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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!
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
Anastacia FB pages https://www.facebook.com/TheMissingAnastacia/?fref=ts and https://www.facebook.com/groups/rescueanastacia/
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From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Predicting hotel occupancy rates of 90 percent during summer vacation
Prevén ocupación hotelera del 90%
Durante vacaciones de Verano
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de julio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 17 de julio.-
During the first part of this year, during Easter vacation (Semana Santa) the number of arrivals increased to 28,000 people a day, while the average is 10,000-12,000 daily. A week ago there were about 13,000 arriving daily, and that number is expected to exceed 15,000 per day during this vacation period.
Until a few years ago, the summer vacation season lasted two months, but since the school year has changed it was reduced to one month, so that there will be an increase in national and foreign tourists occupying hotel rooms during those ~30 days.
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An excellent start of the week to everyone!
Excelente inicio de semana para todos!
July 18th is the anniversary of the death of Benito Juarez
Hoy 18 de Julio. Aniversario Luctuoso de Benito Juárez.
Saturday July 30 Danzarte III Dance Encounter 2016. 5:30 outside of the Casa de Cultura
My vacation in the library 2016. Culture for everyone. Workshops during July & August. Free, limited enrollment. At the Casa de Cultura
Mis vacaciones 2016
La cultura es para todos.
Taller durante Julio y Agosto.
Gratuito, cupo limitado.
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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
Large numbers of tourists arriving
Arribo masivo de turismo. [+] Ver masPhoto & full article at this link
July 17 From an early hour, large numbers of tourists were arriving to the island, with most visiting for the day, however there were sufficient rooms available for the Mexican families who want to stay overnight in small hotels. On the second day of vacation, there had been no incidents reported, and you could observe people on the beaches, in the tour boats, and around the island.
The Tourist Police were doing their job and lifeguards were trying to keep all the swimmers inside the buoy lines. Stores reported good sales, particularly the franchise grocery stores, and golf carts were touring around the isle. Visitors took tours to swim with the whale sharks and to visit Isla Contoy, which is reaching its maximum capacity daily of 200 visitors.
Alleged invasion of public space
Invasión a la vía públicaVer masPhoto & full article at this link
Recently the fishing cooperative, "Patria y Progreso" built a fence that is two meters tall around their property of ~400 square meters (in addition to the Federal Zone), near the middle school "Benito Juarez". There has been no official verification concerning invasion into the public way, but there are complaints about this, with concerns that it will put pedestrians at risk of being run over, particularly the students.
The current Board of Directors of the fishing cooperative authorized the building of the fence. It is noted that this cooperative has had three Boards of Directors in little over a year, with legal disputes among them.
The property could be going into private hands, as happened with the Social Justicia property in early 2016, when the ~20 fishermen were paid in exchange for giving up their rights to the federal zone, which is allowed under this federal government.
There is controversy over this practice, and it is noted that in 2015 a federal judge returned ~400 square meters to the Isla Blanca cooperative. That fishing cooperative was evicted in 2011, due to a "alignment" between officials in the state and municipal Cadastre (Titles) Department and the APIQRoo Port Authority which occurred in 2007. The judge recognized the cooperative's right to the Federal Zone concession that was granted by SEMARNAT (Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources). An aquaculture fish farming project was lost during this time, unfortunately.
Caution advised for small boats Sunday afternoon
Precaución a navegar [+] Ver masPhoto & full article at this link
Due to the forecast, the SCT (Secretary of Communication and Transport) advised that small boats be cautious. The Ministry of Health continues to monitor and take actions to prevent mosquito borne diseases. They are also monitoring the handling of seafood, especially fish to prevent illnesses, including ciguata (ciguatera).
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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.
July events
Sunset ~7:30p
Moon rise over the Caribbean
July 19 7:21p
July 20 8:10
July 21 8:56
July 22 9:42
July 23 10:44
July 24 11:10
Every Tuesday & Thursday at 10am: Sergio's Batik class. ~3 hours long. 400p includes materials.
Kid's classes every other Saturday at 12:30.
July 4, Monday Independence Day in the US
July 7 Thursday Artist Fair 4-9 Casa de Cultura
July 10-23 Whale Shark Festival. Schedule TBA.
Some of the Sea Walls artists will be touching up the murals from two years ago and adding new ones.
July 14-16 Thursday, Friday Saturday 8p Riviera Maya Film Festival Posada Beach Free
Friday is this documentary "Erosion", about damage to the environment with tourism development in Playa Carmen (& this area in general).
Saturday is TBA.
July 15 Friday Classes End & Vacation begins
July 21 Thursday Artist Fair 4-9 Casa de Cultura
Saturday July 30 Danzarte III Dance Encounter 2016. 5:30 outside of the Casa de Cultura
The Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program is excited to announce a new matching event to add sponsors and funding for our scholarship students for the 2016/2017 school year!!! I like to call it July Matchapalooza. :-) because, let’s be honest, everything is more fun when you add 'palooza' to it or when your donation gets doubled.
Our very generous anonymous donor has agreed to another round of matched funds for any new sponsors or donations. That’s right – your donations will be doubled!
*Any new sponsors who join/pledge in the month of July
*Any one time donations
Need more information or have questions? Check out our website or Margaret Washa. We would LOVE to tell you about the wonderful students who are supported by our program because we are terribly proud of them. This is an ideal time to join the program and make the most out of your contribution or to make a one time contribution (we understand if you have commitment issues)
Our facebook page is Isla Mujeres Scholarship Group, please join us there for photos and personal stories from our group. And check out our wonderful new website (thanks, Jackie Conlon!)
*Any one time donations
Need more information or have questions? Check out our website or Margaret Washa. We would LOVE to tell you about the wonderful students who are supported by our program because we are terribly proud of them. This is an ideal time to join the program and make the most out of your contribution or to make a one time contribution (we understand if you have commitment issues)
Our facebook page is Isla Mujeres Scholarship Group, please join us there for photos and personal stories from our group. And check out our wonderful new website (thanks, Jackie Conlon!)
Starting in July, the Artist's Fairs are being scheduled twice a month, on the First and Third Thursdays, at the Casa de Cultura, 4-9.
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