The Truth About Mexican Independence Day

The most Mexican of all the Mexican holidays is upon us and no, I'm not talking about 5 de Mayo folks, I'm talking about the actual Mexican Independence Day. Celebrated on Sept. 16, the holiday is not only about celebrating the separation of Mexico from Spain, but also celebrating our own culture, made completely from […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:58 AM PDT

Old Foxploration Studio in Rosarito to Host 2016 Baja Fest

ROSARITO.- The International Day of Tourism is September 27th, but the Ministry of Tourism of Baja California will celebrate it on October 1st at the Baja Studios in Rosarito (formally known as Foxploration), a fact that makes it more special because the place is now closed to the general public but will open for this […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:58 AM PDT

Tijuana’s Insurgente Brewery Puts “Nocturna” Brand to Sleep

TIJUANA.- Last Friday, Insurgente Brewery announced that they will stop producing one of their most popular brands called "Nocturna." The news broke a couple of hearts and unleashed several sad comments through the weekend. The brewery posted the announcement on their Facebook page and explained why this sudden decision was made. Marketing director of Insurgente, […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:57 AM PDT

UFOs Are Coming to Tijuana For This International Event

TIJUANA.-UFO sightings have always been a very interesting subject. From lights, weird shapes, to designs left in crop fields, the possibility of an alien race visiting us has grown more believable with time. Baja California has had its own sightings for many years, and now is ready to share them through this event, in which […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:57 AM PDT

Tabe, A Perfect Option to Enjoy this Weekend in Tijuana

Of all of fast food I've tasted in my travels to the Central Mexico, Arabian tacos were always at the bottom of my list to try. These types of tacos are popular in parts of Puebla and Mexico City, but I would always avoid them so I wouldn't eat that bland-looking meat wrapped in a […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:56 AM PDT

The Story Behind A Tijuana Brewer’s Signature Owl

Insurgente's brewery turns six this year, and a few weeks ago, "La Lupulosa" y "La nocturna" were at the top two places of the best beers in Mexico, according to Ratebeer. If you live in Tijuana then you must certainly know this famous owl brand. Insurgente has its Tap Room in Tijuana's Plaza Fiesta, and […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:56 AM PDT

“ICON Aircraft” Amphibious Airplane Lands In Cecut

The ICON Aircraft Company started working on Thursday at their new Tijuana plant, and decided that the esplanade of the Cultural Center of Tijuana (CECUT) would be the perfect place to promote themselves. Addressing representatives from several levels of government and private industry, managers of ICON Aircraft announced that the opening of the new plant […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:55 AM PDT

4 Amazing Weekend Events in San Diego

SAN DIEGO.- Tijuana might have so many curious events every weekend, but San Diego also has a great variety for you. If you don't want to cross the border this weekend, then don't worry, we got you covered with some local events that will certainly feed you with culture and perspective. Are you ready? Friday […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:55 AM PDT

Get “Artsy” At the Third Edition of “Happening in Valle”

Art is one way of expressing human emotions, and as such, it begins and ends in your insides, there's no time in it, no limit. Modern or contemporary art is something a lot of people take for granted and actually never take the chance of enjoying at some events. But Valle de Guadalupe is always […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:54 AM PDT

Release Your Stress With These 6 Wekeend Events in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- You can do two things on weekends: Rest and sleep for more than 10 hours, or go out to release the stress the week has caused you (we recommend the latter). Forget about work, school, or bad days, and treat yourself. Go out and enjoy a great weekend in Tijuana. Friday September 9th 1.- […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:53 AM PDT

Cineteca Tijuana: A Different Way of Watching Movies

A lot of independent or international underground movies do not make it to the big screen, but they definitely make you feel, contemplate and learn about social, cultural and personal matters, right? Well, Cineteca Tijuana is home of these kind of films. "The Cineteca Tijuana" opened its doors on December 7th of 2011 and it […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:53 AM PDT

Experience Mexico’s Independence Day With this Amazing Festival in Tijuana

The Mexican Independence Day celebration is almost here, no matter where you from, the "Fiestas Patrias" are always something very interesting to experience; and as every year, Tijuana has a lot of options for you to commemorate this event in history. The Town Hall of Tijuana invites citizens and everyone who would like to have […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:52 AM PDT

Playas de Tijuana Welcomed 10 Thousand People This Weekend

TIJUANA.- Labor Day weekend has always been the perfect excuse to visit Tijuana, and this time wasn't the exception. Playas de Tijuana registered more than 10 thousand people that came to enjoy the beach and all the extraordinary things this side of the city has to offer. Unfortunately, the delegate of the area, Martina Montenegro, […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:52 AM PDT

Tijuana Rocked Harder Than San Diego with Megadeth

Legendary metal band Megadeth played in Tijuana for the first time this past September 4 in Playas de Tijuana, and fans can be pleased to know they'll come back to give them more. The band was quite happy with the response of the Tijuana audience, and according to a tweet sent out by Dave Mustaine, […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:51 AM PDT

10 Photos of Tijuana’s Bizarre but Beloved Theme Park: Paraiso Azteca

TIJUANA.-Located right next to the Abelardo L. Rodriguez reservoir, Paraiso Azteca was a theme park (and even water park) that for years was a way for locals to have fun without having to cross the border, and to this day, many still have fond memories from a place that also functioned as a family fun […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:51 AM PDT

New $40 Million Dollar Mixed-Use Project Planned in Tijuana Near Airport

Monterrey based real estate company Loma Desarrollos has announced an almost 40 million dollar mixed-used project in Tijuana, planned to be the first of its kind in the Mesa de Otay area of the city, near the airport. The "Alameda Otay Town Center" project will revolutionize the area and the concept of existing shopping centers […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:49 AM PDT

Asteroid to Be Named Freddie Mercury in Honor of His 70th Birthday

Freddie Mercury was born on Sep. 5, 1946, which means that today would've been his 70th birthday. To celebrate these seven decades of Mercury, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) renamed the 17473 asteroid in honor to the singer. The news was given by Brian May, Guitarist of Queen, in Switzerland, during a remembrance event in […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:49 AM PDT

Skateboarding To Be an Olympic Sport in Tokyo 2020

Tokyo, Japan delighted the entire world with a wonderful presentation at the Closing Ceremonies for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. It was a show that embraced significant elements of both its traditional and new pop culture, as well as heavy use of technology. If you don't believe us, just ask Prime Minister […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:48 AM PDT

The Mexico—U.S. Border Is Safer Than Ever

The commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Gil Kerlikowske, reiterated that the border between Mexico and the United States is as safe as it ever has been, and proof of this are the low levels of crime in border communities. "The border has never been safer. We have more resources at the border and […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:48 AM PDT

La Cacho in Tijuana Has Great New Eatery: El Pan Nuestro Express

You know when you're out for a night on the town (well, city) and then you just don't know where to eat afterwards? What's even opened at 1:00 a.m.? Well, there's a place called "El Truck Nuestro" in Tijuana, where they serve you torta de chilaquiles (tortillas with sauce inside a soft bread) really late […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:48 AM PDT