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Both issues of
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
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From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Merchants want more monitoring of mobile vendors
Solicitan mayor vigilancia
Para abatir el ambulantaje
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 31 de marzo.-
ISLA MUJERES, 31 de marzo.-
There are store owners who are complaining about mobile vendors and asking that officials remove them from areas where they are not permitted, saying they present a bad image for visitors. An owner of a souvenir store on Medina, opposite the beach, complained about two businesses that sell cold coconuts, one of which is a tricyclista. He says they generate a great deal of trash, which is not removed in a timely manner and which displeases pedestrians.
Other merchants said in addition to the vendors downtown, there are also mobile vendors selling all kinds of products and souvenirs on the beaches, as well as semi permanent vending stands at Punta Sur, and along the street in Sac Bajo. They complained that some of these stands appear to be made from waste materials which presents a poor image for visitors, and some invade sidewalk areas.
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Put out the trash on schedule; taking care of our island is everyone's responsibility.
Saca la basura respetando el horario, el cuidado de nuestra isla es responsabilidad de todos.
#ComunidadEnAcción
In Isla Mujeres, we are a community proud of our past, committed to the present and optimistic about the future... That's why we're a Pueblo Magico/Magical Town
En Isla Mujeres somos una comunidad orgullosa de nuestro pasado, comprometida con el presente y optimista con el futuro...por eso somos un Pueblo Mágico.
Las Iguanas Park is a public space that it is important to everyone. Today the Department of Parks & Museums and the Department of Ecology joined together for a clean up day.
El Parque de Las Iguanas es un espacio público que es importante para todos.
El día de hoy las Direcciones de Parques y Museos y de Ecología, unieron esfuerzos y voluntades para realizar una jornada de limpieza.
Oaxaca & la Guelaguetza in Isla Mujeres on the Town Square daily thru April 3rd
Oaxaca y la Guelaguetza en Isla Mujeres.
Todos los días en la Explanada Municipal hasta el 3 de abril.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Navigation restricted for small boats
Restringen salida de botes menores [+] Ver mas Photos & full article at this link
March 31
Due to the increasing southeasterly winds, at 8am it was announced that boats smaller than 40 feet would be restricted from going out for sports fishing, commercial fishing, diving, and trips to Isla Contoy National Park, after three days when the port was open for general navigation.
The Surada winds gusting up to 60kph caused advisories for the larger boats while navigating the Yucatan channel. The smaller boats were allowed to take snorkeling tours to El Farito and the Sac Bajo area, but few boaters were out. The larger boats continued their tours bringing visitors to the island. and there was a great deal of activity on land, with many tourists renting golf carts. The Tourism Office reported a "Saldo Blanco" (no serious incidents), and preventative security operations remain active. Ferries from Punta Sam, Puerto Juarez, and the Cancun Hotel Zone continued to transport thousands of visitors throughout the day.
Strong southeasterly winds are predicted for Friday, and it may be windy for the final days of Easter vacation from the effects of cold front #52, although not all forecasts take place.
MPFC building deteriorating
Vergonzosas instalaciones.. [+] Ver mas Photos & full article at this link
The office of the Public Prosecutor (MPFC, Ministerio Público del Fuero Común), is in a state of deterioration, with leaks when it rains. It is where tourists go to fill out paperwork related to loss of property such as cell phones and cameras, so that their insurance will replace them. The staff at the office had no comment.
No abuse of mistreatment of tourists
No hay reportes de abuso al turismo.. [+] Ver mas Photos & full article at this link
The Director of the municipal Tourism Department said that as of Thursday afternoon, March 31st, there were no cases of complaints of abuse or ill treatment of visitors by those who provide tourism services. He said there was only the case of a tourist who fell from a balcony of a guest house last week; and during the current holiday season that is now underway, there have been no major incidents, and now there are only a few days left before Easter vacation ends.
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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. A queen & single bed. |
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers. 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 southward down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe, Bahama Mama, Brisas, or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes southwest to shop at Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or other options. 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.
March events
Sunset ~7p
Moon rise over the Caribbean
March 22 6:57
March 23 7:47
March 24 8:37
March 25 9:25
March 26 10:14
March 27 11:03
March 28 11:52
Every Tuesday & Thursday at 10am: Sergio's Batik class. ~3 hours long. 400p includes materials.
Kid's classes every other Saturday at 12:30: March 26, April 9 and April 23.
To reach the classroom enter the doors shown in the photo & go through the
building, into the courtyard. His classroom is on the right. If this front door
is locked, go left around the side of the building to the back/seaside and enter the courtyard from there. LINK to FB page w photos & more info
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)
Thursday, March 3 Artist's Fair Casa de Cultura 4-9p
This says the upcoming Artist Fair & Taste of Isla on Thursday, March 3 at the Casa de Cultura will include music, and dancing...and beverages... Isla Cerveza are expected.
Friday, March 4 Celebration of the 499 anniversary of Isla Mujeres being found by Spaniards, sailing from Cuba
Saturday, March 5:
March 8, Tuesday International Day of Women
Friday, March 11
Pre season baseball game between champions at 1pm at the El Pescador field.
Beginning March 13, Sunday at 8pm: Pueblo Magico Nights on Sunday evenings on the Town Square featuring entertainment including dancers, musicians, and more.
March 15-19 Tues-Sat. Traveling Museum of the Marimba at the Casa de Cultura
Tuesday: Inauguration at 7pm
Hours: 11a-3p & 5p-8p Free.
Tuesday in colonia Salina Chica at the kiosk; Wednesday in colonia Salina Chica in the sports area known as La Juala; Thursday at the Basic Rehabilitation Unit; and Friday in the colonia of Guadalupana.
March 17, Thursday St Patrick's Day Celebrated in some bars, mostly by foreigners Bobo's will be serving Isla Cerveza and having specials
March 18, Friday Day of the Petroleum Expropriation
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Saturday, March 19-Monday, April 4: Easter Vacation (Semana Santa)
Many domestic tourists visit during this time & the island (and ferries) are busy during the daytripper hours (~10a-5p)
March 20- Palm Sunday and 8p on Town Square: Pueblo Magico Nights 8p Fusion Latina Mardi Gras dance troupe performance
March 20-27 Holy Week
March 21, Monday Anniversary of the Birth of Benito Juarez
March 24 Holy Thursday: Mass 7:30 at Our Lady of Immaculate Conception 8:30 reenactment on the Town Square of the washing of the feet of the 12 Apostles. 9pm Mass at Sacred Heart in La Gloria.
March 25 Good Friday Noon: Viacrusis procession of the Stations of the Cross (Passion of Christ). Begins slightly before noon at the Sacred Heart Church in La Gloria, with over 90 actors reenacting the Stations of the Cross and ending on the Town Square downtown.
March 27 Easter (Domingo de Pascua)
April 5, Tuesday Students return to school
March 19-April 3 9a-10pm Town Square including the Basketball court & Paseo de la Triguena.
The Guelaguetza is a cultural festival dating back hundreds of years bringing together musicians and dancers from the eight regions of Oaxaca wearing clothing representative of their districts to dance, dine, pay homage to corn, and to share their native ceramics, textiles, etc. It typically takes place on two Mondays in July on an historical hill in Oaxaca,
*The poster lists many of the types of items and foods for sale..."from the hands of the artisans who create them to your hands".
*There is the schedule of activities, which generally start at 6p and include music and dancing from different regions of the state of Oaxaca.
*There are learn to dance workshops 5pm-6pm thru April 1st.
*On Saturday and Sunday, April 2 & 3, there will be live music and the Guelaguetza performances from the eight regions of Oaxaca, starting at 5pm.
Movies in Your Neighborhood presents "UP" on Friday April 1 at Bicentennial Plaza at 7pm, free
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April 7, Thursday 4-9p Casa de Cultura: Artist Fair (Last of the season)
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