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Today's Carnaval Events
3p Music by DJ's at Playa Centro
4p Carnaval Parade Starting by the Naval base, up Rueda Medina
8p Town Square Carnaval Monday
Kings and Queens of Carnaval
Costume Contest for Adults
Comedy Show by international imitator Pierre David
Musical performance by "Michael Stuart & Jemanuel & los Panas de Venezuela"
Tables for sale at the Public Relations office, Town Hall
Kings and Queens of Carnaval
Costume Contest for Adults
Comedy Show by international imitator Pierre David
Musical performance by "Michael Stuart & Jemanuel & los Panas de Venezuela"
Tables for sale at the Public Relations office, Town Hall
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Photos from Sunday (by Bruce)
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
On the second night of Carnaval in Isla Mujeres we celebrated the Noche Cubana/Cuban Night with performances by the colorful dance troupes LINK
On the second night of Carnaval, the dance troupes of the various Kings & Queens performed for Cuban Night, to an audience of tourists and islanders who filled the Town Square, with pleasant weather and sea breezes. The theme of this year's celebration is “La Tradición del Caribe”. This year's edition promises lots of fun for children and adults, with musical groups and many surprises, so the organizing committee invites islanders and visitors to enjoy every day!
The first Carnaval Parade in Isla Mujeres was a success LINK
On Sunday afternoon, the first Carnaval parade took place, full of color and enthusiasm, on Rueda Medina avenue, from the Naval base to the Fishermen's monument, with many islanders and tourists lining the route to enjoy the performances by the participating dance troupes and the floats.
Later in the afternoon on the Town Square, the presentation of the children's Kings and Queens of Carnaval took places at the "Children's Fantasy Afternoon" where island families were delighted by a presentation of children's entertainment, bouncy houses, and a children's costume contest.
The edition of Carnaval is themed "“La Tradición del Caribe”, and in the evening islanders and visitors enjoyed the "Night of Fantasy Diversity", in which the Kings of the Carnival were presented and there was a transformism show.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Accompanied by his wife and PRI party members, Juan Carrillo Soberanis was sworn in as the PRI candidate for Mayor. LINK
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Season of "Suradas" begins
Comienza el tiempo de suradas. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Today the season began of the southern winds, although its arrival in the Yucatan Channel was not intense. However, it is forecast that they will increase in strength as the winter season progresses. Meanwhile, the 'norte' northern winds are entering their final phase, to give rise to the "suradas" that will become more frequent in the upcoming weeks, and are also associated with potentially dangerous sudden squalls, like the "mahache" phenomenon, which caused the disappearance of three fishermen about two decades ago.
The Harbor Master depends on the information from the Navy, monitoring wind conditions in real time, who observe that the cool winds from the north turn from the arctic Atlantic when going to the Caribbean, and they make a sort of circle, which is why when they arrive at Isla Mujeres, the winds are from the south-southeast, as they are at this time. The strength of the winds was 26km/hr with stronger gusts when they arrived Sunday afternoon.
The incident with the three fishermen occurred in 1998, on the morning of Feb. 6, and affected nearly the entire fleet of fishermen in small boats who were going out to catch lobster. The boat "Maranatha" sank several miles south of the island with fishermen José Bonifacio Trejo, José Francisco Barbudo Loría and Diego Dzul Loría on board. Crew members of a Mexican Navy helicopter had sighted it but the strong winds and rain prevented a quick rescue. To date there has been no trace of them, but the boat was found a few weeks later off the coast of Florida.
Lack of lockers on public beaches
Piden lockers en playas públicas. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Business owners continue to complain about the lack of lockers and public bathrooms at North Beach & Playa Centro, and they want municipal authorities to address this need.
Carnaval troupes dancing in the streets
Las comparsas toman las calles[+] Ver masFull artile at this link
Starting after noon, the Carnaval troupes began dancing in the streets in their multicolored costumes to the rhythm of salsa, reggae, and reggaeton to the delight of visitors and islanders who recorded the dancers on their electronic devices and shared them around the world. Local photographer Tony Garcia's photographs and videos are shared and enjoyed by many users of social media. The evening's entertainment will include performances by the troupes, as part of the festival that will continue into the wee hours. Police report a "saldo blanco" (no serious incidents).
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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
On Mondays & Thursdays there are poker tournaments at 6p at El Patio.
Feb. 1 Thursday: Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura (on Guerrero at Abasolo)
Feb. 1 Start of two month ban on grouper fishing
Feb. 2 Friday Candlemas (If you got the baby in your piece King's cake, today you're providing tamales).
Feb. 2 Friday: World Wetlands Day (Usually there is a clean up in the mangroves).
Feb. 4 Noches Magicas performances 8p Town Square
Feb. 5 Constitution Day (National Holiday)
Full moon rising over the Caribbean
Sunset ~6:30p
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| Jan. 31 7:01 Feb. 1 8:05 Feb. 2 9:06 Feb. 3 10:04 Feb. 4 11:00 Feb. 5 11:54 Painting by Pamela Haase |
Feb. 8 Thursday Convention Center 7p Dance Troupes performing & competing at the Baile de Carnaval for women - Tribute to Michael Jackson Each troupe will dance for 15-20 minutes and judging criteria includes: Choreography, projection, performance, technique, group execution, and audience response, as well as originality, creativity, and total effect. Prizes are 15,000 pesos, 10,000, and 5000.
Feb. 9-13 Friday thru Tuesday: Carnaval
February. 9 Gala Night
Coronation of the Kings & Queens of Carnaval in all the categories and guests.
Presentation of dance troupes (performances)
Dance to the music of the band "MegaBoom"
Town Square 8p
February 10
Music by DJ's starting at 3p on Rueda Medina (Usually at Playa Centro)
Cuban Night
Presentation of the King & Queen of Carnaval
Presentation of Carnaval dance troupes (performances)
Band: "El Fresa y la Sentencia"
Town Square 8p
February 11
Music by DJ's starting at 3p on Rueda Medina (Usually at Playa Centro)
Carnaval Parade
Starting by the Naval base and going up Rueda Medina 4p
Children's Afternoon of Fantasy
Presentation of the King & Queen of Carnaval, Show of costumed characters, bouncy houses, Carnaval dance troupes, Children's costume contest.
Town Square 5p
Diversity Fantasy Night
Presentation of the Kings and Queens of Carnaval
Carnaval Dance Troupes (performances)
Show of Transformismo
Town Square 8p
February 12
Music by DJ's starting at 3p Playa Centro
Carnaval Parade
Starting by the Naval base, up Rueda Medina 4p
Carnaval Monday
Presentation of the Kings and Queens of Carnaval
Costume Contest for Adults
Comedy Show by international imitator Pierre David
Musical performance by "Michael Stuart & Jemanuel & los Panas de Venezuela"
Town Square 8p
February 13
Music by DJ's starting at 3p on Rueda Medina (Usually at Playa Centro)
Carnaval Tuesday
Presentation of the Kings & Queens of Carnaval
Presentation of Carnaval dance troupes (performances)
Burning of Juan Carnaval & the reading of his last Will & Testament
Dance to the music of the band "Super Lamas"
Town Square 8p
Feb. 13-18 Tuesday thru Sunday Isla Time Music & Fishing Festivals Link to FB page
Feb. 14 Wed. 6:30 Free performances on Town Square by Jorge Blanco, Love and Theft, LOCASH and Amara Givelove, Kim Paige, and Kristy Osmunson and food available "Taste of Isla".
Feb. 15 Thursday Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura (on Guerrero at Abasolo)
Feb. 18 Sunday Noches Magicas performances 8p Town Square
Feb. 22 Thursday: Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura (on Guerrero at Abasolo)
Feb. 24 Flag Day
Feb. 25 Sunday Noches Magicas performances 8p Town Square
Feb. 28 Wednesday Last day of lobster season until four month ban ends July 1.
Sources for Weather Information:
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).
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres
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