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News from the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Promo about the property tax discounts of 25%, 20%, and 15% available from Dec. 1 thru the end of February.
The municipal government continues improving the sports facilities LINK
The installation of artificial turf on the soccer field in colonia Salina Chica is 70% complete. The Mayor spoke about his commitment to providing quality sports facilities for the community and the benefits of sports for young people and their development. He said the field will be finished soon.
Gender violence is never justified. Let's end the gender violence, break the silence, don't stand idly by, act!
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The Isla Mujeres Cahuameros remain the leaders in the league after two victories this weekend against the Cancun Aluxes. LINK
On Saturday night the Cahuameros won by a score of 89 to 71, and on Sunday the final score was 70 to 47. So far this season they have won seven games and lost one, to the Dorados of Playa del Carmen. A full house is expected next weekend at the Isla Mujeres Convention Center when the Cahuameros will play the team of the Modelo University of Merida, who are the champions of last season.
Activities by the City toward the elimination of violence against women for "Orange Month" LINK
Isla Mujeres Al Dia
Photos of small boats & caption saying An important part of our identity Isla Mujeres Pueblo Magico.
Photos of the streets downtown, showing tourists visiting.
The soccer field in colonia Salina Chica is 70% complete
The new luxury hotel planned on the site of Na Balam will have 32 suites (with a total of 45 rooms)
Permission is being sought from SEMARNAT by a company who intend to demolish the hotel Nah Balam, which has 19 rooms and is located on northern Isla Mujeres. They intend to build 32 suites on the foundations, and between the the master suites and standard rooms, there would be a total of 45 rooms.
On Sunday evening, visitors and residents enjoyed a pleasant evening of cultural performances for Noches Magicas on the Town Square, featuring the Senior Citizens Choir and Dance Troupe, based on the movie "Coco". There was also an outstanding performance by the dance troupe "Tutu Academy" from Cancun. (Photos)
Noti Isla Mujeres
IM Noticias
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Link to Por Esto's Isla Mujeres section
Click on Spanish headline for the original article & photos
SEFIPLAN verifying that construction projects are paying 3% payroll tax
Sefiplan verifica obras en construcción en la isla
The head of the SEFIPLAN (Secretary of Planning & Finance) in Isla Mujeres said they have applied economic sanctions to construction sites that are not paying the 3% payroll tax, but this has mainly been in the Continental Zone (on the mainland part of the municipality).Isla Mujeres news briefs
Breves Isla Mujeres
The port remained open for navigation by all vessels and the fishermen were out taking advantage of the results of Cold Front #10 which caused an abundance of seafood near the coast, and manydidn't have to go out farther than two miles, and some caught 60 to 80 kilos of fish, of various species.Other fishermen went out about 12 miles to catch shark, and other species that ended up in their nets, which they filleted directly on the beach to sell to impatient customers. The lobster fishermen who are camping at the cabins on Isla Contoy reported they are beginning to see the first good lobster "runs".
See translation above regarding Noches Magicas on Sunday.
The first game of the municipal Volleyball League "Fidel Villanueva Madrid" was a friendly game between the women's team "Panteras" (Panthers) and the team of the SEFIPLAN agency (Secretary of Finance and Planning). There are 13 teams currently registered in the league, of whom eight are in the men's division and five are in the women's. The games will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9p and 9p-10p. Islanders are encouraged to participate and to attend the games to support their favorite teams and to have fun.
Merchants given one week to display prices
Tienen una semana para poner precios a la vista
Merchants on Hidalgo have been given a one week grace period by the PROFECO (Federal Consumer Protection Agency) to display their prices, so that tourists can comparison shop. After the week is up, the agency will conduct a verification operation, and those not in compliance could be subject to an administrative or economic sanction. Many handicraft/souvenir stores have not displayed prices, forcing tourists to ask, which gives the seller an opportunity to cajole the potential customer and possibly get a higher price than if the amount was in sight. The official said they have warned the owners, managers, and employees of the businesses they visited that they have one week to place price tags on each of the objects, handicrafts, and merchandise that is offered for sale, so that consumers can see their cost at a glance.Victorious Cahuameros basketball team
Cahuameros se alzaron con la victoria
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Photos by Bruce from this morning's Dia de la Revolucion parade
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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, BBQ grills, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer & dryer, loungers. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Large sliding doors open to a patio & our backyard-beach, overlooking the Caribbean sea. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking, 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 neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are a variety of restaurants including Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, La Chatita, 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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Full moon rising over the Caribbean
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Nov. 23 6:49 Nov. 24 7:43 Nov. 25 8:42 Nov. 26 9:44 Nov.27 10:47 Nov. 28 11:49 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset ~6:10 to ~6:05p (beginning vs end of month) Sunrise ~6:50 to 7:10 |
November Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturdays LINK and here's the Accion Isla LINK who are having events associated with project RESCATE.
Thursday, Nov. 1 All Saint's Day Dia de los Muertos
Festival
for The Souls of the Dead with Dance, Music, and traditions. The
procession will begin at 6pm beside the downtown Cemetery, going down
Hidalgo, and ending at the Casa de a Cultura. There will be an
exhibition of altars from different states of Mexico and a presentation
of a Un Tzompantli (rack of skulls), performances by artists from the
schools of dance and music, and a competition of Catrina costumes.
Coordinated by Jean Piaget school. Most of the participants in the procession are in catrina makeup or
wearing regional clothing, and the rest are in white, and they carry
candles.Friday, Nov. 2 All Soul's Day Dia de los Muertos
Saturday, Nov. 3 Plogging event 8a-10a
Friday, Nov. 16-Monday, Nov.19 Buen Fin weekend (sales)
Saturday, Nov. 17 Plogging event 8a-10a
Saturday, Nov. 17 The second annual Biker Fest begins at noon on the runway & events include a tour around the island, contests, demonstrations, and other activities. They will have activities on Playa Centro on Sunday. It is sponsored by"Club Evolution FZ Isla Mujeres" in celebration of the club's sixth anniversary, and they expect motorcyclists from all over Mexico to attend.
Saturday on the runway
Noon: Registration
1p: Get Together
2p: Inauguration of the Event
3p: Quarter Mile
4p: Procession around the isle & official photo
5p: Final Quarter Mile
6p: Stunt Biker, PDC.
7p: Contests & Surprises
7:30: Comedy Show
9p: Rock band
10:30: Rap w. Lil Chanek & Royal
11:30: Fire Show El Dragon H
12a DJ music
Sunday at Playa Centro (aka the Posada Beach)
10a Meet at the beach
10:30: Stunt Biker PDC Show
11a: Rap
12p: Contests & Surprises
1p DJ music
Food & drinks for sale
Kit Sales: $170 in advance $190 day of event
Celebrating the sixth anniversary of "Club EVOLUCIÓN FZ ISLA MUJERES"
10a Meet at the beach
10:30: Stunt Biker PDC Show
11a: Rap
12p: Contests & Surprises
1p DJ music
Food & drinks for sale
Kit Sales: $170 in advance $190 day of event
Celebrating the sixth anniversary of "Club EVOLUCIÓN FZ ISLA MUJERES"
Sunday, Nov. 18 Town Square 8p Noches Magicas The Senior Citizen's choir will be accompanied by Jose Concepcion Najera, and singer Ernesto Rodriguez will also perform, as well as a dance troupe from the Academy Baile TuTu.
Tuesday, Nov. 20 Revolution Day. Parade on Rueda Medina, starting in front of the Naval base at 8a.
Saturday, Nov. 3 Plogging event 8a-10a
Wednesday Nov. 28 The Patron Saint festivities will begin when Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is taken down from her niche, followed by a dance on the Town Square. There will also be a dance at the closing festivities on Sat. Dec. 8, after the procession returning her to the church. The night before, Las Mañanitas will be sung in her honor. In between, there will be religious ceremonies and celebrations at the ~two dozen guilds & groups that honor her, with the schedule TBA. The Confirmations will be performed on Dec. 5 by Monsignor Pedro Pablo Elizondo.
Saturday, Dec. 1 Inauguration Day
According to the Prosecutor's office, she was last seen late Monday night at the Tiny Gecko bar, near the area where a tourist was reported to have entered the water around 1am, which prompted a search by the Navy & local agencies, that continued for hours on Tuesday. Over the years, many people have lost their lives along that stretch, which has dangerous currents.
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
LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres
LINK to NHC in US (in English)
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