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The last rainbow & sunset of 2019, at the same time in different directions (from MVC B&B)
The first sunrise of 2020 (also from MVC B&B)
From the City....
Fireworks at the Town Square, posted by the Mayor
The City wishes everyone a happy and prosperous New Year
Video from Punta Sur of first sunrise of 2020
Sunrise video of Punta Sur and sunrise video from Punta Sur
Video of Mayor from Town Square
Last sunset of 2019 photos
From Por Esto :
Excellent close of the year on the island
Excelente cierre de año en la isla
There was excellent commercial activity in all areas of goods and services on the last day of the year, when many foreigners and Mexicans visited the island. Hotel occupancy was nearly 100 percent and demand for golf carts exceeded the supply.Good weather continues
Se mantuvo el buen clima
Jan 1 The port was open for general navigation and nautical activities continued without impediment, and many people enjoyed the beach, although there were some clouds on Tuesday, the weather was ideal and vacationers enjoyed the strong rays of the sun on the final day of the year.Extra effort during vacation season
Esfuerzo extra por vacaciones
On December 24th and 31st, trash was collected at 2pm rather than at the usual 8p-10p, and extra efforts are being made in response to the increased amount of trash to ensure the island retains its image of cleanliness.Flooded with visitors
¡A reventar!
Dec 31 By 10am on Monday, the ferries were arriving filled to capacity, and many other recreational boats were bringing visitors to the island. There were long lines at the taxi stand, and the sidewalks were flooded with visitors. The golf cart agencies rented their entire inventories, and there was a great deal of traffic.Copying technique to "resuscitate" dying corals
Replicarán técnica para “resucitar” corales moribundos
According to a group of scientists from the United Kingdom and Australia who published a study recently in the British journal Nature Communications, placing loudspeakers on the seabed helps revive corals that are dying from bleaching disease.One of the researchers explained that the goal was to reproduce sounds that had been recorded in healthy corals to try to attract young fish to the dying reefs. The experiment was successful, and the scientists concluded that acoustic enrichment can help resurrect dying coral reefs. They realized that healthy coral reefs are remarkably loud places. "The sill crackling and the squeals and grunts emitted by the fish combine to form a dazzling biological sound landscape," said Steve Simpson. Juvenile fish, he added, approach these sounds when they are looking for a place to settle.
There has been no official position by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) on the use of this technique, which is currently being applied to Australian reefs. Volunteers who are participating in the coral planting programs in Puerto Morelos and Island Contoy said they were ready try this technique to address this serious problem affecting the corals.
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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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| 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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| January 10 6:28 January 11 7:31 January 12 8:36 January 13 9:39 January 14 10:41 January 15 11:41 Painting by Pamela Haase at MVC Sunset ~6:15-6:35p (beginning vs end of month) Sunrise ~7:25am |
January 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
Thursday afternoons ~3p-8p Artist Fair on the Paseo de la Triguena off the Town Square at the malecon by the food trucks.
Some Sunday evenings 8p on the Town Square "Noches Magicas" performances
Fishermen in this region are banned from catching octopus during January. LINK
Friday, Jan. 3 First quarter moon. After the moon has completed the first quarter of its orbit around Earth, the relative positions of the Earth, sun, and moon cause us to see it half-illuminated — on its eastern side. At first quarter, the moon always rises around noon and sets around midnight local time, so it is conveniently positioned for observing before youngsters' bedtimes. The evenings around first quarter are excellent for looking at the lunar terrain while it is dramatically lit by low-angled sunlight. (Source-Space.com)
EARLY Saturday, Jan. 3 The Quadrantids meteor shower peaks between 3am and dawn. The moon won't be around to interfere. The shower's radiant, which is beyond the tip of the Big Dipper's handle, will be high in the northeastern sky.
Monday, Jan. 6, On the first Monday of each month, there is usually a civic ceremony in the morning, often on the Town Square around 8am.
Monday, Jan. 6 Dia de Reyes/Kings Day At Ruben's Restaurant, in front of the Post Office & Mercado on the back street Guerrero, volunteers will be giving away 1000's of toys that have been donated, and a snack & drink, usually starting around 10am. They also provide hampers of food for families in need of them. The DIF social service agency usually has an event at the baseball field in front of Chedraui or at the Bicentennial with entertainment and raffles, starting around 4p or 5p, but it's not always held on the 6th. Jan 6 is also Nurses Day in Mexico.
Friday, Jan 10 Full moon rises at sunset & sets at sunrise. There will be an eclipse as the moon passes thru the earth's shadow, but only the beginning and final stages will be visible here, .
The Thor Heyerdahl traveling school-sailboat visits in late January-early February with about three dozen high school students on board. Under the tutelage of the experienced crew, the students learn to work together, sailing and navigating, as well as receiving their normal lessons. They sail from Germany to the Caribbean, departing in October and returning home in May.
The ship is named for the man who sailed a hand made raft "Kon Tiki" from South America 5000 miles across the Pacific to the Tuamotu Islands in 1947, to demonstrate that ancient people could have made long sea voyages, creating contacts between apparently separate cultures. LINK
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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