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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Monday, Naval personnel evacuated a 72 year-old American female with an exposed fracture of her left knee from the cruise ship "Norwegian Dawn", approximately three nautical miles (5.5 km) northeast of Isla Mujeres. She was in stable condition and taken to the Naval station at Puerto Juarez and transported by a private ambulance to a Cancun hospital.
CARNAVAL is for KIDS, too!! No school on Monday & Tuesday for the 320,000+ students of Q Roo.
Next month, the isle is likely to be busier during their "mega-puente" (4-day weekend) when they're off Friday March 13 thru Monday the 16th.
In April, Easter vacation begins when the students leave school on Friday, April 3, until they return Monday, April 20--when record breaking numbers of visitors are expected, sometimes exceeding 20k/day.
(Photos by Bruce w Maravilla Caribe Bed & Beach.)
From the City....
Sixty high school students attended a leadership forum, whose speakers included two former members of the state Youth Parliment, who now have degrees in Finance and Physiotherapy. They talked about their experiences and encouraged young people to participate in social and altruistic activities and to contribute their ideas to create new public policies and programs. This event was organized by the municipal Youth Department (Atención a la Juventud) and took place at the island's Colegio Bachilleres, with the title “Inspiración Joven, el éxito lo haces tú”, roughly "Inspiration for Teens: Making Your Success". It is part of an ongoing policy of this administration to create young leaders.
The general public are encouraged to use these 15 trash receptacles that the City received from the state Procuraduría de Protección al Ambiente (PPA) to help keep our Pueblo Magico clean.
Sargasso boat arrives
A coastal sargasso-removal boat has arrived to the coasts of Quintana Roo, which was built in the Naval shipyard, with the financial contributions from the municipalities and the state government. It will be operated by specialized Naval personnel.The ARM “Fluitans” is15 meters long, with a hydraulic crane and a load capacity of 20 tons. It is the third vessel of six that will be ready for this year, all built by the Navy.
Governor Carlos Joaquín said, “With the arrival of various vessels, the construction of sargaceros boats and actions aimed at removing the sargasso, both from the private sector and from the government, together we will address this great challenge for the direct benefit of all and of all, but, above all, to maintain the splendor of our paradise. ” LINK (photos)
Missing child found promptly
An eight year-old girl was located near the Maritime Terminal after she had been reported missing from the vicinity of Playa Norte. Her mother notified the municipal police who were patrolling by Playa Centro, and a search was immediately begun. This occurred after 10am and she was located in the ferry terminal in less than an hour. DIF social workers participated and turned her over to a close relative.
Race on the Eastern Malecon
Pista de carreras, Malecón Oriente
This is about the "Friendship Race 2020" , see yesterday's City section."Memories of the Old Man & the Sea 2020"
“Memorias de El Viejo y La Mar 2020”
The annual literary contest, "Memories of the Old Man & the Sea 20202" had begun, commemorating the heroic defense of the port of Veracruz, for participants over 60 years of age. This contest, organized by the Navy, commemorates this national event which took place on April 21st, 1914. The contest opened on February 4th, and is limited to Mexican citizens with a story about the sea and ecological-maritime awareness, in any of is aspects, which must be submitted by March 20th.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach
Four rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white
sand beach and
the beautiful Caribbean sea, with
kitchenettes & fast WIFI. In the upscale
neighborhood of Bachilleres,
convenient to downtown
or
the colonias, yet
separate. Quiet & Private.
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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 out of the pic at left.    |
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. We provide a list of links & direction to over 20 eateries within ten minutes walk, including Mango Cafe, Mike's Pizza, Brisas, Rosa Sirena, Coco Jaguar, Manolitos, La Chatita, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery Chedraui & the local craft brewery. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a couple villas away at Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores.
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Full moon rising over the Caribbean
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| February 9 7:21 (sets 7:45a) February 10 8:26 February 11 9:30 February 12 10:32 February 13 11:31 This is the first of four supermoons for 2020. The Moon will be at its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual. Sunset ~6:38-6:51p (beginning vs end of month) Sunrise ~7:24-7:08am Painting by Pamela Haase at MVC |
February Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Thursday afternoons ~3p-8p Artist Fair on the Paseo de la Triguena off the Town Square at the malecon by the food trucks.
Sunday's at 1p there may be baseball games at the stadium in front of Chedraui. There are two teams, the Pescadores & the Cockteleros, who are in Category A & Category B of the same league, which is currently having the playoffs for the season championship..
Some Sunday evenings 8p on the Town Square "Noches Magicas" performances
Fishermen in this region are banned from catching grouper and octopus during February LINK
The Thor Heyerdahl traveling school-sailboat visits in late January-early February with about three dozen high school students on board. Under the tutelage of the experienced crew, the students learn to work together, sailing and navigating, as well as receiving their normal lessons. They sail from Germany to the Caribbean, departing in October and returning home in May.
The ship is named for the man who sailed a hand made raft "Kon Tiki" from South America 5000 miles across the Pacific to the Tuamotu Islands in 1947, to demonstrate that ancient people could have made long sea voyages, creating contacts between apparently separate cultures. LINK
Sunday, Feb. 2 Baseball at the el Pescador field at 1p. The playoffs begin and the Cockteleros will play the Astros of Tulum.
Monday, Feb. 3 is the day off for Constitution Day and an official holiday.
Monday, Feb. 3 On the first Monday of each month, there is usually a civic ceremony in the morning, often on the Town Square around 8am.
Feb. 4-8 The Island Time Music Festival benefits the Little Yellow School House and has two free events for the general public--on Tuesday and Friday at 7:30. LINK LYSH provides education and therapy for special needs kids on the island.
Wednesday, Feb. 5 Constitution Day
Friday, Feb. 14 Dia de Amor y Amistad (Day of Love and Friendship) The City provides a free Collective wedding event including the ceremony, cake, and paperwork for residents.
Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8p the Isla Mujeres Cahuameros will play the Agharta Sports Academy at the Convention Center
CARNAVAL Feb. 21-25
All
events are free, and it's a good idea to have change & small bills
to tip the dance troupes when they dance in the streets and at
businesses. They spend a couple months
preparing their costumes and choreography & show incredible stamina
dancing for hours day after day.
SATURDAY CUBAN NIGHT--8p Town Square--Dance Troupes, Dance to the music of MegaBoom
SUNDAY--BEACH CARNAVAL--3p Playa Centro--DJ's
**1st PARADE--3p--Rueda Medina
AFTERNOON OF FANTASY--5p Town Square--Children's show & Inflatables, Dance Troupes, Kid's Costume Contest
NIGHT OF FANTASY & DIVERSITY--8p Town Square--Dance Troupes, Comedy w Silvanna Show
MONDAY--BEACH CARNAVAL--3p Playa Centro--DJ's
**2nd PARADE--3p Rueda Medina
REGIONAL & COMEDY NIGHT--9p Town Square--Dance Troupes, Costume Contest, Tila Maria Sesto Comedy Show
TUESDAY--BEACH CARNAVAL--3p Playa Centro--DJ's
NIGHT OF JUAN CARNAVAL--9p Town Square--Dance Troupes, Burning & Will of Juan Carnaval, Dance to the music of Alberto Barros & su Orquesta
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Lobster season ends Feb. 29th (Lobsters kept in captivity continue to be available).
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
BUS INFORMATION
The ten 31-passenger buses travel on four routes, from 6a to 10p, turning around near the Convention Center, behind the downtown Mercado, and going south thru El Centro on Rueda Medina. #1 & 2 are the "Colonia" routes and #3 & 4 are the "Tourism" routes. The overhead digital display & cardboard sign in the windshield provide the route information. The bus numbers don't indicate the route, they are numbered consecutively, 1 thru 10.
At the edge of town....
Route 1 goes southward down the western side of the isle on Rueda
Medina and returns northward on Jesus Martinez Ross to town. Its
west-east transit is Paseo de los Peces in colonia La Gloria.
Route 2 goes southward down the eastern side of the isle on Jesus Martinez Ross** and returns northward on Medina to town. Its east-west transit is also Paseo Peces.
Route 3 goes southward down the western side of the isle on Medina, then in & out of the Sac Bajo peninsula. If there are passengers for Punta Sur, it goes there & returns northward to town on the Caribbean Coastal road. If not, it returns east on Peces and returns northward on the Caribbean Coastal road to town.
Route 4 goes southward down the Caribbean Coastal road directly to Punta Sur & Garrafon, then northward in & out of Sac Bajo, then returns northward on Medina to town.
**Routes #1 & #2 aren't exact opposites--#2 takes J.M. Ross northward all the way from Peces thru Salina Chica, but #1 going southward turns left/east off JM Ross before entering Salinas, taking the Caribe Coastal road thru Meteorologica, and I've heard it turns right/west back into the colonias by Madera Food & Art. All four routes go thru Bachilleres, past Maravilla Caribe Bed & Beach and all four routes go past Chedraui.
The map isn't a bus route map, it's a street map, showing how Jesus Martinez Ross follows the Caribbean coast until becoming the main street of Salina Chica and going on to La Gloria, while the Caribe Coastal road (aka Payo Obispo) follows the coast. The east-west transit, Paseo de los Peces, is shown, but not labeled, at the edge between colonia La Gloria and the Mundaca Hacienda. Its east end intersects the Caribbean Coastal Road by the Cemetery & its west end intersects Rueda Medina by the Mundaca Hacienda.
Downtown the main bus stop is at the parking lot just south of the passenger ferry terminal, and across the street. You can flag them down anywhere you see them outside of town. Chedraui is on the west side/Medina. Tortugranja & DD are in Sac Bajo. Garrafon is at Punta Sur. Bachilleres is on the eastern Caribbean coast, north of the colonias.
The 10p rate is for state residents & the senior citizen rate is for INAPAM card holders.Tourists pay 38p/$2usd per person per ride and can purchase an all-day pass for $9usd/175p. You pay as you board and exit thru the back door. The front seats are for seniors, disabled & pregnant women. The buses are air conditioned.
Route 2 goes southward down the eastern side of the isle on Jesus Martinez Ross** and returns northward on Medina to town. Its east-west transit is also Paseo Peces.
Route 3 goes southward down the western side of the isle on Medina, then in & out of the Sac Bajo peninsula. If there are passengers for Punta Sur, it goes there & returns northward to town on the Caribbean Coastal road. If not, it returns east on Peces and returns northward on the Caribbean Coastal road to town.
Route 4 goes southward down the Caribbean Coastal road directly to Punta Sur & Garrafon, then northward in & out of Sac Bajo, then returns northward on Medina to town.
**Routes #1 & #2 aren't exact opposites--#2 takes J.M. Ross northward all the way from Peces thru Salina Chica, but #1 going southward turns left/east off JM Ross before entering Salinas, taking the Caribe Coastal road thru Meteorologica, and I've heard it turns right/west back into the colonias by Madera Food & Art. All four routes go thru Bachilleres, past Maravilla Caribe Bed & Beach and all four routes go past Chedraui.
The map isn't a bus route map, it's a street map, showing how Jesus Martinez Ross follows the Caribbean coast until becoming the main street of Salina Chica and going on to La Gloria, while the Caribe Coastal road (aka Payo Obispo) follows the coast. The east-west transit, Paseo de los Peces, is shown, but not labeled, at the edge between colonia La Gloria and the Mundaca Hacienda. Its east end intersects the Caribbean Coastal Road by the Cemetery & its west end intersects Rueda Medina by the Mundaca Hacienda.
Downtown the main bus stop is at the parking lot just south of the passenger ferry terminal, and across the street. You can flag them down anywhere you see them outside of town. Chedraui is on the west side/Medina. Tortugranja & DD are in Sac Bajo. Garrafon is at Punta Sur. Bachilleres is on the eastern Caribbean coast, north of the colonias.
The 10p rate is for state residents & the senior citizen rate is for INAPAM card holders.Tourists pay 38p/$2usd per person per ride and can purchase an all-day pass for $9usd/175p. You pay as you board and exit thru the back door. The front seats are for seniors, disabled & pregnant women. The buses are air conditioned.
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