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Information about Baja Life and Lifestyles
Mexican Holidays
A Baja Christmas
Celebrated in unique ways down here. Christmas trees are more common now, but we use to decorate Century Plants
Flor
del Noche Buena
Known as the Flor de Noche Buena in Mexico you see them everywhere during the holidays.
Carnival La Paz Feb. 11-16, 2010
Every year Carnival fills the streets of La Paz. More like a Mexican Street Fair than bobbles and beads.
Welcome
to Magotia!
A favorite anchorage for more than 150 years, the Magote in the Ensenada de La Paz is just 1km away from downtown
Conserving Baja
Teacher
Saving Sea Turtles
Making a major lifestyle change a San Diego teacher relocated to Baja. Now she is rescuing sea turtles.
The
Baja Brown Pelican
Greg Joder of BajaTrekkers.com brings us another tale of the recovery of the Brown Pelican from the Endangered list.
Living
the Green Life on East Cape
Kitzia Howearth gives us this rendition of the good life on East Cape. A special place in Baja.
Baja Lifestyle & Real Estate
Homeowner's
and Auto Policies Online
The official Insider Insurance provider can write your binder right here, in minutes for your car or property in Mexico
The
Secret of the Mayans Disappearance
La Paz's own Rev. Capt. Prof. Leon Del Sol (Kevin Porter) believes he has solved the puzzle with pieces found here in Baja.
Events in Baja
History
of The Pimp n Ho Ball in Cabo
One of the wildest and sexiest parties in Cabo, our friends at Hautter.com have brought us pictures from last years events.
Auction
in La Paz to Benefit Children
Early each Dec Subasta is an event that draws hundreds. Treasures of the attic are converted to cash to help the needy.
Good Things Happening
Christmas
Giving for the Needy of Baja
Christmas is synonymous with giving and charitable actions…the Win-Win-Win method of gifting; explained in more detail
American
Style Football in San Felipe
American style football played in the san lots of San Felipe. A slice of Life Mexicana. Submit your Baja Story too!
Cruisers
Helping Kids in San Evaristo
A family of cruisers has coordinated efforts to bring school supplies to kids looking to a brighter future.
La
Paz Dog Rescue News
We have another update from Baja Dogs, an organization in La Paz working to find homes for lost and abandon K-9's.
Helping
the Kids of La Paz
Some twelve years ago some of the members of Fundacion Ayuda Niños La Paz, A.C., started doing something to help.
Emergency Healthcare for Los Barriles
A story of expats involved in their adopted Baja Community. Gary Graham tells the story of one woman making things better.
La Paz K9 Amigos
To keep their free time from going to the dogs some La Paz residents have taken it upon themselves to help sick and injured.
Helping Kids with Sports and a Meal
Helping kids to get a better start in life with an appreciation for sport and a good meal is the task of YES and Mundo Star.
Baja / Mexican Government Resources
Mexican
Govt Internet Resources Links
This new page has a two fold benefit. First, find the acronyms and alphabet soup that make up the Mexican government office
PROFECO and Your
Rights
Mexico's Consumer Affairs solution. Sometimes this resource can help solve disputes quickly. Other times...
What
is INEGI?
The agency that holds the data on population, census and geographic information.
Mexico
Unido for Victims Rights
They are here to help if you have been the victim of a crime in Mexico. Helping the system become more responsive.
US Consulate Information
The US Consulate for Baja Sur is being closed in Cabo San Lucas The Baja California office is located in Tijuana.
Govmt
& Emergency Phone Numbers
A list of important numbers for those who live and travel in Baja. With your help we can help this valuable resource to grow.
Baja Business
Import/Export
in Baja
Columbia Export Company provides delivery by land, sea and air to Baja as well as providing the paperwork services
Legal Issues in Baja / Mexico
The
Naturalization Process in Mexico
Contributing legal author J.E. Beaulne, LL.B. has the latest information on naturalization and becoming dual citizens
Divorce Laws
in Mexico
Unlike the US and Canada, there are different ways to get married, Is better to marry, divorce or just 'live in sin'?
Discrimination
against Foreigners in Mx
An overview of discrimination against foreigners and the solutions and available remedies provided by law.
Closing
Deals in Mexico
Protecting your interests before the contract is signed is always the best medicine and doing so in Mexico can be very different.
Earning Rental Income from Properties
Many people buy with the intent to rent and offset costs. But there are legal guidlines to follow to avoid losing your property.
Documents to Carry with You in Mexico
There are certain documents that will take time to receive and having them on hand could speed many official processes.
Mexican Citizenship Requirements
Many folks got caught by surprise at the policy changes for gaining Mexican citizenship. We have the straight scoop.
Owning
Coastal Property in Mexico
If you own or lease coastal property in Mexico you are required to provide right of way. - What does this mean?
Mexico
Decriminalizes Some Drugs
There is a method to the 'madness' and there is a reason the law hasn't caused much hoop la from the left or right.
General Information on Baja
Spanish Lessons as a Holiday Gift
The Spanish course is just the thing to improve your communications and makes a great last minute gift!
ACV Importation & Trucking
looking to ship part, supplies or household goods in Baja? Perhaps you have a business to supply or something to export
What
is a Blue Moon?
If you step outside next Thursday night and have a clear view of the night sky you will get to know first hand. Dec 31is a Blue Moon
Assisted
and Active Living in Mexico
With baby Boomers reaching retirement age Mexico has become a haven to retire less expensively than in the north.
Documents
You Need in Mexico
One of our contributors is lawyer Lic. Jacques Edouardo Beaulne. he runs down the documents you will need in Mexico.
Solar
Living in Baja
Baja offers opportunity to benefit from solar power. If you have solar, maintaining your batteries can be a huge benefit!
License, Import and Plates
Step by step, you can follow through on the process of getting a Baja drivers license, importing your vehicle and getting plates.
Calling
Long Distance from Mexico
Things have changed in Baja. No longer isolated email and the internet have made it easier to stay in touch.
Dialing
To and From Mexico
Cedros Outdoor Adventures brings us this article about how to successfully complete your phone call to and from Mexico.
Walking
Baja for Charity
Would you be willing to walk a thousand miles for a cause you believe in? Benjamin Dawes intends on doing just that. Video too!
Welcome
to Bruce's World
Bruce Herman is a internationally known photographer and has captured some of the most memorable images of Baja
About
Baja Places
A new section devoted entirely to interesting information about places and regions in Baja
50
Things to Know...
...before traveling to Mexico. Here is a new E-book hot off the keyboard of writer James Truett. Download this E-book today!
Summer
Sundays in La Paz
This Baja city is always a little slow in getting going but in the summer things slow even a little more and on Sunday...
SkyMed
– Medical Airlift Membership
Evacuating a injured or ill person with urgency to proper medical facilities can be a matter of life and death when traveling.
Virgin
Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez
Join one of our Insider Readers as she takes you along on her desire to join the Kayaking Crowd and enjoy some Baja.
Travel
Alert for Mexico in Perspective
We have the few changes to this 4 year old alert and the facts here in Baja Sur and a perspective on the news.
US
Passport Requirements
Update directly from the Department of Homeland Security in this changing situation. Also the info for entering Mexico
Baja
California Sur Rainy Day
Contributing author Slade Ogletree take a look at a rare event under the perpetually blue skies of Baja, a rainy day.
Cabo
San Lucas Wedding Planning
Cabo San Lucas is one of the top world wide wedding destinations. The Cabo Surf Hotel provides the perfect backdrop.
Retiring in Mexico
Every year thousands of Americans and Canadians retire to Mexico. More than 60% of them choose the Baja.
SUV's;
The Car for Desert Roads
Our Baja roads are better than they have ever been. But still, potholes, washboard and washouts can present challenges.
Righting
Mushroom Rock - La Paz
The rock north of the city of La Paz has been adopted as the city symbol. When it fell, businessmen came to the rescue.
Cruising
the Sea and Being a Cruiser
For those of you wondering what the day to day life is like, author Stefan Paul Ries takes you inside the cruising life.
Shopping
in Cabo San Lucas
Get a few Insider tips on street shopping in Cabo. It's not just shopping, it's an adventure. one.
Historical Look
at Hurricanes
When do you really need to be aware of tropical weather in Baja? What is the biggest storm to make landfall in Baja?
Origin of the Word Gringo...
In surfing the net I came across a slightly different explanation for the word “gringo” that I had never heard before.
Learning
Spanish for Living in Mx
You are in a Spanish speaking country and Adriana Kenlan tells us why it's courteous to learn the language.
Baja Food and Dining
The
BajaInsider Mexican Cookbook
We have recipe contributions from cookbooks and local chefs with appetizers, main courses desserts and beverages
Baja Food & Restaurants
We have set aside a section just to the food and fine dining available in Baja from taco stands to 5 star dining or make your own.
Accommodations in Baja
Boutique Hotels in Los Cabos
For the good the bad and the esoteric we get the lowdown on just a few of the novel places to stay in Los Cabos
Pet
Friendly Hotels for Traveling Baja
Traveling with dogs is general easier in Mexico than the US, perhaps it's fewer lawyers!
Baja Health
Brightening
Your Smile in Los Cabos
Dr Arciga specializes in amalgam fillings with a modern composite material with significant savings over state-side rates.
H1N1
Swine Flu in Baja California Sur
Authorities have chosen not to close schools as the flu may be one of the mildest in years.
Keeping
Hydrated in the Baja Heat
The temperatures in Baja are high and the sun is brutal in the summer months. The amount you sweat can dehydrate you.
Baja / Mexico History & Heritage
Excerpts
from Mexican Days
Tony Cohan is the author of On Mexican Time and Native State, an except from his novel "Mexican Days"
Pearling in La Paz
The quest for pearls is one of the things that brought settlers to Baja. But times changed and the industry is but a memory.