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| This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte. HERE is a timelapse version, that you can set to slow or fast (fps-frames per second). It takes a few seconds to load. |
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Property tax discounts in January are 15 percent and 10 percent in February. There's also an interest free program with a Banamex credit card. There's also an announcement about the requirements for the military credential. And some information about paving roads in the Continental Zone in the mainland part of the municipality.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
There's an article about yesterday's US State Department Travel Advisory not including Quintana Roo and having no restrictions on the state (see yesterday's translations).
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Palapa represents a risk
Palapa representa un riesgo. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
This is another article about the palapa at the Mundaca Hacienda, which has been propped up and reinforced. This was first done after the palapa at the La Iguana park collapsed and additional reinforcement has been added since then. The palapa is only two years old.
Concerning other deficiencies in public works done under previous administrations, it is noted that part of the wall at the Senior's park collapsed (and has since been rebuilt) and that a section of the cemetery wall downtown collapsed (and has since been rebuilt.)
Facing the competition
Enfrentarán a la competenciaVer masFull article at this link
It is unknown whether the vehicle-cargo ferry company which provides service to Punta Sam, Maritima, will raise its prices. Although fuel prices increased by 20 percent last January, the company did not raise their rates. It is also noted that inflation was 6.77 in 2017, which was the highest in 17 years, according to INEGI, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography. Maritima will be facing competition from Ultramar, who have delivered the ship "Ultracarga III" to compete on this route.
Electrical company temporarily suspended service in La Gloria
CFE suspenderá servicio +] Ver masFull article at this link
On Wednesday, there was an announced suspension of electrical service for five hours, from 8:30a to 1:30p in an eight block area of colonia La Gloria for maintenance to the network.
Lost purse of tourist was found
Encuentran bolso perdido de turista.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Police officers found the lost purse of a Canadian tourist, and staff with the Tourism Department returned it. The yellow bag was returned on Tuesday afternoon with its contents intact to Canadian tourist Geneviene Diane Dufresne, 27, who lost it at the Puerto Juarez ferry terminal when she was preparing to return to her home country. She was very pleased to have it returned, thanks to the work of the police.
It is noted that the Director of Tourism, Gustavo Rodriguez Orozco has assisted with helping tourists recover their belongings on various occasions over the past four years, although attempts are not always successful, especially when they end up in the hands of thieves.
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Police officers found the lost purse of a Canadian tourist, and staff with the Tourism Department returned it. The yellow bag was returned on Tuesday afternoon with its contents intact to Canadian tourist Geneviene Diane Dufresne, 27, who lost it at the Puerto Juarez ferry terminal when she was preparing to return to her home country. She was very pleased to have it returned, thanks to the work of the police.
It is noted that the Director of Tourism, Gustavo Rodriguez Orozco has assisted with helping tourists recover their belongings on various occasions over the past four years, although attempts are not always successful, especially when they end up in the hands of thieves.
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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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Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Wed. Jan. 3 Special performance by Folklorico dancers Fuego Nuevo (New Fire) with live music by Mariachis on the Town Square at 8p
Thurs. Jan. 4 Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura 3-8p. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.
Full moon rising over the Caribbean
Sunset ~6p
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| Jan 1 6:10 Jan. 2 7:15 Jan. 3 8:20 Jan. 4 9:24 Jan. 5 10:25 Jan. 6 11:22 |
Saturday, Jan. 6 Día de Reyes/ King's Day This day commemorates when the three kings or Magi visited Jesus & is the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas. Traditionally this is the day when Mexican children receive gifts (which are brought by the three kings as opposed to Santa). It is customary to eat Rosca de reyes, a sweet bread that represents King Herod's crown with figurines of baby Jesus hidden inside. Whoever finds the token in their piece is obligated to host a party on Candlemas Day (Dia de la Candelaria), Feb. 2, which usually includes tamales.
Festival for King's Day (Jan. 6) at the el Pescador baseball field in front of Chedruai on Saturday starting at 5p. More than 6000 people are expected to attend to enjoy the entertainment, surprises, and presents.
There's also a toy giveaway at Ruben's restaurant on Guerrero, but as of 8am on Jan. 5, they're unsure what time....probably ~11am.
Jan. 6 is Día de la Enfermera. This special day was established in 1931, when Dr. Jose Villagrana said nurses were like a "regalo de reyes"...a gift from the Magi. (International Nurse's Day is celebrated on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale).
Sun. Jan. 7 Noches Magicas entertainment on the Town Square at 8p.
Jan 7-17 Art Festival & Exhibition “Festival de Arte Mutuo” / "Mutual Art Festival". 17 artists creating six murals at various locations around the isle, children's workshops, and an exhibition at the Casa de la Cultura with art on sale.
Thurs. Jan. 11 Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura 3-8p. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.
Sun. Jan. 14 Noches Magicas entertainment on the Town Square at 8p
Thurs. Jan. 18 Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura 3-8p. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.
Sun. Jan. 21 Noches Magicas entertainment on the Town Square at 8p
Thurs. Jan. 25 Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura 3-8p. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.
Sun. Jan. 28 Noches Magicas entertainment on the Town Square at 8p
Sources for Weather Information:
LINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin (Spanish)
LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish)
LINK to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion" (it used to be in my blog margin, until Blogger became incompatible with it).
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres
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