There are several locations available to donate to victims of the earthquake in Chiapas & Oaxaca including the Red Cross, CRIM, DIF, Chedraui, Ferry Terminal, & Mango Cafe. They are seeking non perishable foods & personal hygiene donations, including diapers, detergent, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.
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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
Government & entrepreneurs: Boosting growth
Impulsa el crecimiento
Juan Carrillo, de la mano de los empresarios
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, a 18 de septiembre.-
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Today a fire drill was conducted at the Town Hall as part of the activities of the National Civil Protection Week. Reinforce the culture of prevention in #IslaMujeres!
Drills help us reinforce our culture of preparation. Let's take the opportunity to be ready for any emergency. A simulation of a fire and evacuation was held at the Town Hall. LINK
We continue working so that children and young people have the best conditions to study and develop their talent. To dream of a better future is to begin to create it. VIDEO It's an Infrome (annual governmental report) video and begins with a boy saying It is his dream to become a tour guide and teach tourists about his island because he's sure they will like it. "With English, I can communicate with the tourists," he says. The narrator says English is now being taught in the public schools at the preschool and primary school levels, Rancho Viejo (on the mainland) now has a library, and the fifth semester high school students received electronic tablets. Scholarships have been provided for students at all levels. "To dream of a better future is to begin creating it" says the Mayor. The first governmental informe report. We're building a future for everyone.
Thanks to the coordinated work between President Juan Carrillo and local businessmen and the three levels of government, tourism has increased by 12% during the first half of 2017. LINK
Our work together with local entrepreneurs is fundamental to making more visitors come to our Pueblo Magico. We will continue to fuel the economic development of Isla Mujeres!
"In Isla Mujeres you can have big dreams that come true"--Polo Avila, local businessman (Mango Cafe)
"Now there are no low seasons for us, there are people all year long. This government has helped us."-Christian Bernal, Boat captain
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Juan Carrillo boosts the economic and tourist growth of Isla Mujeres. LINK
A fire simulation and evacuation was conducted at the Town Hall LINK
There's also videos and photos.
Puerto Rico is on alert with Hurricane Maria LINK
Here's today's graphic:
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Tourists opting for the car ferry
Turistas optan por el transbordador.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
More visitors are coming to Isla Mujeres on the car ferry from Punta Sam, especially families, because the rates are less expensive. Hoteliers in the Punta Sam area recommend these two boats for their guests to visit the island. There are already more hotel rooms in this area than there are on the island. By this winter, the number of hotel rooms in the municipality is expected to total 7000, of which 70% will be on the mainland. It is expected that in the next two decades there will be dozens of large hotels, with 25,000 hotel rooms.
Executives with the company say they will not raise rates during the remainder of the year, despite a 20 percent increase in the cost of diesel in January. Four people and a compact car can make the round trip for less than 1000 pesos.
Simulation of an evacuation
Simulacro de evacuación [+] Ver masFull article at this link
The simulated evacuation of the Town Hall took place at noon as part of Civil Protection Week, and simulated evacuations had already been conducted at the CENDI daycare center and in the Continental Zone. Civil Protection has also been working with private businesses concerning procedures in the case of a palapa fire or other similar event. See City section above.
Surviving: Hotels
Sobrevivimos: hotelese.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Not all hotels in Isla Mujeres are experiencing an occupancy of 50 percent, and some of the smaller hotels aren't even registering 15 percent. The vice president of the Small Hotels Fascinantes Association, Gerardo Magaña, said the good occupancy rates of the hotels contracting with the CROC union are not occurring at the smaller hotels. He said the large hotels have ways of promoting themselves that the smaller ones do not, who have faced a difficult situation for several years.
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Executives with the company say they will not raise rates during the remainder of the year, despite a 20 percent increase in the cost of diesel in January. Four people and a compact car can make the round trip for less than 1000 pesos.
Simulation of an evacuation
Simulacro de evacuación [+] Ver masFull article at this link
The simulated evacuation of the Town Hall took place at noon as part of Civil Protection Week, and simulated evacuations had already been conducted at the CENDI daycare center and in the Continental Zone. Civil Protection has also been working with private businesses concerning procedures in the case of a palapa fire or other similar event. See City section above.
Surviving: Hotels
Sobrevivimos: hotelese.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Not all hotels in Isla Mujeres are experiencing an occupancy of 50 percent, and some of the smaller hotels aren't even registering 15 percent. The vice president of the Small Hotels Fascinantes Association, Gerardo Magaña, said the good occupancy rates of the hotels contracting with the CROC union are not occurring at the smaller hotels. He said the large hotels have ways of promoting themselves that the smaller ones do not, who have faced a difficult situation for several years.
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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, 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
Festival of Our Lady of Charity of Cobre
Daily at 6p throughout the festival, a novena will be offered. Each group will celebrate a different night. The Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre is the patroness and protector of fishermen.
Friday, Sept. 1, the group of the Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción church,will gather on the Town Square, with the company Espartacos Tour, which includes entertainment by the group Añoranzas.
Saturday, Sept. 2, the group of the church Sacred Heart of Jesus will gather, in colonia la Gloria, with the family Iuit Tun, which will feature entertainment by Zak Najera and his keyboards.
Sunday, Sept. 3, the group of the fishermen's cooperative "Caribe" will gather, with the comedy show of Julio Martínez
..........SUNDAY SEPT 3 Town Square 8p Noches Magicas........(not part of the Festival)
Monday, Sept. 4 the groups of the company Sol Tours and of the Fishing Cooperative "Isla Blanca", will gather, with an animation musical for entertainment.
Tuesday, Sept. 5 the group of the tourist cooperative "Adolfo López Mateos", will celebrate
Wednesday, Sept. 6 the groups of the Guadalupe Chapel, of tourist cooperative Isla Bonita, and of the "Por Justicia Social" Fishing Cooperative will celebrate.
Thursday, Sept. 7 the groups of the fishing cooperative "Patria y Progreso", of Ceviche Tours, and of Mandi Coral (+) will celebrate and the mañanitas will be sung at 10p, in honor of the Virgin of the Charity de Cobre.
Friday, Sept. 8th, at 10:00 a.m. the "First Communions" will be held and the group of the tourist cooperative "Perfect Day" will celebrate with the Silva Balam family.
Saturday, Sept. 9 at 8a, after Mass, the traditional maritime procession to Isla Contoy will depart from the concrete pier with Ultramar providing a large boat for parishioners and tourists (Bring your own food & beverages).
Full moon Wednesday, Sept 6
Sunset ~7:00
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| Sept. 6 7:30 Sept. 7 8:12 Sept. 8 8:54 Sept. 9 9:38 Sept. 10 10:24 Sept. 11 11:13 |
(Wednesday, Sept. 13 Commemoration of Los Niños Héroes)
Thursday, Sept. 14 Mayor's First Annual Informe Report
(Thursday, Sept. 14 Commemoration of the Annexation of Chiapas to Mexico)
Friday, Sept. 15. Grito of Dolores Celebration on the Town Square
10p Folkloric dancers
10:30p Crowning of the Queen of Independence and the Queen and King of Liberty
11p The Grito proclamations with honoring of the flag, reading of the proclamation and the names of the heroes, the anthem of Mexico and of Quintana Roo, honoring the lowering of the flag.
11:30 Fireworks
11:45 Live music & dancing with MegaBoom and El Pulpo y sus telados.
Saturday's parade on Rueda Medina starts at 8am.
The party usually lasts all night long. The Grito of Dolores is a Cry of Independence, from 1810 when Hidalgo called for the people to revolt from Spain. Every Sept. 15 around 11pm, the Mayors (and Governors and President), ring a bell from the balcony of the Palacio on the Town Square, and give a traditional speech which includes the names of heroes of the war for independence.
Saturday, Sept. 16 Independence Day there will be a parade in the morning, usually on Rueda Medina starting at 8a .
Saturday, Sept. 16 International Coastal Clean-up Day
Saturday & Sunday Sept. 16 & 17 Oasis Fest 2017
Sat. 11a-7p Skateboarding, music & more at El Chapo the steep hill in La Gloria.
8p-11p Awards Dinner, music & more at the inauguration of Oasis Skate Shop
11-3a Party at Poc Na Hostel for 18+
Sun. 8a-8p at Playa Centro: Sand sculpture competition, exhibitions, competitions, performances, music, kites, art & more
Special featured guests are three young people from the urban movement & from the professional world of extreme sports: Wid Eriksen (Parkour, UrbanRunners); Freddy Carrera (Skate, Converse); and Jesus Gonzalez (Skate, Converse)
There is usually a Mass and festivities by the Whale Shark tour crews and their families to celebrate the completion of a successful season. TBA
Sunday, Sept. 17 The Maya Circuit-Pueblos Magicos Race:
Sunday the Maya Circuit Pueblos Magicos Race 5, 10, 15K.starts at 7a Fishermen's Monument on Rueda Medina downtown. (Third in a series of four, this one is for the element "Air" / iik' in Maya.).
Sunday, Sept. 17 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Tuesday, Sept. 19 Commemoration of the National Week of Civil Protection, remembering the devastation of the earthquake that occurred on September 19 in 1985 in the capital of Mexico.
Friday, Sept. 22 Fall Equinox
Sunday, Sept.24 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Sources for Storm Information & Weather:
Wunderground
Tropical Tidbits
NOAA
LINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin (Spanish)
LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish)
LINK to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service (Yucatan peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion" (it used to be in my blog margin, until Blogger became incompatible with it).
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