** See the Carnaval Schedule in the Events section! **
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| This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte. HERE is a timelapse version, that you can set to slow or fast (fps-frames per second). It takes a few seconds to load. |
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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
Good earnings expected during Carnaval: Mayor Juan Carrillo
Buenas ganancias
Durante el Carnaval, garantiza Juan Carrillo
Cecilia SOLIS
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de febrero.-
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de febrero.-
See translation in the City section below...
Strong north winds caused interruption of car ferry service
Cunde riesgo en ferry
A causa de fuerte viento del Norte
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de febrero.-
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de febrero.-
For the second time this year, car ferry service was suspended to Punta Sam which is uncommon. The strong North winds were more intense at the Punta Sam terminal since it does not have the same kind of natural protection as in Isla Mujeres, where the terminal is protected by the Bay. At 12:30pm on Wednesday, the ferry Sergio Aguilar Gracia was having difficulty maneuvering at the dock of the Punta Sam terminal, which was done successfully with the help of a winch located there. There were no incidents with the vehicles or cargo, and the management decided to suspend service, to avoid risking any mishaps.
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Thanks to the good promotion of this destination a high level of hotel occupancy is expected this weekend on the island
GRACIAS A LA BUENA PROMOCIÓN QUE SE REALIZA DEL DESTINO, SE ESPERA ALTO NIVEL DE OCUPACIÓN HOTELERA DURANTE EL FIN DE SEMANA EN LA ÍNSULA
The Mayor said that it is important to emphasize that it is important to the municipal government to continue with the traditions and festivities that identify Isla Mujeres, as is the case with Carnival, encouraging the participation and enjoyment of the island families, as it is also an attraction for this destination to increase the number of visiting tourists.
The Isla Mujeres Carnaval 2017 will take place Feb 24-28 with various free activities for the whole family, with performances by the dance troupes, coronation of the kings and queens, live music on the Town Square, and parades on Rueda Medina.
City Council approves important agreements in favor of islanders
The City Council of Isla Mujeres unanimously approved several agreements on issues of transparency, municipal development, ecology, and seeking better benefits for islander families. A collaboration agreement was signed with the Ministry of Public Management for collaboration with transparency and the fight against corruption. An agreement was signed for participation in the Program for Municipal Development. A unanimous vote was made in favor of the creation of the Animal Care and Welfare Regulation (Reglamento del Cuidado y Bienestar Animal) which is an important step for the municipality in the management of pets. A report was given about water and sanitation services on the island and in the Continental Zone by an Aguakan representative.
The City of #islamujeres invites you to participate in the tournament of volleyball and football women that will take place on Saturday March 11th at 9:00 am on the rapid soccer field in Colonia La Gloria.
El H. Ayuntamiento de #IslaMujeres te invita a participar en el Torneo de Volibol y Fútbol Femenil que se llevará a cabo el sábado 11 de marzo a las 9:00 am en la cancha de fútbol rápido de la colonia La Gloria.
There is a video of the Artist Fair that says.... In Isla Mujeres art & local culture are promoted & encouraged. One of the featured events for tourists is the Fair of Art & Flavor / Feria del Arte & Sabor. Every Thursday at 4pm outside the Casa de la Cultura where hundreds of tourists and local residents enjoy examples of handicrafts, paintings, and food that is regional, national, and international, as well as live music and products that are made islander entrepreneurs, and much more.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Hotel occupancy of 95% expected for Carnaval weekend
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/isla-mujeres-espera-llegar…/
The Harbor Master closed the port for navigation by small boats due to strong winds from cold front #29
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/frente-frio-numero-29-para…/
Car ferry crossings to Punta Sam were suspended
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/ferry-suspenden-cruces-hac…/
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Many golf cart 'pirates'
Infinidad de carros de golf piratas. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Owners of some golf cart rental agencies are complaining that "piracy" has increased with more and more carts being rented without plates, with private plates, or with only one plates, when they come in pairs. They also anonymously allege that there has been unfairness regarding SINTRA (Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) not treating all companies equally, and regarding some agencies having an increased number of carts.
They also complain about the opening of at least five new rental agencies in recent years. It was said the number of units wouldn't be increased but the official number has gone from 600 golf carts to 800, and there are estimates that there are actually more than 1000 carts being rented, in addition to all the private carts. It has also been said that recent administrations wouldn't allow plating of more private carts, but that was not enforced by that government, nor the ones that followed, probably because of many complaints. It is noted that many islanders and foreign residents have made golf carts their usual means of transport and use them for transportation in their daily routines and chores.
Those who are complaining say that SINTRA and the municipal Transit department (traffic police) should make a census of each and every cart on the island and corroborate the numbers with the concessions granted to the agencies, and immobilize any cart that lacks plates, that only has one plate, or is being as a rental with private plates. The plates come in pairs, with one to be put on the front and one on the back, but some agencies divide one set between two different carts. There have been promises since the days of former mayor Paulino Adame Torres that no more golf cart permits would be granted.
Everything is ready for Carnaval Isla Mujeres 2017
Todo listo para el arranque del Carnaval Isla Mujeres 2017 [+] Ver masFull article at this link
This article has the Carnaval schedule, which is below in the events section. It also notes that Isla Mujeres will participate in the 4th edition of the Expo Adventure in Merida on Feb 25 & 26. They will be promoting nautical services such as diving, sports fishing, snorkeling, swimming with the whale sharks, and the Fishing Tournament "Cosme Alberto Martinez Magana" which will be held May 19-21. It was also announced that the Whale Shark Festival X will be held July 20-23 with various activities, including environmental education workshops and lectures on marine biology.
Cold front shuts down activities
Frente frío cierra actividades] Ver masFull article at this link
As expected, the Isla Mujeres port was closed for small boats on Tuesday at 8pm due to strong winds from Cold Front #29, which gusted up to 50 kilometers per hour. In the early morning hours on Wednesday, snorkeling tours were allowed to El Farito and the lagoon area, and then these activities were suspended at midday. It is noted that the car ferry crossings were suspended after the ferry arrived at 12:25p and had difficulty docking due to the increased winds.
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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. Within ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Bahama Mama, Brisas, Manolitos, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend 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. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk downtown.
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Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Feb. 2 Thursday 4-9 Artist Fair Casa de Cultura Art, Food, Craft Beer, Music, Fun
Feb. 5 Sunday 8p Town Square The Noches Magicas performances will feature three singers and four dance troupes, including the children's Folklorico troupe
Constitution Day This is the Centennial. The Mexican Constitution was drafted in Santiago de Querétaro by a Constitutional Convention during the Mexican Revolution. It was approved by the Mexican Constitutional Congress on February 5, 1917.
Feb. 6 Monday Day Off for Constitution Day (A Federal holiday, some cities & towns will have parades and celebrations. This is the Centennial)
Feb 7-11 Island Time Fishing Tournament
Feb. 9 Thursday 4-9 Artist Fair Casa de Cultura Art, Food, Craft Beer, Music, Fun
Sunset ~6:40p
Moon rise over the Caribbean
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| Feb. 10 6:39 followed by a lunar eclipse Feb. 11 7:36 Feb. 12 8:31 Feb. 13 9:24 Feb. 14 10:16 |
Painting by Pam Haase Link to website
Feb 11-16 National Artisans Fair 11a-10p Town Square
Feb. 12 Sunday 8p Noches Magicas performances Town Square
Feb. 14 Tuesday Valentine's Day
Feb. 16 Thursday 4-9 Artist Fair Casa de Cultura Art, Food, Craft Beer, Music, Fun
Feb. 19 Sunday 8p Noches Magicas performances Town Square
Feb. 23 Thursday 4-9 Artist Fair Casa de Cultura Art, Food, Craft Beer, Music, Fun
Feb. 24 Friday Flag Day
Feb. 24-28 Carnaval
FRIDAY FEB 24
GALA NIGHT OF CORONATIONS
Coronation of the Kings & Queens of Carnaval
Performances by Carnaval Dance Troupes
Town Square / 8p
Dance to Live Music by MegaBoom
SATURDAY FEB 25
CUBAN NIGHT
Performances by Carnaval Dance Troupes
Dance Show & Live Music
Kimbara Show (*Here's a version sung by Celia & Tito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm2C5hx4sI0 )
Town Square / 8p
SUNDAY FEB 26
CARNAVAL PARADE
Begins at the monument in front of the Naval base on Rueda Medina.
Concludes in front of the Posada Beach (*aka Playa Centro) / 3p
Live DJ music at the Posada Beach and in the street of Rueda Medina.
AFTERNOON OF FANTASY
Performances by Children's Dance Troupes & Persons w Disabilities.
Children's Costume Contest
Children's Show of Botargas (*Costumed Characters like Barney & Dr Simi)
Town Square / 3p
NIGHT OF FANTASY
Performance by Senior Citizens Carnaval Dance Troupe
Performances by Carnaval Dance Troupes
Performances by Carnaval Dance Troupes of Diversity
Daudeth Alarcon: Master of Ceremonies
Dance to Live Music
Town Square / 8p
MONDAY FEB 27
CARNAVAL PARADE
Begins at the monument in front of the Naval base on Rueda Medina.
Concludes in front of the Posada Beach (*aka Playa Centro) / 3p
CARNAVAL MONDAY
Traditional Night
Carnaval Dance Troupes
Adult Costume Contest
Nani Namu & Stars Show (*Comedy & Dance & Crossdressing)
Dance to Live Music
Town Square / 8p
TUESDAY FEB 28
CARNAVAL TUESDAY
Negrada & Toro Petate / In the town streets after noon
(*La Negrada celebrates the Afro-Caribbean roots of Carnaval & also dressing as opposite sex. Toro Petate features a dance-fight w one character in a huge costume.)
CLOSING NIGHT
Performances by Carnaval Dance Troupes
Burning of Juan Carnaval
Last Will & Testament of Juan Carnaval
Dance to live music by Junior Klan
Town Square / 8p
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Carnaval Dance Troupe from Holbox "Las Dormadoras" dancing in the streets of Isla Mujeres.
Photos by Bruce from Carnaval 2015
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The Artist's Fairs are scheduled weekly on Thursdays at the Casa de Cultura, 4-9 thru April 20.
Yoga at the Casa Cultura on Monday & Wednesday mornings at 9am and Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 6pm. On the back street, Guerrero, at Abasolo.
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