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Both issues of
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
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From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles
Property dispute among members of the fishing cooperative "Patria & Progreso"
Disputa de predio, la causa
De gresca entre integrantes de Cooperativa Pesquera “Patria y Progreso”
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de diciembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de diciembre.-
Most of the information in this article has already been translated, and it also notes that the new board has waited for six months for accounting documents, which after 15 years of administration, should exist. It is also noted that there were some fishermen who were part of the group attempting to convene a meeting who do not contribute their products to the cooperative, as well as one fisherman who belongs to another coop in Holbox, according to the president of Patria y Progreso cooperative, Jaime Osorio Sanchez.
"Recycling Trash for Food" in colonia La Gloria helps family budgets
Gran apoyo a la economía familiar
“Reciclando Basura por Alimentos“ llega a colonia La Gloria
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de diciembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de diciembre.-
At the "Recycling Trash for Food" event, held at the Bicentennial Dome in colonia La Gloria, three tons of recyclable trash were exchanged, benefiting 230 families, and raising awareness about the three R's of sustainability: Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce. This program removes junk from the community that can be a breeding ground for the mosquitoes that cause dengue and chikungunya, and helps family budgets who receive food from the "“Mercado del Bienestar” for free, on site.
Free services were offered including medical consultations and medications, nutritional counseling and assessments of height and weight, testing for hypertension, vision loss, obesity, and others. In the social area, free haircuts and hair styling were offered, as well as massages for relaxation or sports. In the environmental area, there were talks and information about handling and separation of waste at home in order to have a clean home while reducing environmental pollution.
180 dance teachers participate in the National Congress
Participan 180 maestros de danza
En el Congreso Nacional
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de diciembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 25 de diciembre.-
This information has already been translated.
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Important notice: Saturday, December 26 the municipal Treasurer's office will be open until 2pm for payment of property taxes, which is the deadline for the 25% discount.
Avisó importante, el sábado 26 la Tesorería del Ayuntamiento de Isla Mujeres estará laborando hasta las 2 de la tarde.
An excellent midday on our beautiful island.
Un excelente medio día en nuestra hermosa isla.
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles
Christmas in Isla Mujeres
Navidad en Isla Mujeres [+] Ver mas
Dec. 25.
There was not much activity before 9am, but hundreds of tourists began arriving on the ferries after 10am, to enjoy the beaches of Isla Mujeres on Christmas day. Many boats brought visitors from the Hotel Zone, as well as Puerto Juarez and Punta Sam. The Director of Tourism, Gustavo Rodriguez Orozco, said there have been no incidents today, nor last night during the festivities, and he noted that many hotels are full.
Only minor incidents
Sólo incidentes menores.. [+] Ver mas
The municipal Chief of Police, Joaquin Poot, said there have been no significant incidents and as of Friday afternoon, there had been a total of eight people arrested for administrative offenses. The lifeguards are monitoring the trouble spots and are in communication with the security personnel, as necessary, of the Navy, Harbor Master, Red Cross, and Tourism Police.
The commander of the Red Cross in Isla Mujeres, Carlos Gamboa Ortiz, said that during the late night-early morning the paramedics responded to three calls: a girl was transported who had cut her wrists because of problems with her boyfriend (tourist), a person suffered a fall with a head injury, and they transported a patient from the local hospital to Cancun.
Difficult times for fishermen
Mala temporada para el sector pesqueroí.. [+] Ver mas
The fishermen have not been able to go out for an entire week, because weather has caused boats under 40 feet to be restricted to port, since Friday afternoon of last week, when the arrival of a cold front brought strong winds. The winds have continued throughout the week, and no change is expected for Saturday, causing ~200 fishing boats to remain inactive. The dive shops have been allowed to operated in the bay on some days, but not the fishermen, since fishing is prohibited in the National Marine Park.
Hundreds attend midnight mass
Llamado a renacer con Jesús.. [+] Ver mas
Hundreds of Catholics attended the Misa de Gallo, which takes place just before midnight on Christmas Eve. They were encouraged to use the holidays to reflect, forgive, and to change their behaviors, and to remain close to God and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, rather than to party.
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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, Bahama Mama, Brisas, 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.
December events
Sunset ~6:05
Moonrise over the Caribbean
Dec. 25 6:46
Dec. 26 7:43
Dec. 27 8:38
Dec. 28 9:32
Dec. 29 10:24
Dec. 30 11:09
Dec 31 12:03am (Jan. 1)
Casa de Cultura: The
photography exhibition of Isla's biological diversity is scheduled to
continue thru Dec. 7. It features 70 photographs of native flora &
fauna by local amateur photographers, including city employees, and
students, rotated in groups of 40.
Casa de Cultura: "Una Mujer en Isla Mujeres" continues thru Dec. 11. Includes photographs and works on handmade bark paper.
On Thursday Dec. 3 you are invited to come to the esplanade (outdoor plaza) of the Casa de Cultura Isla Mujeres for the 10p food samples (from 5-7) and the artist fair (from 4-9), & dance troupe performances.
Thursday, Dec. 3 World Disabilities Day 4p March from police station to
Salina Chica Green Dome where there will be workshops, educational
activities, testimonials, and a performance by a pair of dancers from
Cancun. Cancelled due to weather
Friday, December 4 Inauguration of exhibition "A Tribute to the Mexican Muralistas" by the high school students of Bachilleres
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Nov 28 - Dec 8 Festival for the Virgin of Immaculate Conception, the Town Saint. is held annually. Link
Photos from two years ago (City press release)
Saturday, Nov. 28 Church of Immaculate Conception Mass at 7p followed by the taking down of the icon and a procession thru downtown, followed by fireworks, with music and folkloric performances of traditional dances in regional clothing at the church esplanade
Festival events at 8p nightly.
Sunday, Nov. 29: Miraflores neighborhood guild, with music and a dance
Monday,
Nov. 30: The union of the Public Security Department (police) with a
presentation of the ballet folclórico at the Casa de la Cultura,
starting at 8pm.
Tuesday, Dec. 1: Two groups. The
CROC gastronomic union and the neighborhood guild of colonia Salina
Chica, where the RDS dance troupe will perform at 8pm
Wednesday,
Dec. 2: Colonia Salina Grande neighborhood guild, with a presentation
by the Senior Citizens Dance troupe and a performance by local artists
César López and Anabel Burgos.
Thursday, Dec. 3: The cooperatives Caribe and Isla Bonita with a presentation of the ballet folclórico La Isleña at 8pm.
Friday,
Dec. 4: Five groups together: Barrio de Pescadores, Cooperativa Adolfo
López Mateos, Isla Bonita, Colonia El Cañotal, and the Youth Group, with
a grand concert and a velada juvenil with Rene Francisco.
Saturday,
Dec. 5: Four groups: Patria y Progreso fishing coop, Justicia Social
fishing coop, el esperado woman's group, and the neighborhood guild of
colonia La Gloria, with a presentation of the program Lluvia de
Estrellas (Cascade of Stars) with local singers.
Sunday, Dec 6: The cooperative Isla Mujeres and the children's group, and the confirmations will take place
Monday,
Dec. 7: Mega caravan with participation by all the people, with Las
Mañanitas being sung to the Virgin of Immaculate Conception at the
chapels of Caridad del Cobre, Sagrado Corazón and La Guadalupe.
Tuesday,
Dec. 8: The guild of Las Conchitas, the first communions will take
place, and the grand boat procession with dozens of vessels depart from the concrete pier at 4pm. THE POSTER SAYS 3P.8p Celebration (Gran Kermes), Dancing, Concert Town Square
Dec. 11 Community Center in La Gloria 10a-12p: Human Rights Commission lecture about rights of people living w HIV or AIDS
Dec. 11 Casa de Cultura:
Dec. 11 Chapel of Guadalupe Salina Chica-overlooking the Caribbean People gather to sing Las Mananitas to the Virgin of Guadalupe at midnight
Dec. 12 Dia de la Virgen Guadalupe...patron saint of Mexico Link to info about Guadalupe & Juan Diego
3pm there will be dozens of small children dressed as Juan Diego (who saw the vision of the Virgin of Guadalupe on the hill at Tepeyac, 484 years ago) and as shepherds and shepherdesses in a procession going ~2km from the downtown church to the Chapel of Guadalupe in colonia Salina Chica, where the priest will hold a mass at 5pm.
Start of Guadalupe-Reyes Holiday period, which ends January 6th. School vacation begins Dec. 12
Dec. 15, Tuesday Inauguration of Community Hospital (which began operations in September) time TBA
Dec, 16-24 Posadas Navidenas... There is usually a children's Posada play during this time Link to information
During the posadas, there is usually a dance on the town square, featuring dances & costumes from different regions of Mexico
Dec. 17 Naval Band performance 8pm Town Square
Dec. 19 Annual Golf Cart Parade 6p from Bachilleres thru the colonias
Dec. 20 Cancun Hotel Zone area 5p Annual decorated boat parade Link
Dec. 24 Noche Buena / Christmas Eve
Last Ultramar ferry departs Gran Puerto at 10:30p and Isla Mujeres at 11p
Dec. 25 Dia de Navidad / Christmas Day
First Ultramar crossing from Gran Puerto is 7a and from Isla Mujeres 7:30a
Car ferry departs Isla Mujeres at 8am and Punta Sam at 9am. The earlier crossing is cancelled.
December 25-30 Casa de Cultura 10a-2p & 6p-9p for State, and 8p nightly for National except the 28th. Performances by dance troupes of the National
Congress of Mexican Folkloric Dance..."A fragment of the mosaic mural of
Mayan culture"
Dec. 26 Usually the annual Quinceaneras event and Mass at the Church of Immaculate Conception for young women who turned 15 during 2015 and who will be wearing beautiful gowns. More info TBA when available
Dec. 28 Dia de los Santos Innocentes A day of practical jokes, similar to "April Fool's Day"
Dec. 29 you are invited to come to the esplanade (outdoor plaza) of the Casa de Cultura Isla Mujeres for the 10p food samples (from 5-7) and the artist fair (from 4-9), & dance troupe performances.
Dec. 31 New Year's Eve Festival on the Town Square. Tables can be reserved at the entrance to the Town Hall 10am-3pm.
Last Ultramar ferry departs Gran Puerto at 10:30p and Isla Mujeres at 11p
People observe the sunrise at Punta Sur on New Year's morn.
Jan. 1
First Ultramar crossing from Gran Puerto is 7a and from Isla Mujeres 7:30a
Car ferry departs Isla Mujeres at 8am and Punta Sam at 9am. The earlier crossing is cancelled
Every Tuesday and Thursday: Free spay/neuter clinic (Isla Animals)
Consults 100p, Vaccines: parvo & distemper 50p, flea & tick meds 20p, wormer 10p. Helpers always welcome! Isla Animals, Mundaca Hacienda, 10am-4pm (No food morning of surgery/water ok)
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