Ensenada, world-class tourist destination: Governor Marina del Pilar

One of the best attractions in Mexico is the city of Ensenada. Its roads in front of the sea, its great gastronomy, its vineyards, and the warm reception from its people have all been reasons why this is an international tourist destination. Every year, it receives hundreds of tourists from all over the world, according […]

March 2, 2023

It’s still dropping! Dollar at Tijuana’s exchange houses is at $17.72 pesos

You need to exchange some pesos for dollars in the next few days? We have good news for you: if you exchange your pesos today, the Mexican peso is at the best exchange rate it has been in 5 years. Currently, the dollar can be bought at $17.72 pesos in some exchange houses. That’s right, […]

March 2, 2023

Tijuana natives creates “TJ Meal” app to order food while waiting in line at the San Ysidro port of entry

The border crossing has always been a slow and tired process that wastes a lot of hours of our time. It is normal that after a few minutes and hours of waiting, we get hungry and then buy something from the stands close by such as a burrito or a snack. To satiate our hunger, […]

March 2, 2023

California Strawberry Festival: the most anticipated festival returns in May

An event that promises to bring forth the best flavors, the California Strawberry Festival will arrive in Ventura County on May 20 and 21, so that you can enjoy a wide variety of desserts and traditional strawberry beer. This festival is family friendly and will take place at Ventura County Fairgrounds from 10 AM to […]

March 2, 2023

A miracle! Dog survives 17 days in Big Bear snowstorm and reunites with her family

Marlee is a 2-year-old dog who reunited with her family after spending 17 days lost in Big Bear in the middle of one of the strongest snowstorms in history. When her owner Lizbeth Berzinski went on a family trip to the San Bernardino mountains, specifically Tulip Ln. last February 6, she never imagined that she […]

March 2, 2023

Marina del Pilar increases actions that socially and economically benefit women in Baja California

The current administration of Baja California led by Governor Marina del Pilar has always been aware of women’s needs, especially those who are vulnerable and those who want to grow economically to help their families. In the 67th edition of “Wednesday Morning Press Conference with Marina del Pilar” which took place in the city of […]

March 1, 2023

Tijuana is ranked as the most transparent municipality of Baja California

The results by the Institute of Transparency, Access to Public Information, and Protection of Personal Data of Baja California (ITAIPBC) have been revealed, and for the second time in a row, the city of Tijuana was ranked as the most transparent municipality of the state with a rating of 95.35%. The 24th Municipal Administration of […]

March 1, 2023

Try out the best organic vegetables of Valle de Guadalupe at Montevalle Health & Wellness Resort

The ideal environment for those who are looking to restore their health and detox their body is in Montevalle Health & Wellness Resort, located at Valle de Guadalupe in Ensenada; this is all done through the most comprehensive therapeutic protocols. Montevalle has a vegetable patch, which complements the therapies and procedures that are carried out […]

March 1, 2023

Blink-182 cancels all of their concerts in South America and Mexico, including Tijuana

Blink-182 cancelled all of their concerts in South America and Mexico, including Tijuana as drummer Travis Barker will need surgery in one of his fingers, which will prevent him from playing. Blink-182 was going to perform on March 11 at Parque Morelos as part of the Imperial GNP festival alongside Nortc Bostich + Fussible and […]

March 1, 2023

Marina del Pilar: Construction of new Historic Downtown parking lot in Mexicali is moving forward

The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, highlighted the construction of a new parking lot at the Historic Downton in Mexicali, in order to have a strategic space that will strengthen the dynamism of the area. In a tour through the construction zone alongside Carlos Torres Torres, coordinator of Regeneration Programs of […]

February 28, 2023

Tijuana native is arrested at Otay port of entry for attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 pounds of drugs

A Tijuana native was arrested at the Otay port of entry after attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl through the border crossing, which is why he may be federally charged for drug trafficking. On February 22, 2023, at around 03:47 PM, Tijuana native Andrés González Soriano tried to get into […]

February 28, 2023

Disney Wonder and 32 additional tourist cruise ships will arrive in Ensenada in March

The Ensenada Municipal Administration revealed that 33 cruise ships will arrive at the city’s port in March. Mayor Armando Ayala Robles explained that among the ships there are the cruise lines Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Princess. According to data provided by port authorities, in 28 of the 31 days of March, 75,900 passengers […]

February 28, 2023

Don’t be fooled! Walmart in Tijuana is the most expensive supermarket in Baja California

The basic basket encompasses the products Mexican families use the most to stock their pantry. However, price increases have made it harder to buy these items. The head of the Federal Consumer Agency (PROFECO), Ricardo Sheffield, reveals every week the supermarkets with the highest and lowest basic basket prices in the country. According to this […]

February 28, 2023

Baja California is second place in foreign investment, claims Governor Marina del Pilar

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, Governor of Baja California, revealed that the state has positioned itself as the second state attracting the highest foreign direct investment (IED) during the last three months of 2022. This thoroughly exceeds the ninth position it was placed in the same time period in 2021, according to data from the […]

February 27, 2023

10 iconic places in Tijuana that we used to frequent in the 2000s

Tijuana, the most well-known border city in the world, will be 134 years old in 2023 as it was founded in 1889. Throughout its history, many places have changed completely, and the city has been transforming into a modern cosmopolitan city that, due to lack of space, has begun constructing vertically new apartments and commercial […]

February 27, 2023

Road to Big Bear in California has been closed to tourists

Big Bear in California is one of the most famous destinations for snow fans. Though it is a few hours away from the border, for many this trip is worth it due to its beautiful landscapes. However, snow can sometimes fall in great quantities, making it difficult for visitors and residents to access this area. […]

February 27, 2023

Rain and cold are not stopping in Tijuana! Lower temperatures and rainfall are forecasted

Last week, temperature and rain forecasts in Tijuana were quite accurate and it rained practically every day, leaving some areas in Tijuana with potholes and flooded. However, according to the Civil Protection Agency of Tijuana, this is not over yet. That’s right, according to the weather forecast, weather conditions in the region will be very […]

February 27, 2023

Baja California, model state in job creation: Marina del Pilar

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, the governor of Baja California, revealed that thanks to registering progress regarding job creation and work conditions, Baja California is currently ranked 3rd place nationwide with the lowest rate of informality, according to data from the National Poll of Occupation and Employment (ENOE) by the National Institute of Geography and […]

February 26, 2023

Discover one of the best beers in Baja California at ‘Cervecería Averno’ in Mexicali

Our Baja Window to the South hosts are back with a new capsule at Montevalle Health & Wellness Resort, where we learn about their vegetable patch. A wonder for organic food lovers as all the ingredients that are used to make meals at this health resort are harvested naturally right here! In addition, Olga Sánchez […]

February 26, 2023

Seniors in Baja California receive comprehensive aid thanks to Banco del Bienestar: Marina del Pilar

Seniors in Baja California received federal aid from the Fourth Transformation and Baja Californian Governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, who highlighted that the government of Mexico rewards this demographic due to their contribution to national development with social frameworks so that they have a dignified life, away from marginalization and poverty. The event had […]

February 25, 2023