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Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
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
Navy rescue at sea of two Colombians and a Costa Rican
Rescatan a náufragos
Elementos de la Marina brindan auxilio a dos colombianos y un contarricense en alta mar
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 24 de agosto.-
ISLA MUJERES, 24 de agosto.-
Personnel with the Naval Base (of the Fifth Region) located in Isla Mujeres, in coordination with Naval personnel (of the Ninth Region) based in Yucalpeten, Yucatan, carried out the transfer of three foreigners where were in a boat drifting 339 kilometers northeast of Puerto Progreso, Yucatan. Their boat, "Ocean III" was spotted without propulsion by the freighter "Caribe Mary", and the Naval coastal patrol boat "Democrata" was dispatched, which is attached to the Ninth Naval Region.They navigated to a meeting point and rescued the three men, of whom two were from Colombia and one was from Costa Rica. Extra personnel were available to provide medical care, offering nutrition and rehydration. When they arrived to the premises of the Ninth Naval Region, the three foreigners were handed over to authorities of the National Immigration Institute for the required legal procedures. The Navy conducted this rescue in compliance with its responsibilities to safeguard human lives at sea.
CROC union provides workshop about addiction
Imparten taller sobre las adicciones
A los socios de la CROC
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 24 de agosto.-
ISLA MUJERES, 24 de agosto.-
A workshop was held by the CROC union as part of a national program, Cultura de la Prevención a las Adicciones, titled "Conflict Management in the Workplace". It was held yesterday afternoon as part of the "Eighth National Day for the Prevention of Addictions" and was attended by 120 union members who work at hotels and restaurants on the island. It took place at the CROC facility, starting at 6pm.
Other topics were presented earlier in the year, and more are planned. The union also awarded scholarships and school supplies to children of the workers, which were provided by the companies which employ them.
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In honor of "Orange Day" the municipal Women's Institute invites you to participate in a Crash course in Baking. (Orange Day commemorates the fight against violence against women and girls).
En el marco del Día Naranja, la Instancia Municipal de la Mujer, te invita a participar en el curso rápido de Repostería.
LANZAN CONVOCATORIA PARA FORMAR NUEVOS EQUIPOS DE FÚTBOL REPRESENTATIVOS DE ISLA MUJERES
This is an invitation to citizen children who were born between 2001 and 2004 who would like try out to join a soccer team. They are invited to go to the soccer field in La Gloria between 4pm and 6pm. Pre-season practice began on Monday, Aug. 22 at the Posada Beach between 4:45 and 6:45pm.
One team will be made up of athletes born in the years 2001 and 2002, and the other will consist of those born in 2003 and 2004. With support from the Mayor and the City Council, the Futbol Club Tiburoneros of Isla Mujeres is offering this opportunity to the young soccer players of the municipality.
We share the following notice of general interest. Garrafon Park will be closed to the general public on Sunday, Sept. 4, due to a private use by a national agency. On Saturday, Sept. 3 it will be open as usual for the general public, and entrance will be free for islanders.
Por considerar de interés general compartimos el siguiente aviso.
Second state Week of the Manatee; Sept. 5-9
Segunda semana estatal del Manatí del 5 al 9 de septiembre.
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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
Verification of boundaries in Federal Zone dispute
Verifican límites de zona federal en disputa .. [+] Ver mas
On Tuesday, personnel with SEMARNAT (Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources) conducted verification work concerning boundaries of an area of the Federal Zone on North Beach, as part of a legal requirement for a criminal case over this disputed area.
Concession DGZF-448102 was issued by SEMARNAT in 2002 regarding 2690 square meters of beach, to Carlos Raul Cervera Peraza, and was claimed by a company in partnership with former Mayor Jorge Cardenas Bazan. A year and a half ago, there was a violent occupation of the lot at night, causing destruction and burning of two palapas. This resulted in a loss of at least 650,000 pesos, which was reported by Sr. Cervera Peraza last June, following the arrest of one of those involved. Afew months later Sr. Cardenas was arrested at the International Airport in Cancun.
There has been erosion in this area of beach, and the boundaries are being verified and corrected. Specialists with SEMARNAT and staff with PROFEPA (Federal Attorney for the Protection of the Environment) determined that the fence installed within the 20 meters of the Federal Zone must allow free passage of people.
Caution advisory for small boats
Alertan a embarcaciones menores [+] Ver mas
August 24 This article concerns the weather report for Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. At midday Thursday, the whale shark boats went out this morn, and some are returning now. There are no white caps and the blue skies are partly cloudy, with bright sunshine.
It is noted that tourism has decreased, yet more than 50 boats arrived from various marinas and piers in the Cancun Hotel Zone, Puerto Juarez, and Punta Sam. Small boats were operating tours and taking visitors to swim with the whale sharks, and to visit Isla Contoy. On land, there were a good number of golf carts on the streets, and people in the streets and on the beaches, without incidents.
Semi-professional youth soccer teams return after 2 year absence
IM vuelve a la 4ª y 5ª División con el mote de Tiburoneros [+] Ver masPhoto & full article at this link
See City section above
New Briefs in Isla Mujeres
Breves de Isla Mujeres.. [+] Ver masPhoto & full article at this link
A list of names is given of 30 citizens who have not claimed their voter registration cards, which is also being circulated on social media. If the cards are not claimed, they will be destroyed.
The State Vectors Department is fumigating all the schools with the return of the students, in order to prevent the spread of mosquito borne diseases. It is recommended that teachers should help coordinate efforts to remove weeds and debris.
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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. 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.
August events
Sunset ~7:10p
Moon rise over the Caribbean
August 18 7:36p Full moon
August 19 8:22
August 20 9:07
August 21 9:52
August 22 10:39
August 23 11:26
Every Tuesday & Thursday at 10am: Sergio's Batik class. ~3 hours long. 400p includes materials.
Kid's classes every other Saturday at 12:30.
The Delta Aquarid meteor showers continue into early August. http://earthsky.org/astronom…/earthskys-meteor-shower-guide…
Thur. Aug 4 Artist Fair at the Casa de Cultura 4-9
Monday Aug 8: It's time for the annual Perseid meteor shower (eastward-over the Caribbean) & there may be twice as many this year. LINK
It peaks Thurs night/Fri morn & is best viewed after moon-set at 1:20am.
Moon-set tonight (Monday) is 11:20, and it's 40 mins later nightly. Hoping for clear skies!
Aug. 10-21 Five food trucks from Merida will visit Isla Mujeres as part of Isla Fest
August 17-21 Taste of Isla Mujeres Artist Fair at the Casa de Cultura 4pm
Friday August 19 & Saturday August 20 Isla Fest at the Casa de Cultura Free
Isla Fest
Conferences, expositions, exhibitions, shows, demonstrations
166th Anniversary of the Foundation of the town
Monday August 15, at the Casa de Cultura 11am
Photographic exhibition of the Art of Fishing
Exhibition from the Municipal Archives
Photographic and artistic exhibition 'Pinceladas Caribenas" (Caribbean brushstrokes)
Wednesday August 17
10am Placing of a wreath to commemorate the anniversary of the Cross in the Bay, from the ferry pier
7pm Formal City Council session to commemorate the 166th &
coronation of the Queen of the Foundation Festivities of 2016, at the
Casa de Cultura
Thursday August 18 as the Casa de Cultura
11am Isla Mujeres Historical Conference
7pm Poetry Recital: "Poesia Que Vino del Mar" (Poetry the comes from the sea)
Friday August 19 at the Casa de Cultura
8am Oratory Contest about the Foundation of the Town of Dolores
7pm Gastronomic Demonstration of Tiknxik
8pm Musical performances by Nicho Hinojosa and Miguel Inzunza
Saturday August 20
7am 1st Foundation 15 km Race at Playa Centro (Posada beach) Free Registration
8pm Performance by Astrid Hadad at the Casa de Cultura
Sunday August 21 at the Casa de Cultura
8pm Festival of the Dances of the Caribbean in my Land with Trova Islena
August 26 Friday 7pm on the Town Square 4th Lion Fish Gastronomic Contest
Sources for Storm Information:
Wunderground
Tropical Tidbits
NOAA
The Artist's Fairs are scheduled twice a month, on the First and Third Thursdays, at the Casa de Cultura, 4-9.
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