Some years ago, the richness and diversity of fish in our seas was imagined endless and infinite. The resources of the sea were plentiful and the oceans were full of food. Unfortunately, what will soon be endless will be the species of fish that will continue to disappear. We have been very irresponsible with the resources that the sea... Read more...
If you wan to see a classic little Baja pueblo oasis in the Vizcaino desert, get off Baja Highway One at San Ignacio and be sure to take the time to visit the main plaza in town. San Ignacio is a step into tranquility, a pueblo of palm and calm.Every time I have stopped by and rested in the main plaza while having a cool drink under the Indian... Read more...
In 2019 we have received almost the annual rainfall for the southern portions of the peninsula in the last two weeks of November. These late season rains will augment the rains that greened up the peninsula in September. The average seasonal rainfall for November in La Paz is .05" and in the past two storms we have receiver more than 7".The... Read more...
Cruisers take time to rescue this unique creature in the Sea of Cortez, a Dwarf Sperm Whale mother and baby.
La Paz welcomed some unusual tourists last week. Like many they were headed up the coast and stopped in longer than they had expected to.
But though this mother and baby were breathing the same air as us, they shared the habitat of... Read more...
So you are planning a vacation to Mexico? There is more to Los Cabos than many people realize and you will want to consider and there are plenty of reasons why Los Cabos is now the #1 tourist destination on the west coast of Mexico. There is just about something to please everyone. Whether you are into luxury, eco-travel or a mixture of both,... Read more...
There are many marks in time that define your "Baja-ness" here at the tip of the peninsula. Were you here when the ATV paraded through the streets of Cabo? Do you remember the two lane road from Cabo to La Paz and what is your near death adventure? Or do you remember SundayBrunch at Los Arcos in La Paz? But one of the most recent, and... Read more...
Everyday more and more foreigners, including people from the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, are acquiring Mexican property for rentals and enjoyment. The market for rentals is huge, but you have to do it right.Many newcomers prefer to rent or lease a house or an apartment while they shop for the ideal location and home for purchase.... Read more...
International Community Foundation Releases Findings on the Greening of U.S. Retirement Destinations in Mexican Coastal Communities
The International Community Foundation released the report entitled “The Greening of U.S. Retirement Destinations in Mexico: Emerging Issues and Trends in Coastal Communities” analyzing environmentally-specific... Read more...
The Immigration Service of Mexico has announced that it will be required to present a valid passport of your home nation for pedestrians entering Mexico at San Ysidro. We have also had first-hand reports from readers who have been asked to present a valid passport at the southbound entrance at San Ysidro, CA. The passport checks... Read more...
New Restrictions for the Use of Bahia Balandra National Reserve Implimented November 2022.Admitance to the beach will be limited to 800 and 100 of those will be reserved for locals, additionally the first Sunday of every month will be "Locals Only" admitted to Balandra.. Please respect this new time allocation to the local population. Residence is... Read more...
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