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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
Isla Mujeres Carnaval concluded
No incidents
Concluyen fiestas del Carnaval en IM
Con saldo blanco
ISLA MUJERES, 2 de marzo.-
The Carnaval celebrations concluded with a 'saldo blanco' / no major incidents. There was a significant increase in tourism on the island and the mainland.
In recent days, the police departments have received new equipment, including uniforms and patrol vehicles, which is one of the commitments made by Mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis, to keep Isla Mujeres safe for both tourists and islanders. Recognition is given to the officers, who preserved the peace during the long holiday weekend, despite the increased number of visitors, allowing everyone to enjoy the diverse activities offered by the Carnaval Committee and others.
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Be proud to be an islander. Don't miss it!
500 years since discovery 1517-2017
Program
Start of the Commemoration
Friday March 3
Official Ceremony to commemorate 500 years since the discovery of Isla Mujeres
9am at the eastern Malecon by the Paso de la Triguena (east of the Town Square by the bathrooms)
Saturday March 4
Cultural Artistic Festival with the Ballet Folklorico of the State of Quintana Roo
"The Setting is Quintana Roo"
"Trova Islena"
Accompanied by the musical group "Mar y Arena" (Sea & Sand)
8pm Town Square
El H. Ayuntamiento de Isla Mujeres los invita a la inauguración del parque ''Las hormiguitas obreras''.
The City of Isla Mujeres invites you to the inauguration of the park "Las Hormiguitas Obreras" (The Worker Ants)
Friday March 3 at 4pm
In the park in Colonia Meteorologicas
Participate in an exhibition of Zumba & Basketball
Interact with the Cahuameros basketball team
Bring your family and wear comfortable clothes
In the Continental Zone Women's Basketball Tournament celebrating International Women's Day Saturday March 11 at 9am
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Fishermen gather in their lobster traps after several days without work
Pescadores rescatan trampas langosteras, tras varios días sin trabajar - http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/pescadores-rescatan-trampa…/
Increased security at the Isla Mujeres Maritime Terminal
Se redobla la seguridad en la terminal marítima de Isla Mujeres - http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/se-redobla-la-seguridad-en…/
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Drug dealer arrested
Intentan matar a narcomenudista [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Wednesday around 8pm, an alleged drug dealer, 'PSG' was arrested with a backpack containing a brick ~a kilo of marijuana, several packets of marijuana ready to sell, an undetermined quantity of rock that appeared to be crack, white powder that appeared to be cocaine, and psychotropic pills. A police patrol in colonia Salinas near the Gaviotas park noticed PSG on a black motorcycle, who acted suspiciously, which prompted them to intervene and check him out, and they found the drugs. He was transferred to the Department of Public Security (Police Department) and made available to the prosecutors, then transferred to Cancun on Wednesday night.
He has been arrested on two previous occasions for the same offense. The last one time was in 2015 when officers with the Policia Preventiva intercepted him and his partner on a motorcycle on Rueda Medina with a cardboard box containing 5 kilos of marijuana. After completing his sentence, he regained his freedom last month, but indications are he had no intention of changing his occupation.
The unofficial story about this incident is that someone shot at PSG, who was not hit, and when he accelerated away to escape, he saw the police officers and requested help, which caused the aggressor to turn around and 'practically disappear into the air', according to unnamed witnesses. Some said they had seen the attempt, but then in the end, said they had just heard several 'detonations'.
Assistance was requested from the Navy, who searched in colonia Salinas and colonia Electristas with no result. The Ministerio Publico (prosecutor) arrived, but no investigators appeared to collect evidence.
It is recalled there was a attempted execution of a taxi driver, who was shot in the leg when leaving Talleres, near the Hurricane Refuge, which occurred less that a week (sic) after another taxi driver was executed in his vehicle on Jesus Martinez Ross Avenue, in colonia Amplificacion la Gloria. (The murder occurred Nov. 8 and the shooting was Dec. 15 .LINK. )
Good expectations in the hotel industry
Buenas expectativas en el sector hotelero [+] Ver masFull article at this link
There are good numbers of overnight tourists after the conclusion of Carnaval in Isla Mujeres, and occupancy is expected to increase even more during the Easter holidays. There are concerns that the increased Ultramar ferry fees will have a negative effect and cause economic harm to the island.
Tourism services provider Ismael Tuyub said, "State residents must pay 200 pesos round trip, which is 800 pesos for a family of four, just for the ferry transportation. Therefore, people may prefer to stay in Cancun, or take a snorkel tour, but if the fare were cheaper they would be more likely to rent golf carts, to eat and drink in bars and restaurants, and to buy things they like."
The reporter toured around the beaches and streets, noting there was a moderate number of people enjoying the beaches, and many catamarans docked at the piers with animated, curious tourists who would later be buying souvenirs to remember their visit. The reporter noted the comisionistas at the Maritime Terminal were awaiting the arrival of the next ferry to offer services to tourists such as boat tours and golf cart rentals, as well as workers at the tourism modules and the diving companies who were ready to offer information and services.
The reporter spoke to hotel receptionists who said there is a good tourism presence, and they noted that the average stay is about three nights. The reporter commented that it is improper for hotels to rent loungers and umbrellas on Playa Centro since it is a Blue Flag beach, services should be free, and there should be bathrooms and showers available.
Nautical navigation back to normal, but....
Se normalizó la navegación, pero….. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
March 2 The port was opened for general navigation, which is expected to continue until Friday afternoon, when a cold front is expected to arrive with winds of up to 50 km/hr and stronger gusts. Restrictions were imposed on boats under 40 feet on Wednesday, but now they are again allowed to travel to Isla Contoy, Puerto Juarez and Punta Sam. However caution is recommended, and the weather is expected to change on Friday due to the cold front that is now located in Veracruz. This is expected to close the port for navigation by small boats, and the restrictions could continue until Monday.
Fishermen who ventured out returned with only 20-30 kilos of fish per boat. Those who were not careful enough to remove their lobster traps in time (the season ended Feb 28) wonder if they will find them where they were left, because there is a high rate of theft of traps.
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| View from the rooms. |
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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
Wednesday March 1 Ash Wednesday, beginning of Lent
Thursday, March 2 Artist Fair Casa de Cultura Art, Food, Craft Beer, Music, Fun
Be proud to be an islander. Don't miss it!
500 years since discovery 1517-2017
Program
Start of the Commemoration
Friday March 3
Official Ceremony to commemorate 500 years since the discovery of Isla Mujeres
9am at the eastern Malecon by the Paso de la Triguena (east of the Town Square by the bathrooms)
Saturday March 4
Cultural Artistic Festival with the Ballet Folklorico of the State of Quintana Roo
"The Setting is Quintana Roo"
"Trova Islena"
Accompanied by the musical group "Mar y Arena" (Sea & Sand)
8pm Town Square
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Carnaval Dance Troupe from Holbox "Las Dormadoras" dancing in the streets of Isla Mujeres.
Wednesday, March 8 International Women's Day
Thursday, March 9 Artist Fair Casa de Cultura Art, Food, Craft Beer, Music, Fun
Sunset ~6:50p
Moon rise over the Caribbean
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| March 12 7:12 Full Moon March 13 8:05 March 14 8:56 March 15 9:47 March 16 10:37 March 17 11:26 |
Painting by Pam Haase Link to website
Thursday, March 16 Artist Fair Casa de Cultura Art, Food, Craft Beer, Music, Fun
Friday, March 17 St. Patrick's Day
Saturday, March 18 Oil Expropriation Day
Monday March 20 Equinox & Day off for Benito Juarez's birthday
Tuesday, March 21 Benito Juarez's birthday
Thursday, March 23 Artist Fair Casa de Cultura Art, Food, Craft Beer, Music, Fun
Thursday, March 30 Artist Fair Casa de Cultura Art, Food, Craft Beer, Music, Fun
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The Artist's Fairs are scheduled weekly on Thursdays at the Casa de Cultura, 4-9 thru April 20.
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