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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!
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles
Rescuing the Salinas/lakes
City begins work of surveying the residents
Buscan recuperar Salinas
Comuna inicia trabajo de levantamiento de encuestas entre vecinos
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 18 de agosto.-
See translation below in the City section
Warning to licensees: Those who don't pay won't enter Isla Contoy
Quien no pague no entra a Isla Contoy
Advertencia a concesionarios
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 18 de agosto.-
Tuesday morning at a meeting of the Technical Advisory Council and the Tourism Council of Isla Contoy, held on the Naval base, it was reported that at least a dozen boats have not met their payments for the maintenance of the facilities. The staff of "Amigos de Isla Contoy" explained that this amounts to ~30,000 pesos, This money is used to maintain the facilities, including the pier, the walking paths, the restrooms, the grilling area, and the public areas in general. If these debts are not paid by Wednesday, the vessels and the tourists they have on board will be denied access to the island.
The staff of the Protected Area and of Amigos de Isla Contoy agreed that the licensees have always complied with paying this fee, but recently due to reasons of time and because the person in charge of these fees has been on vacation, this had caused a delay or accumulation of the fees owned by the licensees. They reiterated that the licensees have always complied with the payment requirements, as well as trying to maintain the best conditions possible in the protected area, which serves all the boats that bring tourists to this location. The boats who need to pay their fees include “Obikue”, “Toitan”, and “Fantasea”, among others.
Martha Patricia Puc Laines becomes Human Rights Commission representative
Relevan a representante de CDHeQROO
Martha Patricia Puc Laines se hará cargo de Visitaduría
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 18 de agosto.-
Martha Patricia Puc Laines replaced Mauricio Barbosa Vega as Deputy Inspector (Visitaduría Adjunta) of the Human Rights Commission in Isla Mujeres, (CDHeQRoo), after Sr. Barbosa has served three years at this location. This will be formalized when the President of the Commission visits in upcoming days.
Sra. Puc said she is reviewing the current cases and acknowledged that the office in Isla Mujeres handles very few cases. She expects to attract more cases, using different strategies, with various programs to publicize the presence and actions of the Commission, at different areas around town.
She said there have been about 30 complaints, with most of them directed at the Police, alleging personal abuse or misapplication of justice. She said there is a program in place for the Continental Zone, also. Sr. Barbosa said the changeover is due to institutional changes and he will be rejoining the Assistant General Inspector (Segunda Visitaduría General) in Cancún.
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Studies begin to rescue the salinas/lakes
On Tuesday morning students from the University of the Caribbean (Universidad del Caribe), in
coordination with the Department of the Federal Zone (Zofemat)
of the city of Isla Mujeres, began taking surveys among the residents of the colonias of Salina Grande and Salina Chica. Last month on July 10th, the City and the University signed an important agreements to identify the causes of the severe pollution of Salina Grande lake.
For this purpose, 15 university students, accompanied by their teachers, arrived on Tuesday. Rosiluz Ceballos Povedano, one of the teachers, said the goal is to identify social, economic, and environmental practices that the residents have in relation to the lakes in order to create proposals for their future recuperation and maintenance. The students were assisted and guided by the staff from ZOFEMAT while they visited ~120 homes.
This is the first step of the three planned stages: diagnosis, recovery, and maintenance. The students involved in this project are studying for different careers including environmental and industrial engineering, business innovation, and international business, among others. The Director of ZOFEMAT, Carmen Nahuat, said the results were positive on all counts, because once they identify the factors involved, work can be done to improve, rescue, and clean up these bodies of water.
For this purpose, 15 university students, accompanied by their teachers, arrived on Tuesday. Rosiluz Ceballos Povedano, one of the teachers, said the goal is to identify social, economic, and environmental practices that the residents have in relation to the lakes in order to create proposals for their future recuperation and maintenance. The students were assisted and guided by the staff from ZOFEMAT while they visited ~120 homes.
This is the first step of the three planned stages: diagnosis, recovery, and maintenance. The students involved in this project are studying for different careers including environmental and industrial engineering, business innovation, and international business, among others. The Director of ZOFEMAT, Carmen Nahuat, said the results were positive on all counts, because once they identify the factors involved, work can be done to improve, rescue, and clean up these bodies of water.
The Women's Institute and the Institute for Job Training are offering classes in hairstyling, which have begun, to give tools to the women of the municipality to help with their family budget. Upcoming courses include hair cutting, sandal making, and baking.
Con el inicio de un curso de
peinado, la Instancia Municipal de la Mujer y el Instituto de
Capacitación para el Trabajo siguen brindando herramientas a las mujeres
del municipio para apoyar la economía familiar. Se anunció que aún hay cupo para 3 talleres que están por iniciar: corte de cabello, sandalias artesanales y repostería.
#ComunidadEnAcción
Prevent mosquito borne diseases by throwing out all unused containers that can collect water.
The state campaign continues for the collection of broken electronics and appliances 2015. Take them to the Department of Ecology at Mundaca Hacienda before August 29 during office hours (9-4)
Continuamos con la campaña estatal de acopio de residuos electrónicos y electrodomésticos 2015.
The band Marconi, a vocal group, performed yesterday (Monday) night at the Town Square stage for the closing of the celebrations of the 165th Anniversary of the Founding of Isla Mujeres.
El grupo musical vocal marconi
hizo su presentación ayer por la noche en la explanada municipal,
cerrando así la celebración del 165 Aniversario de la Fundación de Isla
Mujeres.
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New face at the Human Rights Commission
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles
Unpaid scholarships to be paid
Repondrán becas robadas. [+] Ver mas
The Director of the high school, Colegio Bachilleres in Isla Mujeres, Alberto Fernandez Gutierrez, said that all the students who were allegedly defrauded by the former director, Javier Solis Martinez, will have their money paid this year. He advised the students to ignore the data that has been given, and in the end, with an internal audit, all the names will be collected and the students will be located, despite that some of them have already graduated. He asked each student, wherever they are, to come to collect their federal assistance.
He said he did not know the legal situation of Javier Solis, but confirmed that he has been discharged from the Colegio Bachilleres. He does not know whether he will be prosecuted nor the status of the resources paid by the parents, who have been complaining in the media that for three years they have not known the status of thousands of pesos that were collected, with no elected assembly having been convened to name a Board of Parents.
Sr. Fernandez Gutierrez, who was appointed on June 16, conducted a review of the campus and found that the facility has many needs. Within a week of starting the new school year, various problems had been resolved, including getting bathrooms operational, renovating fans, general painting, and resolving to fix all the air conditioners by the end of September. He said they need 90 desks, 25 computers, 20 chairs, and other items.
Regarding the incoming students math and reading skills, they were given an introductory course from August 2-8th, and began regular classes on the 10th. The goal is to have 90% of the entrants continue to the University level. However in Isla Mujeres, this statistic of terminal efficiency is at 69%, which rose ten points due to changes that were recently implemented. There is a plan to improved academic infrastructure, which was found to be fairly bad.
He announced that there will be an event in Chetumal on Wednesday, August 26 to inaugurate the festivities celebrating the 35th anniversary of the start of Colegio Bachilleres (high schools) in Quintana Roo, which will be attended by the Governor. The following day, on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7:30pm, there will be a ceremony under the dome on the Bachilleres campus, which includes a photographic exhibition of the 25 years since the birth of this institution in the municipality of Isla Mujeres.
Studies begin to clean up the Salinas
Inician estudios para sanear Las Salinas. [+] Ver mas
Still many domestic tourists
Aún hay mucho turismo nacional[+] 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, Bahama Mama, Brisas, 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.
August events
Sunset ~7:30
Moonrise over the Caribbean
July 31 7:42
Aug 1 8:31
Aug 2 9:19
Aug 3 10:05
Aug 4 10:51
Aug 5 11:38
The Carnival was heading out on Tuesday, not sure if the circus is still here or not...
Wednesday, August 5 8pm Circus BamBam (near Boxito, east
of Chedraui). Tickets 50 pesos. Performance for the benefit of Medical
and Therapy needs for kids with Down syndrome, coordinated by Corozon
del Willito. Raffle for two sets of tix to swim with Dolphins for 2
people at Dolphin Discovery.Friday, August 7, Junk collections in Salina Chica, Electricistas, and at Colegio de Bachilleres.
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 11 and be most visible on August 14 when the moon is new
Aug 10-14 Catholic festival for the Assumption of Mary. .Link to translation of schedule. 
State campaign for the collection of broken electronics and appliances
July 29 to August 28 at the Hacienda Mundaca tourist building at the
Ecology Department, 9-4, Paseo de las Aves, colonia La Gloria Thursday August 13 at 1pm at the Futbol Rapido soccer field: 2nd "Gotcha" Paintball Tournament
August 14-17 Isla Fest Anniversary of the Founding of the town in 1850
Gastronomic event with Tik in Xic fish
Local Talent Night
Coronation of the Queen of the Festival
Friday August 14
10am Casa de Cultura Oratory Competition
7pm Casa de Cultura Photography and documentary exposition "Art of Fishing"
Historical conference by historian Fidel Villanueva Madrid
8pm Immaculate Conception Auditorium Performance by The Symphonic Orchestra of Quintana Roo
Saturday, August 15
12:00 Casa de Cultura Signing of Sister Cities agreement between Mission Tx & Isla Mujeres
Saturday, August 15
12:00 Casa de Cultura Signing of Sister Cities agreement between Mission Tx & Isla Mujeres
5:30pm Procession from Sangrado Corazon (Sacred Heart) Church in La Gloria to the Immaculate Conception Church on the Town Square
~7 or7:30 Mass on Town Square for consecration, with candles officiated by Mons. Fabio Martinez Castilla
8pm Religious Procession through the downtown streets, returning to the Town Square where there will be Fireworks
10pm Regional Dance
Sunday, August 16 Town Square
7pm Performance of "Añoranza for Isla Mujeres" (Yearning for Isla Mujeres)
by the Quintana Roo Folklorico Ballet Group
State Musical Group
Monday, August 17
9:30am Departing from the API pier: Wreath placement event at the Cross in the Bay
6:30pm Town Square Special Session of the Town Council
9 pm Performance by the musical group "Marconi"
August 24, Monday: School resumes (Teachers return the week before)
Thursday, Aug. 27 7:30pm, dome on the Bachilleres campus, photographic exhibition of the 25 years since the birth of this institution in the municipality
August 28th 8pm In front of the Town Hall Video spectacular 'mapping' "Isla Mujeres Vive/Live" (Isla Fest event)
Every Tuesday and Thursday: Free spay/neuter clinic
Consults 100p, Vaccines: parvo & distemper 50p, flea & tick meds 20p, wormer 10p. Helpers always welcome! Isla Animals, Mundaca Hacienda, 10am-4pm (No food morning of surgery/water ok)
Wednesdays in September 5p-8p Nico's Restaurant, $30usd Painting Class with profits donated to Isla Animals & Little Yellow Schoolhouse HH drinks & appetizers available
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