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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
Mayor Juan Carrillo renews his commitment to working hard to ensure the tranquility of island families
Juan Carrillo, comprometido
Reitera que se redoblarán esfuerzos para garantizar tranquilidad de familias isleñas
Lanrry Parra
ISLA MUJERES, 6 de diciembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 6 de diciembre.-
Dozens of residents of colonia Salina Grande gathered at the dome in "La Juala" park for a meeting with Mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis, to launch the campaign, "For a Secure Isla Mujeres" (“Por un Isla Mujeres Seguro”)
The Mayor said, These days, we see how ordinary crime and organized crime have increased in the neighboring municipalities, in the state and at a national level, and for this reason in our municipality, we will not take a step back in the fight against crime." He added that this is why it is vital that we create a common front; the citizens, the authorities and the police force, and in this way, we are able to respond quickly and efficiently to the challenges of a rapidly changing municipality. The Mayor celebrated the initiation of the "Por un Isla Mujeres Seguro" campaign, through which municipal authorities, working with the citizens, will obtain direct information concerning the needs, concerns, and perceptions about security in their neighborhood colonias, as well as informing and training the residents of the various colonies about crime prevention and neighborhood watch. He explained that this initiative seeks to make citizens more active and dynamic in the protection and security of their neighborhood environment by making complaints and recommendations directly, but above all, to make a collective effort toward solving the problems of security and fighting against crime within the colonia. The Mayor reiterated that within his government, with everyone's effort, he is working on various strategies for crime prevention, for rescuing and improving the public spaces for the healthy recreation of families, for the promotion of sports for the young so they can devote their free time to this and away from harmful activities, and to the signing of agreements with educational institutions so that students can complete their academic preparation.
SINTRA inspector injured by workers of rental agency "Fortuna"
Agreden a inspectores de Sintra
Trabajadores de la rentadora “Fortuna”
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 6 de diciembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 6 de diciembre.-
Workers at the Fortuna golf car rental company allegedly assaulted and injured one of the inspectors of the Communications and Transport Department of Isla Mujeres, after they were advised not to rent their vehicles from the street. The employees became angry, and rammed a golf cart into the SINTRA worker, who was riding a motor scooter.
In response to this aggression, the Communications and Transportation Director, Jorge Miguel Martín Alvarez, said they will file a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office for robbery, aggression, damages and injuries, against the workers of this rental agency, and specifically against Arlyn Guemez. The agency is owned by former municipal president Hugo Sánchez Montalvo.
The inspector explained that on Friday a recommendation was given to the workers of the golf cart rental agency "Fortuna", asking them to stop renting their units on the public road. It was ignored.
He said on Tuesday they proceeded to impound a cart which had been rented on Avenida Rueda Medina, after receiving confirmation from the tourists who were driving it. It was at that time the rental agency workers became aggressive. "It was a certain Arlyn who snatched my cell phone, injuring my finger, and hit me with the golf cart, nearly throwing me into the middle of the street," said the SINTRA inspector.
It is noted that for at least three weeks these golf carts have been rented on Rueda Medina Avenue irregularly, because the agency does not have a storefront. Apparently they had already received several recommendations, which were also ignored.
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
The Terno Breakfast of the DIF will be held at the Ice Bar on Friday, December 9. This is a benefit for the DIF, the social service agency. A terno is a fancy-dress huipal, which is the traditional embroidered Mayan dress.
Take advantage of the property tax discounts in December.
¡Ponte al día! Aprovecha los descuentos navideños que tenemos para ti.
The security of the islanders is important, that's why we want to hear your suggestions for the "Municipal Development Plan 2016-2018". #platiquemosdelfuturo Let's discuss the future/ enter the link to express your opinions. It says 87% of respondents said more police booths (casetas) are needed in the colonia neighborhoods.
La seguridad de los isleños es importante, es por eso que queremos escuchar tus propuestas para este "Plan de Desarrollo Municipal 2016-2018". #PlatiquemosDelFuturo y entra al link para saber tus opiniones. http://islamujeres.gob.mx/consulta-ciudadana/
There is a brief video saying Fermin Mundaca was a famous pirate in the Caribbean who lived in Isla Mujeres and had a hacienda here. And an announcement of birthday wishes to the Director of Culture & Art.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Employees of the Fortuna rental agency became aggressive with a SINTRA inspector.
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Por Est hasn't published today's news at this time.
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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.
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The holiday period in Mexico from Dec. 12 to Jan. 6 is called Guadalupe-Reyes (from Dia de Guadalupe to Dia de los Reyes/King's Day). In Isla Mujeres, this is preceded by patron saint festivities Nov. 28-Dec. 8.
Festivities for the Patron Saint the Virgin of Immaculate Conception
On the Town Square
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| Nov. 28 Opening at 8p with the band Los Marlins . Nov. 28, The Mestizas de Agua Salada; Nov. 29, Folkloric dance troupe: Son del Caribe at 7:30p; Nov. 30th, Academy La Isleña; Dec. 1 Cavalcade (Horse procession) in Honor of the Virgin, noon; Dec. 2, Dance group Añoranzas; Dec. 3, Dance group Entorno and musical group Mar & Arena Dec. 4, Dance Studio Renatta and Academia La Isleña; Dec. 5, Mestizas de Agua Salada; Dec. 5, Dance group Entorno; Dec. 6 Caravan procession at 6:30, Dec. 7 Yucatan band Picante Plus will perform and “Las Mañanitas” will be sung to the Virgin Dec. 8 Boat Procession of the Virgin in the Bay 3pm Dec. 8 Day of the Virgin of Immaculate Conception |
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| Thursday, Dec. 1 Horse procession (12p), and a performance by horses & a band (4p). Friday, Dec. 2 Bullfight (4:30) Saturday, Dec. 3 Rodeo with a band (4:30). Sunday, Dec. 4 Bullfight (4:30) Thursday, Dec. 8 Bullfight with dwarfs (8p). |
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December Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Dec. 1 Thursday
12p Horse procession
4-9p Artist Fair at Casa Cultura w live music, craft beer, food, & art.
5p Anti-AIDS/HIV march & Health Fair at Bicentennial Dome La Gloria
6p Horse performance & live music 6p North end of runway.
Dec. 2 Friday
4:30p Bullfight at North end of runway
7:30p Dance group Añoranzas at Town Square
Dec. 3 Saturday
4:30p Rodeo & live music at North end of runway
7:30p Dance troupe Entorno and band Mar & Arena at Town Square
Dec. 4 Sunday
7:30a Charlie & Friends Marathon 5 & 10km Garrafon/P.Sur along Caribbean coast
4:30p Bullfight at North end of runway
7:30p Dance Studio Renatta and Academia La Isleña at Town Square
Dec. 5 Monday
7:30p Mestizas de Agua Salada dance troupe at Town Square
Entorno dance troupe at Town Square
Dec. 6 Tuesday 6:30p Caravan procession for Patron Saint
Dec. 7 Wednesday 8p Yucatan band Picante Plus at Town Square
“Las Mañanitas” will be sung to the Virgin at Town Square
Dec. 8 Thursday Day of the Virgin of Immaculate Conception
3pm Boat Procession of the Virgin in the Bay
8p Bullfight with Dwarfs North end of runway
Dec. 10 Saturday 8p Town Square Federal Police Rock Band Free event
Dec. 11 Sunday Celebration in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe at the Chapel Guadalupana in Meteorolgocia (which overlooks the Caribbean, across from Mango cafe), with singing of Las Mananitas before midnight, possibly with Mariachis.
Dec 12 Monday Day of Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's patron Saint.
People honor her with pilgrimages and efforts of endurance, such as the annual run around the island, which will probably be held in the morning
There is a procession in the afternoon with children dressed up as Juan Diego, shepherds, and shepherdesses usually between the Chapel Guadalupana and the downtown church, and sometimes there are horses. Juan Diego saw the vision of the Virgin of Guadalupe on the hill at Tepeyac, 485 years ago. See article below. I will update this info when it is available.
Sunset ~6:05p
Moon rise over the Caribbean
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| Dec. 13 6:12 Full Moon Dec. 14 7:13 Dec. 15 8:15 Dec. 16 9:16 Dec. 17 10:14 Dec. 18 11:10 Painting by Pam Haase |
4-9 Artist Fair Casa de la Cultura Art, music, food, craft beer
Dec, 16-24 Posadas Navidenas.
During the Posadas, there is usually a dance on the t\Town Square, featuring regional dances & costumes from different states of Mexico. The schools may have Posada plays, which are reenactments of Mary & Joseph being refused shelter. Posada means 'inn'.
Dec. 21 Wednesday Solstice
Just before Christmas, the government has a procession of decorated carts and vehicles with a Santa, which goes thru the colonias playing music tossing candy and small toys, There is also one by the residents, foreign & local, that is planned again this year. Dates TBA. There is a decorated boat parade annually at Cancun.
The DIF (social service organization) collects toy donations for a big give away, as does Rueben's restaurant, where you can drop off donations now. Dates TBA. Kids in Mexico receive presents on King's Day/Dia de los Reyes on Jan. 6.
Dec. 24 Saturday Noche Buena / Christmas Eve
Ultramar ferry is usually cancelled after ~11p, as well as the first crossing Christmas morn. Some businesses are not open in the evening, because families are celebrating together.
Dec. 25 Sunday Dia de Navidad / Christmas Day The first ferries may be suspended.
Usually around this time the annual Quinceaneras event and Mass are held at the Church of Immaculate Conception for young women who turned 15 during 2015 and who wear beautiful gowns. More info TBA when available
Dec. 28 Dia de los Santos Innocentes A day of practical jokes, similar to "April Fool's Day"
Dec. 31 New Year's Eve Festival on the Town Square with live music and fireworks. Tables can be reserved in advance, with information TBA. The last ferries are usually suspended.
Jan. 1 New Year's Day People observe the sunrise at Punta Sur The first ferries are usually suspended.
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Día de Guadalupe is an important holiday in Mexico
According to accounts published in both Nahuatl and Spanish in the 1600s, the image of the Virgin Mary appeared to the indigenous peasant, Juan Diego, in the hills of Tepeyac in the outskirts of Mexico City on December 9, 1531, when he was on his way to the city from his village. (Later she appeared to his sick uncle also.) The dark-skinned young woman was surrounded by light & spoke in Nahuatl, telling Juan Diego that a church should be built in her honor at the top of Tepeyac hill, where there had once been an Aztec Temple to the goddess Tonantzin.
But when Juan Diego related this to the Spanish archbishop, the cleric didn’t believe him and told him to go back to Tepeyac and ask the Virgin for a miracle. The Virgin told Juan Diego to gather roses from the top of the hill (unseasonably and in an area of cactus & scrub). She helped arrange the flowers in Juan Diego’s tilmátli (cloak), and he carried them back to Mexico City.
When he arrived on December 12 and opened his tilmátli in front of the archbishop, the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe had been imprinted onto the cloak. The tilmátli with the imprint is still on display at the Basilica de Guadalupe, one of the most visited shrines in the world.
Celebrating New Year's in Isla Mujeres
To celebrate New Year's Eve, some Isleno families set up tables in the side streets with pinatas strung overhead, and dine on turkey stuffed with seasoned ground meat, while others crowd the Town Square for live music, dancing, and fireworks. Each neighborhood brings in the New Year with a bang, and the skies explode with color in all directions.
During the NYE countdown, there is a tradition of eating twelve uvas de buenas suerte (grapes of good luck), each representing a month, with a toast of champagne or cider. The party on the town square continues all night long. At the other end of the isle, people gather at Punta Sur to greet the first rays of the sun at the eastern-most point in Mexico.
Other customs include cleaning your house on New Year's Eve & sweeping out bad luck. Wearing red underwear could bring you love in the New Year, or your white undies may bring you peace, while yellow represents wealth. Those who hope to travel should grab an empty suitcase and carry it around the room or the block, and set it by the door. If you drop a shoe on New Year's morn and it lands "boca arriba" (face up) you will enjoy good luck in the upcoming year.
The old year is represented by a life sized character called El Viejo, The Old Man, who is later filled with fireworks and set ablaze. He may resemble a politician, and he is usually holding cigars & tequila. Fireworks are everywhere, and their names are metralletas (literally "machine guns" – but it means fire crackers), cañones (larger fire crackers), voladores (rockets in many different sizes), chifladores (whistlers), and barre pies ("foot sweepers", that spin on the ground & shoot sparks).
Kids receive toys on Dia de los Reyes, January 6, when families, friends, and coworkers share rosca de reyes. King's cake, usually with hot chocolate. If you get the Baby Jesus,it means you'll be hosting a party & providing the tamales on Candlemas Day, Feb. 2.
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The Artist's Fairs are scheduled
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