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News from the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Clean beaches in Isla Mujeres: A commitment of the Mayor LINK
Fifteen percent discount on property taxes thru the end of February LINK
This weekend come and enjoy the wonders of Isla Mujeres with the whole family!
Isla Mujeres An unforgettable place
Fall in love with our people and experience the culture that surrounds this magical town.
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FB News Sites about Isla Mujeres
Tvisla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres Al Dia
Everyday from 5am to 10am, the ZOFEMAT (Federal Zone) crew clean the beaches.
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
Islander participating in RCCES mission
Isleño participa en misiones de la “RCCES”
Jesús Beltrán Morales Euán, who is a member of the religious group Carisma Joven is attending a five day mission meeting for young Catholics in Panama. The meeting ends on Monday and then he will participate in World Youth Day.Discount on municipal fees for members of CANACO
Descuento en impuestos a socios de la Canaco
Members of the business organization for restaurateurs, CANIRAC, qualify for a 35% discount on annual municipal fees including garbage collection, signage, the environmental permit and zoning permit (uso de suelo) fees. This went into effect on January 16th.Small boats restricted to port
Suspendida la navegación menor
Due to the effects of Cold Front #29, the Harbor Master restricted small boats to port on Saturday night which continued on Sunday. Tourism activities in the Marine Park were suspended, and the fishermen were unable to go out. The front included strong winds, cloudy skies and cooler temperatures at night. It is expected to lose strength on Monday. (The other article about the cold front notes that hotel occupancy is at 60 percent, with lower rates at the smaller hotels, and that the lobster fishermen benefit from the cold fronts with larger catches in their nets and traps when they can go out after the front passes.)Human Rights Commission involved in case of injured girl
A Derechos Humanos caso de niña lesionada
Gina Medina, relative of the girl who was injured at a private school after she was allegedly pushed by another girl, said that the Human Rights Commission has become involved in the case. The SEQ, State Secretary of Education, could take action against the private school for failure to follow protocols. The girl, Melody, had injuries to her abdomen, left arm, and face, and Ms Medina said she has a cracked bone, which is shown on her X rays, and severe pain in her shoulder. She is a fifth grade student at Jean Piaget school, and her mother has complained that the school didn't notify her, and she didn't find out her daughter was injured until she picked her up from school. She contacted CAVI, the Support Center Against Domestic Violence and alleges that her daughter is being bullied by the other girl.Young people invited to join soccer league
Fomentan el deporte en niños jóvenes
Registration is free and children between the ages of 5 and 15 who enjoy soccer are encouraged to join the new league, according to Manuel León Mis, director of the Tuzos de Pachuca.The Cockteleros of Isla Mujeres will host the Rockies of Cancun this Sunday, in the baseball park "El Pescador".
Complaints about Community Hospital doctors
Rebeldía de médicos en el Hospital Comunitario
The doctors at the Community Hospital were advised they should see 12 to 18 patients per shift, in accordance with the official standard, but a witness said there are doctors who only see 5 or 6, and allegedly feel protected by their union. There are complaints from patients about long wait times and about the attitudes of some doctors.Marinsa discontinues passenger ferry service
Se retira Marinsa de la ruta; gana Ultramar
Marinsa discontinued operations, and now Naviganto is the only competition to Ultramar for passenger ferry service between the island and Puerto Juarez.Isla Mujeres news briefs
Breves de Isla Mujeres
There has been a good response to the property tax discount program, which will continue at fifteen percent off thru the end of February, and over half the taxes funds are expected to be collected by the end.This weekend the Isla Mujeres Cahuameros play the Aluxes of Cancun on their (basketball) court.in an attempt to qualify for the play offs. Last weekend they won one game and lost the other against the league leaders, the Dorados of Playa del Carmen.
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"Shoes for Children" distributed about 1000 donated shoes last Saturday. LINK to their website.
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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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Jan. 21 7:17 Jan. 22 8:24 Jan. 23 9:29 Jan. 24 10:30 Jan. 25 11:30 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset ~6:17 to ~6:37p Sunrise ~7:24 |
January 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
Monday, Dec.31 New Year's Eve celebration on the Town Square.(See article below) The NYE party continues until dawn, at least.
Tuesday, Jan. 1 New Year's Day Many people observe the sunrise at Punta Sur.
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| Ultramar passenger ferries |
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| The Mass schedule for Immaculate Conception (downtown), Sacred Heart in La Gloria, and the Capilla de Guadalupe in Salina Chica, as well as a Caribbean sunrise Mass. |
Saturday, Jan 5 Plogging volunteers cleanup 8a-10a. Meeting at gas station on prolongacion Aeropuerto/Caribbean coastal road. Gloves & equipment supplied. The Plogging crew, who removed seven and a half TONS of trash from Isla's coasts, mangroves, and seabed in 2018. (See link above)
Sunday, Jan. 6 Día de Reyes/ King's Day This day commemorates when the three kings or Magi visited Jesus & is the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas. Traditionally this is the day when Mexican children receive gifts. It is customary to eat Rosca de reyes, a sweet bread that represents King Herod's crown with figurines of baby Jesus hidden inside. Whoever finds the token in their piece is obligated to host a party on Candlemas Day (Dia de la Candelaria), Feb. 2, which usually includes tamales.
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10am, at Ruben's Restaurant there will be a giveaway of toys and snacks
for thousands of islander children, with los Tres Reyes in costume.. On
the back street Guerrero, across from the Post Office and Mercado
The Cockteleros baseball team have been collecting toy donations for a Three Kings Day giveaway.
Sunday, Jan. 6 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes & singers.
Jan. 6 is also Día de la Enfermera/Nurse's Day in Mexico. This special day was established in 1931, when Dr. Jose Villagrana said nurses were like a "regalo de reyes"...a gift from the Magi. (International Nurse's Day is celebrated on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale).
Sunday, Jan. 6 at 1p at the Pescador baseball field in front of Chedraui, the Cocteleros of Isla Mujeres will play their first game of the new year against the Old Boys of Cancun, & there will be a toy giveaway in honor of 3 Kings Day (Donations are encouraged). Entrance is 20 pesos, merchandise is available & thanks to Joseph R Walsdorf for the update!
Thursday, Jan. 10 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.
Thursday, Jan. 10 Three King's Festival by the DIF for islander kids & their families at the Bicentennial Dome starting at 4pm, with entertainment, raffles, and prizes.
Saturday, Jan 12 Plogging volunteers cleanup 8a-10a. Meeting location TBA. Gloves & equipment supplied. (See link above)
Sunday, Jan. 13 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes & singers.
Thursday, Jan. 17 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.
Friday, Jan 18-Sunday Jan. 20 Oasis Fest Vol. 2: Pirate's Paradise with 22 musical acts, surprise prizes, and these events. Organized by Barracuda Board Co. LINK
Friday: Urban Culture with a Hip Hop Concert, Workshops & Expositions of Breakdance, Rap, Graffiti, & Musical Production and an Artist Fair
Saturday: Street Culture with Pirate Plog (Beach Cleanup), Ska, Punk, Rock Concert, Workshops, Games, & Get Together of Skate, Longboard, Parkour, Roller, Circus Arts, Murals
Sunday: Caribbean Culture with Reggae & Ska Concert, Workshops in Skimboard, Palm Weaving, and Ancestral Vibrations with Conch Shells, Paddleboard Games, Live Painting, Raffle.
Saturday, Jan 19 Plogging volunteers cleanup 8a-10a. Meeting location TBA. Gloves & equipment supplied. (See link above)
Sunday, Jan. 20 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes & singers.
Sunday, Jan 20 Lunar Eclipse begins at 9:36 pm, Maximum at 12:12am (Jan 21) and ends at 2:48am.
Thursday, Jan. 24 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.
Saturday, Jan 26 Plogging volunteers cleanup 8a-10a. Meeting location TBA. Gloves & equipment supplied. (See link above)
Saturday, Jan. 26 Ultramarathon 24 hours LINK
Sunday, Jan. 27 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes & singers.
Thursday, Jan. 31 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.
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