The Premium Wine Route A journey that articulates Guadalupe Valley’s most representative gastronomic proposals

Dining in Guadalupe Valley, Ensenada is a superb pleasure. This region's cuisine, influenced by the sea, the Mediterranean climate, the Asian giant and the unique diversity of flavors of the Mexican cuisine includes many proposals that have been successfully articulated by the Baja Wine Tours agency, just recently awarded by the Ministry of Federal Tourism […]

April 13, 2017

Beer of the Week: Jack Porter by Cerveceria Cardera

ENSENADA.- When I was told that I would be responsible for this week's Beer of the Week column, I thought that I'd have a hard time describing flavors that I don't usually try out. We all have different tastes when it comes to flavors and aromas, and I usually stick to the same trusted beers, […]

April 13, 2017

“Sabor a Baja” treated guests to a variety of flavors

ROSARITO.- The second annual "Sabor a Baja" event took place yesterday, and received great reviews by guests in attendance. The event was hosted in the gardens of the Rosarito Beach Hotel, with an unbeatable view of the ocean. Sabor a Baja hosted hundreds of visitors looking for the best this region has to offer and […]

April 13, 2017

Special Operative in Place for Labor Day in Baja California

TIJUANA.- Tourism and security officials are getting ready to receive thousands of tourists this Labor Day weekend, according to Oscar Jesus Escobedo of Baja California Secretary of Tourism. "We have had an excellent summer season, which indicates that this weekend should be no exception, and most tourism related operations are looking forward to sealing off […]

April 13, 2017

UCSD and Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Form Partnership

This month, the University of California San Diego (UCSD) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California "to increase collaboration and exchange among students and faculty from both universities." This according to an official news release from UCSD. The initiative will include exchanges of faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars, publications, […]

April 13, 2017

Chef Javier Plascencia reveals the name of his next restaurant

When it was announced this July that Chef Javier Plascencia would be opening a new restaurant in Little Italy–– an area in San Diego that is well known for culinary treasures––the expectations of foodies became self-evident, especially because not many details were revealed. Could it be that he might endeavor into italian style recipes, or […]

April 13, 2017

Rosarito will host a sand sculpting competition

ROSARITO.- A great, family-friendly activity this coming weekend is the Rosarito Baja Sand event. The free event will be hosted on August 31st, starting at 9am in Rosarito, right next to the pier. The event will include participation by Calixto Molina, a well-known sculptor. Molina, who is known for making art out of sand and […]

April 13, 2017

Pedestrian Police will be Employed at Tijuana’s Downtown

TIJUANA.- In response to requests and concerns of business owners on Avenida Revolucion (one of the main streets of Tijuana's Downtown), a special pedestrian police unit will be employed to patrol the popular street. This was announced by Downtown Tijuana's representative, Karim Chalita Rodriguez, during a meeting with local business owners and Edwin Montes, Chief […]

April 13, 2017

Pirates of The Caribbean in Rosarito ?

ROSARITO BEACH.- One of Australia's most reputable news services has just reported that the next sequel of the Pirates of the Caribbean, starring Johnny Depp, may be filmed in Rosarito, Baja California. Just a few hours ago, "The Australian" indicated that Mexico is preparing to "steal the next film in the Pirates of The Caribbean […]

April 13, 2017

Gala is Love: A Mexican Jewelry Brand with Tijuana Style

I have been following this brand of jewelry that I really like on social media for a while now, and when I found out that the designer is originally from Tijuana, I fell in love even more. Gala is Love is incredibly well designed. Michelle Galindo, the designer, has really done a fine job of […]

April 13, 2017

Bus Tours may be coming to Baja California

TIJUANA.- During the recent visit by the Federal Secretary of Tourism to Baja California, Director Claudia Ruiz Massieu promised to push to allow the circulation of Tour Buses from California into Baja California. This is according to Oscar Jesus Escobedo Carignan, Baja California's Secretary of Tourism. Under current law, buses are only allowed to enter […]

April 13, 2017

Report: Xabi Alonso reaches verbal agreement to sign for Bayern Munich

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso isn't an instrumental player for Ancelotti's team any more. This is why he has decided to hear offers from other teams that can guarantee him the playing minutes he requires to stay at a top level. One of the most interested teams to hire him are German giants Bayern Munich, […]

April 13, 2017

2014 – 2018 National Infrastructure Plan underestimates Port of Ensenada

Ensenada is a global reach port that benefits from its proximity with both the U.S. and the international clients that, through the maquiladora industry, are well established in the State of Baja California. The need for expansion and improvement of its port infrastructure should be a priority, because the described above is one of many […]

April 13, 2017

Manchester United to pay british record transfer fee for Angel Di Maria

After originally stating Angel Di Maria would stay at Real Madrid after all, it now appears the winger will finally sign for English Premier League side Manchester United. Louis van Gaal's team will pay a British record transfer fee of £59.7 million ($98.9 million) to the Spanish giants as one of the summer's longest transfer […]

April 13, 2017

Rosarito-Ensenada Toll Road to Reopen on September 15

ENSENADA.- The Rosarito-Ensenada Toll Road is scheduled to reopen on September 15, 2014. Part of the highway has been shut down since December 2013 after a landslide caused a portion to collapse. Since that time, drivers have had to take alternative routes to travel to and from Ensenada. The new section of the highway consists […]

April 13, 2017

Miguel Cotto is back on December 13th

MEXICO.- The Puerto Rican boxer, Miguel Angel Cotto, will return to the ring this December 13th at a place that has become his home away from home, given that it is where he has competed on the most occasions, including during his defeat at the hands of Austin Trout in 2012. One of the possible […]

April 13, 2017

Baja Malibu Beach Reopens

TIJUANA.- After a week long closure, the Baja Malibu beach has been reopened to beachgoers. This comes after health authorities shut the beach down after high enterococcal levels in the water were detected. Last week health authorities held an urgent meeting on the matter to determine how to address the problem that came as a […]

April 13, 2017

Baja California becomes the first state to develop Medical Tourism Policy

TIJUANA.- Various sectors of Baja California's economy will receive state support, and this is especially true for the Medical Tourism sector, according to the Secretary of Tourism for the State of Baja California (SECTURE), Oscar Jesus Escobedo Carignan. "The recent visit paid to the state by the Federal Tourism Secretary, Claudia Ruiz Massieu, as part […]

April 13, 2017

California Legislator Votes Against Ride-Sharing Services

SACRAMENTO.- On Thursday, the California Senate passed a bill that will make ride-sharing services, such as UBER, Sidecar, and Lyft, subject to extensive new regulations. The day before, another bill that would saddle ride-sharing services with tougher insurance requirements, was amended and ordered to a third reading, and is also likely to pass. Executives for […]

April 13, 2017

Trying out new flavors with Ludica Artesanal

The craft beer movement in Baja California is increasingly making more waves at a national and international level, especially at beer competitions where the ranking of local breweries increases each time.This has generated more interest and more people are launching their own lines of brews, each with new and interesting combinations. Such is the case […]

April 13, 2017