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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
In accordance with the electoral laws, the municipal Facebook site has suspended the release of information as of March 29, until after the election.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Minimal absenteeism at local schools LINK
On Monday about 5000 students returned to their classrooms in Isla Mujeres, with minimal absenteeism, unlike the December vacation period, when it was greater. Attendance was between 90 and 95 percent, and school resumed without incidents, in a normal manner.
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Fewer tourists arriving
Se reduce la llegada de turismo+] Ver masFull article at this link
April 9 With the conclusion of the Easter holiday period, fewer tourists are arriving. Most of the 24 golf cart rental agencies has only leased 40 to 50 percent of their inventory on Monday afternoon, unlike Sunday when all of their carts were in circulation by noon. The number of arriving tourists at the two maritime terminals was obviously lower than the ~20,000 daily that were arriving. APIRoo reported a high of 29,000 passengers in a single day.
It was also observed that the beaches were less busy and the businesses were having fewer sales. This marks the end of high season, and business will be 'regular' until there is an upturn when the summer vacation period begins, because an large economic income isn't expected when the whale shark season begins in mid May. Nor is a great deal of economic benefit anticipated from the two Regattas, according to Por Esto.
It is noted that golf cart rentals have good sales throughout the year, with an average of 80 percent, while occupancy for the small hotels drops to 30 percent, according to the Association of Small Hotels Fascinantes of Isla Mujeres.
"Saldo Blanco" among boaters (no major incidents)
Saldo blanco en el sector navieror.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Most of the information in the article has already been translated. It is noted that the Navy rescued four swimmers at North Beach, and the Harbor Master's office issued a minimal number of sanctions, compared to other years, which is attributed to constant exhortation to this sector to comply with the current Navigational Laws. There were also no incidents during the daily mobilization of ~20,000 passengers thru the two Port Authority (APIQRoo) terminals.
Isla Mujeres news briefs
Breves de Isla Mujeres[+] Ver masFull article at this link
The first brief is about the Continental Zone on the mainland part of the municipality. The second says that Tuesday, April 10, is the last day for candidates to register for the upcoming election.
Port closed for small boats
Cierran puerto a botes menores+] Ver masFull article at this link
Due to southeasterly winds intensifying with gusts exceeding 40 km/hr, on Monday morning the Harbor Master closed the port for small boats, which could continue on Tuesday, according to the weather forecasts. Boats under 40 feet were restricted to port, and their nautical tours in the Bay were not permitted, nor were trips to Isla Contoy by boats under 40 feet. The larger boats continued to offer tours in the National Marine Park, but the small boats from Puerto Juarez were not arriving, as they had been in the closing days of the Easter holiday season.
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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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| April 1 8:21 April 2 9:16 April 3 10:09 April 4 11:02 April 5 11:53 April 29 7:05 April 30 7:59 Painting by Pamela Haase |
Sunday, April 1 Easter
Thursday, April 5 Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo. (It hasn't yet been announced when the Thursday Artist Fairs will be discontinued, which could occur in April or May.)
Saturday, April 7 Plogging Day 8:30a Running, jogging, or walking & picking up litter. Route TBA at Plogging Day Isla Mujeres & Action for Isla.
Sunday, April 8 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square 8p Free.
Thursday, April 12 Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo. (It hasn't yet been announced when the Thursday Artist Fairs will be discontinued, which could occur in April or May.)
Saturday, April 14 Plogging Day 8:30a Running, jogging, or walking & picking up litter. Route TBA at Plogging Day Isla Mujeres & Action for Isla.
Sunday, April 15 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square 8p Free.
Thursday, April 19 Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo. (It hasn't yet been announced when the Thursday Artist Fairs will be discontinued, which could occur in April or May.)
April 20-22, Fri, Sat, Sun. Isla Got Soul music event at The Joint. There's more information about the organization that is benefiting from this event here: https://www.facebook.com/IslaGotSoul/posts/572699899755186
Saturday, April 21 Plogging Day 8:30a Running, jogging, or walking & picking up litter. Route TBA at Plogging Day Isla Mujeres & Action for Isla.
Sunday, April 22 Earth Day Action for Isla usually has clean up events. The past two years divers and snorkelers cleaned under thedowntown piers, and groups picked up trash along the Caribbean beaches.
Sunday, April 22 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square 8p Free.
Thursday, April 26 Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo. (It hasn't yet been announced when the Thursday Artist Fairs will be discontinued, which could occur in April or May.)
Saturday, April 7 Plogging Day 8:30a Running, jogging, or walking & picking up litter. Route TBA at Plogging Day Isla Mujeres & Action for Isla.
Sunday, April 29 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square 8p Free.
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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