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Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
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From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Mayor guarantees clean beaches for the vacationers
Playas limpias
Garantiza Juan Carrillo a vacacionistas
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de julio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de julio.-
Homage to Hymn composers in special City Council session
Galardonan a autores del Himno
En sesión de Cabildo
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de julio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de julio.-
Community kitchen expansion on mainland
Más comedores comunitarios
Gestiona Juan Carrillo con Federación
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 9 de julio.- “
ISLA MUJERES, 9 de julio.- “
The Community Dining room on the mainland, which provides meals for people with limited resources will be expanded to caring for more than 400 people. They are committed to providing healthy, high quality food, made by loving hands, served daily to the people who come to the dining room
Monitoring buoys and safety at the beaches
Revisan seguridad en las playas
Por el periodo vacacional
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 9 de julio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 9 de julio.-
The Civil Protection Department will be monitoring the beaches and the buoy line to ensure the safety of swimmers and visitors in general. The buoy line was repaired after it was broken recently. Sometime visitors hang onto the buoy line and some boats tie to the line, which can cause damage, and the lifeguards try to prevent this. Officials are planning to relocate the buoy line farther out, since the beach has grown in one section, which was previously eroded. They will also be reviewing the entire buoy line. Thousands of visitors are expected to visit the beaches daily during the summer holiday season.
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
This is an invitation to register kids for a day camp that has sports, educational activities, recreation, and field trips for 250p for the first child and 125 after that, from 8a-1p, July 24-Aug 11 for kids 6-14.
This is an invitation to a workshop offering information and opportunities for small business owners & people who want to start a microbusiness.
There is a video inviting young people to participate in the el Premio la Juventud, with cash prizes, in various areas, to recognize the young leaders of the island.
Guaranteeing clean beaches during the summer vacation period
The Mayor is commited to keeping the beaches clean and recognizes the importance of this, and expresses his appreciation to Zofemat and others for helping. Guadalupe Martinez Marques of the Isla Mujeres Hotels Association said there are attractive discounts for visitors, and they anticipate an occupancy rate of 80%, mostly Mexican tourists, which will benefit the economy of the families of the municipality.
TRAFFIC POLICE ARE ASSIGNING MORE PARKING SPACES
The traffic police are putting up No Parking signs, painting curbs, and designating public parking at la Casa de la Cultura (on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.). This is being done in response to citizen requests & upon instructions from the Mayor to maintain vehicular order downtown. They started at Juarez Avenue & Nicolas Bravo street.
Jose Carlos Pech Pat, director of the Policia Transito Municipal, said the Breathalyzer program will be in force during the summer vacation period.
(FYI....Red curbs mean No Parking. Yellow curbs mean Drop off & Pick up Only. A slash thru an E means No Parking.)
The City Council honored the authors of Himno a Quintana Roo
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
City of Isla Mujeres will have to proceed legally against SIRESOL
- http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/ayuntamiento-de-isla-mujer…/
Although the Mayor of the municipality of Benito Juarez (Cancun) is the administrator for a budget of 62 million pesos, he argues that there is no money to pay Isla Mujere the 9 million pesos debt owed for use of the landfill. Councilman for the PRD party, Carlos Gamboa Ortiz, said that at the next Council session he will initiate the procedure for collection of this debt, and will continue with legal measures to obtain a judicial order.
There is a video of students from the Wozniak Institute, a military school in Chetumal, talking about a project called "Beach Environmental Awareness". They're explaining the importance of not littering and not polluting the coasts and beaches where marine flora & fauna live, as well as about recycling, re-purposing, and reusing. This took place at the Tortugranja of Isla Mujeres.
There's a photo of officials at a press conference for the third edition of the Open Waters swim "#IslaTolsa"
The fifth Volunquest English summer camp has started.
Arranca la 5ª edición del Campamento de Verano de Inglés VolunQuest - http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/arranca-la-5a-edicion-del-…/
Former Isla Mujeres Mayor, Jorge Cardenas Bazan plans to proceed legally against Claudia Romanillos and Roberto Borge concerning the 3000 square meters of coastal property.
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/voy-a-proceder-en-contra-d…/
Whale shark tour operators still waiting for CONANP to redistribute permits
They say they are in a difficult situation because are still waiting for CONANP to redistribute the permits, and meanwhile PROFEPA inspectors have increased their activities. Supposedly CONANP is waiting for the opinion of the Harbor Master. (who recently inspected the boats that received permits because some of them are not operational or out of compliance & CONANP plans to redistribute those permits.)
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Protecting 372 sea turtle nests
Protegen 372 nidos de tortuga [+] Ver masFull article at this link
July 10 So far this turtle nesting season, as of this weekend, 372 nests have been rescued and are incubating at the Tortugranja facility. Last year a total of 508 nests were protected, from the three species which lay on the beaches of Isla Mujeres, loggerheads, hawksbills, and greens. The majority of nests are for the green turtles, and about 20 are loggerheads.
Hundreds of tourists visit the Tortugranja facility daily and can view the nests, and the first hatchlings have hatched. There are young turtles on temporary exhibition, in order to raise awareness about their conservation and protection.
Regarding observing the female turtles who are nesting on the beaches facing the Caribbean sea, the head of the Tortugranja, Deline Garcia Canto, said to never bother them, do not take photos using the flash, and do not let pets approach them because they will be frightened and return to the sea.
Most of the eggs are being collected at the beach by the "hanger by the airfield" and near colonia Guadalupania. Volunteers and Tortugranja staff monitor the beaches nightly. In the past, there have been two season when more than a thousand nests were protected, and more than 150,000 baby turtles were released. The park rangers at Isla Contoy also release sea turtles, and also at the Isla Blanca beach.
Homage to the creators of the Hymn to Quintana Roo
Homenaje a creadores del Himno a Quintana Roo.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Homage was paid at a special session of the City Council to the composers.
SESA came to offer promises
Llegan de la Sesa sólo para ofrecer promesas [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Citizens are complaining that the State Department of Health is not keeping is promises regarding the Isla Mujeres Community Hospital, although the head of this district, Homero Leon Perez, came to the island on Friday to give further assurances and promises. He admitted that an X Ray technician has not yet been hired, and said that contracts are being drawn up to hire one and they are waiting for a confirmation and signature. He said he is aware that this service has been lacking for three months, and expects it to be available by July 16th.
Man arrested for allegedly being drunk and disorderly
Detienen a sujeto ebrio por alterar el orden público. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
The suspect, PLC, 65, originally from Chiapas, was arrested by the police on bicycles in colonia Salina Grande for allegedly being drunk and disorderly. He was allegedly attacking bystanders, while in a state of drunkeness, and disturbing the peace. These actions are a response to citizen requests "to maintain a safe municipality for the families. this is a result of the police patrols that are monitoring the area of Salina Grande and the other patrols that keep a close watch on the island."
The municipal government is trying to stop the high incidence of robberies in rooms and tourist houses in recent months, a phenomenon that was had not been reflected in the statistics released by officials and NGO's.
North Beach: Among the ten best in the world
Playa Norte, entre las diez mejores del mundo. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
For the second consecutive year, Playa Norte has been ranked in the top 10 in a list of traveler's favorites around the world, by TripAdvisor. Playa Norte was ranked at #7. Three years ago it was ranked at 12 in the world, last year at #8, and this year at #7. Playa Norte has had the White Flag designation for three years, together with Playa Centro which has the Blue Flag distinction, which indicate that both are being monitored and inspected for water quality and other criteria.
Por Esto notes that unfortunately, Isla Mujeres still lacks a public beach because currently they all have concessions. There is an old fight for this issue concerning Playa Centro, aka the Posada Beach, which goes back to 2003 and continues.
Young women to lead the PAN Steering Committee
Joven mujer encabeza el comité directivo del PAN [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Yasminda Medina Arizmendi was elected as head the Municipal Steering Committee (CDM) for the PAN party for the 2017-2019 period, replacing Rodrigo Guzmán Cauich Pool. Other members of the Committee are Romel Basto, Viridiana Euan, Miguel Mateo, Anadelta González, Gustavo Velázquez, Martha Alcocer, Kelvin Chablé, Romi Calderón and Jesús Velázquez.
Reactivation of Community Dining Rooms
Reanudan el programa de comedores comunitarios[+] Ver masFull article at this link
This is about the Community Dining Room program in the Continental Zone which provides meals for people without many resources.
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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. A queen & single bed. |
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers. 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. 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. Within ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend 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. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk downtown.
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July Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
July 2 Sunday 8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square
July 4, Tuesday Blue Flag raising ceremony on Playa Centro. Independence Day in the US.
Sunset ~7:30
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| July 8 7:14 July 9 8:01 July 10 8:46 July 11 9:30 July 12 10:11 July 13 10:52 July 14 11.32 |
July 9, Sunday 5:30 procession from Maritime Terminal to Town Square church carrying the Divino Niño Jesús icon
July 9 Sunday 8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square
July 10 Monday 8p procession thru the streets with the Divino Niño Jesús icon, followed by entertainment on the Square. Their festival will take place July 10-20 and will include shows for children, dances, performances by local artists & academies, and fireworks, as well as prayers, praises, nightly Masses, laying on of hands, and other religious activities.
July 16 Sunday 8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square
July 20-23 Thurs-Sun Whale Shark Festival LINK to Fb page. To website.
July 23 Sunday 8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square
July 30 Sunday 8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square
August 5 Women's Fishing Tournament Dorada del Caribe (New date)
August 19 Barracuda Fishing Tournament (New date)
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