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Firefighters of Civil Protection put out a fire
Protección Civil sofoca incendio
See yesterday's translations. This article notes that the fire in the empty lot in colonia Lol Be on Thursday morning burned trash, dried grass, and cardboard, and residents are advised not to allow trash to accumulate on their premises.Tourist collided with a delivery truck
Turista choca con camión repartidor
An accident on Thursday was apparently caused by a lack of precaution and experience driving scooters, and resulted in a tourist with minor injuries being taken to the hospital. The visitor lost control of the rented motorcycle she was driving while going from north to south on the road to Garrafon. She collided with a deliver truck near the hurricane shelter, and both vehicles were taken to the impound yard, to determine responsibilities.The accident occurred in the afternoon, when the truck was on a hill, and the scooter invaded the opposite lane, running into the truck's bumper, and it appeared that the woman on the moto hit the windshield of the truck. The scooter was blue and white, without any license plates, and didn't have any significant damage. There were some that said the moped is part of a group that are renting without permission, and it was said that the rental agency organization would make a statement about this alleged case of unfair competition.
The initial evaluation of the woman didn't reveal any serious injuries and she was conscious. She was given first aid and transported to the hospital. The Nissan truck belongs to a company which distributes products, and the driver said he never left his lane and attempted to avoid the collision.
Truck drivers union lacks leader
Sindicato de volqueteros sin cabeza
The election in April for the leader of the cargo truck drivers union in April was declared invalid in July and a notice was given in August. There was an appeal by the loser, who lost by one vote, and the situation should be resolved soon, according to unofficial information.Isla Mujeres news briefs
Breves de Isla Mujeres
Residents and business owners continue to complain about their high electrical bills. One resident said his bill (for two months) was 13, 241 pesos, while the previous bill was 7920 pesos.There are municipal workers who are concerned and saying that their aguinaldo (end of year mandatory bonus) payments are less than last year. The Councilman for the minority party, MORENA, said those who are affected should confirm the fact and file a claim to have this shortcoming addressed immediately.
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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 & fast 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, BBQ grills, safes, 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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Dec. 22 6:25 Dec. 23 7:28 Dec. 24 8:33 Dec. 25 9:38 Dec. 26 10:42 Dec. 27 11:42 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset ~6:04 to ~6:16p (beginning vs end of month) Sunrise ~7:08 to 7:24 |
December 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
Saturday, Dec. 1...HORSES!
Noon: Cabalgata (probably on the runway)
1p: Horse caravan (procession around the isle)
Sunday, Dec. 2
7:30p Dance troupe & local singers perform
Monday, Dec. 3
7:30p Dance troupe & local singers perform
Tuesday, Dec. 4
7:30p Dance troupe & local singers perform
Wednesday, Dec. 5
7:30 Juanita Mendez & local singers perform
Thursday, Dec. 6
7:30p Dance troupe & local singers perform
Friday, Dec. 7
7p Large caravan in honor of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
10p Las Mañanitas Mass
11p Mariachi
11:30 Local artists singing Las Mañanitas
Saturday, Dec. 8
3p Boat procession with the icon in the Bay
5:30p Mass for the returning of the icon to her niche
7p Juanita Mendez & dance troupes perform
8p Closing dance with band Picante Plus
The other schedule shows events by the private groups in her honor at their facilities. The confirmations are at the church on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7pm.
"Toro Goal" events at the "Plaza de Toros y Feria" in Amplification La Gloria are where two teams of audience members get a small bull to chase them between chairs for goals. Regarding event tonight (Saturday) at 7p, Isla Mujeres al Dia says: Organizers have told us that they do not kill or mistreat the bulls, it will be good to go and see in what manner the event takes place. The stadium is in Amplificacion La Gloria (along the coastal road, just north of Isla 33).
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Saturday, Dec. 1 Inauguration Day
Plogging clean up 8a-10a meeting at the Mundaca palapa to clean the mangroves
Saturday, Dec. 8 Plogging clean up 8a-10a Join the Plogging crew behind the Casa de la Cultura, (backstreet Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo) by the Isla Mujeres photo op sign & spend a couple hours with some great folks making the isle a lil cleaner & enjoying the breezes & beauty of the Caribbean sea!
Saturday, Dec. 8 Friend's of Isla Mujeres 2nd Annual Festival of Culture & Family at the Open Air Theater in colonia La Gloria at 5:30pm featuring shows, clowns, prizes & more. Family Fun, Surprises, Free. Don't Miss it!
Sunday, Dec. 9 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8pm
Tuesday, Dec. 11 Singing of Las Mananitas outside the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Salina Chica)
Wednesday, Dec. 12 Dia de Guadalupe, the Patron Saint of Mexico.There is usually a run in the morning from the downtown church to Punta Sur to the Guadalupe Chapel.There is usually a procession in the afternoon with children dressed up as Juan Diego, shepherds, and shepherdesses, probably between the Chapel Guadalupana and the downtown church.
Thursday, Dec. 13 Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo. The captions says it starts at 4p.
Thursday, Dec. 13 Tonight is the peak of the Geminid meteor shower, which is considered one of the best & "most reliable", because the individual meteors are bright, and they come fast and furious. With the quarter moon setting at midnight this year, more than 100 per hour may be visible, depending on the level of light pollution. Space.com advises giving your eyes 20 minutes to adjust & to lean back and take in the whole sky, since they can appear anywhere, traveling away from that point. Some meteors may be visible as early as 9-10p, but the most can be seen around 2a.
Saturday, Dec. 15 Plogging clean up 8a-10a location TBA.
Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8p and Sunday, Dec. 16 at noon at the Convention Center the Isla Mujeres Cahuameros will play the Chetumal Manatees (basketball).
Sunday, Dec. 16 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square starting at 8pm will feature two dance troupes.
Dec, 16-24 Posadas Navidenas
During the Posadas, there is usually a dance on the Town Square, featuring regional dances & costumes from different states of Mexico. The schools may have Posada plays, which are reenactments of Mary & Joseph being refused shelter. Posada means 'inn'.
Thursday, Dec. 20 Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.4p-8p
Dec. 21 Winter Solstice
Friday, Dec. 21 "Elmo's" Golf Cart caravan meeting in front of the Bachilleres dome at 5:30 with decorated carts, led by Santa, Minnie & Mickey, and Elmo, tossing treats & toys to the kids.
Saturday, Dec. 22 Plogging clean up 8a-10a location TBA.
Sunday, Dec.23 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8pm
Thursday, Dec. 27 Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.4p-8p
Thursday, Dec. 27 Artist Fair at the Casa de la Cultura. On the back street Guerrero at the cross street Abasolo.4p-8p
Friday, Dec. 28 Dia de los Santos Innocentes A day of practical jokes, similar to "April Fool's Day"
Monday, Dec.31 New Year's Eve celebration on the Town Square. Tables can be purchased in advance, details TBA. The last ferry is usually cancelled.
Tuesday, Jan. 1 New Year's Day People observe the sunrise at Punta Sur The first ferries are usually suspended.
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