Information about Baja Life and Lifestyles
Events in Baja
Carnaval La Paz 2012
The dates and parade information for Carnaval La Paz 2012.Regularly updated.
Carnaval Ensenada 2012
This year there seems to be renewed energy behind the effort. We have the info.
Spring Break in Cabo
Cabo has become one of the hot destinations for students, with fun & reasonable sanity.
Additional Information
The Annual Pimp n' Ho Ball
This is always the hottest, sexiest and erotic party of the year in Cabo. In costume only!
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. The industry is memory.
Mexican Holidays
Nov 1 & 2 Day of the Dead
Since pre-Columbian times it celebrates the connection between the living and dead.
Commemorates the victory against the French and the beginning of Mexican liberation.
Conserving Baja
Leatherback
Turtle Rescue
Todos Santos sands are too cool for the incubation process. Rescuers save the eggs.
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 brings us aa tale of the recovery of the Brown Pelican in the Sea of Cortez.
Living Green on East Cape
Kitzia Howearth gives us this rendition of the good life on East Cape. A special place in Baja.
Building Green in Baja
Build your Baja home with insulated cement forms and save enerygy & cash.
Living Green in Baja
A survey of what North Americans want in Mexico when it comes to green living.
Baja Lifestyle & Real Estate
Welcome
to Magotia!
A favorite anchorage for more than 150 years, the Magote in the Ensenada de La Paz.
The
Secret of the Mayans
Rev. Capt. Prof. Leon Del Sol believes he has solved the what happened to the civilization.
Good Things Happening
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.
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.
Healthcare for Los Barriles
Gary Graham tells a story of ex pats involved in their adopted Baja Community..
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
Starting a Business in Mexico
There are opportunities to establish businesses butImmigration limits you.
Import/Export
in Baja
Delivery by land, sea and air to Baja as well as providing the paperwork services.
ACV Importation & Trucking
Importation & transportation specialists for the Baja peninsula and your needs.
Legal Issues in Baja / Mexico
Immigration Status in Mexico
With vVisas, resident, business owner & immigrante to pick from, choose the right one.
Which Immigration Docs?
Our legal contributor provides us this insight into what documents are right for you.
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 a Mexican Citizen
Our legal contributor provides us this up-to-date information on what it means & takes.
Divorce Laws
in Mexico
There are different ways to get married, Is better to marry, divorce or just 'live in sin?
Foreigner Discrimination
An overview of discrimination against foreigners & the remedies provided by law.
Closing
Deals in Mexico
Protecting your interests before the contract is signed is always the best medicine.
Documents
Needed in Mexico
A run down the documents you will need in Mexico for official business and immigration.
Owning Coastal Property
If you own or lease coastal property in Mexico you are required to provide right of way.
Mexico
Decriminalizes Drugs
There is a reason the law hasn't caused much hoop la from the left or right.
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
What is PROFECO?
Mexico's Consumer Affairs solution. They can help solve disputes quickly, sometimes...
What
is INEGI?
The agency that holds the data on population, census and geographic information.
US Consulate Information
Consulate is located in Cabo San Lucas & the embassy is located in Tijuana.
Emergency Phone Numbers
A list of important numbers for those who live and travel in Baja.
General Information on Baja
Baja Supermarket Survey
12/11 We hit all the major Supermarkets in Baja Sur with a 22 item list. See who won.
Affordable Retirement
Retiring in La Paz now may make more sense & cents for you than ever.
Baja's Emerging Middle Class
Baja is changing. A new generation of young people that know X-box and Quickimarts.
Helping the Kids Who Need It
Casa Hogar is dedicated to providing shelter for the kids. Learn how you can help.
Comparing Fuel Costs
A Baja Road Trip could be the best vacation plan.Continuing look at the cost of living in Baja.
Opposition to Vista Gold
A protest caravan went from San Jose del Cabo to La Paz, with events in La Paz too.
Open Pit Gold Operation Proposed for Baja Sur
Vista Gold has applied for an exception for an open pit mine.
An
Invitation from Baja Sur
Spring is high season for Baja Sur tourism for throngs of escaping snowbirds.
Living Green in Baja
A survey of what North Americans want in Mexico when it comes to green living.
A Decade in La Paz Pt 1
A look what life is like in Baja Sur and what has changed in the last 10 years.
A Decade in La Paz Pt 2
A look at Baja health care, health insurance & immigration issues for North Americans.
A Decade in La Paz Pt 3
Recounting a decade in Baja Tomas look at the changes in transportation & recreation
A Decade in La Paz Pt 4
Editor Tomas takes a look at boating, fishing and the people that call Baja home.
Investing in Baja
As the economy begins to rebound more people are looking to invest in Baja.
Is there a Civil War in Mexico?
Beyond the headlines, should the violence affect your Mexico vacations plans?
Life & Living in La Paz
The other Mexico far from the stateside headlines, this quiet little city on the Sea of Cortez
About the Baja Economy
We take an overview look at populations, demographics & GDP of the peninsula.
Finding Your Lost Pet in Baja
Cedros Outdoor Adventures provides us these tips learned first hand for a happen ending.
Mexico
Travel Warnings in Perspective
Regularly refreshed with the latest information the DHS.
About Cities & Places in Baja
Information & history on cities on the Baja peninsula. Want to learn more about Baja?
Required for Travel to Mexico
Docs required to enter and leave Mx. Traveling as a single parent with a minor child?
FM2
/ FM3 / Travel Visa Update
Immigration requirements for those living in Mexico will now carry an ID card.
Unfair Press on Baja Violence
Mayor Hugo Torres of Rosarito Beach takes aim at US sources that paint all of Mexico poorly.
What
is a Blue Moon?
A Blue Moon has nothing to do at all with the color but it does happen only rarely.
Assisted
& Active Living
With Baby Boomers reaching retirement age Mexico has become a haven to retire.
Solar
Living in Baja
If you have solar, maintaining your batteries can be a huge benefit!
License, Import and Plates
The process of getting a drivers license, importing your vehicle and getting plates for the car.
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
Here is how to successfully complete your phone call to and from Mexico.
Stock Images of Baja
Bruce Herman has captured some of the most memorable images of Baja in his works.
Summer
Sundays in La Paz
La Paz wakes up slow when the days get warm but Sundays seem even more 'tranquilo'
Virgin
Kayaking in the Sea
Join one of our readers as she takes you along on her desire to enjoy some of beautiful Baja.
Retiring in Mexico
Every year thousands of Americans and Canadians retire to Mexico. More than 60% of them choose the Baja.
Righting
Mushroom Rock
The rock north of the city of La Paz is the city symbol. When it fell, businessmen rescued.
Cruising & Being a Cruiser
Author Stefan Paul Ries takes you inside the cruising life and the friends you meet.
Shopping
in Cabo San Lucas
It's not just shopping, it's an adventure. A variety of shops where you might find bargains.
Baja Health
Dental Treatment in Cabo
Live here or visiting, Dr Arciga's clinic can help you and save you money.
Treating Stingrays & More
Avoid and treat Stingrays, jellyfish, man-o-wars and more lurk in the waters of Baja.
Surviving
Baja's Summer Heat
Avoid heat strokeas our temperatures climb. Staying hydrated is imperative.
Dentists in Cabo San Lucas
Dr Arciga can help you save pain and money with quality dental work in Los Cabos.
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...
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
Recipes with a Baja Flavor
Mexican recipes with a Baja flavor including beverages, main courses and deserts.
Pazole for the Holidays!
The traditional Mexican soup is great for taking the chill off your guests. Stir some up.
Baja Food & Restaurants
A section just to the food and fine dining available in Baja from taco stands to 5 star eats.