The second issue of
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
Here's a link to the Magazine
Please
share the charity document, patronize the supportive businesses, &
enjoy the articles, photos, & videos! If you'd like to donate $15 to
your favorite charity to have an ad in this 2015 issue, contact me at
westofcuba@gmail.com
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles
Negotiated: Members of "Laguna Makax" fishing cooperative receiving 5 million pesos for property
Concretan negociación
Integrantes de Cooperativa Pesquera “Laguna Makax” recibieron 5 mdp por predio
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de abril.-
New teacher presented: Director disagrees with parents
Presentan a nueva maestra
Directora contradice a padres de familia
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de abril.-
Celebrate with reforestation: World Earth Day
Celebran con jornada de reforestación
Día Mundial de la Madre Tierra
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de abril.- .
Yesterday.....
Commemoration of naval heroes who defended Veracruz
Conmemoran gesta heroica
Rinden honores a héroes navales que defendieron Veracruz
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 21 de abril.-
ISLA MUJERES, 21 de abril.-
Tuesday....
Consumers want water purification establishments monitored for quality and hygiene
Piden vigilar a purificadoras
Consumidores solicitan que estos establecimientos cumplan con calidad e higiene
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 20 de abril.-
ISLA MUJERES, 20 de abril.-
Avanza certificación
Positiva visita de integrantes de la Coordinación Nacional de Blue Flag
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 19 de abril.-
ISLA MUJERES, 19 de abril.-
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Record-breaking number of participants sought in Sol al Sol Regatta: Everything is ready
Record-breaking number of participants sought in Sol al Sol Regatta: Everything is ready
Buscan romper récord
De participación, en la Regata del Sol al Sol: Todo está listo
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 18 de abril.-
Confirma reinicio de cruces
Empresa marítima: Problemas mecánicos
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 18 de abril.-
Creating a common front against individuals renting golf carts
Crearán frente común
Contra renta de carritos de golf de particulares
Lanrry PARRALeer mas
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The first Regular session of the Municipal Planning Committee, this year, was held. With responsible management and budgeting of transferred resources,to achieve: reduced social gaps, reduction of extreme poverty, improvement of the lives of people, and strengthening the development of institutions in the municipality.
Con la presencia de las direcciones de Planeación para el Desarrollo Municial, se llevó a cabo la primera Sesión Ordinaria de este año.
Con un ejercicio responsable y disciplinado de los recursos transferidos, se logrará: disminuir el rezago social; disminuir la pobreza extrema; mejorar la vida de los habitantes y fortalecer el desarrollo institucional del municipio.
To mark World Earth Day, the municipal Ecology Department conducted a reforestation day on the island
En el marco del Día Mundial de la Madre Tierra, la Dirección Municipal de Ecología llevó a cabo una jornada de reforestación en la ínsula.
Celebrate the International Day of Dance Wednesday, April 29, 6pm, at the Plaza Bicentenario (La Gloria) with performances by groups from all genres...from the municipal Cultural agency, free.
Invitamos a todos los grupos de baile a participar en la celebración del Día Internacional de la Danza.
Fecha límite de inscripción: 27 de abril
April 22: Celebrating Earth Day
El día de hoy, 22 de Abril, celebramos el día de la Tierra.
Cuidemos nuestro gran hogar.
Yesterday & the day before.......
The work of educators is critical in the formation of our children and for a better society. The City recognizes all educators in the municipality.
La labor de las educadoras es fundamental en la formación de nuestros niños y de una mejor sociedad. El Ayuntamiento reconoce a todas las educadoras del municipio.
Today we pay a fitting tribute to naval heroes, who together with the people of Veracruz, protected national sovereignty with honor and bravery, the 101 Anniversary of the Heroic Deeds of Veracruz.
Hoy rendimos un justo homenaje a los héroes navales que junto con el pueblo veracruzano protegieron con honor y valentía, la soberanía nacional. 101 Aniversario de la Gesta Heroica del Puerto de Veracruz.
The DIF supports and promotes programs and campaigns which are designed to safeguard the health and development of infants. (DIF is the social service agency)
El DIF apoya y promueve programas y campañas que tengan como finalidad salvaguardar la salud y el desarrollo de los recién nacidos.
En el marco del mes del niño, el Sistema para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) de Isla Mujeres, se une al llamado que la UNICEF (Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia) México hace para apoyar la lactancia como prioridad alimentaria.
As part of the month the child, the System for Integral Family Development (DIF) of Isla Mujeres, joins the call from UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) of Mexico to support breastfeeding as food priority .
IN THE MONTH OF THE CHILD, THE DIF PROMOTES BREASTFEEDING AS A PRIORITY
IN THE MONTH OF THE CHILD, THE DIF PROMOTES BREASTFEEDING AS A PRIORITY
Isla Mujeres opposes mistreatment of animals. Animal owners who do not comply with the Animal Welfare Laws are subject to sanctions
Isla Mujeres en contra del maltrato animal.
Today we send our congratulations to our brothers and friends of Cancun who are celebrating the 45th anniversay of Cancun
El
día de hoy, enviamos nuestras felicitaciones a nuestros hermanos y
amigos cancunenses que hoy celebran el 45 Aniversario de Cancún.
Este fin de semana estuvieron en Isla Mujeres integrantes de la Coordinación Nacional de BLUE FLAG quienes realizaron una visita de control como parte del proceso de aplicación para obtener el distintivo internacional para …
Playa Norte, a magical place that you must visit. Visit Isla Mujeres.
Playa Norte, un mágico lugar que debes visitar.
Visita Isla Mujeres.
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From Tvisla Mujeres (You can join this fb page at this link)
Gracias a ti, hoy cumplimos un aniversario más! http://t.co/yxKVI6meoA
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Noti Isla Mujeres (you can join this page on FB at this link & view the photos)
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles
Allegation of good teacher expelled due to envy
Envidiosas expulsan a buena maestra [+] Ver mas
Ten year old Islander: "Visoreo" with the soccer club "Pachuca"
Niño isleño de diez años está pasando “visoreo” con el Club Pachuca de futbol [+] Ver mas
Plan to continue in the Continental Zone
Van a continuarla en la zona continental[+] Ver mas
Yesteday........
“La Pasadita” sigue provocando humaredas[+] Ver mas
Recaban firmas en pro de los animales[+] 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, Compadres Barbacoa or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes to shop at Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or Seso Loco. Visit marinas, 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.
April Events
Sunset ~7p
Sunrise ~6:30a
Moonrise over the Caribbean
April 4 6:42
April 5 7:20
April 6 9:07
April 7 9:59
April 8 10:53
April 9 11:46
Fri March 27 - Sun April 12: Easter Break w lotsa daytrippers/busy ferries.
April 1, Wednesday: Last Artist Fair until next high season
On the Town Square. Food samples are 10 pesos.
Thursday, April 2 Town Square 7p Reenactment of Last Supper
Friday, April 3 Passion of Christ reenactments "Via Crucis" in the streets
Friday, April 3, Noon-2p: >3000 people are to expected to join in the Viacrucis event walking from Guadalupe chapel (Meteorologico) to the Immaculate Conception church on the Square, with (parishioner) actors in costumes playing the parts.
The other representation of the martyrdom of Christ is at 10a in La Gloria..departing & returning to the Catholic church there..down the main streets, with parishioners carrying the cross.
Sunday April 5: Easter (Mexico changes to DST, except not QRoo)
Tuesday, April 7: UN World Health Day
Friday, April 17: Arte en Todas Partes event 6pm La Gloria park
Presentation by the Renata Academy Dance Studio, the Academy of Polynesian Dancing of the Department of Culture, and an interesting pictorial exposition .
Tuesday, April 21: Commemoration of Defense of Veracruz
Wednesday, April 22: Earth Day
Friday, April 24: Arte en Todas Partes event TBA
Friday, April 24 Start of Regata del Sol al Sol Yachts depart from St Petersburg, Florida on the ~500 mile journey
LINK to history of the Regata del Sol al Sol (The Regata al Sol, the other regatta, occurs every other year, on even years)
Wednesday, April 29 Regata del Sol al Sol Golf Cart Poker Run (10a) & Cocktail party at Rock House (1p) & Crew Party at Buhos (1p) Basketball game by Town Square 7p
Thursday, April 30 Regata del Sol al Sol Cocktail Party at Ballyho's (1:30) , Poker Run (3:30p), Mayor's Reception (7p)
Thursday, April 30 Dia del Nino...Children's Day
Friday, May 1 Regata del Sol al Sol Amigo's Regatta: Children board (10:30a), Departure (~11:30a) Awards ceremony at Buhos (7p)
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Mon & Thurs at El Patio 6p on Hidalgo..more info HERE.
There may be a Children's Fishing Tournament in April, Date TBA
DIF Hat Breakfast, Desayuno de Sombrero is usually in April, Date TBA
No Artists Fair in May, scheduled to resume in November
Fishing Tournament May 22, 23, & 24
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, Items for Little Yellow School House, Moto Helmets for kids...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso
For donations to Zapatos Para Los Ninos.. please contact Greg at bullridersnider@yahoo.com, or find them on Facebook at "Shoes For The Children."
Music: Schedule likely to change for low season (By band & location)
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 ElPatio Sol Rockers
Thurs 9-11 El Patio
Sats. El Patio 630-830
Sunday at El Patio w Sol Rockers from 7 to 9 pm
Sundays 7-9 - Sol Rockers
Mondays 630 to 830 Miguel / 830 to 1130 Ryan Rickman -
Tuesdays 9-11 Banda Sin Nombre
Wednesdays 7 to 9 Sol Rockers / DJ 9-12
Thursdays 6 to 8 Miguel / John Cain from 8 to 11
Fridays 630 to 815 Fabio & Ryan / band 830 to 1130
Saturdays 630-830 John Cain solo Country music / 830 to 1130 Ryan and Band..
Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Mon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Banda Sin NombreMon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Fenix ~1p~4p Live music at the beach in the afternoons including Chucho (Jesus Campuzano) on Mondays & Wednesdays, the Cuban musicians Tuesdays & Thursdays, Pao & others on Fridays, someone on Saturday, Cuban musicians w Barbie playing Salsa on Sundays.
Marina Paraiso has live music Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 7-9
Bahia Tortuga has live music at times...announced on their streetside signboard.
You may find live music at night on Hidalgo
Fayne's: 10:30-12 (see above)
La Terraza: 9 or 10-12
Morgan's: 7 or 8 - 9 or 11 (see above)
El Patio (see above)
And at Poc Na Hostel: 9:30-11
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
Jazz with Norman and Darin 7-9p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Tuesday - Fenix live music 1-4
Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio house of music 9:15-11:15
Jazz with Norman and Darin 7-9p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Wednesday - Fenix live music (Chucho?) 1-4
Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Faynes - 10:30 - 12:00
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Thursday -Fenix live music 1-4
Miguel @El Patio house of music 6-8/ Faynes 10:30 - 12
John Cain @ el Patio 9-11
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Friday - Fenix- 1-4 La Guera & band
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
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
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
John Cain 6:30-8:30 @ El Patio house of music Ryan and Band 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Sunday - Fenix for Salsa 1-3
Banda Sin Nombre @Chuuk kay 3:30
Sol Rockers El Patio 7-9
Monday - Miguel solo @ El patio 6:30 - 8:30Wednesday - Fenix live music (Chucho?) 1-4
Sol Rockers @El patio house of music 7-9
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Faynes - 10:30 - 12:00
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Thursday -Fenix live music 1-4
Miguel @El Patio house of music 6-8/ Faynes 10:30 - 12
John Cain @ el Patio 9-11
La Banda Sin Nombre @ Fayne's 10:30 - 12
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Friday - Fenix- 1-4 La Guera & band
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
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
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
John Cain 6:30-8:30 @ El Patio house of music Ryan and Band 8:30 - 11:30
Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge 8-11p Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Sunday - Fenix for Salsa 1-3
Banda Sin Nombre @Chuuk kay 3:30
Sol Rockers El Patio 7-9
Ryan Rickman @ El patio 8:30 - 11:30
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Artist Fairs on the Town Square, usually first Thursday, 4p-9p ~Nov-April.
Now the City is having Arte en Todas Partes events on Fridays.
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