Marina del Pilar activates aid for women entrepreneurs over the age of 50

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, the governor of Baja California, announced a new program for women over the age of 50 who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs or who already have an economic activity registered at the Tax Administration Service (SAT). The state governor explained that this sunk cost aid will be $20,000 pesos, which […]

October 16, 2022 at 5:22 PM PDT

Intense flavor of lamb rib taco by “Barbacoa Blvd. 2000” delights in Tijuana

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Barbacoa Blvd. 2000” located at Corredor Tijuana – Rosarito 2000 Km 21.5, Cuero de Venados, 22160. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a rib taco priced at $2.75 dollars ($55 pesos) and a surtida (meat mix) taco priced at […]

October 15, 2022 at 6:27 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar will allocate vehicular regularization money to improve the roads of Baja California

Governor Marina del Pilar revealed that, coordinating with the federal government, they will provide support to Baja Californian families so that they can regularize their vehicles and improve roads. Approximately, 178.4 million pesos will be allocated to the state’s municipalities in order to close a cycle of benefits for the state’s families. As such, Marina […]

October 15, 2022 at 2:49 PM PDT

American is almost used as a “blind drug mule” to smuggle drugs from Tijuana to San Diego

An American citizen called 9-1-1 because inside his car, drug packages had been placed without him noticing. This incident occurred in Playas de Tijuana, when the individual was about to go somewhere else. When he opened his car trunk, he noticed that several packages of methamphetamine had been stored inside. He then called 9-1-1 and […]

October 14, 2022 at 8:33 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar: Baja California bets on creativity and talent for the industrial sector

The governor of Baja California Marina del Pilar Ávilar Olmeda spoke about the advantages that the state offers to international and foreign investors, showing how its innovative society and economy has recovered from several challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared this in her participation at the “La IMMEX en México” panel where she […]

October 14, 2022 at 7:13 PM PDT

Top 7 Best Restaurants in Holbox

Chances are you haven’t heard of the tropical paradise called Holbox. Located just two hours from Cancun, this little island is the perfect spot to get away from the bustle of Cancun and Tulum. What is Holbox known for? For its cuisine, bioluminescent sea, and whale shark sightings. Speaking of cuisine, Holbox boasts a contemporary […]

October 14, 2022 at 4:58 PM PDT

This is what you need to know about the DNR fee for Americans visiting Mexico

There are several rules for foreigners that one is required to follow to avoid legal setbacks when traveling between the United States and Mexico, specifically in Tijuana. One of these situations, that applies to all American tourists, is about the payment regarding the “rights of visitors without a permit to carry out paid activities,” also […]

October 14, 2022 at 3:55 PM PDT

U.S. President Joe Biden enjoys delicious Tijuana tacos

Tacos 1986 is a Tijuana native taqueria that crossed the border and is currently located in Los Angeles, California. Interestingly enough, on Thursday, October 13 it received an esteemed and important visit at its facilities: current United States president, Joe Biden. That’s right! On their social media pages, Tacos 1986 shared a video where one […]

October 14, 2022 at 12:06 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar promotes higher education studies in Baja California

Governor Marina del Pilar was present at Mexicali CETYS University campus facilities, where she spoke with students to encourage young generations to continue their higher education studies. The governor stated that, in order to build a society, it is imperative to build a foundation through education. She also highlighted the importance of her scholarship program […]

October 13, 2022 at 7:15 PM PDT

Amazing offer: Mexican airlines are offering flights costing 50¢ due to Hot Sale

Good news for all travelers! Mexican airlines are making great offers on their flights thanks to the famous Hot Sale. One of these airlines is Viva Aerobús, which will have flights costing $10 pesos (50 cents) for the Mexico City-Acapulco flight. You will need to add to this, as you might have already guessed, the […]

October 13, 2022 at 7:09 PM PDT

“Looking for a holistic approach to cancer? Mexico has it”

Holistic medicine has been one of the sources of health and welfare throughout history; it is also part of not only body health, but it also contributes to extend and spread knowledge that is shared from generation to generation. Though organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) have stated that holistic or alternative medicine […]

October 13, 2022 at 7:04 PM PDT

Pork mix taco garnished with green salsa with watery guacamole flavor by “Carnitas El Clavo” delights in Tijuana

This Thursday, on the newest episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Carnitas El Clavo” located at Corredor Tijuana – Rosarito 2000 s/n, Río Tijuana 3a. Etapa. Here he tried two tacos: a maciza (lean pork) taco and a surtida (mix of pork bits) taco, both priced at $1.10 dollars ($22 […]

October 13, 2022 at 4:58 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar has tripled the investment by the government of Baja California to benefit the wellbeing of its people

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, governor of Baja California, stated that, so far this year, more than 2 billion pesos have been invested in order to benefit the wellbeing of families and vulnerable groups of Baja California. This number is three times more of what was allocated for the same issue in 2021. During the […]

October 12, 2022 at 10:37 PM PDT

Proud Tijuanense: Pizá International, the first Mexican company to be awarded by the Construction Management Association of America

Pizá International, a company founded by Tijuana native Damián Pizá, was awarded by the Construction Management Association of America and the Engineering News Record for its methodology applied to the Torre Médica Otay project, becoming the first Mexican company to be recognized by these prestigious U.S. organizations. To speak of "The Best of the Best" […]

October 12, 2022 at 4:19 PM PDT

Marina del Pilar coordinates to speed up progress of projects at the Otay II Port of Entry

In order to strengthen the development of two key federal projects in Baja California, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda held a meeting with officials of the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SITC) of the government of Mexico and the Municipal Administration of Tijuana in order to review the progress at the Otay II […]

October 11, 2022 at 9:17 PM PDT

Tacos by “Carnitas Auténticas de Morelia” in Tijuana get a 7 for being very greasy

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Carnitas Auténticas de Morelia” located at Av. Murua Martínez, Murua Poniente, 22456. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a cueritos (pig skin) taco and a chamorro (leg) taco, both priced at $1.25 dollars ($25 pesos). Chamorro Taco This taco […]

October 11, 2022 at 7:38 PM PDT

Find the best coffee of Baja California this Saturday at “Expo Café en el Mar”

Only a few days are left for the "Café en el Mar" exhibition to begin! It will take place at Hotel Rosarito Beach, next Saturday, October 15, and will offer the region’s best products. The festival, whose background will be the afternoon glow of the Rosarito sea, gathers the best coffee beans in the region, […]

October 11, 2022 at 7:25 PM PDT

Disneyland California raises ticket prices

One of the world’s most famous theme parks Disneyland California Adventure, “the happiest place on Earth”, welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Here, people have fun with Disney characters, enjoy food, and have a great time with their family, friends, partners, or by themselves. However, one of the key factors to decide whether to visit […]

October 11, 2022 at 5:46 PM PDT

Proposal for cross-border trolley connecting San Diego with Tijuana moves forward

Border crossing waiting times are torture for residents of the Mexico-U.S. border, like the people who live in Tijuana who have to cross to San Diego to go to work. Sometimes they wait in line for 4 hours, which means they have to get up very early. However, there is hope that these situations could […]

October 11, 2022 at 12:34 PM PDT

Blink-182 is back! Their new tour will kick off in Tijuana

Blink-182, one of the most popular American bands, has announced that they will come back to Mexico after being absent for 20 years, after their last performance in 2004. They also announced their next single, “Edging” which will premiere on Friday, October 14. Which cities will they perform at during their tour? They will kick […]

October 11, 2022 at 11:01 AM PDT