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Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
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From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Productive meeting between Mayor & Federal Director of Tourism
Productiva reunión
Sostuvo Juan Carrillo con titular de Sectur
Lanrry Parra
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de junio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de junio.-
Municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, and the Federal Secretary of Tourism, Enrique de la Madrid Cordero, had a productive meeting. The Mayor said it is important to maintain a close relationship between the municipalities and the agencies of the Federal Government in order to promote projects and manage resources that contribute to the welfare of citizens. As vice president of Island Municipalities, the Mayor was received by the senior official in Mexico City, along with a large delegation of Mayors belonging to the National Federation of Municipalities of Mexico (Fenamm) to discuss various issues.
He said that it is vital to maintain a close relationship with the Departments of the Federal Government, to manage resources and benefits for our municipality, and he concluded "We are committed to continuing to work in coordination with all federal agencies, to improve the economy and the quality of life of the islanders."
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
The only new article is about the mainland part of the municipality.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
The rains continue.
(Here's the image on the CONAGUA site at 10:30a today, the sun is shining)
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Replacement recommended for Punta Sur railings
Endebles barandales de Punta Sur. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
It is noted that the railings of the walkways along the cliffs at Punta Sur are in need of replacement because their ends are deteriorating, causing weakening and a potential risk to the many tourists who frequent the area. Although the fence has been reinforced, it is advisedable that it be renovated for security reasons before it causes regrettable consequences, according a tourist guide who frequents the area with groups of customers. Tourists visit the ruins of the temple to Ixchel and the sculpture park, for a fee of 30 pesos for national tourists and $3 dollars for foreigners.
Isla Blanca application in process
Solicitud de Isla Blanca, en proceso. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
The request for a partial assignment of rights made by the Isla Blanca cooperative to the Integral Port Authority of Quintana Roo (Apiqroo), "is subject to an administrative procedure before the General Directorate of Ports," said Rosa Elena Ríos Fernández, head of the Port Authority in Isla Mujeres, in response to the accusation by the coop that her agency is hindering their request. She said the request is subject to an administrative procedure before the General Directorate of Ports (DGP). "We are currently waiting for the resolution of the procedure by the DGP to be able to proceed to make the contractual modifications in accordance to the applicable laws," she concluded.
Junk removal campaign in process
Descacharrización en marcha .. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
The junk removal campaign that has been taking place on the island has been extended to the mainland, removing seven tons of junk from various colonias in that part of the municipality, under the personal supervision of the Mayor. There was good coordination by the neighborhood committees and good cooperation from the residents.
Turtles mating at Punta Sur
Apareamiento de tortugas en Punta Sur . [+] Ver masFull article at this link
A dozen or so sea turtles mating ~200 meters from the cliffs of Punta Sur can be seen by the hundreds of tourists visiting daily, even though they lack binoculars to watch them closely. It is now breeding season, and some people have started promoting this spectacle of the Green turtles (called Blanca in Spanish), and carrying binoculars. (Loggerheads and Hawksbills also nest on the island coasts, but Greens are, by far, the majority.)
It is not longer done, but until the previous decade, staff from the National Fishing Institute (INP) set up nets to catch breeding females for study at the island's Facility for Investigation. Part of that building is now the Tortugranja and aquarium, managed by the municipality, by agreement with SEMARNAT.
The fishermen say there are many sea turtles now, due to the level of recovery of the species as a result of a national program that takes place along the entire Mexican coastline, and some have suggested that a quota could be set. One of the promoters of this idea was former mayor Ariel Magaña “El Picho”, who is now deceased. However the suggestion was unsuccessful, and on the contrary, fines remain in force which are applied to those who capture turtles to kill them.
During the 1960's and 70's, Isla Mujeres exported turtles in large volumes, along with sponges, lobster, and fish, which continued into the 90's, when the well known packing plant, empacadora Romero, closed, which is in ruins today.
It is thought that most of the turtles mating off the south end of the island were probably born on the island, since their eggs have been protected here since the 1960's. The record number collected and protected at the Tortugranja during one season is more than 150,000 eggs. The season began last month and will end in November.
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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 & free 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, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available. Downtown is ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, 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 traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos, 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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June Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
The Circus is in Town:
"Arriving for
the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the
Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with
the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats
performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the
the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"
"Arriving for
the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the
Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with
the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats
performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the
the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"
In front of the Caribbean Sea (on the Caribbean coastal road, south of Salinas-Meteorologico & north of Isla 33).Daily 6:30 & 8:30p
Thursday, June 1 Navy Day Día de la Marina
Memorial placing of the wreath at sea (in the Bahia). Boats leave the pier near the car ferry at 10:30am
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4 Cosme Magana Fishing Tournament New Date: Weather permitting
Sunday, June 4 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square will feature the Isla Mujeres Senior Citizen's Choir & performances by three dance troupes from Cancun.
Thursday, June 8 World Ocean's Day & Playa Centro (aka Posada Beach) will receive its third Blue Flag award, during the XII National Meeting of Clean Beaches, which will be held in Bahía de Banderas, on the Riviera de Nayarit. The flag raising ceremony is scheduled for July 4.
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| June 9 7:41 June 10 8:30 June 11 9:17 June 12 10:03 June 13 10:47 June 14 11:29 |
Sunday, June 18 Father's Day & Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square
Tuesday, June 20 Summer Solstice (11:24pm)
Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25 Cosme Alberto Martinez Magana Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 24 Dance event 5p behind the Casa de la Cultura 4th Edition of Danzarte
Sunday, June 25 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square
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