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| Here's the webcam LINK, which also has time lapse of the past 24 hours. |
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Upgrading the wastewater network at the southern part of the island, which is expected to be concluded in December 2019, giving the island 100% coverage. This involves the installation of more than 8000 meters of PVC tubing of 8, 10, 12, and14 inches in diameter and an investment of over 22 million pesos by Aguakan.
The Bartenders Collective of Isla Mujeres offered a one-day course in "Mixology & Flair" taught by David Ribas to 19 bartenders from the island and Cancun. LINK
Personnel with the municipal Civil Protection Department met with hoteliers to discuss Hurricane Shelters, and the procedures and paperwork to ensure guests have access to a shelter in the municipality of Benito Juarez (Cancun). There are seven on the island (the main one is at the south end), which are dedicated to residents. There are no alternative shelters on the island, so guests must be sent to the neighboring municipality.
From Por Esto :
Usual number of tourists
Regular la afluencia turística
Sargasso-free beaches for tourists to enjoy
Playas sin sargazo para disfrute de turistas
August 6. Most of this article is about the lack of sargasso. It also notes: School holidays began on Friday, July 20 and will end on Sunday, August 25, with a total of 37 days off, of which 18 have elapsed and another 19 are remaining.Complaining to the Electrical company
Acudan a quejarse a la CFE
Eight women went to the CFE (Federal Electrical Commission) offices, saying they represented about 200 neighbors in the colonias of Lol-beh and Miraflores. Two of the women entered the offices to file a complaint about intermittent electrical outages in their neighborhoods. They said this has occurred off and on for about three months with two interruptions within a week, at night, which caused difficulty sleeping since their fans and air conditioners wouldn't work.Aguakan ensures tap water supply
Garantiza Aguakan suministro de agua potable
Due to work installing the wastewater lines and connections at the southern part of the isle, there have been some complaints of low pressure in the area of Garrafon Park, which will be resolved when the work is completed. Most of the tourism industry is located downtown, where the supply is guaranteed, according to Aguakan.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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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August 15 7:42 August 16 8:20 August 17 8:55 August 18 9:29 August 19 10:03 August 20 10:37 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset ~7:25-7:05p (start-end/mo) Sunrise ~6:20-6:30-a (start-end/mo) Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower thru August 23, peaked in late July Perseids peaks Aug. 12, but nearly full moon will interfere. |
August Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Wednesday nights at 8:45p, the bicycling group "Isla en Bici" invite people to join them for healthy recreation, meeting at Juarez & Abasolo. Lights required, helmet recommended. LINK
In August, fishermen in this region are banned from catching Shrimp & Conch 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.
The new date for the Women's Fishing Tournament "El Dorado del Caribe" hasn't been announced yet.
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| Guests assisting Tortugranja worker collect from two nests on July 29th. |
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| Photo by Tony Garcia Whale sharks are filter-feeders who eat plankton. |
Thursday-Sunday August 8-11: At the children's baseball field "Ariel Picho Magana" Players age 11 & 12 from the states of Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatan and of course Quintana Roo, including some from Isla Mujeres will compete. About 100 players and their families are expected.
Monday, August 12: Perseids Meteor Shower peaks, but the nearly full moon will interfere.
Saturday, August 17: Commemoration of the Founding of the town (of "Dolores") in 1850. There may be a "Cabalgata" horse procession, but that is more likely at the Patron Saint commemorations and the Revolutionary and/or Independence Day parades. There are events on the Town Square recognizing the founding families, reading the founding declaration, and folklorico dance troupe performances, as well as islanders attending in traditional clothing to dance to traditional live music.
The Circuito Maya race will probably be held in August in Isla Mujeres, and is one of a series of four races held annually in four Pueblos Magicos in Q.Roo and Yucatan, named after the four elements. The race in Isla Mujeres is the "Air" (Iik') and the others are Fire (K'aak'), Earth (Lu'um), and Water (Ha'), for the races held in Tulum, Bacalar, and Valladolid.
The Lion Fish Culinary Competition may be held in August. They are an invasive species who eat many young lobster, grouper, and other commercial seafood. They are caught by spearfishing, and are a mild-flavored white fish. Asia Caribe has won awards in this competition ,as well as recognition for featuring them on their menu (when available), and will prepare them a variety of ways.
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
LINK to NHC
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