Governor Marina del Pilar supervises progress at Laguna México park in Mexicali

Today, Governor Marina del Pilar was in Mexicali supervising construction progress at Laguna México park, one of the most important ecological projects in Baja California. During her tour, the state governor highlighted the permanent collaboration with the “Mexicali Gran Visión” association through the several state agencies involved in the park’s development in each of its […]

March 13, 2023

PROFECO: Ley in Otay offers the cheapest products in Tijuana

Buying groceries is the most essential thing for Mexican families, as it provides them with everything they need to feed and snack every day. However, the inflation and price increases of these products makes it harder to buy what is necessary without spending too much. That is why, the head of the Federal Consumer Agency […]

March 13, 2023

Dollar increases to $17.98 pesos in Tijuana. The Mexican peso’s winning streak is over!

Everything seems to indicate that the Mexican peso’s winning streak is over. In the last few weeks, the peso had appreciated against the dollar to its best value since 2018, i.e., a peso-dollar exchange rate not seen in the last 5 years. Last week, a US dollar cost $17.57 pesos in Tijuana’s exchange houses. This […]

March 13, 2023

Flights cancelled at Tijuana Airport on Monday due to fog

Airlines Viva Aerobús and Aeroméxico informed the public about the cancellation of all flights departing and arriving in Tijuana on Monday, March 13. Adverse weather conditions yesterday due to a fog bank in the airport area caused some flights to be cancelled. In total, 12 flights by Viva Aerobús were cancelled; these flights, which will […]

March 13, 2023

This is the famous origin of the Tijuana Arch in Avenida Revolución

In the latest episode of Baja Window to the South, our hosts toured some of the most iconic places in Tijuana. The highlight was the Arch, located in the famous Avenida Revolución; that is not all, however, as on this episode we discovered some unique and exclusive culinary experiences, as well as places where you […]

March 13, 2023

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio wins the Oscar for Best Animated Feature

Mexican director and scriptwriter, Guillermo del Toro, won the Oscar for Best Animated Film for his version of Pinocchio. This film has been praised for the originality of its format as well as its story. It should be noted that his film The Shape of Water (2017) won two Oscars: Best Film and Best Director. […]

March 12, 2023

San Diego is the favorite destination for Holy Week vacations

Holy Week vacations are just a few weeks away, where families start spring with amazing mild weather and by enjoying an incredible rest from daily life. This year, these vacations will occur from April 2 to April 9 and according to Expedia, San Diego is the place with the highest number of reservations for this […]

March 11, 2023

Blood In Blood Out cast members share artwork by Tijuana native urban artist on social media

Tijuana has an endless number of talented artists in several areas, for example music, gastronomy, fashion, and visual art. A great representative of this is urban artist Naitoreido, who creates amazing drawings in the streets of the city. Naitoreido paid tribute to the movie Blood In Blood Out with one of his incredible drawings, which […]

March 11, 2023

These are the areas in California with snow that are open to the public

Snow in winter is one of the biggest attractions in the mountainous areas of California, where families travel to enjoy an incredible afternoon playing in the snow. It should be noted that during the last few weeks, these regions were hit by one of the strongest snowstorms that residents have ever experienced, especially those at […]

March 10, 2023

Temperatures will rise in Tijuana for the beginning of next week

After possible showers were forecasted for Friday and Saturday, Tijuana will have some nice weather on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Weather conditions will be favorable for outdoor activities as there will be partly cloudy skies and temperatures will reach all the way to 68°F (20°C) at the beginning of next week. Minimum temperatures will remain […]

March 10, 2023

Alejandro Sanz will fix Tijuana’s “broken heart” in October

The “most Mexican Spaniard”, according to Music Vive, will come back to Mexico and will perform in several cities including Tijuana, Baja California. That’s right, the 54-year-old Madrid native will perform at Estadio Chevron. Alejandro Sanz said on social media: Wanting to come back without having left. That is the power that Tijuana, Hermosillo, Culiacan, […]

March 10, 2023

Japanese Garden at Balboa Park reopens its doors

The Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park in San Diego reopened its doors yesterday on Thursday before the arrival of spring; this has made cherry trees blossom once again, painting leaves and the landscape pink. On their official website visitors are able to buy tickets. Children 6 years old or younger can enter for free, […]

March 10, 2023

Marina del Pilar arranges financing for the progress of water sanitation project in Baja California

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, the governor of Baja California, formalized the first sustainable financing with the North American Development Bank (NadBank) for an amount of 3 billion pesos, in order to deal with the historic hydraulic infrastructure abandonment and guarantee a proper supply of water for Baja Californian families through concrete actions regarding water […]

March 9, 2023

Cheve y Taco Fest in Tijuana will crown the king of tacos in Baja California

The Cheve y Taco (Beer and Taco) festival will have its first edition at the terrace of Plaza Monumental in Playas de Tijuana on July 15, with the participation of two famous Latin American rock bands Café Tacvba and Inspector. The goal is to bring together 45 taquerias of Tijuana, Tecate, and Ensenada that will […]

March 9, 2023

Beautiful flower fields in Julian have blossomed and are ready for your visit

Do you want to have an amazing day surrounded by nature in one of California’s prettiest towns? Then, you have to visit Julian which besides its delicious and classic apple pies, it is also offering beautiful fields of flowers in bloom for this March. That’s right, Julian Farm & Orchard will receive visitors who want […]

March 9, 2023

Doing Business in Mexico? Follow These Culture Tips

In times past, people generally only engaged in commerce with those in their immediate vicinity, due to transportation and communication limits. Now, those limits have been all but eradicated, multinational corporations are growing in number, and international business across borders is becoming increasingly more common. While the shift from local to global business is very […]

March 8, 2023

Governor Marina del Pilar highlights the importance of women in Mexican society

Celebrating International Women’s Day, the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar, issued a message where she highlighted the relevance of Mexican women in the country and the fight for their rights. The governor, at the National Palace, emphasized that it is a priority of her administration to provide security and justice to all victims […]

March 8, 2023

Handicrafts, jewelry, and clothes from all over the world come to Rosarito at Expo TlaquepArte

Rosarito is the venue of an endless number of incredible events throughout the year, where one can celebrate Mexican and international cultures. The good news is that next week the amazing Expo TlaquepArte will arrive which will bring handicrafts to Baja Californian lands. Expo TlaquepArte will bring together 16 countries and 25 states of Mexico […]

March 8, 2023

Where to treat stage 4 cancer in Mexico?

Stage 4 cancer is the process in which this disease spreads from the place it originated to somewhere else in the body. This process is known as metastatic cancer. Data says that 92% of deaths due to cancer were not detected in time and this is due to this metastasizing process. One of the difficulties […]

March 8, 2023

Mastodon discovered in Tijuana 55 years ago will be exhibited at Museo de Historia

The remains of an enormous mastodon belonging to the Quaternary period were dug out in Tijuana more than 5 decades ago. This prehistoric discovery was one of the most important scientific discoveries in Baja California. In 1968 constructor Alberto Martínez found a series of fossils with an excavating machine while creating a road to connect […]

March 8, 2023