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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
Patriotic items for sale in the streets as September approaches
Empieza a sentirse la cercanía de septiembre
Por los artículos patrios en la calle
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 23 de agosto.-
ISLA MUJERES, 23 de agosto.-
Carts have appeared on the streets selling patriotic items for the upcoming national holiday, which begins with the Cry/Grito for Independence on September 15, and continues with the civic-military parade on September 16. It is expected that in upcoming days, City workers will be putting decorations on City Hall to celebrate the month of patriotism. Some local businesses are selling decorations, and it is expected that many will decorate their establishments for the national holidays.
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EL 911 COMENZARÁ A OPERAR EN QUINTANA ROO A PARTIR DE OCTUBRE
In October, 911 will be implemented as the emergency number in Quintana Roo, and 15 other states, replacing the emergency number 066. It will be implemented in the entire country in two stages in March & June, 2017.
In honor of the Orange Day for the Fight against Violence against Women and Girls, the public (over 13) are invited to a Crash Course in Baking. It will take place at the Women's Institute in La Gloria and costs 100 pesos, which includes materials. Saturday, August 27 9am to 3pm.
En el marco del Día Naranja de la “Lucha en Contra de la Violencia Hacia las Mujeres y Niñas”, la Instancia Municipal de la Mujer, invita al público en general mayores de 13 años de edad a un “Curso Rápido de Repostería”.
Este sábado 27 de agosto de 9 a.m. a 3 p.m., en las instalaciones de la Instancia Municipal de la Mujer ubicada en la col. La Gloria. Costo de recuperación $100.00 (incluye todo el material).
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.
A new day on our beautiful beaches.
Un nuevo día en nuestras hermosas playas.
#IslaMujeres #PuebloMágico
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
More than 600 packages of school supplies were contributed by the Taxi Union Photo at link below.
Más de 600 paquetes escolares fueron entregados por el Sindicato de Taxistas https://t.co/9IRlb0MWS9 https://t.co/ocqLQnKvdr
Three foreigners aboard their vessel were rescued almost 400 km from Yucatan photo at link below
Rescatan a tres extranjeros a bordo de su embarcación a casi 400 kilómetros de Yucatán https://t.co/cTmfIk3nbe https://t.co/DudsNCEcsr
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Boats get green light
Luz verde a embarcaciones [+] Ver mas
The harbor remains open for all types of navigation, with good weather conditions. Passengers for the lanchero tours and on the ferries have decreased with the end of the summer vacation period.
There are forecasts for chances of isolated showers on Wednesday, Thursday , and Saturday, while it is predicted that Friday and Sunday should be sunny days.
Tropical wave 24 is in southeastern Mexico and moving west, causing rain in Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz, Puebla, and Tabasco, and potentially strong storms in Campeche, some rain showers in Yucatan, and possibly some drizzle in Quintana Roo, with temperatures of 35-40 C. Tropical Storm Gaston is not expected to affect Mexico.
Abandoned airfield
Agonizante aeropista [+] Ver mas
For many years the Mexican Navy was in charge of the airfield and the facilities were kept in good condition, with naval personnel always present in the control tower. Now it is not receiving maintenance since the Navy discontinued their administration, and there are businessmen who are disappointed and losing hope about their proposals to reactivate it.
Opportunity to taste exotic dishes
Oportunidad para degustar platillos exóticos. [+] Ver mas
Professional and amateur chefs can participate in the IV Gastronomic Competition based on lion fish, which will be held in the Town Square on Friday, August 26th, at pm.
One of the objectives of the organizers of the competition is to promote the sale and consumption of lion fish in local restaurants, in an attempt to offset their proliferation. They are not native to this area and have become a top predator of other species. They pose a risk to the balance of marine ecosystems because they lack natural enemies in these waters and reproduce rapidly.
Lion fish are edible, but care must be taken during capture and preparation with their venomous spines. They have already become a common dish among people in some other states of Mexico and in several Caribbean countries, where their proliferation is worrisome and these measures are being taken to control the species. Due to the speed at which they reproduce, it would be very difficult to eradicate them completely.
Bad image for tourism
Ofrece una mala imagen turísticas.. [+] Ver mas
There is old furniture, including as benches and old chairs in a pile at the ferry terminal which should be removed, since it is hurricane season, and it presents a bad image for tourism.
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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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