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| Here's the webcam LINK, which also has time lapse of the past 24 hours. |
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~You can use the app @findtap to find water refill locations on the island for your reusable water bottles. Q Roo has banned single use plastics & styrofoam, which should go into effect in upcoming months, so bring your reusable containers for water, leftovers & groceries! Thanks!! Participating locations include @dulzuraargentaislamujeres @ mr.opalmx @pocnadivecenter @scubamusa @diveislamujeres.A ten-peso donation is recommended.
This LINK says the prohibited items are (translated) "I. Plastic cups; II. Beverage containers, plates, glasses, cups, trays and cutlery of disposable plastic; III. Products derived from expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam); IV. Disposable plastic bags, for transfer of goods from markets, supermarkets, service and self-service stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, restaurants and the like, and V. The rings of plastic for containers".. In the original Spanish it says.."II.Envases para bebidas" (Beverage containers) And in the glossary it says...Envases:Es el componente de un producto que cumple la función de contenerlo y protegerlo para su distribución, comercialización y consumo ..(translation...Packaging: It is the component of a product that fulfills the function of containing and protecting it for distribution, marketing and consumption. (Then it gives the exceptions..like medical and construction items). The ban goes into effect on the mainland part of Quintana Roo six months after the islands. The law also includes articles about municipalities making plans for separation of trash, recycling, and conservation.
TONIGHT--Sunday, Oct. 27 Town Square 8p --Dance Festival by the Juanita Mendez School of Danza Mexicana
Q.Roo isn't changing its clocks this weekend...we stay on EST all year long.
Don't wait any longer to visit this Pueblo Magico. Get to know and enjoy our beautiful island
On Saturday, legislator Edgar Gasca Arceo, toured the Community Hospital and spoke with the facility's Director, Dr. Leili Osorio Mares, to assess what the facility needs, because he is president of the Board of Government and Political Coordination. He plans to remain in close communication with the doctora to manage requests to the State Secretary of Health, in order to ensure the medical needs of Isla Mujeres residents are being met. Among the priorities are the hiring of specialists including an internist, an orthopedist, and chemist, and two general practitioners. LINK
At the Pueblos Magicos Tianguis in Pachucas Hidalgo, Isla Mujeres received an award for "Innovations in Tourism Products" from its Ruta de Aves bird watching tourism development. In 2017, Isla Mujeres won an award for Best Chain of Production and in 2018 for Best Director of Pueblos Magicos.
From Por Esto :
Tour operators interested in Isla Mujeres
Tour operadores interesados en Isla Mujeres
Oct. 25 This is another article about Isla Mujeres participating in the Pueblos Magicos Tianguis in Pachuca Hidalgo. Jose Castillo, municipal director of Tourism says about 30,000 visitors at the fair will have the opportunity to learn about this destination from business owners who are participating to market their products and services. The four-day-long fair closes on Sunday and brings together hundreds of tour operators and travel agents from different parts of the world. Participants from Isla Mujeres are promoting its many attractions including its world-class beaches, cuisine, hotels, and activities.Altar contest among students
Concurso escolar de altares
There will be an altar competition among the middle school students in honor of Day of the Dead, with the six first-year classes creating altars representing the southern part of Mexico; the five second-year classes will represent the central part of the country, and the the third-year students will do the northern part. Before the exhibition, two videos on the subject will be shown, which will begin at 7pm on October 31st.Each school has plans to promote the traditions of Day of the Dead among the teaching staff and to facilitate awareness among students at all levels, in an attempt to 'put the brakes on' other foreign celebrations, such as Halloween.
Isla Mujeres news briefs
Breves de Isla Mujeres
Oct. 25 The first brief says there was a procession downtown commemorating the 74th anniversary of the United Nations Organization on Rueda Medina downtown, ending at the Town Square. The second brief says a third mapache-raccoon was run over on the road to Garrafon. It was fatally injured. About a week ago, two were killed at once when they were hit. Residents want to post warning signs in the area of Medina along the Mundaca Hacienda to Punta Sur.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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 & fast 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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| Part of the kitchen in Norte-the large studios 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, BBQ grills, safes, 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
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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 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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Full moon rising over the Caribbean
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October Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Wednesday nights at 8:45p, the group "Isla en Bici" bike around the isle, meeting at Juarez & Abasolo. Lights required, helmet recommended. LINK
In October, fishermen in this region are banned from catching Conch, and Shrimp until the 15th. LINK
The new date for the Women's Fishing Tournament "El Dorado del Caribe" still hasn't been announced.
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| By Diane Daniel |
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| Incubation pen |
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| Nests & tracks at MVC B&B |
Isla Mujeres celebrates the Month of Quintana Roo
Sunday 6th--Town Square 8p Noches Magicas with two folklorico dance troupes and a singer
Monday 7th--Town Square 9a Monthly Civic Ceremony
Friday 18th--Casa de Cultura Esplanade 7p Concert Electone Arte en Movimiento
Thurs 31st-Town Square 8p Presentation of Hanal Pixan altars & the Festival of the Living for the Dead
(The events on the 14th are at schools on the mainland and on the 21st
at the City Council room is a contest of oral presentations in Spanish)
Oct 8-9 Draconid Meteors peak (with some interference from the moon)
Oct 9-10 Southern Taurids peak (with some interference from the moon)
Friday, Oct. 18, at 7p, you're invited to experience the sounds of an entire orchestra from one musician on one instrument. Free at the Casa de la Cultura, on the back street Guerrero at Abasolo (in front of the "Isla Mujeres" photo op sign).
Sunday, Oct. 20--the 3rd annual Pink Run to raise awareness about Breast Cancer prevention will be held starting at 7:30a by Playa Centro & the Fishermen's Monument in front of the Posada.
Sunday. Oct. 20 at 6pm on the Town Square, two dance troupes will perform.
(On the 21st at the City Council room is a contest of oral presentations in Spanish)
Monday night, Oct 21-22 Orionid Meteors peak
Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:30am in colonia La Gloria, young islanders will participate in a procession in honor of United Nations Day, wearing outfits and carrying flags representing various countries, starting from the Jean Piaget primary school. There will be songs & speeches, also.
Sunday, Oct. 27 Town Square 8p --Dance Festival by the Juanita Mendez School of Danza Mexicana
Monday, Oct. 28 from 7a to 11a. Junk removal campaign
Thursday Oct. 31st- This year, the Festival of the Living for the Dead & the traditional candlelit Catrine-Catrina procession from the cemetery (up Hidalgo) are on 31st & on the Town Square!! The procession departs at 6:30p The procession participants are dressed in black and white, or catrina-garb, or regional clothing. The dance troupes will start performing around 8p. Earlier announcements said there will be an Hanal Pixan altar exhibition on the Square. The Jean Piaget school usually sets up an altar exhibition representing different regions of Mexico & sponsors a Catrina competition as part of the Festival. Also on Thursday the 31st, (Halloween) many families will be bringing costumed kiddos to Hidalgo to "Trick or Treat". Will be a cultural mash-up and plenty of fun!
Free clinic for Islander diabetics at the Senior Citizens Club on Nov.6th from 9a to noon providing glucometers, supplies, education, and free reading glasses.
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
LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres
LINK to NHC
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