Technical Meetings)
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Mondays & Thurdays at El Patio 6p on Hidalgo..more info HERE.
No Artists Fair in May, scheduled to resume in November
The Women's Fishing Tournament, "La Dorada", organized by the DIF is planed for June 26 & 27.
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, Items for Little Yellow School House, Moto Helmets for kids...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso
For donations to Zapatos Para Los Ninos.. please contact Greg at bullridersnider@yahoo.com, or find them on Facebook at "Shoes For The Children."
Music: Schedule may change for low season
(By band & location)
Miguel's high season schedule:
Sunday: The Sol Rockers @ El Patio 9p - 11p
Monday: Miguel solo @ El Patio 6:30p - 8:30p
Tuesday: La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio 9:15p - 11:15p
Wednesday: The Sol Rockers@ El Patio 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Thursday: Miguel Solo @ el Patio 6p - 8p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Friday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
Saturday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
John Cain's schedule
Sunday & Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm ElPatio Sol Rockers
Thursday Bahia Tortuga 6:45-8:45
Saturday. El Patio solo 630-830
Sundays 7:30-9:30 - Sol Rockers
Mondays 630 to 830 Miguel / 830 to 1130 Ryan Rickman -
Tuesdays 9-11 Banda Sin Nombre
Wednesdays 7:30 to 9:30 Sol Rockers / DJ 9-12
Thursdays 6 to 8 Miguel
Fridays 630 to 815 Fabio & Ryan / band 830 to 1130
Saturdays 7:30-9:30 John Cain solo Country music / 830 to 1130 Ryan and Band..
Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Mon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Banda Sin NombreMon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Fenix ~1p~4p Live music at the beach in the afternoons on weekends
Bahia Tortuga has live music at times...announced on their streetside signboard. John Cain is there on Thursdays and Lara is there on Mondays...~7p
You may find live music at night on Hidalgo
Fayne's: 10:30-12 (see above)
La Terraza: 9 or 10-12
Morgan's: 7 or 8 - 9 or 11 (see above)
El Patio (see above)
Poc Na Hostel: 9:30-11
Saturday afternoon ~3-5 Cuban music at Veradara's Cuban restaurant
Here's Music by day of the week
Monday -
Fenix-Chucho 2-4
Miguel solo @ El patio 6:30 - 8:30
Ryan Rickman @ El patio 8:30 - 11:30
Jazz with Norman and Darin 7-9p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Tuesday -
Fenix Cuban musicians 2-4
Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio house of music 9:15-11:15
Jazz with Norman and Darin 7-9p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Wednesday -
Fenix live music Chucho? 2-4
Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7:30-9:30
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Faynes - 10:30 - 12:00
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Thursday -
Fenix live music 2-4
Miguel @El Patio house of music 6-8/ Faynes 10:30 - 12
John Cain Bahia Tortuga 6:45-8:45
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Friday -
Fenix- 2-4 SesBlues, Pao & band..Blues, Rock, Salsa, Reggae
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
Miguel @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Fabio @ El Patio house of music 6:30 - 8:15
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Saturday -
Cuban Music at El Veradaro's 3-5
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre - Faynes 10:30 - 12:00
Banda Sin Nombre - Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
John Cain 7:30-9:30 @ El Patio house of music Ryan and Band 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Sunday -
Fenix for Salsa 2-4
Sol Rockers El Patio 7:30-9:30 Ryan Rickman 8:30 - 11:30
Wednesday -
Fenix live music Chucho? 2-4
Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7:30-9:30
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Faynes - 10:30 - 12:00
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Thursday -
Fenix live music 2-4
Miguel @El Patio house of music 6-8/ Faynes 10:30 - 12
John Cain Bahia Tortuga 6:45-8:45
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Friday -
Fenix- 2-4 SesBlues, Pao & band..Blues, Rock, Salsa, Reggae
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
Miguel @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Fabio @ El Patio house of music 6:30 - 8:15
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Saturday -
Cuban Music at El Veradaro's 3-5
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre - Faynes 10:30 - 12:00
Banda Sin Nombre - Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
John Cain 7:30-9:30 @ El Patio house of music Ryan and Band 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Sunday -
Fenix for Salsa 2-4
Sol Rockers El Patio 7:30-9:30 Ryan Rickman 8:30 - 11:30
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Artist Fairs on the Town Square, usually first Thursday, 4p-9p ~Nov-April.
Now the City is having Arte en Todas Partes events on Fridays.
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