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| Here's the webcam LINK, which also has time lapse of the past 24 hours. |
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Today the municipality reports another case of C-19 for a total of 215, with 17 deaths and 176 recovered.
The state Geoportal reports 2 active cases by colonia as 1 in Salina Grande and 1 Downtown.
The national map still isn't loading.
The Federal Government, via the National Coordinator of Civil Protection declared a State of Emergency in Quintana Roo for the municipalities of Cozumel, Puerto Morelos and Solidaridad for the strong winds and intense rain on October 5 & 6, and for the municipalities of Benito Juarez (Cancun), Isla Mujeres, and Lazaro Cardenas (Holbox) for the strong winds that occurred on October 5th. This allows the municipalities to have access to funds from FONDEN (Fund for Emergency Attention). Based on this Declaration, which was requested by the state government, authorities will have resources to meet needs for food, shelter, and health care among the affected residents.
The Tortugranja reports there was no damage to the turtle nests incubating there. Due to the large number of nests and in anticipation, a new incubation pen had been built in a higher area near the facility, which was not affected by the tidal surge. The nesting season officially ends this week on the 15th, which is considered to be a record season for a 'low' season. It is noted that more than 50,000 hatchlings could be released. The Tortugranja is open for visitors, with sanitary measures such as mandatory and correct wearing of face masks, healthy distancing, and use of antibacterial gel.
There was a good influx of tourists this weekend, thanks to the fact that the tourism infrastructure wasn't damaged by Hurricane Delta, and the municipal government and islanders in general acted quickly to repair the effects that occurred.
Visitors from all over the world came to enjoy the white sand beaches and blue turquoise water of this Pueblo Magico, as well as the various attractions of Isla Mujeres. Once again, it is clear that this is a preferred vacation destination, due to its natural beauty and certifications of quality services, and now for the manner in which the various tourism sectors are following the sanitary rules for coronavirus prevention.
Tax discounts available thru Nov. 30
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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
the colonias, yet
separate. Quiet & Private.
Free
amenities include hammocks,
portable beach
chairs, beach towels,
washer & dryer, loungers, shared bikes, BBQ grill, and safes. Panoramic
views from the
rooftop terrace. Large sliding doors open to a patio &
the white sand backyard-beach, overlooking the Caribbean sea. Downtown
is ~ a mile away; we're on
all four bus routes or flag a $3 taxi. Off street parking. In the quiet
neighborhood of Bachilleres, 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, 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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| Thursday, Oct 1 at 6:49, just after sunset
Oct 2 7:22
Oct 3 7:55
Oct 4 8:29
Oct 5 9:07
Oct 6 9:48 Sunset 6:34-6:11pm (beginning vs end of month) Sunrise 6:38-6:49am Painting by Pamela Haase at MVC |
Turtles continue nesting in October.
They
nest along the eastern beaches. Tortugranja staff and
volunteers gather the eggs and incubate them in the sand in a pen
outside the facility. Three species nest annually in Isla Mujeres,
Greens, Loggerheads,
and Hawksbills. The season officially ends on the 15th, but monitoring
continues thru the end of the month. Photos of nest hatching out at
MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach, that was missed by the Tortugranja
patrols. 
Oct. 6-10, -Draconid meteors, peaking on evening of Oct. 7, but should be worth watching on the night before and after, also This is an evening meteor shower, that you don't have to stay up late to watch...look before the waning moon rises in mid-to-late evening. It is usually a slow shower with a meteor every 10-15 minutes. But it is known for having 'bursts" of hundreds or thousands of meteors in occasional years, which aren't predicted with any certainty. "Meteor showers are like fishing. You go, and sometimes you catch something."
Oct
20-21-22-Orionid meteors peak in the early morning hours. There's more
activity after midnight and the maximum amount in the pre-dawn hours of
Oct. 20th & 21st . These are "shooting stars" from Halley's Comet
& occur from early October to early November as the earth passes
thru its debris.
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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