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Mexican Holidays
Excerpt from Miraculous Air
Day of the dead in Cabo San Lucas is this except from C. M. Mayo's book capturing the essence of Baja.
Nov 20 - Día de la Revolución
Celebrating the Revolution of 1917, if you don't know why the banks were closed on Nov 20th you might find this article useful.
Flor
del Noche Buena
Known as the Flor de Noche Buena in Mexico you see them everywhere during the holidays
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
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.
Good Things Happening
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.
Baja
Emergency Numbers
We have begun a list of contact information for important government offices and emergency numbers.
Baja Business
Importation
and Transportation in Baja
ACV to the pages of the Insider. ACV provides importation, transportation and warehousing services for Baja.
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
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?
General Information on Baja
DIF
Charities Helping the Poor of Baja
Sra Torres, wife of the Mayor of Rosarito and AMPI are amongst those teaming up to help those in need. They are providing
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.
Dialing
To and From Mexico
Cedros Outdoor Adventures brings us this article about how to successfully complete your phone call to and from Mexico.
FREE
Online Spanish Lesson
Take our online Spanish lesson and get started on learning the language makes a great gift too!.
Luxury
Cars – Mercedes Los Cabos.
Diamond stores and fancy cars are near the norm. Mercedes of Los Cabos can help you own one for a very competitive price.
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...
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.
US
Passport Requirements
Update directly from the Department of Homeland Security in this changing situation. Also the info for entering Mexico
Calling
Long Distance from Mexico
Things have changed in Baja. No longer isolated from the world email and the internet have made it easier to stay in touch.
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
Cooking
with Baja Magic
This time we look at the tastes of La Paz with Chicken Enchiladas Suizas and La Nueva Cola de la Sirena
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.
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.