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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Friday, 11 cases of COVID-19 were identified in Mexico during one day, bringing the total to 26 infections. The coronavirus has reached the southeast, with authorities from Quintana Roo and Yucatan reporting the first confirmed case in each state. Five cases were identified in Mexico City, and one each in the states of Querétaro, Chiapas, Nuevo León and Coahuila. There are 105 suspected cases.
Yucatan authorities said their case is a 57 year-old woman with a history of travel in Spain, who is under medical surveillance. She returned without symptoms, but days later developed a fever and cough. They also have three suspected cases under observation.
Hours earlier, Quintana Roo authorities confirmed their first case and reported a total of 16 negatives and one suspected case. They said people who had contact with the confirmed patient have already been located and diagnosed as being without symptoms.
Meanwhile, the second case in Nuevo Leon was confirmed, who is a 46 year-old man who had traveled to Denver, Colorado, in early March. His symptoms of fever, cough, headache, and difficulty breathing began on March 6th. Officials noted he has been in a private hospital since March 10th and has a comorbidity of obesity.
It was also announced yesterday that the president of the Mexican Stock Exchange, Jaime Ruiz Sacristán, has tested positive for COVID-19. Federal authorities explained that although private facilities are conducting testing, positive cases must be referred to public hospitals and confirmed by health authorities.
NOTE--As of this (Sunday) afternoon, there are 44 confirmed cases in Mexico, in 13 states. For updates in English--LINK
(Published March 14) Preventative measures will be implemented in the APIQRoo (State Port Authority) terminals which will include thermometers and health questionnaires for travelers, as well as monitoring port employees, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The use of antibacterial gel will be mandatory for all passengers before boarding the ferries, regardless of whether they used the sinks that have been installed. Questionnaires will be required of travelers arriving to each port to find out if they have any suspicious symptoms.
Personnel who work in the terminals and in the administrative offices will be checked to ensure that all workers are free of symptoms of cough, colds, or fever. Elderly employees, pregnant women, or personnel with serious illnesses will be given a justified leave of absence for 15 days or until further notice if requested.
APIQRoo Director Alicia Ricalde Magaña said these preventative measures have been implemented upon instructions from Governor Carlos Joaquín. It is noted that the terminals are equipped with high-resolution cameras for improved video surveillance and security.
Source-CGC QRoo-Gob. Press Release
(March 14, afternoon): Month-long School Holiday Begins Friday: Preventative Isolation, Not Vacationing & Cancellation of Non-Essential Gatherings Advised.
The federal Ministry of Education (SEP) just announced that due to the coronavirus COVID-19, Easter school holidays have been moved up, with the last day of classes on Friday, March 20, resuming on April 20th. The agency recommends that families use this break to carry out preventive isolation.
The head of the SEP, Esteban Moctezuma, said, "We want to emphasize that preventive isolation is recommended to everyone. It is advised that they do not go on vacation. where everyone gets together to enjoy their vacation, because what they want to do is avoid proximity, by preventive isolation. This is what parents are going to be told during the upcoming week of classes."
While classes continue, teachers must obtain and present a note from the parents or guardian stating that each student washed their hands before leaving their house, that they were reviewed and don't have symptoms of high fever, cough, or headache. In each classroom, the teacher will check that there are no sick children.
Sports and civic activities have been suspended at the basic level schools and at the upper level schools. If a single case of coronavirus is detected at any school, the campus must close.
The Undersecretary of Health, Hugo Lopez Gatell, said that conditions do not exist for the declaration of a health emergency yet, and one has not been declared. The Ministry of Health called on public and private agencies & organizations to suspend "non-essential services" throughout the country, such as seminars, classes, forums and any event that has a low economic impact.
In Mexico, there have been a total of 26 positive cases and 105 who are currently suspected of carrying the virus. Mexico City has 11, Querétaro has four; the State of Mexico has three; Puebla has two and one case per state in Chiapas, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, Quintana Roo and Yucatán.
(Source--Press Conference Saturday afternoon)
(Published Sat. morn) Friday, 11 cases of COVID-19 were identified in Mexico during one day, bringing the total to 26 infections. The coronavirus has reached the southeast, with authorities from Quintana Roo and Yucatan reporting the first confirmed case in each state. Five cases were identified in Mexico City, and one each in the states of Querétaro, Chiapas, Nuevo León and Coahuila. There are 105 suspected cases.
Yucatan authorities said their case is a 57 year-old woman with a history of travel in Spain, who is under medical surveillance. She returned without symptoms, but days later developed a fever and cough. They also have three suspected cases under observation.
Hours earlier, Quintana Roo authorities confirmed their first case and reported a total of 16 negatives and one suspected case. They said people who had contact with the confirmed patient have already been located and diagnosed as being without symptoms.
Meanwhile, the second case in Nuevo Leon was confirmed, who is a 46 year-old man who had traveled to Denver, Colorado, in early March. His symptoms of fever, cough, headache, and difficulty breathing began on March 6th. Officials noted he has been in a private hospital since March 10th and has a comorbidity of obesity.
It was also announced yesterday that the president of the Mexican Stock Exchange, Jaime Ruiz Sacristán, has tested positive for COVID-19. Federal authorities explained that although private facilities are conducting testing, positive cases must be referred to public hospitals and confirmed by health authorities. LINK
Yesterday, March 14, the Governor of Quintana Roo issued these provisions for this Viral Import stage of the COVID-19 coronavirus--
1. The Ministry of Health will provide constant information every day on the progress of the measures taken and any progress of the disease may have, in a clear and transparent manner.
2. Thermometers and thermal cameras will be provided at all terminals at the airports of Cancun, Cozumel and Chetumal, at the two bridges on the Southern Border and at the ports of Cozumel and Mahahual.
3. In all of these locations, health questionnaires will be in required
from arriving travelers to find out if they have any symptoms.
4. Training for parents and teachers, with thermometers available in the schools so that any student who arrives with flu symptoms will stay at home and does not attend school.
5. Instruct the teachers to wash their hands with soap and water at each change of classes or every hour, with the students washing their hands with soap and water and cleaning their desks or work areas
6. Training for hoteliers, restaurateurs, shopping mall personnel, lodging platforms, and public transportation staff in regard to detection and hygiene management.
7. The Ministry of Labor will provide the unions and public & private work centers with the required hygiene information, as well as information about the need to detect cases that could put the population at risk.
8. The Ministries of Finance, Tourism, Economic Development and Labor are working on an economic boost strategy in the face of the possible fall in tourism and income in the state for the next three months.
9. While we are in the phase of viral importation, which is the first of three stages, activities and events on the public agenda will not be suspended, but all precautions must be taken, without handshaking or kissing, with dispersion of information about preventative measures.
10. The Secretary of Public Security will have police personnel trained on hygiene issues within the department, in addition to detection in the streets and neighborhoods of the State.
11. All State Government agencies must monitor their personnel daily to verify that these measures are carried out to ensure that any possible sources of contagious respiratory diseases are detected.
12. We all must collaborate to maintain hygienic and preventative measures, as well as to help in the possible detection of cases. All of us must collaborate with the state authorities to achieve the goals related to people's health.
Governor Carlos Joaquín reiterated that keeping calm and acting to implement each of the actions will be essential.
Translation provided by Isla Mujeres News & Events, by Ronda Winn Roberts.
Source--http://bit.ly/33hXSKg
4. Training for parents and teachers, with thermometers available in the schools so that any student who arrives with flu symptoms will stay at home and does not attend school.
5. Instruct the teachers to wash their hands with soap and water at each change of classes or every hour, with the students washing their hands with soap and water and cleaning their desks or work areas
6. Training for hoteliers, restaurateurs, shopping mall personnel, lodging platforms, and public transportation staff in regard to detection and hygiene management.
7. The Ministry of Labor will provide the unions and public & private work centers with the required hygiene information, as well as information about the need to detect cases that could put the population at risk.
8. The Ministries of Finance, Tourism, Economic Development and Labor are working on an economic boost strategy in the face of the possible fall in tourism and income in the state for the next three months.
9. While we are in the phase of viral importation, which is the first of three stages, activities and events on the public agenda will not be suspended, but all precautions must be taken, without handshaking or kissing, with dispersion of information about preventative measures.
10. The Secretary of Public Security will have police personnel trained on hygiene issues within the department, in addition to detection in the streets and neighborhoods of the State.
11. All State Government agencies must monitor their personnel daily to verify that these measures are carried out to ensure that any possible sources of contagious respiratory diseases are detected.
12. We all must collaborate to maintain hygienic and preventative measures, as well as to help in the possible detection of cases. All of us must collaborate with the state authorities to achieve the goals related to people's health.
Governor Carlos Joaquín reiterated that keeping calm and acting to implement each of the actions will be essential.
Translation provided by Isla Mujeres News & Events, by Ronda Winn Roberts.
Source--http://bit.ly/33hXSKg
Yesterday morning's video of Governor Carlos Joaquín González, advising calmness, after the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Q Roo was announced. He spoke about the protocols the have implemented which include increased personnel for international surveillance at ports, airports, and the southern border. He explained the three stages of the COVID-19 virus, and said that any changes will be announced in a timely manner, putting the health of inhabitants first.
The head of the state Epidemiology Unit, Yazmin Galicia, said the first case in the Q.Roo occurred in the municipality of Benito Juarez (Cancun) in a 71 year-old Italian woman who had traveled to Italy and requested medical attention on March 12. She and all her contacts are in social isolation and will be kept under observation for the next two weeks.
The Governor said the state is in the first stage, "Viral Import",
when cases come from outside, and the response is to strengthen
prevention efforts with adequate hygiene measures and increased
surveillance at points of entry into the state. The second stage,
"Community Dispersion" is when community outbreaks begin to appear
within the population. In this scenarios, some restrictive measures
should be applied, such as those being done in other countries. Among
these measures are suspension of classes, of large events, and of
activities in public spaces. He said, "Reaching that scenario is a
possibility and we will announce it with the opportunity to protect the
health of the population."
The third stage, "Epidemic Phase" is when the disease spreads among a large part of the population and is when much stricter measures are taken. The Governor reiterated that the state is in the first stage of "Viral Import" with imported cases.
The third stage, "Epidemic Phase" is when the disease spreads among a large part of the population and is when much stricter measures are taken. The Governor reiterated that the state is in the first stage of "Viral Import" with imported cases.
March 12--Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus, the Tourist Tianguis in Mérida was postponed and will take place from September 19 to 22. "Postponing the tianguis is difficult for the Yucatecans, it hurts us, but the health of the Yucatecans comes first," said Yucatan Governor Mauricio Vila at a press conference called at the last minute at the Federal Tourism Ministry in Mexico City. "We are going to take care of ourselves, we are going to continue to not lower our guard and to facie this disease." The Tourist Tianguis was scheduled to start on March 22 and conclude on March 25. For the event, the Yucatan government and the CREA company had invested some 413 million pesos, and expected the attendance of 1,020 buyers, of whom 551 were Mexicans and 496 were foreigners. The latter come from 44 countries and would represent more than 300 companies. LINK
From the City....
(Published yesterday) A crew of 8 workers have been doing cleaning and landscaping-maintenance work at the green areas, parks, and sports fields, including the main roads and tourist areas of Punta Sur and the eastern malecon seawalk. They've been pruning & trimming on the school campuses, and in the parks of “Las Iguanas” and “Las Tortugas”, as well as in the colonias of “Miraflores”, "Ampliación La Gloria”, and “El Cañotal”. The public spaces have received maintenance with coordination between the Department of Parks and Gardens and the Public Services Department. Yesterday they were working on the baseball field.
Sunday at 1p--The first game of the final series--The Isla Mujeres Cockteleros won 1st place in the A Group and the Isla Mujeres Pescadores won 1st place in the B Group. On Sunday, the two teams will battle it out in the first game of the league championship at the El Pescador stadium in front of Chedraui.
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(Published March 13) The program “PÍNTATE DE INCLUSIÓN” (Painting for Inclusion) continued with the painting of 51 wheelchair ramps in colonia La Gloria. DIF VIDEO
Advice to prevent the spread of Coronavirus
Advice to compact your trash
As part of the City's efforts to promote international sporting events in Isla Mujeres, on May 2nd, the Crossfit "Ixchel Battle" women's event will be held at Playa Centro, in coordination with the state Commission for Youth and Sport.
The monthly Civic Ceremony for March took place on the Town Square to promote patriotism and respect for the Flag of Mexico.
(published March 10) Gustavo Rodríguez Orozco has assumed the position as Director of Tourism, following the resignation of José Jesús Castillo Magaña.
City presented awards to outstanding female islanders in commemoration of International Women's Day. The recipients were: Candelaria Povedano Novelo, as the oldest islena, born on April 27th, 1930; Lina María Gutiérrez Bacelis, for her community service, who works for the City, Profa. Elda María Rodríguez Orozco, who teaches dance, and Gregoria Be Cen,who is 83 and the oldest member of the "albergue" of the women of Rancho Viejo, in the Continental Zone of the municipality.
The beaches of Isla Mujeres are waiting for you...
Low-cost glasses program includes free computerized vision exam. More than 300 models of frames to chose from. Basic glasses, graduated, 'micas' and frames ready for immediate delivery for only 150 pesos on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday March 16, 17, & 18 at the La Gloria Park Kiosk 9a-2p.
Isla Mujeres shines at the XVI Scientific Research Meeting of the Caribbean of CUAM
A meliponas bee farm and flower garden in Isla Mujeres, and an educational program "Learning to Live with Diabetes", were the winning projects of students from the Liceo del Caribe Jean Piaget Secundaria, who represented Isla Mujeres in the XVI Caribbean Scientific Research Meeting of CUAM.
On Friday, 16 middle school and high school students presented their scientific research projects in two categories: Social Sciences & Humanities; and Biological, Chemical and Environmental Sciences, competing for first through third places.
A first place medal on the middle school level was won by Ángela Chalé, Julián Fernández, Yaremi Mendoza, Joshua Pech and Rebeca Pool for their project "Meliponas Bee Breeding and Flower Garden in Isla Mujeres". Their advisor was teacher Anadelta González. The other winning project, "Learning to Live with Diabetes" addressed the importance of education for people with this disease, and was presented by Axel Caamal and Jesús Zapo Sixteco, whose advisors were teachers Israel Aguilar and Fernando Hoch.
The students stood out in the quality of their exhibitions, originality, social impact, and their abilities to answer questions. Other presentations included topics such as Environmental Education for Young Children, The Importance of Self-Esteem Among Youths, and The Empowerment of Women and Knowledge of Their Rights.
School Director Patricia Rodriguez spoke about the talented young students who develop their skills at these competitions and recognized the support of their parents for these and other successes. She said these include Roberto Martinez who participated in the Mathematical Olympiad, the state meeting of the women's basketball team in Chetumal, and the recent spelling and drill team competitions, as well as the Cambridge certification.
Islander Ana Caro Magaña Lemus won a gold medal at the regional finals in Veracruz which were held March 4-8, qualifying her to compete in the National competition in Nuevo Leon April 19-24. Congratulations!
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Published March 13--The first cancellations of reservations are occurring in Isla Mujeres LINK
Gustavo Rodríguez Orozco, Isla Mujeres Tourism Director, acknowledged that although there is no alarm in Quintana Roo due to the coronavirus issue, there have been a few cancellations or, where appropriate, reservations have been rescheduled.
He said that for Isla Mujeres it is still one of the best seasons, as tourists continue to visit, seeking the natural attractions that exist here. However, some hotels have reported that some trips have been canceled or some events (weddings) have been rescheduled.
He said that this is a product of the problem that exists around the world which is also having a strong effect on airlines. However, there are hotels like Mia where occupancy has remained above 95 percent, which speaks of an excellent season. Hs said that the state government has been aware of the situation and seeks above all not to create an atmosphere of panic among the community.
March 11--Installation continues in Isla Mujeres of security cameras on 20 posts at strategic points around the island. Each will monitor a perimeter of about 100 meters with fixed cameras and one that rotates 360 degrees. The cameras, which emit high-resolution images, will be monitored simultaneously by C2 Command in Isla Mujeres and C4 Command in Cancun. The police force will be available for immediate response, and when appropriate, the Mexican Navy and National Guard. The next stage of this project includes participation, support, and financing by private businesses, who want to cover the entire downtown area with surveillance ability. LINK
Port Authority, APIQRoo, implements measures against Coronavirus in the Maritime Terminals (see above) LINK
March 12--Crews were activated to remove sargasso from Isla Mujeres beaches LINK
On Thursday, a crew of workers removed an atypical arrival of sargasso from the island's beaches, which required several trips.Then the work was suspended because people began to arrive, which made the work difficult. The work was expected to resume on Friday, to remove the remainder.
March 13--CANIRAC leader, Baltazar Maldonado Tun acknowledged there are concerns about losses and businesses closing due to the pandemic, noting there were losses in the past when the H1N1 epidemic reduced tourism in Isla Mujeres. LINK
From Por Esto :
Occupancy rates remain high but expected to drop
Estabilidad en la hotelería
March 13--Isla Mujeres hotels continue to report high occupancy at about 80%, but this is expected to decrease in the upcoming days due to the United States declaring a state of emergency due to the spread of coronavirus. It is noted that this could be a repeat of the lack of tourism that occurred during the spring of 2009 with the A H1N1 influenza that caused worker layoffs called "Solidarity Days"Record-breaking number of decompression cases during lobster season: 223
Récord de descompresionados en Quintana Roo
March 13-- The decompression chamber has been in operation for 21 years, receiving patients not only from Isla Mujeres, but also from the municipalities of Puerto Juárez, Puerto Morelos and Lázaro Cárdenas, as well as from the state of Yucatan. Previously the highest number was about 80 cases, but this year during the lobster season from July 1st, 2019 to February 29th, 202, there were 223 cases.On the last day of the season, a member of the Puerto Juarez coopertive, suffered a level Two decompression, requiring five treatments in the capsule, and he received the final one at noon today (Friday).
Insufficient supply of fish
March 13-- LINK The five commercial fishing cooperatives in Isla Mujeres report they are unable to supply the high demand for fish during this Lent, due to uncooperative weather. As of Wednesday, their coolers were empty, according to members of the cooperatives "Isla Blanca" and "Patria & Progreso". Prices are up to 100 pesos per kilo for snapper and boquinete (hogfish), while most other varieties are less expensive. The grouper season is currently closed (from Feb. 1 to March 31).
Cahuameros advance to semifinals
March 13--LINK
The Isla Mujeres Cahuameros basketball team will play the Camargos from Cozumel today (Sunday) at noon at the Convention Center in the semifinal competition of the State Basketball League (Lieba) of Quintana Roo. The competition will consist of two matches with the winning team going to the grand final, after winning both games or having beaten the other by a point difference if each team wins one game. The second match will take place on Saturday, March 21st in Cozumel, to determine the champion. That team that will compete in the state basketball tournament finals.
The other teams competing in the semifinals are the Dorados from Playa del Carmen (who are the favorites) vs the Aluxes from Tulum, who began their competition yesterday (Saturday).
In other sporting news, the islander brothers Héctor Giancarlo and Cristopher Antonio Góngora Gil, 11 and 9 years old, were invited to participate in the national inter-branch tournament of the Necaxa First Division Soccer Club, to be held in Aguascalientes. They left on Tuesday and will be "scouted" and are likely to eventually be recruited, according to information received by the reporter. They currently play in a Necaxa subsidiary in Cancun.
Tourist sweeps street daily
Kim Hoffman, a retired veteran who vacations here, said he decided to sweep the entire length of Guerrero Avenue early every day and that he has been doing it since February 18, to conclude on March 18, when he returns to his home in Kansas. He sweeps the street from behind the Catholic Church on the Town Square to its conclusion near Playa Norte, which is about 400 linear meters.
Local residents acknowledge that there aren't enough street sweepers and voluntary collaboration is needed to keep the sidewalks clear and everyone needs to adhere to the trash collection schedule.
There are other foreigners who visit during these winter months who remove litter along the Caribbean coastal road. LINK
Constant monitoring against sargasso in Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres en constante monitoreo para combatir el sargazo
Gustavo Rodriguez: New director of Tourism in Isla Mujeres
Gustavo Rodríguez, nuevo director de Turismo en Isla Mujeres
Access to Isla Contoy was restricted due to the effects of Cold Front #42
Acceso restringido a Isla Contoy por efectos del frente frío No. 42
Isla Mujeres is ready for the Easter holidays
Se alista IM para la Semana Santa
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MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach
Four rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white
sand beach and
the beautiful Caribbean sea, with
kitchenettes & fast WIFI. In the upscale
neighborhood of Bachilleres,
convenient to downtown
or
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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,
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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, Coco Jaguar, Manolitos, La Chatita, Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery Chedraui & the 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.
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Full moon rising over the Caribbean
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| At Sunset--March 9 7:09p (sets 7:07a) March 10 8:13 March 11 9:17 March 12 10:20 March 13 11:22 This is the second of four supermoons for 2020. The Moon will be at its closest approach to the Earth while full, causing it to appear slightly larger and brighter than usual. Sunset 6:52-7:02pm (beginning vs end of month) Sunrise ~7:07-6:40am Painting by Pamela Haase at MVC |
March Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Thursday afternoons ~3p-8p Artist Fair on the Paseo de la Triguena off the Town Square at the malecon by the food trucks.
Sunday's at 1p there may be baseball games at the stadium in front of Chedraui. There are two teams, the Pescadores & the Cockteleros, who are in Category A & Category B of the same league, which is currently having the playoffs for the season championship.
Occasionally, Sunday evenings 8p on the Town Square "Noches Magicas" performances
Fishermen in this region are banned from catching grouper, lobster and octopus during March LINK
Sunday, March 1--At 1p at the Pescaodores baseball field the Isla Mujeres Pescadores will play the Rockies of Cancun, after losing the first game in their three game series in the semifinals. If the Pescadores beat the Rockies twice, they will win in Group B category of their league. The Isla Mujeres Cockteleros won the Group A category & are waiting to see who they'll play from Group B for the league championship. LINK
Thursday, March 5--There is usually a ceremony commemorating the arrival of Francisco Hernandez Cordoba in 1517, who is credited with discovering the Yucatan and what is now Mexico, after landing on Isla Mujeres. The expedition of 110 men in 3 boats sailed from Cuba and around the coast, battling with the Maya, until all but one were injured, and over 50 had died. Cordoba died after returning to Cuba.
Sunday, March 8--International Women's Day
Monday, March 9--Full Moon, which is the second of four Super Moons in 2020, meaning it is at its closest approach to the Earth while full, making it appear slightly larger and brighter than usual.
Tuesday, March 10-Civic Ceremony at 9am on the Town Square
Monday, March 16--Day off in honor of the birthday of Benito Juarez on March 21st.
Tuesday, March 17--St Patrick's Day
Wednesday March 18--Observation of Oil Expropriation Day (not an official day off--businesses & schools will be operating normally). Commemorates the nationalization of Mexico's oil fields on this date in 1938.
Thursday, March 19--Spring Equinox
Thursday, March 19--Dia de San Jose, which MAY be celebrated with a dance on the Town Square.
Tuesday, March 24-- Venus reaches its greatest eastern elongation of 46.1 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Venus since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the bright planet in the western sky after sunset. Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation of 27.8 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise. New moon--lack of moonlight is the best time to observe galaxies & star clusters.
Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28-- About 600 swimmers are expected to participate in the National Open Water Championship 2020 which will be held in Isla Mujeres on March 27 & 28. The winners of the 10 kilometer competition will represent Mexico in Tokyo during the pre-Olympic match for the Olympic games. The top 20 swimmers in the categories of 14-15, 16-17, and 18-19 divisions, in the categories of 5k, 7.5k and 10k will qualify for the National Conade Games 2020.
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
BUS INFORMATION
The buses operate from 6a to 10p. The overhead digital display indicates whether they're going to the Tourism areas or the Colonias.The bus numbers don't indicate the route, they're numbered 1 thru 10.
The main downtown stops are just south of the Maritime (Ultramar) Terminal & across the street from it. In Centro, the buses stay on Medina, except they turn around near the Convention Center, behind the downtown Mercado. Outside of town, there are no designated stops & you flag them. Exit thru the back door, first pushing the red button nearby so the driver knows to stop.
Pay the driver 38 pesos/$2usd (or $9/175p for an all day pass). The front seats are for seniors, disabled & pregnant women. The 32 passenger buses have air conditioning & security cameras. (State residents pay 10p, INAPAM card holders & local students pay 5p.) LINK to bus company page on FB.
COLONIA ROUTES-1 & 2Route 1 goes down the western side on Rueda Medina and returns northward on the east side via Jesus Martinez Ross. Its west-east transit is Paseo de los Peces in colonia La Gloria.
Route 2 goes down the eastern side on Jesus Martinez Ross and returns northward on the west side via Medina. Its east-west transit is also Paseo Peces.
Routes #1 & #2 aren't exact opposites.
#1 takes J.M. Ross northward all the way from Peces to downtown, traveling thru Salina Chica,
#2 going southward turns left/east just before Salina Chica, leaving JM Ross & taking the Caribe Coastal road thru Meteorologico. I've heard it turns right/west back into the colonias by Madera Food & Art.
TOURISM ROUTES-3 & 4
Now the company advises riding #3 to Sac Bajo and #4 to Punta Sur.
Route 3 goes to Sac Bajo, down the western side of the isle on Medina.
(It was originally advertised as also going to Punta Sur. Then they said it only went to P.S. when that was the destination of passengers aboard, and otherwise after routing thru Sac Bajo it turned east on Paseo Peces & returned via the Caribbean Coastal road, Payo Obispo.)
Route 4 goes to Punta Sur & Garrafon down east side on the Caribbean Coastal road and returning northward on Medina to town.
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| This isn't a bus route map, it's a street map, showing how Jesus Martinez Ross follows the Caribbean coast until becoming the main street of Salina Chica and going on to La Gloria, while the Caribe Coastal road (aka Payo Obispo) follows the coast. The east-west transit, Paseo de los Peces, is shown, but not labeled, between colonia La Gloria and the Mundaca Hacienda. |
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