History & Heritage of Mexico and Baja
The
U.S. Invasion of Baja
During the Mex-Amer War the Stars & Stripes flew over Baja & they were promised Statehood.
History of La Paz
It was Sebastian Vizcaino who gave La Paz its modern name and peoples inhabited this area 12,000 years ago?
Origin of the Word Gringo...
A slightly different explanation for the word “gringo” that I had never heard before.
Pearling in La Paz
The quest for pearls is one of the things that brought settlers to Baja. The industry is memory.
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?
Day of the Dead in Baja
Insider author Linda Neil takes a look at one of the most misunderstood local holidays and what it means in Mexico
A Mezzo-American Adventure in Baja
The sweat lodge is an important part of purification in many native American cultures. The Temazcal is the local version
The
BajaInsider Mexican Cookbook
We have recipe contributions from cookbooks and local chefs with appetizers, main courses desserts and beverages
History of the Mexico Flag
Just like flags of other countries, the flag of Mexico has special meaning. We fill you in as Mexican Independence Day nears.
Carnival
La Paz
The biggest street fair in Baja. If you've never been don't miss this slice of Baja.
Benito Juarez - Birthday March 21
Often hailed as the Abe Lincoln of Mexico this popular leader rose from Native American to become president of Mexico
May 1 - Labor Day in Mexico
Pretty much the rest of the working world celebrates Labor Day on May 1. With roots in socialism see why Mexico sees red.
Commemorates the victory against the French and the beginning of Mexican liberation from European domination.
What is "El Grito"?
"The Shout" for freedom took place almost 200 years ago Sept 16, and put in motion results that changed Mexico.
Día de la Revolución - November 20
If you don't know why the banks were closed on Nov 20th you might find this article useful.
Dia de Guadalupe in Mexico
December 12th is Dia de Guadalupe which is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico