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Information about Baja Life and Lifestyles
Events in Baja
Burning
Man and the Baja Connection
Burning Man festival and what is has in common with Baja? Here is a quick look at the fascinating festival and people.
Subasta
- to Benefit Children of La Paz
Now in its 22nd year, Subasta is an icon of charitable events, benefiting programs for the underprivileged kids of La Paz .
Benefit Art
Fair Coming to La Paz
FANLAP is one of the favorite charities in La PazMark your calendars for this fall's benefit art festival coming in November.
The
Cabo Pimp n Ho Ball is Coming
This annual event is always one of the hottest adult parties of the season. The spectacular event will be at The Pink Kitty.
Sailing Club Announces Plans for 2011
The folks at Veleros de Baja have begun planning ahead. Read about the last regatta for 2010 and make entries.
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.
CostaBaja
Preparing for Openings
Big events on the horizon for this luxury resort on the shores of the beautiful Sea of Cortez. The project is bustling with activity.
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
Carnival dates are not yet announced but March 3-8, 2011 would be anticipated. This will make Carnaval late this coming year
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
Leatherback
Sea Turtle Rescue in Baja.
Todos Santos sands are too cool to help in the incubation process. Rescuers find the eggs and move them to a warm place.
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.
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 Barrilles
A story of ex pats 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 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
Last
Will & Testaments in Mexico
Our legal contributor Lic. J.E. Beaulne, LL.B. brings in information that you should understand if you hold property in Mexico.
Becoming Mexican in 2010
Our legal contributor, Lic. J.E. Beaulne, LL.B. provides us this up-to-date information on what it means and takes to become Mx
The
Immigration Issue in Arizona
Publisher James Glover stirs the pot and takes an informed look at what the Arizona Immigration Law ACTUALLY says.
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 guidelines 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
FM2
/ FM3 / Travel Visa Update
Immigration requirements for those who will renew their documents this year. Immigrants will now carry an ID card.
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.
The
Arizona Immigration Law - Revisited
Publisher James Glover takes another look and read some of our reader comments regarding their interpretation of the events.
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.
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
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...
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.
Mexico
Travel Warnings in Perspective
Our longstanding article has been refreshed with the latest information from the US Department of State.
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.
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.
Periodontal
& Dental Treatments in Cabo
Periodontal disease is very common amongst adults and you will find fixing dental issues in Mexico is less expensive.
Surviving
Baja's Summer Heat
Avoiding heat stroke can be a challenge as our temperatures climb. Staying hydrated is imperative to your survival.
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.
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.