Garantiza salud de isleños

Juan Carrillo preside instalación del Comité Municipal del ramo

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ISLA MUJERES, 3 de noviembre.

Leer más.Full article at this link .. Mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis reinstated the Municipal Health
Committee, saying that health is the foundation for everything. He is committed to guaranteeing it to all sectors of the island community via coordinated work between the three levels of government. He emphasized the importance of fighting dengue, chikungunya, and zika by reducing mosquito breeding grounds. He said, "We, the municipal government, will encourage a culture of prevention with constant check ups. Let's encourage healthy habits within the community, which is our task and our commitment." He said he will work toward better health for island families, in coordination with the state Governor, Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez. The mayor explained that ensuring the health of island families is a priority, because if people are healthy, they can have a fuller life. During the re-installation of the Municipal Health Committee, the Plan of Action was unveiled, for the elimination of the mosquito that causes Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya, with the implementation of Health Brigades to do intensive work removing junk, fumigating, and eliminating breeding sites, beginning November 14th. The island part of the municipality will be divided into two zones with the goal of reaching 12,642 inhabitants and 3548 residential homes. Also part of the plan is removal of 65.4 tons of junk from the colonias, including tires, furniture, and other objects, which are potential breeding sites for mosquitoes.

Long lines at City Hall for drivers licenses

Largas filas en la Tesorería

Para ponerse al día con licencia de conducir

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ISLA MUJERES, 3 de noviembre.-

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In response to a program implemented by the police, dozens of people were completing the procedure for obtaining their drivers licenses, since failure to have one could result in a fine exceeding 3500 pesos. There were long lines at the window for the Municipal Treasury, where people told the reporter they had no problem with being required to obtain the document, but they complained that there were three cashiers windows and only one was open. The lines were long at nine in the morning, and even longer at 1pm after lunchtime.

Concerns about beach erosion

Programas preventivos contra erosión

Propone concejal ante preocupación de IP

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ISLA MUJERES, 2 de noviembre.-

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Alderman Roberto Martinez visited the beach area know as “El Riíto”, where there has been erosion, especially in this season of 'nortes' (windy fronts from the north). The Councilman visited the area upon invitation for the business owners in the area, who want the City to take action against the problem. The Councilman said the recover of the sand could be done with assistance from ZOFEMAT (Department of the Maritime Federal Zone) with federal resources. He said the erosion affects the businesses and their workers, because it reduces the number of tourists who come to the area to enjoy the beach. (This area is in front of Fenix & Na Balam)
A huge amount of sand has been lost in the area known as "Chichis", after the rupture of the 'whale' which retained the sand, which occurred more than a year ago.

Mayor encourages residents to join efforts to keep the island clean

Por un municipio limpio

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With simple tasks like sweeping in front of their houses and putting trash in its place, residents can do their fair share and contribute with the authorities toward keeping the municipality clean, said Mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis. He said the islanders are know for their solidarity and participation, which is why he is asking them to join this crusade for at clean and healthy municipality.
During the first 100 days of his administration, the municipal government has taken a number of steps in this direction with the launch of “Jornadas Ciudadanas”(Resident Clean ups) and“Brigadas de Limpieza” (Cleaning Brigades), overseen by the Public Services Department. These efforts have substantially improved the urban image of the municipality, with cleaner and better maintained streets, sidewalks, and streetlights.
There has also been an intensive campaign to eliminate junk and objects left by the streets, which can act as breeding grounds for the mosquitoes which carry Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya, to reduce risk to the population. The Mayor asked the residents to cooperate with the authorities in keeping the streets clean and to use the public areas properly. The Director of Public Service, Jose Guadalupe Rios Chale, asked the residents to avoid throwing useless furniture and appliances in the ditches or empty lots, which cause a risk to local inhabitants.
With all the cleaning and junk removal efforts, more than 10,000 inhabitants have benefited in the colonias of La Gloria, El Cañotal, Miraflores and La Caribeña. On the mainland, they have been cutting brush and pruning in Punta Sam.

We are grateful to the school "Jean Piaget" for the invitation to take part in the Festival of the Souls (Festival de las animas). Hagamos futuro con nuestras tradiciones, agradecemos a la escuela Jean
Piaget por su invitación para ser parte del "Festival de las animas"

A clean up brigade worked at the cemetery "La Gloria" in order to maintain this area for the islander families to visit their departed loved ones.Se realiza la brigada de limpieza en el cementerio "La Gloria" con el
fin de mantener estos espacios adecuados para que las familias isleñas
visiten a sus difuntos.

The preliminary draft is ready for a project of a Mega Biosphere Reserve, which includes the municipalities of Isla Mujeres, Lazaro Cardenas, (Holbox) and Benito Juarez (Cancun). LINK. Listo anteproyecto de la mega Reserva de la Biósfera del Caribe Mexicano
que incluye a Isla Mujeres, Lázaro Cárdenas y Benito Juárez - http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/listo-anteproyecto-de-la-m…/
In response to civil groups, entrepreneurs, ejido members, and environmentalists in Quintana Roo during the past 2-3 years, the Mexican government began conducting a study regarding the possible creation of a Natural Protected Area (ANP) of the Biosphere of the Mexican Caribbean on April 22 (Earth Day). This would be one of the most ambitious plans in the Caribbean, encompassing ~56,628 square kilometers of the coast of Quintana Roo, with an extension representing a little over 44,000 square kilometers.
The objective of SEMARNAT (Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources) and CONANP (National Commission of Protected Areas) is to improve the regulation for the conservation of the environment in Quintana Roo, where one can find some of the principle reserves in Mexico and in America, such as the Biosphere of Sian Ka'an, among others.
Also, in the Riviera Maya, Cancun, and in recent years Majahual at the south of the state, is where there are concentrated together one of the principal tourist destinations and sources of this type of income, in Mexico.
In 2015, Quintana Roo received over half of the 30 million tourists who came to this country and and the state also gained half of the 17.5 million dollars that came into Mexico from tourism last year.
Investigators, environmental specialists, and representatives of civil organizations are insisting that SEMARNAT and CONANP consider the recommendations of all those involved or affected by the creastion of the "Reserva de la Biosfrera del Caribe Mexicano". There are 23 civil organizations who have worked together to create a series of proposals that include both the benefits and the complications that could arise for the environment and for sustainable economic development in the Yucatan Peninsula, from the creation of the ANP (Protected Natural Area).
The scientists, environmentalists, and environmental rights specialists of the 23 organization s say there are some inconsistencies that need to be addressed before the final approval and publication of the document in the Official Federal Publication. The lawyer for CEMDA (Mexican Center for Environmental Rights) said one of the problems with the possible creation of the Biosphere Reserve is the apparent lack of order that exists in the coastal zones of Quintana Roo, regarding the protection and conservation of natural resources when facing projects of economic development.This is a very long article, which is taken from this website (LINK) where the text can be copied and pasted into a translator (LINK)

Hurricane wall by eastern malecon has cracks El Muro Oriente está cuarteadoce.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Residents in the area of the eastern malecon are concerned that the wall was not properly constructed when it was built, and they are worried about the gabions (rocks in wire 'cages'), which are falling apart because their cages have rusted. They say the gabions should be rebuilt, the pillars, which have cracks, should be reinforced, and the southern section of the wall, which is heavily damaged and boarders the Juzado Mixto property, should be rebuilt.

Non-functioning boats are cluttering the beachesMuchos botes rotos en abandonoeré.. [+] Ver masFull article at this linkNov. 3 There are a good number of fishing vessels abandoned on the beaches,
hindering the free movement of visitors and islanders. Many of these boats don't function and Por Esto says should be removed. A majority of the fishermen no longer have sites to moor their boats, since most of their cooperatives have given up their Federal Zone concessions. The tourism cooperative "Isla Mujeres" had just finished "negotiations" for their space, with an offer of payment of ~400,000 pesos to each of the 20 members who agree to give up their rights.

Isla Mujeres news briefs Breves de Isla Mujeres acer.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Thursday the port remained closed for navigation by small boats, but the weather was expected to improve on Friday. (A weather report is given. It was rainy off and on at mid morning, and it'sgetting sunnier and less overcast at 1pm).
The lighthouse beacon at Isla Contoy has been fully restored, but the beacons are out of service at El Dormitorio and at El Cabezo, as is teh buoy at Recalda Isla Mujeres and the buoy at Aguas Seguras of Puerto Juarez.
There was a good flow of visitors through the Maritime Terminal before noon, and the porters were doing well. There were a good number of people at the beaches, and more than 500 golf carts were rented. The merchants said sales are low, but beginning to improve. Several catamarans brought a good number of visitors to enjoy the island.

Yesterday.....

Concerns about cemetery wallDe miedo. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
In the area of the cemetery wall along the prolongation of Hidalgo, heading toward North Beach, there is an old crack in the wall, and there are concerns that it could collapse, like another section of the wall did recently. There is a gap in the level of the wall of about one meter above street level and the neighboring properties.
It is noted that very few families were observed in the cemetery before noon to commemorate the Day of the Dead, and some were painting the tombs, noting they had little time, due to their jobs. The officials reported a "Saldo Blanco", with no serious incidents over the holiday on the island or on the mainland area of the municipality.

Isla Mujeres won an award at the Pueblos Magicos fair Premio en feria de Pueblos Mágicos] Ver masFull article at this link
It has already been reported that Isla Mujeres participated in the Third National Pueblos Magicos Fair and was given an award for being the first town to develop a 'production chain' which met the requirements and guidelines established by the program. There were 111 Pueblos Magicos participating.

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

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.

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

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll
five minutes southward down the coastal sidewalk to Mango
Cafe, Bahama Mama, Brisas, or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes
southwest to shop at
Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or other options.
Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the
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.

Sergio's Batik class. ~3 hours long. 400p includes materials. Casa de Cultura This has moved to his home...directions on his FB page HERE

Sunday evenings on the Town Square 8p Noches Magicas Music & Dance Performances

Tuesday, Nov. 1 All Saint's Day Dia de los Muertos

Wednesday, Nov. 2 All Soul's Day Dia de los Muertos No School & Offices Closed

On Nov. 2, hundreds of residents have been
invited to participate the silent parade, who will dress in traditional
clothing or white, with Catrina makeup as Catrinas vivientes..living
Catrinas for the "Festival of the Living for the Dead". It starts at 6p from the
Cemetery (Hidalgo and Lopez Mateos) to the Casa Cultura where there will be a display of altars in
the style of different regions of Mexico. There's a nice video of
last year's here on FB. https://www.facebook.com/events/322448854785481/

Thursday, Nov 3 Artist Fair at Casa de la Cultura 4p-9p
Batik artist Sergio is a usual participant, along with Isla Brewery.
Amar Peruvian restaurant set up tables at the last two fairs.

The 9th annual Diabetes Clinic will be November 3rd in La Gloria. We are a team
of nurses, social workers, EMT's and paramedics with a doctor for
consultation of patients who need to be seen immediately. Please
consider donating $50 which would buy 200 test strips, enough for one
patient for a year. We also need donations of reading glasses,
particularly the higher numbers. Many diabetics have vision problems
too. We have a
drop off location at Marina Paraiso Hotel or will pick up wherever you
are! Muchisimas gracias for your generosity ~ Contact Karen Rosenberg Here or email me at westofcuba@gmail.com

To all Islenos: We invite you to the Diabetes Clinic sponsored by the
Club Pro-Paciente Diabetico A.C. at the Community Hospital in La Gloria
on Thursday, November 3, at 9:00 AM. Health care professionals will test
your blood, offer diabetes education and distribute meters and strips
and other supplies for people with Diabetes. We will teach you how to
use the equipment so that you can manage your illness of diabetes
better. This clinic is completely free and is funded by the
generosity of gringos that live and visit your beautiful island. Please
tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers! PM Karen Rosenberg or Geovanny Avalos on FB for more information about this new non-profit organization created to serve the people of Isla Mujeres! (or email me at westofcuba@gmail.com) Please share this information. Thank you.

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MVC Guests from Ontario wrote...

We have returned to Maravilla Caribe and we consider it to be a gem. Is it a luxurious resort? No. On the other hand, it's the kind of place where you feel comfortable sitting outside with a beer and watching the ocean, reading all afternoon in a hammock or going for a long walk along the shore. To sit on the patio with a plate of fresh fruit and a cup of coffee is my idea of the perfect morning. It's like having your own little private beach cottage - it's not fancy but that's not what we're looking for. A 15 minute walk takes you into the busy little town, full of great little restaurants and shops, and a $3 taxi ride will get you just about anywhere on the island. The landlord is friendly, accommodating and genuinely cares about and knows the local community. For anyone who wants a lavish package vacation, this obviously isn't the place for you - there are plenty of resorts that will fit your needs. Maravilla is a simple, lovely place to get away from it all.

Visits Since June 2011

Taunya from Washington wrote

Hi Ronda,

I want to say thank you again for a fabulous vacation! Your studio was perfect! Having the extra space, kitchenette and dinning table made the space perfect for a long stay. Your little details like coffee filters and ice cube trays made it feel like home. I also really appreciated that you were there if I needed anything, but that you also let me have my space.

Being out of downtown, yet close to everything made the location perfect. Add the beautiful beach and it couldn't have been any better!

Thank you so much! When I return to Isla I will be back on your doorstep. Happy Holidays!

MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Guests Say..

Judy from Ohio wrote...I stayed at Maravilla and absolutely loved it. Beach and patio was kept very clean and since handicapped I would spend the days on patio with my laptop at table right outside my room. Each room had table/chairs in front of room. Not many places on isla you have the beach right outside your door-saves alot of money instead of renting beach chairs and buying drinks downtown. I also do not like crowded beaches and stacks of chairs next to each other as on the north beaches. You hear absolutely no street noise just the waves hitting the shore. There were bikes free to use, beachchairs free to take to downtown, and free washer/dryer to use. The price is excellent value and the owners live there so they do not need to list with an agency giving renters better $ value. Isla is not for everyone. But condo/luxury hotels now line the once beautiful North Beach for those wanting the Cancun version of places to stay, so sad, plus $$$$. I prefer peace,quiet, and great value. Not many places with sunrise/sunset views.

Renee from Toronto wrote...

For some of us, there comes a time when we prefer peace and quiet to hustle and bustle. For a few regrettable years, I got off buses and lined up with the rest of the schmucks to check in for the all inclusive 'experience'. I set the alarm daily to head down with everyone else to make dinner reservations for the pleasure of eating soggy Sushi served by brusque Bahamians. I wore the wristband of shame, identifying me as an easy mark on any excursion. I tipped and cajoled the bartender for extra shots of rum. I listened to the drunken monologues of people who get to cut loose just once a year. With the all inclusive experience, your fate is not entirely your own...

And then I tried something else, the self catering experience - more a case of here's your key, here's your apartment, have fun! Settle in, stock your fridge, stock your bar and you're off to the races. Happy hour is whenever you choose. No lining up at a buffet. Snorkel on your own time. Open a bottle of wine and cook a leisurely dinner - no one's rushing you out for the next seating. Sleep in and eat breakfast when you want, don't worry about the dining room being closed.

That's the experience I prefer these days. And Mara Villa doesn't disappoint. You get exactly what you pay for: a clean and comfortable room with everything you need. The experience is great for people who like to 'do their own thing.' In essence, staying at Mara Villa is like having your own private beachfront villa.

Amenities include good wifi, towels, sheets, dishes, pots and pans, a fridge and freezer, drinking water, hammock hooks, and a clothesline. Bonuses include a patio with tables and chairs, a charcoal BBQ, a beach for watching the sun rise over the water, and a rooftop for watching the sun set over Cancun (also good for star gazing and extreme suntanning).

The local bus passes by the front door and costs 4 pesos to head downtown. A taxi is about $2 into town. Chedraui, the big grocery store, is less than 10 minutes away by foot. Grab a cheap cab home if you've really stocked up.

Ronda is a great host - a storehouse of island information about where to eat and what to do. Bruce, her husband, is an avid snorkeler and can point you in the best direction off their private beach for underwater wildlife. I was lucky enough to see dolphins swimming offshore one day. Close to shore I also saw a barracuda, a sting ray and a pair of graceful Caribbean squid. The usual tropical fish abound as well.

It's worth noting that Mara Villa is located on the east side of the island, windward. The shore is more dramatic and rocky, but there are very few, if any, mosquitos. The west side of the island is calmer and more traditionally 'beachy', but mosquitoes abound at dawn and dusk. With the rocky shore, you need water shoes for entering the water and swimming, but you have the beach all to yourself at Mara Villa. Head to the sublimely Caribbean style North Beach if you miss the crowds.

I spent almost a month at Mara Villa and it was the calm, casual and relaxing experience I craved. I will be back to Mara Villa, but I won't ever go back to an all inclusive.

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Jane C from Penland wrote...

My friend and I just stayed at Maravilla Caribe, December 20-25, 2012 and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. The owner, Ronda made me feel comfortable before I arrived, providing helpful information about travel to the area. She made an extra effort to secure a larger room for us, which was perfect. Maravilla is quaint, charming, clean & comfortable. We loved the bright green color of the house! The kitchenette was simple, clean and well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. The beds are very comfortable and Ronda provides lots of clean towels. She even offered to let us use the washer/dryer and bicycles for free! The best part (other than the low cost) is you have your own private beach in the back! It is a beautiful place that I highly recommend.

Carol D from Peterborough wrote.....

Hello I stayed at MaraVilla, la Casa Verde :-), Dec 10 to 20 this 2012 for my first time and would not hesitate to return. This is my 11th year staying on the island and I have stayed at many places. The location is amazing, and the owners have modified the patio doors so that those of us who want to hear the waves all night can do so with security. They were super helpful at every turn and what meant the most to me is that they really care about their guests and are friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch together. The room was spacious and clean. At MaraVilla there are only 3 rooms facing the water so it is peaceful, quiet and private. At MaraVilla, there were workers out painting the house in front and raking the beach and it was well maintained. There were no rocks on the clean tile patio. you do need water shoes to wade in to the water but it is worth it. And if you want to go to a more perfect beach i.e. no reef etc then one could go and pay 150-200+ per night at Playa Norte (but you won't hear the waves from your bed or have the privacy or owners that care about you!!). The bed was comfortable, mattress good, sheets in good shape and clean (more than i can say about the place i had the misfortune of staying in Progresso!!). Honestly you get what you pay for in this world and if you were to go to Tulum, or San Filipe or Progresso you are sure getting much more bang for your buck at MaraVilla in the 50-65 dollar range!!! If you are a 5 star resort person I would say stay at a 5 star resort, but if you enjoy the waves, quiet, privacy and caring owners then stay at this MaraVilla the Casa Verde :-)

Noska from Austin wrote....Maravilla is one of the coolest little spots on the isla.The hosts are awesome,location perfect,rooms are clean and affordable

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Music:

Fayne's has late night live music, starts ~10p

Poc Na has late night live music

El Patio House of Music on Hidlago has live music evenings, usually HH show 5p, continues at 7p.

Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo live music some evenings ~7-11

La Terraza ~10-12

Fenix ~2p~5p Sundays, live music on the beach

Veradara's restaurant: live Cuban music weekend afternoons

Walk around Hidalgo at night & listen for live music

Strolling musicians working for tips available afternoons & evenings

Click on the map for more info

And check out the Ixchel mural at MVC by Colegio Bachilleres (Aeropuerto)

MVC recommends these & we have a few to loan to guests, who say they are Very Helpful