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News from the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Monday, Feb. 25 at 9a on the Town Square there will be a commemoration of Flag Day and of 502 years of the Encounter Between Two Cultures.
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FB News Sites about Isla Mujeres
Tvisla Mujeres
Young islanders attended the inter-municipal pre-selection Basketball Tournament for the Northern Zone, with support from the City, who have provided them with new uniforms, as well as assistance with ferry and land transportation. The headline says it took place in Solidaridad (Playa del Carmen) and the text says it was in Cancun, LINK
City Council approved the Municipal Development Plan 2018-2019 LINK
Isla Mujeres Al Dia
Conclusion of the successful campaign to collect Christmas trees. Forty six trees were collected and ground into compost. (photos)
Noti Isla Mujeres
IM Noticias
La Tertulia
Civil Protection is currently offering the Fire Extinguisher class on Wednesdays & Fridays, which is required for annual renewal of business licenses, including for vacation rentals ("Airb&b's"). Classes are limited to about a dozen people & offered at the fire station (next to the police station). It's 500 pesos VIDEOComplaints about 100p charge for parking in the Gran Puerto parking garage area of 10 minutes or less (photo & article)
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Link to Por Esto's Isla Mujeres section
Click on Spanish headline for the original article & photos
Testing of propeller protectors for whale shark tour boats
Avanzan pruebas de protector de hélices
Use of propeller protectors will be mandatory this season for whale shark tour boats, according to SEMARNAT (Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources). The Isla Mujeres Harbor Master, Ana Laura Lopez Autista, said testing of these devices is progressing to ensure the safety of tourists on these boats, who travel across the open sea to the whale shark area, which is about 40 kilometers north of Isla Mujeres in the Yucatan channel. The regulations are already being applied in the Gulf of California and Pacific Ocean to ensure the safety of the whale sharks.Some of the whale shark licensees have purchased devices from foreign suppliers and have begun installation and testing for maneuverability. Some licensees estimate that this will increase fuel consumption by 5to 10 percent.
Repairing soccer field fence
Reparan la barda de la cancha
The field was closed renovations and replacement of artificial turf, which has taken eight months due to delays. Now a plastic powder will be applied to reopen it for league play, which may occur this week.Hoteleros & travel agents expect Easter holidays to be prosperous
Turisteros prevén lleno total
Crime prevention at schools
Refuerzan medidas de seguridad en planteles
Prevention campaigns are taking place in the schools, to decrease teen alcoholism, and there are plans to reinforce security measures, in response to requests from parents whose children attend the high school in the Continental Zone
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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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Feb 19 7:05 Feb 20 8:10 Feb 21 9:13 Feb 22 10:14 Feb 23 11:12 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset 6:35-6:50 Sunrise ~7:20-7:05 |
February Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturday mornings LINK . Volunteers welcome! Here's the Accion Isla LINK
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Saturday, Feb. 2 World Wetlands Day Plogging Clean-up 8a meet up at Zama beach club to clean along the Sac Bajo road. Sturdy shoes, long sleeves, repellent. Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container.
Saturday, Feb. 2 Candlemas Day Tamales provided by those who had the baby Jesus in their Kings cake on Jan. 6th.
Sunday, Feb. 3 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes and singers with local talent and invited guests.
Monday, Feb. 4 A Civic ceremony is held the first Monday of each month, often on the Town Square, in the morning, probably around 8a or 9a. 
Thursday, Feb. 7 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.
Saturday, Feb. 9 Plogging Clean-up Location
TBA 8 or 8:30a for a couple hours. Bags & Gloves provided, Bring
your refillable water container. Sunday, Feb. 10 Performances by Carnaval dance troupes with judging to determine the Kings & Queens of Carnaval. Two couples are competing for the overall King & Queen, other categories include Children, Youth, and Diversity.
Thursday, Feb. 14 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.
Feb. 14 Dia de Amor y Amistad (Day of Love and Friendship) The City provides a free Collective wedding event including the ceremony, cake, and paperwork for residents.
In mid-February, there has been Artisan's Pavilion on the Town Square, for the past few years with artisans from other regions of Mexico, as well as a number from Isla Mujeres offering interesting handmade items at reasonable prices.
Saturday, Feb. 16 Plogging Clean-up Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container.
Sunday, Feb. 17 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes and singers with local talent and invited guests.
Feb 18-24 Island Time Music Festival & Fishing Tournament
This will be the 10th anniversary of this Festival which benefits the Little Yellow School House who provide education and therapy for special needs kids on the island. LINK to schedule of events, ticket information, etc Features popular Country music artists
Tuesday, Feb. 19 Exhibition basketball game at the Convention Center on Tuesday at 8:30
Tuesday, Feb 19 Online auction begins for the benefit of Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program
Saturday, Feb. 23 Plogging Clean-up Meet-up at Chedraui 8a. Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container.
Sunday, Feb. 24 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes and singers with local talent and invited guests.
Sunday, Feb. 24 at 1p, the Isla Mujeres Cocteleros will play the team from Leona Vicario at the El Pescador field (in front of Chedraui).
Monday, Feb 25 at 9a on the Town Square there will be a commemoration of Flag Day and of 502 years of the Encounter Between Two Cultures.
Thursday, Feb. 28 Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.
In February, generally the temperatures are very pleasant, but weather for this month includes "nortes", fronts from the north whose winds often cause small boats to be restricted to port, and they may bring clouds, rain, and cooler temps. They cause the lobster to come out of their hiding places and move south across the seabed, increasing the catches of the fishermen.
Fishermen in this region are banned from catching Grouper and Octopus in February (and March). Lobster season ends after Feb. 28th (Lobsters kept in captivity continue to be available). LINK
Carnaval Schedule
Coronation of the Kings & Queens in all categories
Presentation of dance troupes
Dance to live music byYerbabuena
Town Square 8:30p
Saturday, March 2 Noche Cubana/Cuban Night
Presentation of dance troupes
Dance to live music by Grupo Junior Klan
Town Square 8:30p
Sunday, March 3 Carnaval Parade-Fantasy
Contest of Decorated Floats/Carts
Procession is on Rueda Medina from the Naval base to the Fishermen's Monument at the Traffic Circle
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p
Afternoon of Fantasy
Bouncy houses, Children's Costume contest, dance troupe performances and show for kids
Town Square 5p
Night of Fantasy
Presentation of the Queen of Diversity, Performances by dance troupes, Performance by Silvanna Show
Town Square 8:30p
Monday, March 4-Carnaval Parade-Regional & Comedy
Contest of Decorated Floats/Carts
Procession is on Rueda Medina from the Naval Base to the Fishermen's Monument at the traffic circle.
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p
Comedy & Regional Night
Costume Contest for Adults
Presentation of Dance Troupes
Comedy by Macta
Town Square 8:30p
Tuesday, March 5-Fat Tuesday
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p
Tuesday Night of Carnaval (Fat Tuesday)
Presentation of Dance Troupes, The Will & Burning of Juan Carnaval
Dance to live music by Caribbean Kings
Town Square 8:30p
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 (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres
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