** See the Carnaval Schedule in the Events section! **
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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
City offers 10% discount on property taxes in February
Comuna ofrece descuento
Del 10% en predial, durante el presente mes
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 21 de febrero.-
ISLA MUJERES, 21 de febrero.-
See City section below.
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
10% DISCOUNT ON PROPERTY TAXES IN FEBRUARY
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the 10% discount for payment of 2017 property taxes in February, before this discount program is over at the end of the month. Property taxes can be paid at the Town Hall (Palacio Municipal) Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm (and locations are given for the mainland residents).
T ' aan maya antal jun uts!
Language is one of the pillars on which a culture is supported, particularly being the vehicle of the acquisition and transmission of the indigenous world view, their knowledge and cultural values, therefore, to speak Mayan is a virtue!
¡T’aan maaya antal jun uts!
El idioma es uno de los pilares, sobre los cuales se sostiene la cultura, siendo en particular el vehículo de la adquisición y transmisión de la cosmovisión indígena, de sus conocimientos y valores culturales, por ello, ¡hablar maya es una virtud!
T ' aan maya antal jun uts!
The Institute of Sports and Recreation, in coordination with the COJUDEQ, invite island residents to participate in these courses of handball and soccer.
On this day in 1910, the Mexican Red Cross was founded, an institution dedicated to working for the citizens of our nation.
Un día como hoy, pero de 1910, fue fundada la Cruz Roja Mexicana, una institución dedicada a trabajar en favor de la ciudadanía de la nación.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Last chance to take advantage of economic stimulis for renewal of licenses for Alcoholic Beverages before March, when there will be fines and surcharges
Último exhorto para aprovechar estímulos en renovación de la Licencia de #BebidasAlcohólicas Apartir de marzo habrá multas y recargos
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Cooperatives will receive their lobster permits
Por fin recibirán sus concesiones d.. [+] Ver mas
After a year of working with provisional permits for catching lobster, on Wednesday permits will be delivered to four to eight cooperatives of the 18 in Quintana Roo who capture lobster. At the port of Mazatlan, permits will be given to the cooperatives: “Cozumel”, “Langosteros del Caribe”, “José María Azcorra” and “Vigía Chico”, while Justicia Social, of Isla Mujeres, will receive theirs on March 15.
It is noted that all the lobster traps must be out of the ocean no later than February 28th. The president of the Social Justicia cooperative said they are going to invest about 400,000 pesos in building 180 new traps. The frames cost about 120,000 pesos, the mesh costs about 200,000 pesos, and the cables and buoys cost another 80,000, for a total of at least 400,000 pesos.
Port reopened for small boats
Abren de nuevo el puerto a la navegación menor.. [+] Ver mas
On Sunday at 9pm, the port was closed for boats under 40 feet in length, which continued all day Monday. It was reopened for general navigation on Tuesday at 8:30, but it could be closed again for small boats if the winds increase. Many of the fishermen have been in port for about six days, since they travel out to waters where the swell is greater. (A norte blew in and the wind increased, as did the whitecaps on the Mar Caribe.)
Good weather has prevailed for those visiting the beaches, with temperatures of 27 degrees which feel like 29 degrees Celsius. (81F & 84 F), and there were many domestic and foreign tourists.
Excellent times in Isla Mujeres
Se vive uno de los mejores momentos [+] Ver mas
Overall hotel occupancy is at 85 percent and is expected to rise to at least 95% during Carnaval, which is one of the best times in Isla Mujeres. It is expected that this percentage may be maintained or even increase, until the Easter holidays when it is expected to reach nearly 100 percent. On Tuesday the HIM (Hotels Isla Mujeres) group reported 78% occupancy while the group Pequeños Hoteles Fascinantes reported 92 percent for an overall occupancy rate of 85 percent. During the first half of February, the overall occupancy was 84 percent, which broke down at 78% for HIM and 90% for the small hotel group.
Isla Mujeres has managed to position itself as a tourist destination of national and international preference and little by little it has stopped being the backyard of Cancun. Various people in the tourist industry say occupancy on the weekends would be higher, as would the number of day visitors, if ferry prices were more affordable. For a family of four, who are from Quintana Roo and remember their voter credential, the total is 584 pesos. While it is true that there is another ferry option for 50 pesos per person, its crossings are much less often. One small hotelier said, "In reality, what we need is another ferry company. Years ago, families and couples from Cancun came and spent the weekend on the island, staying in hotels, renting golf carts, and eating in restaurants, but now they have to chose whether to rent a cart or to eat out."
A good presence of tourists was seen downtown browsing the souvenir stores, shopping in the convenience stores, and walking the beaches, as well as touring the island in golf carts and visiting the places of interest.
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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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