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Latest Stories

Travel Warning for Mexico
Baja Fishing Reports
Exploring Baja California Sur
Spring Activities La Paz
Pink Kitty Nite Club Cabo
Sailing Club Events La Paz
Cabo Marine Show in April
Baja Dogs Rescue News
Carnaval Regatta La Paz
La Paz Bay Fest in April
Loreto Fest April 30
Olympian to Sail for Record
Shopping Centavos por Ninos
Baja Charity Walk
For Nature & Adventure Lovers
What to Bring to a Villa Rental
Boutique Hotel in La Paz
Baja Road Report
Log of the Defiant Pt 4
Adventures in Baja Sur
Real Estate Outlook Baja Sur
Pacific Beaches Baja Sur
Tours & Transport in Cabo
Affordable Dentistry in Cabo

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Information about Baja Life and Lifestyles

Read More...Mexican Holidays

Baja ChristmasA Baja Christmas

Celebrated in unique ways down here. Christmas trees are more common now, but we use to decorate Century Plants

poinsettia Flor del Noche Buena

Known as the Flor de Noche Buena in Mexico you see them everywhere during the holidays.

Carnival La PazCarnival 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

Read More...Conserving Baja

Saving Sea TurtlesTeacher 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.

East CapeLiving the Green Life on East Cape

Kitzia Howearth gives us this rendition of the good life on East Cape. A special place in Baja.

Read More...Baja Lifestyle & Real Estate

Mexican Home Owners InsuranceHomeowner'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

Mayan Temples in BajaThe 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

Pimp n Ho BallHistory 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

Charity Kids Los CabosChristmas 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!

Cruiser's CharityCruisers Helping Kids in San Evaristo

A family of cruisers has coordinated efforts to bring school supplies to kids looking to a brighter future.

Dog Rescue News 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 Kids La PazHelping 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.

Health Care Los BarrilesEmergency 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.

k9 RescueLa 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 Cabo KidsHelping 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

Government ResourcesMexican 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

PROFECOPROFECO and Your Rights

Mexico's Consumer Affairs solution. Sometimes this resource can help solve disputes quickly. Other times...

INEGI Logo What is INEGI?

The agency that holds the data on population, census and geographic information.

Mexico Victim's RightsMexico 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 InfoUS Consulate Information

The US Consulate for Baja Sur is being closed in Cabo San Lucas The Baja California office is located in Tijuana.

Emergency Number Mexico 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.

Read More...Baja Business

Import ExportImport/Export in Baja

Columbia  Export Company provides delivery by land, sea and air to Baja as well as providing the paperwork services

Read More...Legal Issues in Baja / Mexico

Becoming MexicanThe Naturalization Process in Mexico

Contributing legal author J.E. Beaulne, LL.B. has the latest information on naturalization and becoming dual citizens

Divorce in MexicoDivorce 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'?

Mexican FlagDiscrimination 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.

Silver PesoEarning 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 for MexicoDocuments 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 Mexican Citizenship Requirements

Many folks got caught by surprise at the policy changes for gaining Mexican citizenship. We have the straight scoop.

Coastal PropertyOwning 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?

Marajuana Smoking 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

Free Spanish Lessons 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 Trucking in BajaACV 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 Living in Mexico 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 for Mexico 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 Solar Living in Baja

Baja offers opportunity to benefit from solar power. If you have solar, maintaining your batteries can be a huge benefit!

Car Importation MexicoLicense, 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 from MexicoCalling Long Distance from Mexico

Things have changed in Baja. No longer isolated email and the internet have made it easier to stay in touch.

Calling from MexicoDialing To and From Mexico

Cedros Outdoor Adventures brings us this article about how to successfully complete your phone call to and from Mexico.

Kids Charities in BajaWalking 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!

Baja Stock Photos Welcome to Bruce's World

Bruce Herman is a internationally known photographer and has captured some of the most memorable images of Baja

About TijuanaAbout Baja Places

A new section devoted entirely to interesting information about places and regions in Baja

traveling Mexico50 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!

Naked MexicanSummer 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...

Medical Evacuation BajaSkyMed – 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.

KayakingVirgin 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 Warning 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 RequirementsUS Passport Requirements

Update directly from the Department of Homeland Security in this changing situation. Also the info for entering Mexico

Rainy DayBaja 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.

Wedding PlanningCabo 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 mexicoRetiring in Mexico

Every year thousands of Americans and Canadians retire to Mexico. More than 60% of them choose the Baja.

SUV's for BajaSUV'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.

Mushroom RockRighting 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 SeaCruising 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 CaboShopping in Cabo San Lucas

Get a few Insider tips on street shopping in Cabo. It's not just shopping, it's an adventure. one.

Hurricanes in BajaHistorical 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 GringoOrigin 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 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.

Read More...Baja Food and Dining

Mexican RecipesThe BajaInsider Mexican Cookbook

We have recipe contributions from cookbooks and local chefs with appetizers, main courses desserts and beverages

Eating out in BajaBaja 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.

Read More...Accommodations in Baja

Hotels Cabo San LucasBoutique 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 HotelsPet Friendly Hotels for Traveling Baja

Traveling with dogs is general easier in Mexico than the US, perhaps it's fewer lawyers!

Read More...Baja Health

Cabo DentistBrightening 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.

HydrationKeeping 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.

Read More...Baja / Mexico History & Heritage

Mexico DaysExcerpts 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 PazPearling 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.