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| The webcam is working again. Here's the LINK, which also has time lapse of the past 24 hours. |
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| Dawn this morning from MVC. Calm seas today. |
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Whale shark tour operators waiting for officials to release permits LINK
Island student competing in academic olymipics, and two from Continental Zone LINK
VIDEO of commemoration of Teacher's Day
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There is a photo of an Aguakan manhole in La Gloria that needs a cover, currently marked with informal items (bucket, pink plastic bag tied to a pole, and a palm frond.) at Isla Mujeres al Dia
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From Por Esto :
Good hotel occupancy
Buena ocupación hotelera
Between April 29 and May 5, hotel occupancy on the island was 64% and on the mainland part of the municipality it was 77%, for an average of about 72%. Hoteliers note they have many reservations for the summer season, saying that many tourists want to avoid long trips from the Maya Riviera to go on whale shark tours. That season ends Sept. 17 (and was scheduled to begin yesterday, but the officials haven't released the permits yet).Isla Mujeres news briefs
BREVES DE ISLA MUJERES
Teacher's Day in Mexico was commemorated by municipal officials at the Monument to Teachers on prolongacion Jesus Martinez Ross in Amplificacion la Gloria, which was attended by educational authorities. Recognition was given to those with 25 and 30 years of service.Free tubal ligation will be provided at the Community Hospital on May 31 to women who preregister and who don't want to have more children.
Exceptional student competing in academic olympics
Destacado estudiante, por IM en olimpiada escolar
Roberto Angel Martinez Mendoza, who is in the sixth grade at "Jean Piaget" school, has qualified for the academic olympic competition to determine which ten students will represent the state in the national competition. There were 26,000 students in the first level, and next he will compete with 110 students at the competition in the state capital of ChetumalWhale shark tour licensees awaiting release of permits
No hubo avistamientos del tiburón ballena
Although the season for whale shark tours was scheduled to begin yesterday, May 15th, the boats were unable to go out because officials haven't released their permits yet. The season is scheduled to end on Sept. 17th.In accordance with the Management Plan:
There will be 120 boats, of 36 feet in length, allowed to go out daily, with a limit of ten passengers each.
All boats must take a day off providing tours on the 30th of each month, and August 30th is International Whale Shark Day.
The first group of boats leaves the pier at 7a, the second group departs at 9a, and they must all be out of the observation areas by 2pm.
For each boat, only one guide and two tourists will be allowed in the water at a time. As long as the boat's capacity isn't exceeded, a translator or photographer may be included, who is not a guide, and who is identified by a badge, shirt, or vest.
The consumption of alcohol or drugs are prohibited.
A controversial issue is the requirement for tour operators to report daily before 8p to SEMAR (Navy)/Harbor Master/CONANP who have departures scheduled for the following day.
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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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May 18 7:20 May 19 8:19 May 20 9:16 May 21 10:10 May 22 11:01 May 23 11:48 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset ~7:15p-7:25 Sunrise ~6:15a-6:05 |
May Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
On Saturdays at 8a-10a, Plogging events to clean up the island are held, meetup locations at this LINK . Bring your refillable bottle & they'll supply gloves, water, & bags, Here's the Accion Isla LINK
Wednesday nights at 8:45p, a new bicycling group invite people to join them for healthy recreation, meeting at Juarez & Abasolo. Lights required, helmet recommended. LINK
In May fishermen in this region are banned from catching Lobster, Octopus, Conch & Shark Lobsters kept in captivity continue to be available, along with frozen tails. LINK
Wednesday, May 1 Labor Day. International Dia de los Trajabadores. Banks, schools, government offices, and similar businesses will be closed. Most tourism businesses will be open, as will Chedraui.
Wednesday, May 1 In honor of State Sea Turtle Week & Children's Day, the Tortugranja will present puppet shows tomorrow, May 1st at 9a, 11a, 1p, and 3p
Saturday, May 4 The Caribbean beach "Playa Guadalupana", near the cemetery, is one of the main turtle nesting beaches & you're invited to help clean it up at 9am for the mamas who will start arriving any day now.
Sunday, May 5 "Cinco de Mayo" commemorates a battle against the French in Puebla & is mostly celebrated in bars by folks from the US.
Sunday, May 5 The First National Women's Extreme Roller Skating Festival of the Maya Riviera 2019 will be in Isla Mujeres on Sunday, May 5 from 1p-5p. Free. Schedule:
1p at the Bicentennial Dome in La Gloria: Recreational Games.
2:30p Awareness Competition "Roll & Pickup".
3p at the Skate Park in Salina Chica: Skating Exhibition by Chicas Roller Mexico, Live music by Playa Sol, Cypher of Freestyle, Mural painting, Environmental talk by Accion Isla, Skate Workshops, games & more, with food by Santo Taco.
Monday, May 6 Civic ceremony on the first Monday of each month, usually on the Town Square at 9a.
Thursday, May 9 The 2019 National Olympics and National Youth Olympics competition for the stae of Quintana Roo for open water swimming, in 5, 7, and 10 kilometer distances. They will swim between the concrete pier by the vehicle ferries and the pier of the former Kawama marina to its south. 8am-5pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, May 8, 9 & 11:
Wednesday, May 8
9a-Inauguration in Salina Chica at the library "17 de Agosto" & you're invited to donate a book.
9:15-Cleanup in the mangroves of Salina Aeropuerto and around the Library.
11a-Mural of Birds of Isla Mujeres on the library wall.
6p-Presentation: Celebrating Urban Birds by Green Jay Mayan Birding at the Library.
Thursday, May 9
11a-Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day at the middle school "Benito Juarez" by Green Jay Mayan Birding with a presentation at 11:50a by Amigos de Sian Ka´an and another at 12:45 titled "Birds & Wetlands" by Hidrobios.
6p-Presentation at the City Council room in the Town Hall of "Tourist Guides & Bird Watching".
Saturday, May 11
6:30a-Bird Watching UPDATE-Meeting at the Mundaca Hacienda Palapa .
9:30a-Presentation at the Library: Results of Bird Monitoring in Chacmochuc Lagoon in the Isla Mujeres municipality (on the mainland).
5p-Close of Activities at the Gaviotas Park in Salina Chica with Activities for Children & a neighborly gathering.
11a-Celebration of World Migratory Bird Day at the middle school "Benito Juarez" by Green Jay Mayan Birding with a presentation at 11:50a by Amigos de Sian Ka´an and another at 12:45 titled "Birds & Wetlands" by Hidrobios.
6p-Presentation at the City Council room in the Town Hall of "Tourist Guides & Bird Watching".
Saturday, May 11
6:30a-Bird Watching UPDATE-Meeting at the Mundaca Hacienda Palapa .
9:30a-Presentation at the Library: Results of Bird Monitoring in Chacmochuc Lagoon in the Isla Mujeres municipality (on the mainland).
5p-Close of Activities at the Gaviotas Park in Salina Chica with Activities for Children & a neighborly gathering.
Friday, May 10 Mother's Day
Wednesday, May 15 Whale shark tour season begins and continues until mid-September. Turtle nesting season is from May-October Tours will begin after the permits are distributed.
Friday, May 17 Clean up at Isla Contoy beaches for turtle nesting season. Departing at 7a.
Saturday May 18 Red Cross fundraising dinner-event
Saturday & Sunday May 18 & 19: Cosme Magana International fishing tournament with over a million pesos in prizes. Deadline for registration is the Friday night Captain's Dinner. (The women's tournament "La Dorada Del Caribe 2019" will be held June 28 & 29.)
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 Mujere
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