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Peaceful protest by Isla Mujeres taxistas against the approval of the Mobility Law allowing Uber VIDEO
Whale shark tours suspended due to poor weather LINK
The Harbor Master of Isla Mujeres, Ismael González Gil, confirmed that the whale shark tours were suspended on Tuesday, May 29. Trips to Isla Contoy by the smaller boats were also restricted due to the winds from the east-southeast at 25-35 km/hr with gusts up to 50km/hr. The small boats were allowed to operate in the bay and the ferries continued normally. He said attention should be paid to the forecasts for Wednesday and Thursday, when the wind is expected to increase. Meanwhile the rains are expected to continue in an isolated manner, but not constant nor copious.
The Isla Mujeres Vectors Department is ready to continue anti-mosquito actions and conduct nebulization in the colonias, but rain has delayed these actions LINK
May 29 One of the workers with the municipal Department of Vectors explained that while many of the mosquitoes are not carriers of diseases such as zika, or dengue, they are causing annoyance in the colonias. However, their work has been interrupted, since they cannot work when it is raining because the chemicals are neutralized by the rain. He said there are 180 ovitraps around the island which are constantly monitored. He said they had planned to fumigate this afternoon (yesterday) but that was postponed due to the rain. He explained that the problem isn't exclusive to Isla Mujeres and a general increase in mosquitoes has been registered due to the recent rains.
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Payment of March-April scholarships in various categories including academic excellence, sports, and transportation. There were 262 scholarship paid in the island part of the municipality. Payments for the Continental Zone will be made May 30 and 31.
Leaders and representatives of the different unions of taxi drivers in the state request a meeting with the Governor to talk about the Mobility Law.
The taxi drivers union of Isla Mujeres, "Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz", joined the peaceful protests of taxi drivers around the state to express their dissatisfaction with the Mobility Law, approved by the state Congress, allowing Uber to operate in Quintana Roo.
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VIDEO of peaceful protest by Isla Mujeres taxi drivers against the Mobility Law.
Mosquitoes
There has been a notable increase in mosquitoes in Isla Mujeres. The colonias located in the vicinity of the salina lakes and marshes of Sac Bajo are suffering from the presence of these insects, which were "attacking" tourists and islanders this afternoon. The reporter went to the Vectors office and were told that 160 ovitraps have been placed in different parts of the island, and they were waiting for the rains to end so they could fumigate all the colonias of Isla Mujeres.
May 29 The rain disrupted tourist activities in Isla Mujeres and Harbor Master Miguel González Gil announced that the port is partially closed to navigation for small boats who were only allowed to operate in the lighthouse and lagoon area, with extreme caution. VIDEO
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Isla Mujeres taxi drivers join the demonstrations against the approval by the State Congress of the Mobility Law! VIDEO
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Low pressure system reduces tourism
Baja presión rebaja el turismo [+] Ver masFull article at this link
On Tuesday, there were cloudy skies and intermittent rain, which reduced tourism and caused the port to be partially closed for boats under forty feet, who were allowed to operate in the Bay. The winds and swells are expected to increase on Wednesday and Thursday, so it is anticipated that the restrictions will continue, and activities in the bay by small boats could also be prohibited. When the fishermen are unable to go out, many restaurants and hotels have no choice but to obtain seafood from other sources.
There were fewer tourists visiting for the day or staying overnight and the ferries were less than half full. The owners of small hotels said they didn't agree with the official statistics saying that hotel occupancy is 65%, since they say they are lucky to have five rooms rented.
Anti-Uber demonstration
Isla Mujeres taxi drivers joined the anti-Uber demonstrations to express their dissatisfaction with the approval of the Mobility Law, which will allow the operation of Uber in Quintana Roo. Around four in the afternoon and for more than half an hour the island was practically without taxi service, which left dozens of users unable to travel to their jobs, homes or other activities, since there is no other type of public transportation service except taxis, which eliminates the option of waiting for a bus.
The complaints were immediate: both downtown and in the colonias, since islanders and tourists who lack their own vehicle had no choice but to wait until the taxi drivers concluded their demonstration against the Mobility Law and returned to the sad reality of the difficult 'roulette' to earn money to pay for gasoline and daily expenses.
The other Por Esto articles are related to political candidates.
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
In accordance with the electoral laws, the municipal Facebook site has suspended the release of information as of March 29, until after the election on July 1st.
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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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| May Events Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events |
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| May 1 8:52 May 2 9:44 May 3 10:35 May 4 11:25 May 29 7:37 May 30 8:29 May 31 9:19 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset ~7:15 Sunrise ~6:05 |
Turtles begin mating and nesting in May. They can be observed mating offshore from Punta Sur during this month, and they nest along the eastern beaches. Tortugranja staff and volunteers gather the eggs and incubate them in the sand in a pen outside the facility. This is the dry season when farmers burn brush from their milpa-fields on the mainland, and salt was gathered at Salina Grande lake for hundreds of years, until the mid 1900's.
Wednesday May 2 Private Sol al Sol Regatta Events: Golf Cart Poker Run at 10a and Captain's party at the Casa del las Rocas & Crew party at Buhos both at 1p. (Happy hour schedules will be posted each day by 11am at the Race Headquarters. This is the 50th edition, they come annually from St Petersburg, Florida.)
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Thursday, May 3 Dia de la Cruz (celebrated by construction workers)
Thursday, May 3 Artist Fair 3-8 Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at Abasolo
Thursday, May 3 Private Sol al Sol Rega6ta Events: Cocktail parties at 12:30 and 3;30-5 at Ballyhoo's and Cabanas poolside
Thursday, May 3 at 7 Mayor's reception for the Sol al Sol Regatta
Friday, May 4 Amigo's Regatta for Islanders age 8-12. Skipper's meeting at 10a. Children board 10:30-11a at the Lima dock. Boats depart at 11:30, and the race starts at noon.
Friday, May 4 at 8p: Private Sol al Sol Regatta Events: Cocktail Party at 6p & Awards Ceremony at 8p at Buho's/Maria del Mar
Saturday, May 5 "Cinco de Mayo" Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla against the French.
Saturday, May 5 Peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor showers (which began in late April and continue thru May 20). In the pre dawn hours, rates could reach 15-20 per hour.
Sunday, May 6 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square
Wednesday, May 9 Regatta Al Sol "Cruising" category yachts depart from Pensacola Florida. (This is the 30th edition. They come every other year.)
Thursday, May 10 Mother's Day
Thursday, May 10 Regatta Al Sol "Racing" category yachts depart
Thursday, May 10 Artist Fair 3-8 Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at Abasolo
Saturday, May 12th 8am Guadalupania beach Plogging clean up of the turtle nesting beaches
Sunday, May 13 5p Regatta Al Sol Arrival party at Buhos (private event)
Tuesday, May 15 Regatta Al Sol Private Beach party at noon and City Council reception at Town Hall at 7p
Tuesday, May 15 Dia del Maestro / Teacher's Day
Tuesday May 15 Whale Shark Season officially begins (if the permits are issued on time this year). Rays can also be seen enjoying the 'buffet' that attracts the whale sharks to this area. (There are abundant fish eggs and plankton in the areas where they congregate and feed).
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Wednesday, May 16 Regatta Al Sol Captain's party at the Rock House (private event). 5p Mardi Gras Parade from Ciros Restaurant. 7p Basketball game against Islander team on downtown court by the Town Square
Thursday, May 17 Artist Fair 3-8 Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at Abasolo
Thursday, May 17 Regatta Al Sol Awards presentation at 7p at Maria del Mar (private event)
Friday, May 18 Cosme Alberto Martinez Magana International Fishing Tournament Captain's Dinner 5000p registration. Catch & Release. Prizes for top ten.
Saturday, May 19 Cosme Alberto Martinez Magana International Fishing Tournament Day 1 from the Cooperative Caribe dock (#9)
Saturday, May 19 8am Plogging clean up of the turtle nesting beaches location TBA
Sunday, May 20 Cosme Alberto Martinez Magana International Fishing Tournament Day2 & Awards
Sunday, May 20 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square
Thursday, May 24 Artist Fair 3-8 Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at Abasolo
Saturday, May 26 8am Plogging clean up location TBA
Sunday, May 27 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square
Thursday, May 31 Artist Fair 3-8 Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at Abasolo
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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