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Baja Insider Update

January 6, 2011

Dear BajaInsider Subscribers:

Happy Dia de Los Reyes – Day of the Kings. The holiday marks the traditional end to the Mexican Christmas season. If you get the plastic baby Jesus in your Rosca today you are responsible for buying tamales on Dia de la Candelaria on February 2.

With La Paz being one of the safest cities in North America more folks are looking to invest their retirement years there. Haciendas Palo Verde have three new quality Spanish Colonial homes near completion for you to make your move to paradise.

The springtime is the biggest travel season for most of the Baja peninsula. If you are coming to Los Cabos with youngsters bringing the baby gear can be a daunting task. Baja Baby Gear can rent you what is too hard to carry on the plane.

The Baja Weather is going to be pretty calm for the next few days and provide us the kind of climate that draws people to the peninsula year after year. It will be a great time to take a whale watching safari or other La Paz adventure if you are in the region. Locals or travelers will revel an adventure, take an opportunity to swim with the giant whale sharks or with the sea lions of Los Islotes.

With this being the prime travel season ahead, more tourists visit the Los Cabos area than any other location on the peninsula. In Los Cabos visit our sponsors; the luxurious Hacienda Encantada Resort, the centrally located Marina Fiesta and lunch or evening entertainment at the Golden Zone marine-side.

So, without further ado... here are the latest stories on the BajaInsider!

Baja Insider Feature Stories
	"I Want to Move to La Paz" More North Americans are discovering the La Paz lifestyle. This growing city has a lot to offer and Haciendas Palo Verde has homes under $200K USD for you to begin your life in this paradise on the Sea of Cortez.
	The Baja Road Report We have a Jan 5 report from a reader from TJ to Cabo, a good drive. A reminder than mandatory auto liability insurance laws in Baja California that take effect January 1, 2012.
	Dia de los Reyes The Day of the Kings, or Twelfth Night celebrates the Gifts of the Magi to the baby Jesus. A history of the holiday in Mexico and the origins of this holiday that go back thousands of years to pagan times.
	Looking to 2012 at CostaBaja Resort in La Paz The past year was a significant step forward for this burgeoning 5 Star Resort on the Sea of Cortez. With the finest marina and the best golf in La Paz and arguably Baja, you should check out this real estate opportunity in La Paz.
	Carnaval La Paz 2012 Carnaval falls early this year and we have the dates and parade information for Carnaval La Paz 2012. Information is still being released and we will continue to update this story as more becomes available.
	Carnaval Ensenada 2012 Ensenada has the other big Carnaval event and this year there seems to be renewed energy behind the effort. We have the dates and will continue to update this story as information is brought to us.
Other Insider Stories
	Baja Whale Watching Season You probably understand by now that we are in whale watching season. Each year tens of thousands of people see whales and take excursions to get up close to Baja gray whales. We run down the places and types of whale watching available.
	The Settlement Company This long established firm can help make your real estate closings move smoothly and be more secure. Real Estate expert Linda Neil brings us this insights on Mexican Closings.
	Renting Baby Gear in Los Cabos From strollers and playpens to car seats and rocking chairs, Baja Baby Gear can rent you the items that don't travel well on an airplane. Why bring it with you when your hands are already full with your youngsters?
	Whale Watching Safaris Winter is also whale watching season in Baja California Sur and Fun Baja offers one and two day trips to Puerto Lopez Mateo from La Paz. Get to know first hand these friendly ambassadors of the Sea.
	The Hacienda Encantada A luxurious place to stay in Los Cabos, The hacienda Encantada is one of our reader's favorites. Take an inside look at the spectacular resort on the Sea of Cortez in Los Cabos.
	The Cabo Golden Zone This unique corner of the marina waterfront in Cabo San Lucas has a lot to offer. Visit the Tequila Museum or procure Huichol Ethnic Art. A variety of restaurants awaits the discerning pallet too.
	The Marina Fiesta Hotel in Cabo San Lucas A beautiful resort hotel on the marina in Cabo San Lucas. If you are looking to be right down town this is the place to stay. A beautiful pool and shopping steps away
	Your Tax Obligations in Mexico Whether a property owner or just the occasional visitor on a beautiful beach in Mexico, everyone pays taxes, natives and foreigners. Some of the taxes are hidden and others are not.
	Seeing Baja from the Sky Publisher James Glover takes you on an adventure through the skies of Baja. See some spectacular shots of Baja from the sky.
	Anchorages & Anchoring in the Sea of Cortez We had a fabulous trip north in the Sea to cap another year of more than 1000 miles exploring popular and secluded anchorages. Some tips on anchoring and courtesy and a strong suggestion on buying cruising guides.
	Sea Turtle Conservation in Baja Once plentiful in the waters surrounding Baja the prehistoric residents of warm waters have been attacked as an easy and tasty food source. But this organization is helping to restore populations. See how you can participate.
	Luxury Villa Rentals in Los Cabos Whether you are planning a corporate getaway, guys fishing expedition or a family reunion, renting a luxury villa can be an affordable extravagance to make for a very memorable trip to Los Cabos.
	Kayaking the Delta The northern Sea of Cortez meets what is left of the Colorado Rive. This delicate eco-system has dramatic tides, shallow waters and beautiful vistas. Join author Greg Joder as he kayaks this infrequently traveled region in this slideshow.
	Beautiful San Ignacio Just a little more than half way down Baja, San Ignacio is a refuge of palm and calm in the middle of the desert. A whale watching Mecca in the spring, the town makes a great place to take a break when driving Hwy 1.

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