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Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here,
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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
Keeping the beaches clean and of high quality
Playas de calidad
Juan Carrillo mantiene limpieza de balnearios
Cecilia SOLIS
ISLA MUJERES, 19 de octubre.-
Federal agents inspect port area for damage caused by fishermen
Federales vigilan recinto portuario
Verifican daños provocados por pescadores
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 19 de octubre.-
Following a complaint filed by APIQRoo, the Integral Port Authority of Quintana Roo, against Isla Mujeres boat owners, for unauthorized use of a port area, the officials with the Federal Attorney General's Office (PGR) made a visit in the area in question in recent days.
This area of the port is located between the concrete pier and the restaurant "El Comején", which has been occupied for several years by seafarers engaged in fishing and whale shark tours.
Alicia Ricalde Magaña, general director of the Apiqroo, explained that this usage and encampment is against the law, since not only are people living in this space which has no drainage, water or electricity services, but they are also using it as a workshop for fiberglass work and engine repairs.
In response to this situation, judicial and environmental authorities, such as the PGR and Profepa, were appealed to, since last August 24, and two complaints were filed. As a result, in recent days, physical inspections of the area, were carried out by the PGR, PROFEPA, and the Navy of Mexico to verify the damages that exist in the area.
After this visit, it will be up to the relevant authorities to follow up on the investigation and to determine what will happen next. "Obviously there is contamination in that area,and it is obvious that it is being used commercially without authorization from the API," said Alicia Ricalde. She said that it would be up to the competent authority to carry that out.
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Two swimmers rescued from nearly drowning at Media Luna beach LINK
Once again, an appeal is made to the general population to respect the warning signs on the beaches where swimming is prohibited, as is the case at Media Luna beach. Recreational activites are prohibited due to the surf and because the sea currents converge in this area.
A couple of tourists, a man and a woman, arrived at this beach at 5:30pm with the intention of going swimming, but were warned by the lifeguards who were doing a surveillance tour at that time, and they were told that it was forbidden and not to do it.
The lifeguards continued their routine, until minutes later they received a distress call from the Municipal Police, to return to the Media Luna, because those swimmers had gone into the water and were being dragged out to sea by the current.
Both tourists were rescued, and one of them, Daniel Suárez, 28, from Miami, Florida, was transferred by the Red Cross, because he had tachycardia.
Celebrating the first anniversary of the Noches Magicas performances on Sunday night at 8pm on the Town Square VIDEO
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
A Civil Protection lifeguard's timely intervention rescued two tourists from drowning at Media Luna beach LINK
Through the Federal Maritime Zone agency, ZOFEMAT, ongoing works are carried out throughout the island for the maintenance and cleaning of beaches, mangroves and coasts. LINK
Most of this information has already been translated and it is noted that the ZOFEMAT workers clean the beaches from 6am to 10am, removing seaweed, which must undergo natural degradation, and their other work is carried out from 6am to 4pm. The beaches are cleaned 365 days a year, maintaining their White Flag and Blue Flag designations, thanks to these coordinated efforts which involve private initiative and governmental agencies including the Departments of Tourism, Pueblos Magicos, and Ecology and the Environment. Their contributions to keeping the beaches clean include the recent installation of containers for cigarette butts. Recognition was also given to local entrepreneurs who participate in clean up measures, and residents are invited to participate in the maintenance of beaches so that Isla Mujeres continues to be one of the favorite destinations in Quintana Roo.
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Accident prevention program
Programa de prevención contra accidentes+] Ver masFull article at this link
Programa de prevención contra accidentes+] Ver masFull article at this link
This took place in the Continental Zone to prevent fires in homes that are made with thatch.
Yellow flags on the beaches
Banderas amarillas en balnearios [+] Ver masFull article at this link
This information has already been translated.
Neglected green area at Bicentario park
Abandonada área verde de Bicentenario [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Five years ago, the federal government invested several million pesos in the area of the Macroplaza Bicentenario in colonia La Gloria, installing benches, tableados of 200 square meters, a botanical area, and a pier connecting it with the Salina Grande walking path. However this family area isn't used by families because there are many insects there, as well as young people who engage in drinking and taking drugs. The entire perimeter is kept closed but "vandals" jump thru the fence by the Salina Grande walking path and by the municipal market "Audomaro Magana", and the pier has been weakened.
Isla Mujeres news briefs
Breves de Isla Mujeres[+] Ver masFull article at this link
The information about the Cahuameros has already been translated and there is a notice that the PAN political party has a new youth leader, from the Continental Zone.
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Yellow flags on the beaches
Banderas amarillas en balnearios [+] Ver masFull article at this link
This information has already been translated.
Neglected green area at Bicentario park
Abandonada área verde de Bicentenario [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Five years ago, the federal government invested several million pesos in the area of the Macroplaza Bicentenario in colonia La Gloria, installing benches, tableados of 200 square meters, a botanical area, and a pier connecting it with the Salina Grande walking path. However this family area isn't used by families because there are many insects there, as well as young people who engage in drinking and taking drugs. The entire perimeter is kept closed but "vandals" jump thru the fence by the Salina Grande walking path and by the municipal market "Audomaro Magana", and the pier has been weakened.
Isla Mujeres news briefs
Breves de Isla Mujeres[+] Ver masFull article at this link
The information about the Cahuameros has already been translated and there is a notice that the PAN political party has a new youth leader, from the Continental Zone.
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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
Sunday, Oct. 1 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Full moon Thursday, Oct. 5
Sunset ~6:30
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| Oct. 5 6:49 Oct. 6 7:33 Oct. 7 8:19 Oct. 8 9:09 Oct. 9 10:01 Oct. 10 10:57 |
Sunday, Oct. 8 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Monday, Oct. 9 Day of Fishermen
Thursday, Oct. 12 Dia de la Raza
Sunday. Oct. 15 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Saturday, Oct. 21 Anniversary of the birth of Ramon Bravo
Sunday, Oct. 22 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square First Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 28 8p Mundaca Theater 8pm "Festival of the Dead" (In the end, we are born to die)
Sunday Oct. 29 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Tuesday, Oct. 31 Halloween
Tuesday, Nov. 1 All Saint's Day Dia de los Muertos
Wednesday, Nov. 2 All Soul's Day Dia de los Muertos
At this time of year, Mexican families remember & celebrate their departed relatives. Hanal Pixan is the name of the Mayan celebration. Altars are made with photos of the deceased, where offerings of favorite foods and items are placed, copal incense is burned, and marigold flower petals are often used. The schools usually have altar contests & displays, there's usually one in the Town Hall, and last year there was a display of altars representing different of Mexico at the Casa de la Cultura.
All Saints Day & All Souls Day, Nov. 1 & 2, are the Dias de los Muertos...one for children, one for adults, when families visit graves & clean & decorate them. On the island, these are private moments in the cemeteries, not public celebrations like in many parts of Mexico.
There is usually a silent procession with residents dressed in white, black, and traditional clothing, and many wear Catrina makeup. In addition to keeping these traditions alive, Halloween is celebrated enthusiastically on Hidalgo. Bring lots of little items & be prepared to be mobbed by cute kids and to enjoy the various impressive, clever homemade costumes.
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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