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The Mayor, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, accompanied young David Portillo Vera during his presentation as a Young Legislator at the state capital, during this event which was held Nov. 25-29. His topic was “Nuevas Técnicas para una Juventud Incluyente”--"New Technologies for Inclusion Among Youths"
Property tax discounts begin Dec. 1st and are 25% thru the 15th, 20% thru the end of the month and then 15% in January & February.
"Your information is well protected" 2020 Census in March
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New license plates for 2020! If yours are current, you can benefit from
the subsidy and pay 1190 pesos ($65usd) for cars and 510 pesos ($28usd)
for motorcycles. (The fees are 830 and 283 pesos, respectively, plus the
cost of the registration cards.) If you don't pay your 2019 fees before the end of the year, the fees will be 4800 pesos ($265usd) for motorcycles and 7500 pesos ($415 usd) for cars!! (2933 pesos for 2019 and 3121 pesos for 2020...which totals 6054, so the other 1446 must be for the registration cards.)
There are 350,000 cars and 120,000 motorcycles in the state vehicle registry, plus the vehicles that transport cargo and those with a capacity for more than 15 passengers. Twenty-five percent of these vehicles are in arrears for their fees. The state expects to earn 123.4 million pesos in license plate fees.
The state also expects to earn 48.7 million pesos from fees on the sales of used vehicles between individuals. In 2018, there were more than 40,000 of these transactions, of which only 40% were reported, which means that in six out of ten transfers, the new owner opted not to change the ownership, mainly for motorcycles. Source-SIPSE (Photos are my vehicles over the past 15 years...four, three and two wheels...we're still using the scooter.)
VIDEO and VIDEO of murals being painted by students for second mural contest, whose theme is "Young People and the Environment". VIDEO of interview with Father Raúl Sánchez Alonso about the mural competition.
There are videos of street scenes in La Gloria, including an interview with a resident in a wheelchair, and videos from the Maritime Terminal of the Flu Vaccination module for residents, which is open on Fridays. There is also a video of an interview with a tourist couple who filed a complaint with PROFECO about their hotel accommodations.
From Por Esto :
Isla Mujeres news briefs
Breves de Isla Mujeres
This information has already been translated. One brief is about Ultramar credentials allowing 40 islanders with disabilities to travel on the ferry for free, and their companions receive a discount. The other is about the 15 employees of a mainland Marina receiving crime prevention classes.
Business owners concerned about road repairs
Preocupación de empresarios
See yesterday's translations on the work at the southern part of the isle, which has suffered delays and will hopefully be completed by December 15th.Small hotels have 30-60% of their rooms reserved in late December
Hoteles pequeños reportan altas reservaciones
Although some of the small hotels report their occupancy is currently as low as ten percent, the hoteliers expect this to improve during the second half of December, with Los Arcos reporting 30% of their rooms are reserved then, Berny reports 35%, and Kinich says 60% are reserved. Hotels who use the internet generally report better occupancy rates, and the large chains on in the Continental Zone of the municipality generally have the highest rates.High occupancy rates of 80 to 100 percent are expected over Christmas. Increasing numbers of tourists are already arriving on boats from Cancun, and the two main beaches of the island are busier.
Ultramar dredging at Punta Sam
Ultramar prepara su muelle en Punta Sam
On Tuesday night, dredging began on an area of about 300 square meters (10x30) adjacent to the Punta Sam Maritime Terminal, which is said to be in preparation for the construction of a dock by Ultramar.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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| 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. |
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
Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. We provide a list of links & direction to over 20 eateries within ten minutes walk, including Mango Cafe, Mike's Pizza, Brisas, Rosa Sirena, Manolitos, La Chatita, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery , Chedraui & local craft brewery. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a couple villas away at Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores. It takes 20-30 minutes to walk downtown.
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Full moon rising over the Caribbean
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| November 12 6:30 November 13 7:13 November 14 8:01 November 15 8:53 November 16 9:50 November 17 10:50 November 18 11:51 Painting by Pamela Haase Sunset ~6:11-6:04p (start-end/mo) Sunrise ~6:50-7:07a (start-end/mo) |
November Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Wednesday nights at 8:45p, the group "Isla en Bici" bike around the isle, meeting at Juarez & Abasolo. Lights required, helmet recommended. LINK
Wednesday, Nov. 6 Diabetic Clinic-Free for residents with glucose testing, glucometers & supplies, reading glasses, nutritional education. Senior Citizens Club in colonia La Gloria 9a-12p.
Saturday, Nov 9, the Isla Mujeres Cahuameros will receive the Dorados of Playa del Carmen at the Convention Center court at 8pm
Sunday, Nov. 10 At the Pescador baseball field (in front of Chedraui) the Isla Mujeres Cocteleros of Picus will play the Vaqueros of Leona Vicario. (It doesn't say what time, but games usually begin at 1p.)
Monday, Nov 11-12 N. Taurids Meteor Shower peaks around midnight
Tuesday, Nov. 12 Postal Workers Day El Día del Cartero y del Empleado Postal
Thursday, Nov. 14 World Diabetes Day
Friday, Nov. 15-Sunday, Nov. 17 Buen Fin (sales)
Saturday, Nov. 16-17 Leonids Meteor Shower but the moon will interfere
Monday, Nov. 18 Day off for Día de la Revolución Mexicana . Banks & governmental offices close.
Wednesday, Nov. 20 Dia de la Revolucion. There is usually a parade down Rueda Medina that starts around 8a, usually from the Naval base. Expect traffic detours.
Thursday, Nov 21 This year the Artist Fair has moved to the Paseo de la Triguena off the Town Square by the Malecon, near the food trucks.
Friday, Nov. 22 Mexican Fair at LYSH at 6p with food, prizes, surprises & plenty of fun! The Little Yellow Schoolhouse is on Paseo de los Peces...the east-west cross street with Mundaca & the hospital, at the southern end of La Gloria.
Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1p the Isla Mujeres Cockteleros will play the Astros of Tulum at the El Pescador stadium in front of Chedraui.
Thursday, Nov. 28 Artist Fair by Town Square at Paseeo de la Triguena every Thursday in high season. Probably starts ~3p
Thursday, Nov. 28 The Festival for the Town Saint, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception will begin
when the icon is removed from her niche after the 7pm Mass when hundreds of parishioners take her on a procession around downtown, and later there will be a cultural event on the Town Square with live music and dancing.
The Cabalgata horse procession is Saturday, Dec. 7th at noon & Por Esto says it will travel from downtown to the colonias. That evening at 7pm is the vehicular caravan around the isle, and at 9pm is the Mass of the Mañanitas with Mariachi.
On her Day, Sunday, Dec. 8th are the Communions (10a) and the procession by the boats in the Bay (3p), with the closing Mass and return to her niche at 6p.
The first four photos are by Bruce, including the cabalgata as they passed by MVC Bed & Beach....offering him tequila. The last four are by Tony Garcia, including the processions from 9-10 years ago.
Sunday, Dec. 1 at 7pm on the Town Square--Lighting of the Christmas lights & dance troupe performances!
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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