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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
Exciting altar contests among young students
Muy animado concurso de altares
En las escuelas los infantes se disfrazaron
Lanrry PARRAISLA MUJERES, 30 de octubre.- .
To keep Mexican traditions alive, altar contests began in various schools of Isla Mujeres this week, as part of the celebrations for Dia de Muertos, Day of the Dead. In the preschool-kindergartens, in addition to the altar competitions, there was a costume contest. As a result, dozens of children came dressed in costumes such as devils, witches, pumpkins, or others. At the primary schools, the students also worked on altars to the dead, and dressed up to celebrate Dia de Muertos.
Tonight (Friday), in the open area of the Casa de la Cultura, there will be an Altar Contest for Dia de los Muertos, known in this region as Hanal Pixan. This has been organized by the Jean Piaget school.
These activities are designed to keep the traditions of the island alive, and dozens of groups signed up two weeks ago. These altar contests and activities are held in accordance with the pre Hispanic roots of this place, and are also an opportunity to show the island community, as well as domestic and foreign visitors, the creativity that is expressed through these works.
There are photos on our FB page from the event. HERE
Caribbean Festival planned for November 13-15
Gran fiesta del Caribe
Augura Agapito gran éxito a Festival cultural del 13 al 15 de noviembre
Lanrry PARRAISLA MUJERES, 30 de octubre.-
Friday, Nov. 13 at 7pm, there will be a performance by the dance troupe Alma Caribeña; the band Gil Harry Seven, and the headliner is famous musical artist Isaac Delgado and his band.
Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6pm, there will be a performance by the Symphonic Orchestra of Quintana Roo, featuring songs written by isleños, including Virgilio “El Chino” Fernández and his son Virgilio Fernández. This will be followed by “El Chevo y su Swing Urbano”, who play a mix of Caribbean rhythms and urban music, including the hit: “Métela Sácala”. Then Cumbia legend Celso Piña, will take the stage, creator of the hit “Cumbia Sobre el Río Suenan”, accompanied by Patricio Elizalde (Pato Machete).
Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7pm, there will be a performance by the Ballet de Danza Folclórica de México, followed by Son de la Catedral, and a presentation by Charanga Habanera; whose leader David Calzado is known for the hit “Gozando de la Habana”.
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Spectacular Caribbean Culture Festival planned in Isla Mujeres (see translation above)
Dozens of island families benefited once again from the program Recycling Trash for Food, which was held this (yesterday) morning at the Bicentenario sports dome in colonia La Gloria
Decenas de familias isleñas se beneficiaron nuevamente con el Programa Basura por Alimento llevado a cabo esta mañana, en el domo deportivo Bicentenario de la popular colonia La Gloria.
Oct. 30 is the anniversary of the birth of Francisco I Madero, who is known for being the leader of a democratic government which was concerned with the living conditions of the ordinary people.
Hoy 30 de Octubre, Natalicio de Francisco I. Madero. Su mandato se caracterizó por encabezar un gobierno democrático preocupado por las condiciones de vida del pueblo llano.
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Family claims to have Chikungunya
SALUD
Exponen 3 casos de chikungunya
0 31 de octubre de 2015 By Carlos GascaThe head of the Health District #2, Jorge Gutierrez Contreras has given assurances that there have been no confirmed cases of Chikungunya on the island, which is being questioned on social networks after a young woman has claimed her parents and sister have the disease. She said they were told by the hospital that it was probably just a fever and were treated with antibiotics, and were advised they would need to wait three weeks for the results of the analysis. They went to a private clinic where they were told it was Chikungunya, and advised to continue with the antibiotics.
.Want to construct new cabins for the fishermenINFRAESTRUCTURA
Quieren construir cabañas para pescadores
0 30 de octubre de 2015Baltazar Gómez Catzín, president of the Federación de Cooperativas Pesqueras of Quintana Roo, plans to have a meeting with María del Carmen García Rivas, director of the Isla Contoy National Park, concerning the need to build two new huts at the fishermen's camp, because the old cabins have become uninhabitable. This would cost 125,000 pesos, and they will discuss ways to obtain the resources to start the construction. After the Park Director took office, she spoke about the possibility of seeking ways to improve the fishing camp.
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles
Political party leader to visit Isla Mujeres
AMLO visitará Isla Mujeres el 22 de noviembre+] Ver mas
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, leader of the Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional (Morena), will visit Isla Mujeres on his tour through Quintana Roo, on Nov. 22 at 11am at the dome in colonia La Gloria, which is near the Red Cross.
November 13-15: Caribbean Culture Festival
Del 13 al 15, días de fiesta Ver mas
Fishermen doing better
Se repone el sector pesquero.. [+] Ver mas
After two weeks of bad weather causing inactivity, the fishermen have been busy this week and reporting good catches of lobster and fish. Those with nets have had some problems with seaweed, and those with traps fared better. Although it is the Day of the Dead holidays this weekend, the fishermen say they need to go to work to feed their families, and will enjoy 'mucbil pollo' afterwards.
However, due to current reports of medium choppy waves, many did not go out beyond five miles, until the conditions improve. They work daily to maintain their nets, hooks, bait, compressed air machines and tanks, and to catch seafood. They prepare as the fall season progresses, bringing the more intense winds of the Nortes, which cause the lobster to move into the fishing areas near Isla Mujeres.
Tourism
Tourism remains good with many visitors arriving, and the boats from Cancun bring many groups, who in turn rent golf carts and visit the beaches and other sites. Hotels are reporting occupancy above 40 percent and expect 50 percent during the Day of the Dead celebrations this weekend. Based on their reservations, hoteliers are expecting good business in November and December.
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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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| 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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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.
October events
Sunset ~6:40
Moonrise over the Caribbean
Oct. 27 6:44
Oct. 28 7:37
Oct. 29 8:31
Oct. 30 9:26
Oct. 31 10:22
Thursday, Oct. 1 You are invited to the lighting of the pink lights today at 7pm on the
Town Square commemorating the start of the fight against breast cancer
Monday,
Oct. 5 Noon Bazaar at offices of El Corazon del Wilito charity which
benefits babies and children needing heart surgery (Next to Tugui
Paleteria in La Gloria) Friday, Oct. 9 Day of the Fishermen (Dia del Pescador). Event at Monument to the Fishermen at Rueda Medina commemorating those who lost their lives at sea and placing of wreath at sea
Monday, Oct. 12 Dia de la Raza
Activities at the Casa de la Cultura:
On October 12, a workshop will begin on Painting and Drawing with teacher Dante Loyola at the Casa de Cultura on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm, for 50 pesos weekly, which includes basic materials.
On October 5, fitness classes to relieve stress and improve fitness will begin, with Dani Velasquez, at a cost of 100 pesos a week, on Monday thru Friday at 6pm, at the Casa de Cultura.
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5pm, there are classes for those who enjoy the rhythms of urban dance, hip hop, soca, afro, and mambo de calle at the Casa de Cultura.
A theater workshop for youths and adults will begin on Oct. 14 from 6p-8p, with teacher Rita Giacchetti, with the objective of teaching the participants how to put on a performance. There will be 24 sessions between Mondays and Fridays, with a small contribution required.
Wed. Oct. 21 at the Casa de Cultura Isla Mujeres at 7pm, Free event
Cuban photographs, Art and a Dance performance
Wednesday, Oct. 21 Casa de Cultura 4p-8p Free Entry Sea turtles and their conservation at the Isla Contoy National Park of Quintana Roo
Subjects: Nesting beaches, Sea monitoring, Genetics and marking, Monitoring the beach temperatures
Sponsored by Amigos de Isla Contoy and contact info is given for more information
It says: Advisory: On Sunday, Oct. 25 from 5a to 11a there will be
street closures due to the Triathlon. The following streets will be
closed: Rueda Medina Avenue, Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Carlos Lazo, the
Eastern Malecon (Malecon Oriente), the Airport road, the Curve by
colonia Chiapaneco, and the coastal Perimetral road to Garrafon.Tuesday, Oct. 27 Blue Crab protection campaign scheduled (Sac Bajo, possibly also along the eastern coastal road between the cemetery and Punta Sur)
Tuesday Oct. 27 Dance performance, Food, Art Fair, Music! At the new Casa de Cultura Isla Mujeres... and the Governor and local officials will be commemorating Isla's designation as a Pueblo Magico. The Casa de Cultura is on the eastern malecon at Abasolo (and Guerrero.....the back street). Scheduled to begin at 7p
The living celebrating the dead in Isla Mujeres...Oct 30 & 31
En Isla Mujeres los vivos celebramos a los muertos.
Oct. 30, Friday, 6p Parade of Souls from Cemetery to Cultural Center where there will be an exhibition of Dia de Los Muertos altars representative of different states in Mexico, by the students of Jean Piaget school, and a Catrinas exhibition. Free
Saturday, Oct. 31 7p Main Square Competition of Hanal Pixan altars, Dia de lo Muertos Festival with a Mexican Costume contest and Dance performances by the dance troupes of Tonantzin, Expresión Folclórica Mexicana, Costumbres y Tradiciones de México, Nuestro México, Asociación de Coreógrafos Folcloristas de México A.C. and Alicia Alonso Dance Studio.
Oct. 31, Saturday at 1pm in Cancun... Movie Premier of El Principito & Red Carpet event to benefit the Little Yellow School House. 100 pesos, Tickets on sale at Mundaca Realty
Saturday, Oct. 31 Halloween
Sunday, Nov. 1 Dia de los Muertos, All Saints Day
Monday, Nov. 2 All Souls Day
Isla Mujeres: A Place of Traditions Participate! This is a poster for a Hanal Pixan altar competition Hanal Pixan is the Mayan holiday that occurs around the time of Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. It lasts about a week and a half and is a commemoration of departed relatives and friends, who are remembered with offerings of their favorite foods, drinks, and items at altars containing their photos, at homes, businesses, and other locations, and their graves are cleaned and decorated. There are specials foods and other traditions.
Coming in NOVEMBER
Nov. 5 Thursday 4p Town Square Art Fair with 10 pesos food samples
Every Tuesday and Thursday: Free spay/neuter clinic (Isla Animals)
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)
