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
Complaints persist about construction in beach areas
Persisten quejas por construcción
En zona de playas
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 31 de mayo.-
ISLA MUJERES, 31 de mayo.-
Islanders are complaining on social networks about construction on the Posada del Mar beach, and in particular about construction now being done with concrete. There have been ongoing complaints about the construction of palapas and proliferation of beach massage businesses in the Federal Zone. Islanders say they can no longer move freely down the beach without tripping over rows of lounge chairs and umbrellas, and that there are palapas of masseurs blocking the views, with their businesses on the public beaches of Isla Mujeres. They say the director of the Federal Zone (Zona Federal Marítimo Terrestre), Carmen Náhuatl Lara, should intervene and they accuse her of being in cahoots with the builders. This area has been in the process of obtaining Blue Flag certification.
Damaging the work of tourism promotion
Dañan trabajo de promoción turística
Empleados de establecimientos
Lanrry PARRA
At 11:30 Friday night, a Cancun family was at La Terraza, and the woman asked a waiter to connect her phone to charge it. He replied, "Connect it here, I'll take care of it." But a few minutes later, when she returned for her phone to take pictures, to her great surprise it was gone. When she asked the waiter for the phone, éste le dijo quién había tomado el equipo, dando santo y señas del ladrón, and no one assisted the tourists. There was a debit card in the phone case, and it was used for more than 20 small purchases in a shop on Rueda Medina, for a total of over 4000 pesos (~$275dlls).
At 11:30 Friday night, a Cancun family was at La Terraza, and the woman asked a waiter to connect her phone to charge it. He replied, "Connect it here, I'll take care of it." But a few minutes later, when she returned for her phone to take pictures, to her great surprise it was gone. When she asked the waiter for the phone, éste le dijo quién había tomado el equipo, dando santo y señas del ladrón, and no one assisted the tourists. There was a debit card in the phone case, and it was used for more than 20 small purchases in a shop on Rueda Medina, for a total of over 4000 pesos (~$275dlls).
The police came, but the tourists did not get their cell phone back, and were required to pay their bill. The business has cameras to identify thieves, so it is unknown why the manager or owner did not assist the tourists, and it is noted that this type of theft has a negative effect on this tourist destination.
ISLA MUJERES, 31 de mayo.-
ISLA MUJERES, 31 de mayo.-
Environmental Fair preparations
Expecting an army of volunteers
Preparan feria ambiental
Esperan participación de “ejército” de voluntarios
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 31 de mayo.-
ISLA MUJERES, 31 de mayo.-
The Navy will have a booth showing their diving equipment as well as their rescue program to combat pollution at sea, and a conference that is open to the public entitled "Mangroves". The CFE (Federal Electrical Commission) will have a exhibition of various ways to produce electricity, aimed at grade school children. The Human Rights Commission will have a booth. The labor union CROC is supplying volunteers and had donated ornamental plants. The DIF is participating and will be giving away discs showing how to conserve water. Aguakan will have a booth, who are known for working with NGO's. The Maritime Terminal is organizing a Drawing Contest titled "A Child's View of Caring for Nature" ( “la mirada de los niños en cuidado de la naturaleza”), and the ferry company will be responsible for the prizes. The Veterinary Clinic of Isla Mujeres (La Clínica Veterinaria de Isla Mujeres AC) will have animals available for adoption and materials available about pet care. The Tortugranja (Turtle Farm) will have a booth about the work they do as programs for reproduction and care for sea turtles. The Municipal Ecology department are actively participating and will have a booth featuring the actions of their agency in favor of ecology. The NGO Green Patrol/Paturlla Verde will present photographs from 15 years of educational work on the island.
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Organized by the municipal Ecology agency, islander children participated in the creation of an Ecomural made with bottle tops, with the goal of raising awareness about caring for the environment. You can admire their work at the lobby of the Mundaca Hacienda.
Convocados por la Dirección Municipal de Ecología, niños isleños participaron en la realización de un EcoMural con taparroscas de plastico.
El objetivo es crear conciencia sobre el cuidado del Medio Ambiente. La obra puede admirarse en el lobby de la Ex Hacienda Mundaca.
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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
"Weak points" in the event of a hurricane
“Puntos débiles” ante eventual huracán. [+] Ver mas
According to organizations specializing in hurricanes, they are predicting a half dozen hurricanes in the Caribbean and the names will be, after Ana, Bill, Danny, Erika, Fred, Grace, Henri, Ida, Joaquin, Kate, Larry, Mindy, Nicholas and Odette.
Meanwhile Isla Mujeres has several weaknesses including the wall that protects downtown because the quality of the work is allegedly deficient. It is noted that on Sunday, a resident advised that the wall near colonia Salina Chica be extended, and protection provided for the homes built in recent years near Colegio Bachilleres, and that it is necessary to reinforce the section near the airport and the Aguakan pump.
NOAA's predictions for the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season LINK
Excerpt:
NOAA is predicting that along the Atlantic, there will be a 70 percent likelihood of six to 11 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which between three and six could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher). At most, two of those are expected to become major hurricanes, defined as Category 3, 4 or 5, characterized by winds of 111 mph or higher.
Permits for only 160 boats
Permiso sólo a 160 embarcaciones. [+] Ver mas
The Wildlife Department (DGVS) did not authorize any special permits for private boats for tours in the Whale Shark Biosphere, because its capacity is reached with the 160 permits for the licensees, said Maria del Carmen Garcia Rival. This area is also called "Aguas Verdes" (Green Waters). She said, "We are prepared for tomorrow (Sunday) and the start of the season in the Reserve, and we have a list of 160 boats of registered service providers." She said the DGVS is issuing no permits for private boats, "Because they would have to take the same training as the captains and guides, and the capacity is full, therefore we cannot have activity by private boats."
Regarding monitoring and surveillance of the more than 130 hectares of the Biosphere, this will be coordinated between the following agencies: SCT (Department of Communication & Transport), SEMAR (Navy), PROFEPA (Federal Environmental Protection Agency), and APIQRoo (Port Authority of Quintana Roo). SEMAR gives assistance with their ships making regular tours throughout the months of June, July, and August, and until September 17th when the season ends, according to the current Management Plan.
Continuous satellite tracking devices will not be available, which had been proposed to track the location of each boat. This technology is used on the sailboats that compete in regattas between the US and Isla Mujeres, to ensure the safety of their crews.
Admission to the Whale Shark Biosphere, (Aguas Verdes), begins Monday, June 1st. Together with the Aguas Azules area, they represent a total of 379,000 hectares, which stretches from the southern part of Isla Mujeres to the north at Holbox. As was reported recently, the season at Aguas Azules began last week with a small number of whale sharks. (Their numbers have increased since then. Yesterday it was reported on Facebook that ~100 whale sharks were seen.)
Rudeness by Aguakan empties restaurant
Indolencia de Aguakan vacía restaurante [+] Ver mas
The strong smell affected all of those who were downwind, including housewives, vendors of nautical services, and retailers, who expressed negative opinions and who said Aguakan should schedule this work in the wee hours (la madrugada), when there is little activity in the area. Visitor Juan Peralta said, "For the health and image of Isla Mujeres, they should consider this suggestion."
It is also noted that there are areas where Aguakan has not repaved the road properly after doing work on their lines; for example, the road to Garrafon from colonia Caridad del Cobre to Cañotal, and the resultant potholes and uneveness can cause bicycles and scooters to lose control.
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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.
June Events
Sunrise ~6:05a
Sunset ~7:25p
Moonrise over the Caribbean
June 1 6:40
June 2 7:35
June 3 8:30
June 4 9:25
June 5 10:17
June 6 11:06
June 7 11:54
In the US, June is Caribbean-American Heritage month. Link.
In the US, June is also National Oceans Month Link.
June has the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere,
June 1, Monday Dia de la Marina..Navy Day
10am Ceremonies at Naval base plaza.
10:40 Boats depart for ceremonial placing of wreath on the waters of the Bay commemorating those who died in service.
The first and last Ultramar ferries are cancelled.
The cargo ferry is running fewer crossings. (Departing the island at 06:00, 09:30, 12:45, 16:15 and 19:15; and departing Punta Sam at, 07:15, 11:00, 14:45, 17:30 and 20:15.)
June 4 Thursday Corpus Christi...a religious holiday
June 5, Friday World Environmental Day
Town Square 9a-noon First Isla Mujeres Environmental Fair 2015
The Navy will have a booth showing their diving equipment as well as their rescue program to combat pollution at sea, and a conference that is open to the public entitled "Mangroves".
The CFE (Federal Electrical Commission) will have a exhibition of various ways to produce electricity, aimed at grade school children.
The Human Rights Commission will have a booth and the state Director will inaugurate the fair, with the Mayor.
The labor union CROC is supplying volunteers and had donated ornamental plants, to be used for reforestation.
The DIF is participating and will be giving away discs showing how to conserve water.
Aguakan will have a booth, who often work with NGO's.
The Maritime Terminal is organizing a Drawing Contest titled "A Child's View of Caring for Nature" ( “la mirada de los niños en cuidado de la naturaleza”), and the ferry company will be responsible for the prizes.
The Veterinary Clinic of Isla Mujeres (La Clínica Veterinaria de Isla Mujeres AC) will have animals available for adoption and materials available about pet care.
The Tortugranja (Turtle Farm) will have a booth about the work they do as programs for reproduction and care for sea turtles.
The Municipal Ecology department are actively participating and will have a booth featuring the actions of their agency in favor of ecology.
The NGO Green Patrol/Paturlla Verde will present photographs from 15 years of educational work on the island.
June 7, Sunday Election Day (for Federal legislators) Restriction of sale of alcohol to go and in some local bars. Alcohol has been sold in tourist bar-restaurants during past elections.
June 8, Monday World Ocean's Day Link
June 21, Sunday Summer solstice
Father's Day
June 26 & 27, Friday & Saturday Women's Fishing Tournament La Dorada Organized by DIF
Thursdays at 8:30p at Poc Na
Fridays Artes en Todas Partes events TBA
Discontinued for low season
No Artists Fairs since April, 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)
Isla Animals: Vet clinic at Mundaca Hacienda
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:
Miguel's schedule (may need updating):
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 (Updated June 1)
Sunday & Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm El Patio Sol Rockers
Thursday Bahia Tortuga 6:45-8:45
Saturday. El Patio solo 630-830
Sunday Jazz from Toronto 5-7, Sol Rockers 7:30-9:30, Isla Cali 9:30-11:30
Monday Jazz from Toronto 5-7, Miguel 7:30-9:30, Isla Cali 9:30-11:30
Tuesday Jazz from Toronto 5-7, Ryan Rickman 7-9:30, Banda sin Nombre 9:30-11:30
Wednesday Sol Rockers 7:30-9:30, Radio Band 9:30-11:30
Thursday Closed for the month of June
Friday Ryan Rickman 7-9:30, Radio Band 9:30-11:30
Saturday John Cain 7:30-9:30, Isla Cali 9:30-11:30
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
Mon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Fenix ~2p~5p Live music at the beach in the afternoons on Sundays. Salsa, Cumbia, Cuban music. Update June 1: Last week they had live music again in the afternoons. ~2p.
Bahia Tortuga John Cain on Thursdays and Lara on Mondays...~7p (Updated June 1)
You may find live music at night on Hidalgo
Fayne's: 10:30-12 (see above)
La Terraza: ~10-12
Morgan's: Between 7 & 11 (see above)
El Patio (see above)
Poc Na Hostel: Starting ~10p to late
Veradara's Cuban restaurant Saturdays ~3p Cuban music
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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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