200 exhibitors will be at the 7th edition of Expo TlaquepArte in Rosarito

The famous “Expo TlaquepArte”, the biggest international handicraft exhibition in Mexico, is coming back to Baja California and it will take place from March 17 to March 20 at the Convention Baja California Center in Rosarito. The event will take place from 10:30 AM to 8 PM and it represents a meeting point for artisans, […]

March 15, 2023

Ensenada will have a women’s surfing tournament in April

Ensenada will be the venue of the 2nd edition of women’s surfing tournament “Sirenas al Agua”. The festival will take place on April 15 and April 16, 2023 at Playa San Miguel. The event is organized by the Surfers’ Association of Baja California, the International Surfing Association, and the Mexican Federation of Surfing. Their official […]

March 15, 2023

Water attractions at Sesame Place San Diego will open at the end of March

Sesame Place in San Diego shared that their water attractions will reopen on March 25. With the arrival of spring, warmer weather, and Spring Break vacations just around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to make a reservation and go with your family. The attractions that can be enjoyed are the Big Bird River, […]

March 15, 2023

Find out where to buy dollars with the best exchange rate near the San Ysidro port of entry

A few days ago, the Mexican peso was at its best level against the dollar. These rates had not been seen since 2018, which means that the dollar hadn’t been this low since 5 years ago. However, though we were able to find the dollar at a price of $17.57 pesos in Tijuana, a new […]

March 14, 2023

New app will help you to avoid chaos when crossing from Tijuana to San Diego

The biggest problem for those who cross the border daily at the San Ysidro and Otay ports of entry are the long lines, especially when the phone or radio reports say that there’s no waiting time to cross and then you find out that’s not true. With the goal of preventing chaos at the ports […]

March 14, 2023

Enjoy these 6 events in Tijuana and Rosarito that will arrive this weekend

If you still don’t have any plans for this weekend, here is a list of cultural, educational, and recreational events that you cannot miss. Among them, there are two performances with the best of rock in Spanish and Mexico’s most important handicraft exhibition. Without a doubt, you will have fun this weekend! [contentTable include=h3 anchor=false][/contentTable] […]

March 14, 2023

Tijuana native chef Javier Plascencia will bring his flavors to Coachella this April

Music festival Coachella is one of the most popular in the world; something that a lot of people don’t know is that there exists Outstanding In The Field. This is an area where you will find a huge table to rest for a bit and find a seat to the festival while you mingle with […]

March 14, 2023

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