The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities will be published soon, 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. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities soon...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated. 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. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities soon...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated. 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
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
Converting the pier into a museum in 2015: Agapito
Convertirán muelle en museo, en 2015
Señala la Apiqroo
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 5 de diciembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 5 de diciembre.-
City is ready to pay the year end bonuses next week: Municipal Treasurer
Comuna alista aguinaldos
Comenzará a pagarlos la próxima semana, confirma tesorero
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 5 de diciembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 5 de diciembre.-
CECATI courses conclude: Directly benefiting 43 people
Concluyen cursos del Cecati
Beneficio directo a 43 personas
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 5 de diciembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 5 de diciembre.-
Preserving iguanas: City begins a unique program for the island
Comuna pone en marcha un singular programa de conservación para ínsula
Lanrry PARRAISLA MUJERES, 5 de diciembre.-
Poisoned dog causes unrest among residents
Aparecen canes envenenados
Se desata revuelo y malestar ciudadano
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 5 de diciembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 5 de diciembre.-
From Tvisla Mujeres
Government of Quintana Roo begins initiative for healthy reefs
Governor welcomes time change for Quintana Roo (More info in English about it HERE)
Friday morning a unique environmental project began that aims to assist in the preservation of native iguanas of the island.
La mañana de este viernes pusimos en marcha un singular proyecto ecologista con el que se pretende ayudar en la preservación de las iguanas nativas de la ínsula.
The introduction of drainage is a grand public works project and an inheritance for generations to come. We ask for your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience and setbacks.
La introducción de drenaje es una gran obra, herencia para las generaciones que vienen. Solicitamos su comprensión y nos disculpamos por las molestias y contratiempos.
The courses of the Training Center for Industrial Work (CECATI) offered by the City Council through the Department of Economic Development, culminated yesterday. This time the number of beneficiaries were ...
Los cursos del Centro de Capacitación para el Trabajo Industrial (CECATI) que ofrece el Ayuntamiento a través de la Dirección de Desarrollo Económico, culminaron el día de ayer. En esta ocasión el número de beneficiados fueron …
Emotional opening ceremony of drinking fountains for iguanas at the kindergartens Enriqueta Camarillo and Roa on Friday morning...
Emotiva ceremonia de inauguración de bebederos de agua para iguanas tuvo lugar en el jardín de niños Enriqueta Camarillo y Roa. La mañana de este viernes, teniendo como marco la natural algarabía infantil, el Ayuntamiento de …
Our island traditions make us a unique people in the world, every year entire families express their faith
Nuestras tradiciones isleñas nos hacen un pueblo único en el mundo; cada año, familias enteras manifiestan su fe.
In Isla Mujeres we care about and protect our environment with responsibility. The culture of recycling is part of our awareness and daily life.
Yesterday, on the International Volunteer Day, known businesses, educational institutions, hotels, and City staff, as well as the general public, united for a day of diverse activities and clean ups in the beautiful beaches of Isla Mujeres, led by the Mayor Agapito Magana Sanchez.
En el Día Internacional del Voluntariado, empresas reconocidas, instituciones educativas, hoteleros, personal del Ayuntamiento que encabeza el presidente municipal Agapito Magaña Sánchez así como público en general, se unieron el día de ayer para llevar a cabo diversas actividades y limpieza en las playas de la hermosa Isla Mujeres. (4 photos)
From Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
Destruction of mangrove in Sac Bajo
Destruyen manglar en Sac-Bajo
From por esto
City allegedly has cash flow problems
Ayuntamiento con problemas de liquidez[+] Ver mas
CECATI encouraging self employment
Cecati fomenta el autoempleo+] Ver mas
Inauguration of iguana drinking fountains
Inauguran bebedero para iguanas[+] Ver mas
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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.
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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 |
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. 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 or hop on the bus. We also have room for 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. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe, Bufalo, Bahama Mama, or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes to shop at Chedraui. Visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the 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.
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, Moto Helmets for kids...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso
Music
Miguel's high season schedule:
Sunday: The Sol Rockers @ El Patio 9p - 11p
Monday: Miguel solo @ El Patio 6:30p - 8:30p
Tuesday: La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio 9:15p - 11:15p
Wednesday: The Sol Rockers@ El Patio 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Thursday: Miguel Solo @ el Patio 6p - 8p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Friday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
Saturday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
John Cain's schedule
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm Comono/Patio Sol Rockers
Thurs, Marina Paraiso 7-9 pm
Sats. El Patio 630-830 "Country Nights" this Saturday thru December..
. Sunday at El Patio w Sol Rockers from 7 to 9 pm
Sundays 630 to 9 - solo Ryan Rickman - 9 to 11 - Sol Rockers
Mondays 630 to 830 Miguel - 830 to 1130 Ryan Rickman -
Tuesdays not sure who is there, but someone is...
Wednesdays 7 to 9 Sol Rockers and DJ 9-12
Thursdays 6 to 8 Miguel and Elvin from 8 to 11
Fridays 630 to 815 Fabio Ryan and band 830 to 1130
Saturdays 630-830 John Cain solo Country music 830 to 1130 Ryan and Band..
. Sunday at El Patio 7 to 9 pm Sol Rockers
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
Here's Music by day of the week...with a thanks to Jean Lemke for rearranging it!
Monday - Miguel solo @ El patio 6:30 - 8:30
Ryan Rickman @ El patio 8:30 - 11:30
Tuesday - John Cain @ Café Del Mar solo 8-10 p
Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio house of music 9:15-11:15
Wednesday - Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Faynes - 10:30 - 12:00
Thursday - John Cain @ Marina Paraiso - solo 7-9
Miguel @El Patio house of music 6-8/ Faynes 10:30 - 12
Elvis @ el Patio house of music 8-11
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
Friday - Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
Miguel @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Fabio @ El Patio house of music 6:30 - 8:15
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Saturday - Cuban Music at El Veradaro's 3-5
Banda Sin Nombre - Chuuk Kay 3:30
Miguel @ Marina Paraiso solo 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre - Faynes 10:30 - 12:00
Banda Sin Nombre - Adelitas for Salsa 12:30 - 2
Ryan and Band @ El Patio house of music 8:30 - 11:30
Sunday - Fenix for Salsa 1-3
Banda Sin Nombre @Chuuk kay 3:30
Sol Rockers El Patio 7-9
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EVENTS
Nov 30 Hurricane Season Officially Ends
Regarding the schedule of celebrations for the patron saint of the island, they are as follows:
On
Friday, Nov. 28, the activities honoring the Virgin of Immaculate
Conception, the patroness of Isla Mujeres, will begin with the removal
of the icon from her niche, and the blessings of the banners of the
guilds & blessings for the faithful who have kept a promise during
the year. Following the blessings by Father Raul Sanchez, there will be a
procession through the town center. That will be followed by
fireworks, and the ribbon cutting to inaugurate the festivals, by the
City officials.
On Friday, there will be family oriented celebration to carry on traditions that will include a vaquería, bailables,and a kermesse.
Sat. Nov 29, the gremios of colonias Cañotal & Salinas;
Sunday, Nov.30 el gremio de Niños & of the colonia Miraflores.
Monday, Dec. 1, gremio of Apostolados of la Capilla, of la Caridad del Cobre
Tuesday Dec.. 2 gremios of la cooperativa Isla Blanca, Sindicato de Gastronómicos of the CROC union & colonia Salina Chica.
Wed., Dec. 3, gremio de la
cooperativa Caribe & at six in the evening are the confirmations by
monseñor Pedro Pablo Elizondo.
Thurs. Dec. 4, gremios of la
cooperativa Patria y Progreso, Apostolados of Sagrado Corazón (Sacred
Heart church) & Seguridad Pública (the police),
Friday Dec. 5, en tanto que
el viernes 5, los gremios of la cooperativa Adolfo López Mateos, Barrio
de Pescadores, Jóvenes, colonia Salina Grande and the Señoras.
On Saturday, Dec 6, los gremios of las cooperativas Isla Mujeres, Justicia Social, Isla Bonita & el gremio of las Familias.
On Sunday, Dec 7, at 7pm, the
Virgin will pass through the main streets of the isle in a caravan of
members of the congregation of the Church of Immaculate Conception. At
10:30pm the gremio of the mobile vendors will celebrat with a grand
kermesse, and the mass of the mañanitas will be held for a la patrona
of the island.
To close the celebrations, on
Monday, December 8 at 10am there will be a mass of First Communion, and
of the gremio of las Choncitas, and at 3pm there will be a boat
procession in the Bay, a mass, and the Virgin will be returned to her
niche until next year.
December...
Artist Fairs on the Town Square, usually first Thursday, were cancelled for October & November. There's a second fair in December. Next Fair: Dec. 18 4p-9p
ARTE LIFE FASHION SHOW 2014
Friday, December 5 at 7:00pm Naval Club
Fashion
show with participation of designers from Merida, Cancun, & Isla
Mujeres, as well as participation by local models and our little
children models. 200 peso donation. Cocktail reception at 6:30Sunset ~5p
Moonrise over the Caribbean
Dec. 6 at 5:35p Full Moon
Dec. 7 at 6:27p
Dec. 8 at 7:19
Dec. 9 at 8:11
Dec. 10 at 9:01p
Dec. 11 at 9:51
Dec. 12 at 10:40
Dec 4 Naval Wives Breakfast to benefit Naval hospital. Naval Club
Dec 8 Day of the Virgin of Immaculate Conception, Isla's town saint
Dec 11-13 Posada Beach National Handball Tournament
Dec 12 Day of Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's saint
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Mon & Thurs at El Patio 6p
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