The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities will be published in June!, featuring a
variety of talented writers and photographers! Thank-you to everyone who has visited & shared it!
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. Ad for the remainder of year is a $30 donation. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities in June.
Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks!
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. Ad for the remainder of year is a $30 donation. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities in June.
Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks!
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte (I sent an email to the tourism director letting him know the cam has been stuck for a few days)
Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
Watching World Cup soccer at Posada Beach: With Governor & Mayor
Ambiente futbolero
Domingo, 29 de Junio de 2014 20:24
Encabeza Beto Borge y Agapito en la Posada del Mar
Lanrry PARRA
Isla MUJERES, 29 de junio.-
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Alejandra Peniche: Miss PRI Summer 2014
Alejandra Peniche recibe galardón
Domingo, 29 de Junio de 2014 20:15
Como Señorita Verano PRI 2014
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ISLA MUJERES, 29 de junio.-
Leer más...Alejandra Rodríguez Peniche won the title of “Señorita Verano PRI 2014” in a close competition against nine beautiful contestants on the Town Square last evening. She was also named "Miss Facebook" and "Miss Photogenic". They modeled in swim suits, casual dress, and evening dress, as well as giving a speech on tax reform. The jury was brought in from Cancun for the event, and many supporters cheered and applauded. This was the second year this event was held, and she was crowned by last year's winner Nahomy Martínez.
Fishermen looking forward to start of lobster season
Se frotan las manos
Domingo, 29 de Junio de 2014 20:01
Pescadores confían en próxima temporada de langosta
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ISLA MUJERES, 29 de junio.-
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Tvisla Mujeres
Noticias de Quequi......
Nautical tour providers expect good season
Prevén lancheros una buena temporada
0 29 de June de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi .- El clima es el principal factor para reponerse.
Booming real estate market
Economía
A la alzan el negocio inmobiliario
0 29 de June de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi .- Los terrenos de la ínsula han logrado colocarse dentro del mercado, ya que han adquirido mayor plusvalía.
Real estate in Isla Mujeres is still attractive to many, as islanders gradually are getting rid of their properties, hoping to take advantage of deals offered on homes on the mainland. There are several real estate companies, and among properties offered on the internet, some exceed two million dollars. A realtor explained that the price depends on the location, adding, "But ultimately, they are all expensive." Beachfront is estimated to cost between 400 and 500 dollars per square meter, with some properties of 12 meters wide by 20 deep, and others are larger. These lots are attractive to foreign buyers seeking a quiet place to live or a vacation home away from the bustle of the city. This has led to greater crowding among families, because the existing demand reduces the opportunities for islanders.
Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
CAPA implements monitoring system
Implementa CAPA sistema de monitoreo
- Written by Diario Respuesta
- Category: Isla Mujeres
Read more: Implementa CAPA sistema de monitoreo
por esto
Increase in lobster prices
Mejora precio de langosta+] Ver mas
Concern that tower could fall
Temen caída de la torre [+] Ver mas
It has been 15 years since the management of Garrafon park moved into private hands, and the tower was built a short while after that. It is similar to scenic towers in Cancun, Xcaret, and Cozumel. It has not functioned since the passage of Hurricane Wilma (Oct, 2005).
It is the highest of the four towers, since it is located 15 meters above sea level, allowing views of the south of Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Punta Sam, Isla Blanca, Isla Contoy National Park, and the Caribbean Sea. Garrafon has a direct connection to its operation, but when Promotora Xel-Ha partnered with Dolphin Discovery, they no longer operated the tower, porque significa mayor egreso, (due to it causing major expenses), and the lot is owned by the City.
On June 12, 1998 the City signed a agreement for a 30 year lease on Garrafon, and shortly after that came the tower project; a favorable result of the contract. (I'm not 'gettting' the meaning of the following sentence: ) However the heavy investment made in remodeling the reserve (Garrafon) affected the 'projection of recuperation' for damages caused by a hurricane, according to the information gathered, por eso hizo alianza para prevenir mayor riesgo. (?? literally: therefore an alliance was made to prevent increased risk ? Maybe it means an agreement should be made, or should have been made, to prevent increasing risks? Basically it seems to indicate that money has not been dedicated to maintenance, which is needed to reduce the risk of the tower eventually falling during severe weather. )
Increasing demand for workers for summer
Crece la oferta laboral para el verano+] Ver mas
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Charity Info
See tab at top of page!
Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross: Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)
Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Shoes for the Kids, Items for Little Yellow School House...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso
Thanks to Sally Margolis for her hard work raising money for this campaign!
She wrote this....
Please consider donating to this worthy cause!!: The 6th Annual HIV & Teen Pregancy Prevention Campaign, Isla Mujeres: http://funds.gofundme.com/index.php?route=fundmanager&url=9rzmcg
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Music
John Cain's schedule
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 630 to 830 pm
Sunday, Bahia Tortuga, The Sol Rockers, 630 to 900 pm
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun
Fenix
Sun ~2p Salsa
You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.
Saturday afternoon 3-5 Cuban music at Veradara's Cuban restaurant
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June Events:
June 1 Dia de la Marina
8am Handball Tournament at Posada Beach
10am Women's Softball Competition at the Children's Baseball Field Commemoration of those who died in line of duty including placement of wreath onto the Bay.
10:30am boats are available to take civilians out into the bay from the concrete pier for the wreath ceremony
12:30pm Posada Beach: Recreational activities
June 5 World Environment Day: activities TBA, will include a small parade.
June 9 Monday 9-4,diabetes and hypertension screening at Red Cross, free
June 12-22 Town Square “Palibrarte 2014” Book Fair
June 12 Thursday Artist Fair on the Square 4 - 9
June 12 7:10 pm Full Moon rise in east, an hour later nightly. Sunset 7:30
The First International Women's Fishing Tournament ( Primer Torneo
Internacional Femenil de Pesca) “La Dorada del Caribe”, will take place
June 13 & 14th. The first place prize is a golf cart, worth over
80,000 pesos, and the second prize is a trip to Havana Cuba, which
includes airfare and lodging, and the third prize is a motorcycle. Other
prizes include staying at an all inclusive hotel, annual membership to
the gym "Energy" in Cancun, swimming with the dolphins certificates, and
other sponsors and prizes are still being arranged.The Captain's dinner will be June 13th and the tournament will begin the next morning at 8am. The weighing in will take place from 2pm to 5pm with the awards at 6pm, at the Posada beach. Women who are interested in registering may obtain more information from the Municipal Tourism office or they can call 87 70307, or visit the official City (Ayuntamiento) website for rules and entry form.Information from Diario Q Roo, June 3.
June 13, Friday Captain's dinner (evening before tournament)
June 14 Women's fishing tournament:...formerly named for an ex-mayor who was also the candidate defeated by our current mayor...its new name is Primer Torneo Internacional de Pesca Femenil “La Dorada del Caribe”
June 15 Sunday Father's day (always the third Sunday in June)
June 21 Saturday Summer Solstice Festival at Capt. Dulches....until dawn!
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SUMMER-FALL
Whale Shark Season ...ends Sept 15
It is Sea Turtle Mating & Nesting season
Red & Blue crabs are migrating to the sea for spawning during full moons
Whale Shark Festival July 20...to last a week this year. Includes a parade w floats, sand sculpture contest, recreational activities, and more.
Turtle releases August-Sept dates TBA, usually only a day or two in advance Caribbean-Mayan Cultural Festival TBA Nov?
