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
Power supply ensured: CFE confirms to state Congress
Garantizado abasto de energía
Confirma la Comisión Federal de Electricidad ante el Congreso del Estado
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 6 de mayo.-
Young people are a priority
Conference held: Give Life a "Like"
Los jóvenes son prioridad
Celebran conferencia “Dale Like a la Vida”
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 6 de mayo.-
Residents complain about phone cables on the sidewalks
Queja de vecinos
Por cables telefónicos sobre banquetas
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 6 de mayo.-
I'm currently getting a "website is offline" message for DQR....
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You are invited to enjoy our beautiful beaches with your family and friends.
Tell us....What would be your perfect day on one of our beaches?
Les invitamos a disfrutar en familia y amigos de nuestras hermosas playas.
Platícanos ¿Cómo sería tu día perfecto en una de nuestras playas?
Today, the Mayor, Agapito Magana Sanchez, inaugurated the conference "Give Life a 'Like' ", accompanied by his wife Marthy Vargas Leon de Magana, president of the DIF.
El presidente municipal, Agapito Magaña Sánchez quien acompañado de su esposa la Sra. Marthy Vargas León de Magaña presidenta del Sistema DIF el día de hoy inauguró la conferencia "Dale Like a la Vida"
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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
To energize the underground lines
Por energizar la línea subterránea[+] Ver mas
They expect to be testing the underground electrical lines in June, before putting them into operation. This project was initiated in 2010, with the intention of removing all the overhead posts along the main street of Rueda Medina. Local CFE manager, Orlando Roque Flores, said they plan to energize one kilometer of underground lines from the monument to the fishermen (at the northern end of Rueda Medina) to the northern tip of the airstrip, and they will be working on this over the next month. (See yesterday's news translations for more details also contained in this article.)
Guaranteed supply
Local legislator Juan Carrillo Soberanis met with the superintendent of the CFE of the Northern Zone on Wednesday and was told that the supply of electricity to the ~15,000 users in Isla Mujeres is guaranteed, noting that the suspension of service for nearly an hour in April was an isolated case. You may recall that the Legislature, on April 29th, asked the CFE to explain the situation and to inspect the underwater cables that feed the island to ensure a constant supply. The CFE responded, "The infrastructure that provides electricity to Isla Mujeres is within its useful life, therefore the supply of this service will be assured," said Carrillo Soberanis. Within ten years these cables must be renewed, and the previous event was an isolated incident.
Rappelling training for the staff of Civil Protection
Capacitan en rapel a personal de Protección Civil[+] Ver mas
See yesterday's translations
Isla Contoy licensees combat red mites
Permisionarios de Contoy combatirán el ácaro rojo [+] Ver mas
The permittees and boat crews who take tourists to Isla Contoy National park will receive training in combating red mites, to join the fight against this pest at the reserve. The Park Director notified the licensees and their staff via email to participate on Friday from 8a to 2p at the Museum on the isle, to learn the techniques, which will be used in the future. The procedures against the invasive insect are led by engineer Trinidad Sanchez and personnel of Amigos de Sian Ka'an, as well as hired laborers doing field work of applying chemicals to each plant.
They have also announced that there is another special circumstance on Isla Contoy, with the invasion of a flock of hundreds of grackles, and an effort to contain them is being prepared, before they affect the habitat of the area, and a request was made for the support of the licensees.
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Guaranteed supply
Local legislator Juan Carrillo Soberanis met with the superintendent of the CFE of the Northern Zone on Wednesday and was told that the supply of electricity to the ~15,000 users in Isla Mujeres is guaranteed, noting that the suspension of service for nearly an hour in April was an isolated case. You may recall that the Legislature, on April 29th, asked the CFE to explain the situation and to inspect the underwater cables that feed the island to ensure a constant supply. The CFE responded, "The infrastructure that provides electricity to Isla Mujeres is within its useful life, therefore the supply of this service will be assured," said Carrillo Soberanis. Within ten years these cables must be renewed, and the previous event was an isolated incident.
Rappelling training for the staff of Civil Protection
Capacitan en rapel a personal de Protección Civil[+] Ver mas
Isla Contoy licensees combat red mites
Permisionarios de Contoy combatirán el ácaro rojo [+] Ver mas
They have also announced that there is another special circumstance on Isla Contoy, with the invasion of a flock of hundreds of grackles, and an effort to contain them is being prepared, before they affect the habitat of the area, and a request was made for the support of the licensees.
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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
Thursdays at 8:30p at Poc Na
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 8770073~May 17, Sunday Scheduled beginning of the Whale Shark tour season (Thru ~September 15). It is also turtle mating season, mostly noticed offshore at Punta Sur.
May 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 including Chucho (Jesus Campuzano) on Mondays & Wednesdays, the Cuban musicians Tuesdays & Thursdays, Pao & others on Fridays, someone on Saturday, Cuban musicians w Barbie playing Salsa on Sundays.
Marina Paraiso has live music Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 7-9
Bahia Tortuga has live music at times...announced on their streetside signboard.
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)
And at 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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