 |
| 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. |
Follow Isla Mujeres News & Events on Facebook for highlights of news & events, and more photos & videos
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Improving signage to prevent accidents
Mejora señalización
Gobierno de Juan Carrillo, para evitar percances
Cecilia solis
ISLA MUJERES, 27 de mayo.-
ISLA MUJERES, 27 de mayo.-
See City section below...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
New street signs are being installed throughout the municipality. The Mayor, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, said that 70 stop signs and 90 street name signs are being installed in the colonias of La Gloria, Ampliación La Gloria, Miraflores and Lol Beh. This will facilitate traffic and the location of addresses and places of interest in isla Mujeres. He said, "This work being carried out via SEDATU, (the Department of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development) and the federal Habitat Program, with a total investment of 1,215,772 pesos from the federal and municipal governments."
3-way soccer tournament at the colonia Salina Chica soccer field (between the Navy, Harbor Master, and Islanders).
May 27 & 28 Friday & Saturday at 8pm
May 29, Sunday at 10:30a Finale
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Renovation of storm drain grates in preparation for hurricane season
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/isla-mujeres-se-prepara-pa…/
This information was translated yesterday.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Poachers arrested
Detienen a pescadores furtivos. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
This information was translated yesterday.
Disagreement over coastal land
Invasión y despojo de predio costero. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
There is a disagreement over a piece of land along the coast, behind the Middle School, involving a 250,000 peso debt, between fisherman Mateo Burgos Garrido and businessman Alvaro Burgos Rios. The fisherman acknowledges the debt, because he has borrowed money at various times in recent years for health reasons, and says he is willing to pay it back, but that Mr. Alvaro Burgos refused. He denies that he has signed anything to transfer the land or change the name on the title, and he has notified the local APIQRoo (state Port Authority) representative Rosa Elena Rios of this. He showed this document from March 17th, and said he has appealed to other state agencies as well. The fisherman said, "He says he has my transfer signature that I made in Campeche. I am not familiar with Campeche. That's a lie."
In recent years, Mr Alvaro Burgos was involved in controversy at the fishermen's cooperative "Patria & Progreso", when he wanted to obtain possession of that property, which is a few meters from this property.
Low occupancy
Baja ocupación, por alza de tarifa de barco [+]i.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
A receptionist at a local hotel said occupancy is low because people see that it is expensive to visit this destination and choose to go to other places in Quintana Roo. This is attributed to an increase in ferry rates by 100 percent, plus increases in rates at some hotels and restaurants
Now a Mexican family of three cannot vacation for the weekend on 5000 pesos, because a three star hotel costs 1000 pesos a night, instead of the 750 it cost last year. The round trip ferry trip that was 150 pesos per person is now 300 pesos. In addition, food and beverages cost more now.
Some hotels prefer to have temporary closures for general maintenance, and reopen during the summer vacation season, including Marcianito, Xbulu-Ha, and Vistalmar, though there are rumors the latter could undergo demolition to make way for luxury accommodations.
Partly cloudy
Medio nublado.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
May 27 The skies were partly cloudy on Saturday, and the 4pm forecast indicates this could continue on Sunday, with southeasterly winds at 30 to 40 kilometers, with higher gusts, which would not be favorable for small boats. There were fewer passengers on the ferries from the Cancun Hotel Zone and Puerto Juarez, but good activity was maintained at Punta Sam, where visitors who stay hotels are aware of the attractions of the island.
At noon, the more than twenty golf cart rental agencies had not leased even half of their carts, except those that have contracts with agencies. There were not many customers for the dive shops or the lanchero (small boat) tours. Business was better for the boats from Puerto Juarez who have the advantage of including the crossing in their packages, which is more attractive to families versus paying the high cost of the ferry, and then paying for a boat tour.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 |
| 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.
 | |
| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
 |
| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
.jpg) |
| 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. |
 |
| 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
 | ||
| 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, 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.
```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Wednesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 4, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower can be seen, but it peaks in the predawn hours of Friday and Saturday. It is caused by debris from Halley's Comet. The most meteors can be seen during the hours before 5a, when dawn starts (After moonset which is 1:33a on Wed, 2:18a on Thur., 3:00a on Fri, and 3:49 on Sat).
Wednesday, May 3 Dia de la Cruz (celebrated by construction workers)
Wednesday, May 3 Basketball game Islanders vs Regatta sailors 7p Probably at the Convention Center since the downtown court is being renovated.
Friday & Saturday: Eta Aquarid meteor shower. The most meteors can be seen during the hours before 5a, when dawn starts (after moonset at 3:00a on Fri and 3:49 on Sat). Caused by debris from Halley's Comet,
Friday, May 5 Regatta Amigos. Isleno children (exceptional students aged 8-12) gather at Buhos at 10am, leave for the boats a half hour later and depart at noon for their Regatta around the island
Friday, May 5 Anniversary of victory against French at Battle of Puebla "Cinco de Mayo"
Saturday, May 6 Fashion show at 8p on the Caribbean side of the Casa de la Cultura of Yucatecan traditional clothing and garments based on that style.
Sunday, May 7 Noches Magicas on the Town Square 8p: Dance troupes performing from Cancun & Isla Mujeres.
Wednesday, May 10 Mother's Day
Sunset ~7:05p
Moon rise over the Caribbean
 |
| May 10 7:15 May 11 8:05 May 12 8:55 May 13 9:44 May 14 10:32 May 15 11:19 |
Painting by Pam Haase Link to website
Saturday, May 13 Artist of the Month Exhibition at aMar Cocina Peruana restaurant Featuring Laura Anileu 7:30p. On the back street Guerreo, north of Abasolo. Limited space, reservations (998) 274 3732
Festival of Caribbean Culture May 13, 15, 16, & 19
Saturday May 13
Painting: Workshop on the techniques of painting 6p
Music: Outside the Casa de la Cultura 7p
Rockabilly Malix Cats (Mx)
Sara Curruchich (Guatemala)
Monday, May 15 Music & Singing at the Guadalupana Church (across from Mango's)
Mayan Opera Concert 7pm
Tuesday, May 16 Casa de la Cultura
Play: "Let the Jungle tell you its story" 5:30
Painting: Caravan: Painting in Acction 7p
Music:Norma Espinosa & Nadia Arce (Mx) 8p
Singing in the Mother Languages Maria Mactezuma (Mx) 8:30p (outside)
Friday, May 19 Outside the Casa de la Cultura
Circense Imagine Show 8p
Bailes Caribenos (Caribbean Dancing)
Chilangos de la Habana (Cuban...Chilangos are from Mexico City)
Sunday, May 14 Noches Magicas on the Town Square 8p (Mother's Day in the US)
Monday, May 15 Teacher's Day Día del Maestro
Whale shark season has begun
Cancelled due to winds causing port closure for small boats
Rescheduled for Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4
May 19 & 20 Celebration of the arrival of Catholicism 500 years ago
Sunday, May 21 Noches Magicas on the Town Square 8p
Monday, May 22 in commemoration of International Day of Lupus, at 4:00 p.m. there will be a march starting in front of the hotel Posada del Mar, followed by a conference at the Casa de la Cultura, and finishing with the lighting of the Town Hall lights.
Monday May 22 International Day of Biodiversity
In honor of Navy Day, this weekend will also be a three-way soccer competition between a Naval team, one from the Harbor Master's office, and a team of Isla veteran players on Friday & Saturday, and awards on Sunday.
Friday, May 26
The Circus is coming to Isla Friday! The promo says....
"Arriving for
the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the
Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with
the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats
performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the
the air.
In front of the Caribbean Sea. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"
Monday-Friday 8pm Saturday & Sunday 5:30p & 8:30p
3-way soccer tournament at the colonia Salina Chica soccer field
May 27 & 28 Friday & Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 10:30a Finale
Saturday, May 28 Race of 6km along Rueda Medina, which starts at 7am by the Fishermen's Monument and ends by the Naval base. Register at the Institute of Sports and Recreation, first 100 registrants will receive a medal.
Sunday, May 28 Noches Magicas on the Town Square 8p
Monday, May 29 Special Edition of Noches Magicas on Town Square 8p
Coronation of the Queen of the Day of the Sea, Dance troupes, singers, free event.
Dance: Senior Citizen's dance troupe, Urban Dance from Cancun, the Isla troupe Añoranzas, Star Dancer's from Cancun, and the Isla Mujeres Children's Folklorico troupe.
Musical performers: Cesar Renteria and Brandon Paredes from Cancun and the Isla Mujeres band Mar y Arena.
Monday, May 29 Memorial Day in the US
Tuesday, May 30 Special Edition of Noches Magicas at Casa de la Cultura 6p
The Sailors of My Island Exhibition and Awards from the Children's Drawing Contest for Navy Day
Wednesday, May 31
Quintana Roo Symphony Orchestra performing Maya Opera Concert in the hall of (beside) the Immaculate Conception Church at the Town Square at 8pm
Thursday, June 1 Navy Day Día de la Marina
Memorial placing of the wreath at sea (in the Bahia). Boats leave the pier near the car ferry at 10:30am
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.