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From the City FB page...
Before-After The caption thanks our friends with the City for the cleaning work done in the streets of our beautiful island.
Working as a team for a clean island
Enjoy our beaches that are free of sargasso
The Director of Tourism, José de Jesus Castillo Magaña, reports that tourism has increased by 14 percent since last year, which he attributes to promotion, being a Pueblo Magico, offering a safe, clean, green destination with good cuisine & many water activities, and always taking care of the environment. He says the beaches are in optimal condition and free of sargasso, as well as being listed as the ninth best beach in the world by TripAdvisor. Soon both Playa Norte and Playa Centro will have the blue flag award, indicating excellence in cleanliness and services. He said the work of various municipal departments responsible for the care of tourist attractions is very important, as well as the support and participation of Islanders, to continue the increase in visitors and the increase in economic benefits for island families.
Members of the Taxi Union were out early this morning (Saturday) cleaning up the island. The caption says they were about to be joined by the workers from ZOFEMAT (who clean the downtown beaches daily 5a-10a, and other coastal areas intermittently). photos.
Photos of the personnel who clean the beaches & the clean beaches, noting this is an admirable job and they are doing good work, with a reminder to put trash in the appropriate receptacles, for a Clean Green Isla. Isla Limpia. Isla Verde.
The President of Mexico will be in the Continental Zone of Isla Mujeres on Monday, conducting his usual Monday morning press conference from the Ciudad Militar (military base) there. He plans to talk about the Tren Maya (Mayan Train) project, sargasso, and social development programs. He'll be visiting Tulum & Playa del Carmen tomorrow. LINK
From Por Esto :
Isla Mujeres news briefs
Breves de Isla Mujeres
This information has already been translated..about the Mayor of Bonita Springs receiving postcards from students of Isla Mujeres as part of our sister city relationship, about the "Isla Verde" campaign & cleanups, and that it was false news that there would be a water suspension this weekend.
Nighttime monitoring of beaches where sea turtles nest
Vigilancia nocturna de arribo de tortugas marinas
There has been increasing surveillance by staff with the Tortugranja of the eastern beaches of the island where sea turtles are nesting, to collect and protect the eggs. These people have been trained to carry out this work and to assist in raising awareness about protecting sea turtles. Residents are encouraged to call the police if they see anyone committing crimes such as stealing eggs or trying to capture or harm the turtles.Volunteers, independent of the Tortugranja, have been cleaning the turtle nesting beaches recently, and it is noted that the beaches are free of sargasso, and the turtles are able to come ashore with no impediments.
Turtles are mating in the waters off the southern end of the island, and many tourists arrive with binoculars.
Some want warning signs for cliffs
Urgen advertencias en los acantilados
Despite a tourist recently falling from a cliff while taking a photograph, visitors continue to pose for pictures on the edges of the precipices. (The French tourist fell more than 10 meters, but luckily landed in a sandy area.)Some golf cart agencies have begun advising customers to stay away from the edges and avoid risk of collapse, such as t e Caribbean Malecon and Punta Sur, which are locations visited by hundreds of tourists daily. (Tourist also drive their carts near the edges of some cliffs).
Alleged "pirate" taxi impounded
Aseguran taxi “pirata” en operativo
A taxi with a "superimposed" license plate and no number was impounded in an operation by IMOVEQROO (State Mobility Institute), and its driver was arrested due to his behavior with the officials. The owner of the taxi is Eduardo Peniche, aka "Wato", former head of the taxi union. He presented the ownership documentation, and explained that the vehicle is 'deregistered' and cannot operate as a taxi. He said it is still red & has its taxi plates because it was discharged in recent days.Its 'superimposed' plate is 46-65-TRY (which is a taxi plate number, not a private plate). The officials said this is an irregularity, and the agents with the Prosecutor's office said it is grounds for detention and impounding. However, it may be a misdemeanor (administrative) crime.
It was the only vehicle impounded in this operation, which took place near the curve by the Mundaca Hacienda. On June 6th, IMOVEQROO reported that in the previous two months, 13 golf carts and one taxi were impounded.
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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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June 17 8:00 June 18 8:52 June 19 9:41 June 20 10:26 June 21 11:07 June 22 11:45 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset ~7:30p Sunrise ~6a |
June 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 June, fishermen in this region are banned from catching Lobster, Octopus, Shrimp, Conch & Shark Lobsters kept in captivity continue to be available, along with frozen tails. LINK
The baseball games at the El Pescador stadium in front of Chedraui are usually held on Sundays, starting around 1p, when there's a 'home' game. .
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| Incubation pen Tortugranja (not 2019) |
Turtle nesting season continues throughout June. The turtles nest along the eastern beaches in the wee hours of the night and Tortugranja staff and volunteers gather the eggs and incubate them in a pen outside the facility. Three species nest annually in Isla Mujeres; Greens, Loggerheads, and Hawksbills, and very rarely, a Leatherback will attempt to nest, but the sand usually isn't deep enough. The sex of the turtles is determined by the temperature of the sand, which is common in reptiles.
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| By Tony Garcia |
Whale shark tour season continues throughout June, ending in mid-September.
Saturday June 1 & Sunday June 2: "Dry Law" is in effect for 48 hours, from the first minute on Saturday (00:00, just after Friday midnight) until midnight on Sunday (24:00) when "To Go" (package) sales of alcohol is prohibited. Foreigners in tourism areas, such as Isla Mujeres, may purchase alcoholic beverages, with food, at bars & restaurants. Citizens can't buy alcohol & businesses such as convenience stores cannot sell it.
Saturday, June 1 Clean Up with Accion Isla 8a-10a Meet up north of the gas station
Saturday, June 1st Dia de la Marina. Events begin with a 5 kilometer race in men's and women's divisions, and another for teens and children, starting in front of Playa Centro at 7am and 8am, with more than 17,000 pesos in cash prizes. Limited to 150 runners in the 5k, and 150 in the youth and children's event.
The official ceremony for National Dia de la Marina will take place at 11am, with a procession of boats in the Bay and placing of a wreath.
On Playa Centro, a beach soccer tournament will start at 11am, with teams of eight people and prizes of 3000, 2000, and 1000 pesos. It will be followed by a beach volleyball tournament at 1pm with teams of two men & two women competing for prizes of 3000, 2000, and 1000 pesos.The festivities will come to a close at 2p, with a Palo Encebado contest.
Events for Dia de la Marina:
Wednesday, June 5 World Environmental Day
Saturday, June 8 World Oceans Day
Sunday, June 16 is Father's Day (3rd Sunday in June)
Sunday, June 16 at 8pm on the Town Square: Performance by the "Estudio Dance Latino". Free.
Friday, June 21 Summer Solstice
Sunday June 23 Performance at 8p on the Town Square by Latin Dancers Dance Studio
Saturday, June 29 La Dorada Women's Fishing Tournament (Captain's dinner is Friday night)
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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