Saturday, June 30, 2018

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Saturday, June 30



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The Harbor Master says the "Summer Operation 2018" began June 23 and will continue until August 12th for safety and security during the vacation period. LINK    
  Harbor Master Ismael González Gil gave assurances that although the operation will officially conclude before the end of the vacation period, security will continue to be provided throughout the duration of the summer holidays. 
     Boats will be monitored to ensure that they don't exceed capacity, that they have all the required documentation, and that they are equipped with the required safety equipment which includes a radio, lifesaver ring, flares, fire extinguisher, and life jackets, among other items.  The Harbor Master's office will be working in coordination with the Department of the Navy. 
    The operation will include monitoring the access points for passengers, including the terminals and nearby piers for the passenger ferries and the cargo-vehicle ferries, and the nearby docks.  An average of 500 boats will be monitored daily during this summer vacation of 2018, of which 350 are from Isla Mujeres and the remaining 150 are from the Cancun Hotel Zone.

The Mexican Navy and the State Police will provide security for the elections in Isla Mujeres LINK 
      Everything is ready for the upcoming electoral process to unfold in complete calm and for this purpose, the Mexican Navy and the State Ministry of Public Security, as well as the Federal Police, will have detachments on Isla Mujeres and in the Continental Zone (the mainland part of the municipality), with the intention of ensuring the safety of voters during the elections on Sunday, July 1.
     The President Councilor of the Municipal Electoral Council of Isla Mujeres, Manuel García García, confirmed that personnel with the Mexican Navy, from the Fifth Naval Region base in Isla Mujeres, will be vigilant during the electoral process, enuring the safety of the voters, so that the election will take place within an atmosphere of tranquility.
      Mr. Garcia Garcia said that personnel with the Navy will patrol on foot and in vehicles,  making tours of all locations in the municipality of Isla Mujeres where the polling stations will be located. 
      On the other hand, the commander of the Ministerial Police in Isla Mujeres, Héctor Chávez, confirmed that half a dozen officers with his agency will arrive on Saturday to assist the police, with the intention of monitoring the electoral process on Sunday, July 1. 
    The Navy personnel and the Ministerial Police officers will be assisted by police officers from the municipal police department to ensure a peaceful, safe election, according to the Chief of Police in Isla Mujeres, Jaime Alberto Ongay Ortiz. They will provide surveillance for the municipality's 32 ballot boxes located on the island and in the Continental Zone.


UBER will be required to have a concession to operate in Quintana Roo LINK 
      The reforms to the Mobility Law will go into effect 90 days after its official publication, which specifies that provision of public transport services via a digital platform requires a concession. On Friday, meeting took place in Cancun between governmental officials, legislative representatives, and taxi union leaders from around the state, to ensure that the interests and assets of those holding taxi concessions remain secure after the law takes effect on Sept. 14, to respect their rights and source of employment. 

Boat Accident causes injuries 
There is a VIDEO from NotiCaribe whose caption says there's a preliminary report about an accident between two boats between Cancun and Isla Mujeres indicating there are injured people. Ambulances arrived at the ferry dock to care for injured people. (The video shows the parked ambulances.)

  NotiCaribe reports: 
Two boats collided when they reached the Punta Sam maritime terminal, leaving five people injured. The accident occurred when the two boats were returning from an excursion and collided but the circumstances remain unclear.The five injured people were transported in ambulances and hospitalized. LINK 

RadioFormulaQR reports that six people were injured in the boat collision, and that the calls to 911 about the accident were made at 5:00pm. Preliminary reports indicated that the smaller boat 'lost its way' (perdió el rumbo) and had a collision with the ferry that crosses between the mainland and Isla Mujeres.  In response to the emergency call, four ambulances arrived at the Punta Sam dock area to help care for the injured and transfer them to a hospital. According to a list of injured persons that was provided, attention was given by Dania Elizabeth G. H., 34, who had a leg fracture and D. M. T. G., aged 16, who suffered a left tibia fracture. LINK 

NoticiasPedroCanche (LINK), and some other publications have the same information as NotiCaribe, while PalcoQuintanarroense (LINK) and some other publications have the same info as RadioFormulaQR  Some reports say it occurred at 5:30.

TVIM reports: June 28  On Isla Blanca, on the mainland part of the municipality, a passenger in a taxi was injured when she was grazed in the ribs by a bullet. According to taxi driver Darwin GXP, 42, he had picked up three passengers in front of the RIU and Paladium hotels, including a woman identified as Carmen LL, 37, and they were on their way to downtown Cancun when two vehicles (a white Corsa and a gray Cirrus) caught up with him and blocked his way.
    A man exited the Corsa vehicle with a pistol in his hand which he pointed at them, but the driver was able to put the car in reverse and escape from the men, but when they were getting away, the man shot at them twice, and a woman in the back seat on the passenger side was grazed in the rib, and the other bullet struck the car, whose number is #877, of the Isla Mujeres taxi union.  The skill of the driver, Darwin GXP, 42, saved them from the assassination attempt and he drove until he found a police patrol vehicle.
     At the time this information was obtained, a search had been implemented for the assailants, but had not been successful.  LINK  


Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

This notice has  previously been translated about the ley seca/dry law which began Friday at midnight prohibiting liquor sales until Sunday at midnight, except to foreigners who can purchase it with food at businesses with a food license.

Noti Isla Mujeres   

There is a notice about the ley seca/ dry law being in effect with photos of the signs in stores. Alcohol sales are prohibited for 48 hours this weekend, which began Friday at midnight and ends at midnight on Sunday, after the election. There is an exemption for foreigners, who may purchase alcoholic beverages at businesses with a food license, if they purchase food.

There is an video interview concerning school registration for sixth grade students.

IM Noticias   

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NOTE: The polls open at 7am and close at 6pm. LINK  



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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos

"Summer Operation 2018" begins 
Ya inició el operativo “Verano 2018”[+] Ver masFull article at this link

Fishermen determine the cost of lobster  
Pescadores definen costo de la langosta. [+] Ver masFull article at this link 
       According to Baltazar Gómez Catzín, president of the Federation of Fishing Cooperatives of Quintana Roo, the cost of a kilogram of lobster tails is set at 600 pesos and the cost of whole live lobster is 400 pesos per kilo,  which is the same amount that was being charged at the close of last season in February. Each cooperative made its individual agreement with the intermediaries. He said that the majority of the members of the score of cooperatives in the state face difficult times with aging engines that need renewal. 
    The lobster catching season begins Monday, July 1st and he estimates that 50 percent of the fleet will go diving on Monday, which is made up of a maximum of 280 members. They will be taking advantage of the fact that lobsters are usually caught in principal two places, which are east of Isla Contoy National Park, and by the Harrow Smith area, which is located several kilometers southeast of Isla Mujeres.
      He didn't specify the amount of lobster traps that be installed at alternate sites during the upcoming days when the season begins, after four months of closure. Other fishing gear, such as nets, will be used in autumn when the northern winds begin, at the Isla Contoy Bay where they are allowed to work, without invading the perimeter of a kilometer and a half of that reserve, according to environmental regulations.   
      These fishermen who provide tours to swim with the whale sharks will continue providing that service until autumn when the whale sharks migrate to other areas, according to monitoring being carried out by international and governmental organizations.


Weather report  
Prevén un poco de mal tiempo[+] Ver masFull article at this link 
This article has weather reports published yesterday by CONAGUA, NHC, and the SCT. The SCT says stronger  winds aren't expected until Sunday. It says the port is open for general navigation and is expected to remain open thru Tuesday.Thousands of vacationers are visiting the island.
     Yesterday and today the NHC report no cyclonic activity in the Atlantic and Caribbean basin. This morning's forecast from Mexico's National Weather service is partly cloudy.  This morning's forecast from Civil Protection is: - Partly Cloudy, isolated showers with occasional squalls accompanied by electrical activity, very hot to muggy, East and northeast winds from 15 to 25 kph., with occasional stronger gusts.


From yesterday....

Reviewing & renovating the buoy line 
Verifican líneas de boyado [+] Ver masFull article at this link
    The Civil Protection Department has been reviewing the 800 meters of buoy lines at Playa Centro and North beach to ensure the safety of swimmers during the summer holidays. Two weeks ago they replaced 200 meters of buoys in front of Playa Centro, before they begin breaking down from swimmers holding on to them, or boats tying up to them, despite the boat captains being advised against this by the Harbor Master's office and Civil Protection, and being reminded by the lifeguards.
   The lifeguards provide monitoring for these two beaches, as well as Playa Media Luna/Half Moon Beach where swimming is prohibited, and drowning deaths have occurred. They are assisted by the Tourist police and Navy personnel.  


Historical site in ruins 
Valioso patrimonio antiguo en ruina[+] Ver masFull article at this link

    There has been no progress in the rescue process of the site where the ruins  are located of what could be the first Hispanic convent in America, in Boca Iglesia. It was announced that the property was in the process of being rescued during the 500th anniversary celebration of the arrival of Francisco Hernández de Córdoba to Isla Mujeres on his voyage to the Yucatan Peninsula from Cuba, which took place from February to May in 1517, but no advances have been reported.
      There have not been any updates from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), who would be the responsible agency, according to the General Law of National Assets. The Catholics did not have access to the site for the anniversary celebration, because the property has been fenced by the new owner. However, parish priest Raúl Sánchez Alonso was able to lead a Mass last year with the support of  municipal authorities and he was assisted by historian Fidel Villanueva Madrid.
   The site was the object of investigation in 2015, which was published by National Geographic (HERE is that article with a photo of what the building would look like if it wasn't in ruins, using 3D technology.) 

"Hidden History" from National Geographic 
Author: Dominique Rissolo Date: 2015-12-03        In 1517, conquistador Francisco Hernández de Córdoba arrived at the Yucatan peninsula and encountered the first Mayan community found by a Spanish expedition. He called it "Greater Cairo." It is the old site of Ecab, which was partially demolished to build what is thought to be among the first churches in Mexico. Also known as Boca Iglesias/Church, it is located south of Cabo Catoche, in northeastern Quintana Roo. 
     Ecab became one of the most remote encomiendas of colonial Mexico and was the site of several historical events, including an attack by the French pirate Pierre Sanfroy, in 1571. 
         Abandoned in 1644, today the church and the parish house are almost in ruins, in a remote and unpopulated corner of the peninsula, which can only be reached by boat. The structures have survived centuries of hurricanes, but they are rapidly approaching a more precarious state of deterioration. The National Institute of Anthropology and History, through the INAH center of Quintana Roo under the direction of Adriana Velázquez de Morlet, together with a team of cultural heritage engineers from the University of California, San Diego, make an advanced diagnosis of these buildings of historical relevance by laser scanning and thermography. The researchers hope that a "structural health assessment" of the church will provide information in order to develop a strategy for the conservation of this example of Mexican heritage.
Photo credit Foto: Michael Hess y Dominique Meyer/ National Geographic. Translated caption: With 3D models, INAH archaeologists and a team from the University of San Diego, assesed the current condition of the sixteenth century church  in Ecab, which lies covered by the jungle.

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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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 Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical)
Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.
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.
Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free amenities such as hammocks, BBQ grills, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer & dryer, loungers. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Large sliding doors open to a patio & our backyard-beach, overlooking the Caribbean sea. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is  ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking,  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

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 neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are a variety of restaurants including Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, La Chatita, 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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June Events
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Full moon rising over the Caribbean 
June  1  10:07
June  2  10:52
June  3  11:35

June 27   7:14
June 28   8:03
June 29   8:49
June 30   9:33
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  ~7:25
Sunrise ~6:05
It's whale shark tour season (thru mid September) and turtle nesting season (thru mid October). 
Photo by Tony Garcia of turtles mating off Punta Sur
Tortugranja staff collecting eggs at MaraVilla Caribe beach

A busy night for the mama turtles digging nests at MVC

Friday, June 1 Navy Day  Día de la Marina. Usually there is a wreath placed at sea in memory of sailors who lost their lives at sea.

Saturday, June 2 Plogging cleanup 8a  Location TBA  LINK   Action for Isla link

Sunday, June 3 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square

Tuesday, June 5 World Environment Day  

Friday, June 8 World Ocean's Day

Saturday, June 9 Plogging cleanup 8a  Location TBA LINK   Action for Isla link

Sunday, June 10 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square

Saturday, June 16 Plogging cleanup 8a  Location TBA LINK   Action for Isla link

Sunday, June 17 Father's Day

Sunday, June 17 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square

Thursday, June 21 Summer Solstice

Sat & Sun, June 22 & 23  Women's fishing tournament "La Dorada del Caribe" Fifth edition


Saturday, June 23 Plogging cleanup 8a  Location TBA LINK   Action for Isla link

Sunday, June 24 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square
 
  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")
 LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres This link is currently not working.    
LINK to Tropic Watch (in English)
LINK to NHC in US (in English)
LINK to Tropical Tidbits (in English)

Friday, June 29, 2018

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Friday, June 29



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A reminder that the Ley Seca/Dry Law goes into effect at midnight tonight. For 48 hours, until midnight on Sunday, after the elections, all alcohol sales are banned with one exception. In tourism areas, like Isla Mujeres, foreigners may purchase alcoholic beverages, with food, at establishments with food licenses.
The head of the Revenue Collection agency in Isla Mujeres said businesses in violation will be subject to fines of 50,000-80,000 pesos, in addition to closure. He said the food must be prepared, chips & salsa or nuts don't qualify, and the catamaran tours are included in the ban, as well as convenience stores, minisupers, cantinas, and bars (without a food license).


It's a slow news day, so here's a story about two flamingos, one from Yucatan & one from Africa, who found each other in Texas (where flamingos don't exist)
    There's a flamingo in the international news this week, after it was spotted and photographed during a bird survey in Texas. Flamingos aren't found in the US, except in Puerto Rico and occasionally in southern Florida. This is a "legendary" flamingo, who escaped from a Kansas zoo thirteen years ago.
      It was originally from Tanzania, and was one of 40 African flamingos shipped to a Witchita, Kansas zoo in 2003.  It escaped, "with an accomplice" in June 2005 (before zookeepers had gotten around to doing a blood test to determine its sex). The pair left the area a month later, after a bad Independence Day thunderstorm, and for unknown reasons, they went their separate ways. The other bird is presumed to have died from the cold weather after it flew north, and was last spotted in August of that year, at AuTrain Lake in Michigan. This bird, known as #492 for its leg band number, flew south, where it found a more suitable environment.
     The articles briefly mentioned that #492 had previously been seen hanging out in Texas with a Caribbean flamingo, who was born in the Yucatan. What??  It found what was probably the only wild flamingo in Texas??
     I dug a little deeper and found a blog post from 2013 by Neil Hayward, who photographed the pair. He said these two birds had been reported together all along the Gulf Coast since 2006, from Louisiana to Tampico, Mexico. He explained that flamingos are extremely social birds, which is probably why these two lost birds were hanging out with each other. Experts conjectured that the Caribbean flamingo was blown into the Gulf during a tropical storm. It is known as HDNT, for its leg band identifier.
      Mr. Hayward said the Caribbean flamingo had hatched in 2005 at the large flamingo colony in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, on the northern tip of Yucatan. This meant it was about eight years old at the time of these photographs, and less than two years old when they were first spotted together in 2006. At the time of the photos in 2013, African flamingo would have been about 15-17, and is estimated to be 20-22 years old now. Flamingos have an average lifespan of about 30 years in the wild, but can live decades longer in captivity.   
       Flamingos are monogamous and reach sexual maturity at 3-6 years of age, but the gender of these birds is unknown. It is presumed that these two species are similar enough that cross breeding is possible, but flamingos typically only breed in colonies, laying one egg annually.
African Flamingo zoo escapee from Kansas with wild Caribbean Flamingo from Yucatan, together in Texas. Photo credit: Neil Hayward, 2013, Accidental Big Year blog Port Lavaca Texas (Cox's Bay)
Photo credit: Neil Hayward, 2013, Accidental Big Year blog.
 The Texas Parks & Wildlife intern who spotted  #492 last week, didn't see the Caribbean flamingo and it is unknown whether the Yucatan bird was not within view, or if it has perished, or if they simply split up.
Photo credit to Texas Parks & Wildlife, June 2018, Lavaca Bay African flamingo "#492" who escaped a Kansas zoo in 2005
Photo credit to Texas Parks & Wildlife, June 2018, Lavaca Bay
    The name Flamingo comes from Spanish flamenco, which means "the color of a flame”. They can be seen on Isla Contoy & parts of the Quintana Roo coast, with larger populations in the neighboring state of Yucatan. A lone flamingo spent a season on Isla Mujeres several years ago, in Salina Aeropuerto across from our house, and although it lost its color, it was always easy to spot among the other birds by the odd way they eat (with their heads upside down). Their color comes from the high levels of beta carotene normally found in their diet.
    Before Hurricane Gilberto in 1988, the main colony was in the Rio Lagartos area, but then colonies began to form in Celestun, and Uaymitun. Across the Caribbean, declining numbers have placed the birds on the endangered species list, due to habitat destruction, the draining of wetlands and pollution. However, the flamingo population in Yucatan has rallied from a low of 5,000 birds in 1956 to 30,000 in 2002 and recent estimates are over 43,000.
      The largest numbers are found at the Rio Lagartos Bio-Reserve, which includes 35 miles of beaches and protects nearly 150,000 acres of forest, dunes, mangroves, and the largest estuary (70 km) in the Yucatan peninsula, with nearly 400 species of birds (migratory and resident).  The Celestun Biosphere Reserve (aka Parque Natural del Flamenco Mexicano) consists of 147,500 acres, protecting over 200 species of birds, including vast flocks of flamingos. Both reserves also protect thousands of nesting sea turtles, and a wide variety of other animals.


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There is another reminder about the Dry Law, which prohibits alcohol sales for 48 hours from 00:00 Saturday to 00:00 Monday, except to foreign tourists, at businesses with a food license, with food, due to the elections on Sunday. LINK 

Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

Noti Isla Mujeres   

Lobster catching season begins July 1st, when the four month ban ends.  VIDEO  

IM Noticias   


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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos

Hotels expecting good occupancy rates during summer holidays  
Reservaciones hoteleras “viento en popa”.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link 
   Based on their reservations, many hotels are expecting occupancy rates of more than 90 percent during the summer holidays. The overall occupancy rate from June 19 to 24 was 68.20 percent, which was 78.68 percent in the Continental Zone and 53.12 percent on the island, according to the Department of Tourism, who also anticipate rates over 90 percent during the summer.
       Some smaller hotels report their their occupancy rates are lower than that, at an average of 20 percent, while larger hotels are at 90 percent, according to their managers. Regarding the hotels that the reporter consulted, Bahia reported an occupancy of 92 percent on Wednesday and expects this to continue all summer; the Posada del Mar is at 65 percent and expects to increase by 20 percent during the next month; Ixchel expects to go from 80 to 90 percent; and Cabanas "María del Mar" expects to go from 60 to 80 percent occupancy.
    The managers of small hotels expect their rates to increase to about 40 percent, based on experience from previous summers, with sufficient space for families looking for a place to stay. 
     Personnel with the hotels on the beaches are cleaning the beaches in an ongoing manner so that sargasso doesn't accumulate on North Beach or Playa Centro. According to hoteliers, many guests from the Riviera Maya are looking to Isla Mujeres to enjoy the island environment.

Reviewing & renovating the buoy line 
Verifican líneas de boyado [+] Ver masFull article at this link



Historical site in ruins 
Valioso patrimonio antiguo en ruina[+] Ver masFull article at this link

I'll translate these last two manana. The first is about the buoy line for North Beach & Playa Centro being renovated for summer vacation season and the second is about nothing being done at Boca Iglesias church-ruins, which are considered historically significant.

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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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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.   
 Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical)
Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.
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.
Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free amenities such as hammocks, BBQ grills, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer & dryer, loungers. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Large sliding doors open to a patio & our backyard-beach, overlooking the Caribbean sea. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is  ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking,  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

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 neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are a variety of restaurants including Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, La Chatita, 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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June Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Full moon rising over the Caribbean 
June  1  10:07
June  2  10:52
June  3  11:35

June 27   7:14
June 28   8:03
June 29   8:49
June 30   9:33
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  ~7:25
Sunrise ~6:05
It's whale shark tour season (thru mid September) and turtle nesting season (thru mid October). 
Photo by Tony Garcia of turtles mating off Punta Sur
Tortugranja staff collecting eggs at MaraVilla Caribe beach

A busy night for the mama turtles digging nests at MVC

Friday, June 1 Navy Day  Día de la Marina. Usually there is a wreath placed at sea in memory of sailors who lost their lives at sea.

Saturday, June 2 Plogging cleanup 8a  Location TBA  LINK   Action for Isla link

Sunday, June 3 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square

Tuesday, June 5 World Environment Day  

Friday, June 8 World Ocean's Day

Saturday, June 9 Plogging cleanup 8a  Location TBA LINK   Action for Isla link

Sunday, June 10 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square

Saturday, June 16 Plogging cleanup 8a  Location TBA LINK   Action for Isla link

Sunday, June 17 Father's Day

Sunday, June 17 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square

Thursday, June 21 Summer Solstice

Sat & Sun, June 22 & 23  Women's fishing tournament "La Dorada del Caribe" Fifth edition


Saturday, June 23 Plogging cleanup 8a  Location TBA LINK   Action for Isla link

Sunday, June 24 Noches Magicas performances at 8p on the Town Square
 
  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")
 LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres    
LINK to Tropic Watch (in English)
LINK to NHC in US (in English)
LINK to Tropical Tidbits (in English)