Doing Business in Mexico? Follow These Culture Tips

In times past, people generally only engaged in commerce with those in their immediate vicinity, due to transportation and communication limits. Now, those limits have been all but eradicated, multinational corporations are growing in number, and international business across borders is becoming increasingly more common. While the shift from local to global business is very […]

March 8, 2023 at 7:43 PM PST

Governor Marina del Pilar highlights the importance of women in Mexican society

Celebrating International Women’s Day, the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar, issued a message where she highlighted the relevance of Mexican women in the country and the fight for their rights. The governor, at the National Palace, emphasized that it is a priority of her administration to provide security and justice to all victims […]

March 8, 2023 at 7:13 PM PST

Handicrafts, jewelry, and clothes from all over the world come to Rosarito at Expo TlaquepArte

Rosarito is the venue of an endless number of incredible events throughout the year, where one can celebrate Mexican and international cultures. The good news is that next week the amazing Expo TlaquepArte will arrive which will bring handicrafts to Baja Californian lands. Expo TlaquepArte will bring together 16 countries and 25 states of Mexico […]

March 8, 2023 at 7:12 PM PST

Where to treat stage 4 cancer in Mexico?

Stage 4 cancer is the process in which this disease spreads from the place it originated to somewhere else in the body. This process is known as metastatic cancer. Data says that 92% of deaths due to cancer were not detected in time and this is due to this metastasizing process. One of the difficulties […]

March 8, 2023 at 6:14 PM PST

Mastodon discovered in Tijuana 55 years ago will be exhibited at Museo de Historia

The remains of an enormous mastodon belonging to the Quaternary period were dug out in Tijuana more than 5 decades ago. This prehistoric discovery was one of the most important scientific discoveries in Baja California. In 1968 constructor Alberto Martínez found a series of fossils with an excavating machine while creating a road to connect […]

March 8, 2023 at 2:51 PM PST

FGE is asked to speed up process regarding case of violence against woman and her son

The head of the Center for the Justice of Women (CEJUM), Magdalena Bautista, asked state attorney general, Ricardo Iván Carpio to directly intervene regarding a case of violence against a mother and her 7-year-old son who are currently in a high risk situation due to their abuser. The official stated that, since January 6, 2023, […]

March 7, 2023 at 7:17 PM PST

Historic vote! San Diego will decide if trolley line will be extended to Tijuana in March

In October 2022, a bill was introduced to extend the San Diego trolley Blue Line to make it binational so that it can reach Tijuana. So far, it is only a project that has been formally introduced and it is currently waiting for approval. In March 2023, although the date hasn’t been set yet, the […]

March 7, 2023 at 5:13 PM PST

This will be the time in Tijuana after daylight saving time this weekend

Summer and autumn daylight saving times is something that Mexican states have gone through since 1996 where it was decreed that it should be implemented in order to save electric energy and make the most of natural light. However, after the Mexican Senate approved the elimination of time changes in Mexican territory, several municipalities and […]

March 7, 2023 at 4:42 PM PST

Marina del Pilar delivers units to improve the health sector of Baja California

The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, led the delivery of units for the “Última Milla” program as well as the demonstration of the “Vectores” protocols, a program that fights against pathologies derived from bacteria and infections. Both programs’ goal is to guarantee the supply of medications in all the health units […]

March 6, 2023 at 9:22 PM PST

Best time to buy! Dollar starts the week at $17.57 pesos in Tijuana

Are you going to cross into San Diego in the next few days and want to exchange pesos for dollars? Then you must know that this is the perfect time to do so, as the dollar surprisingly keeps dropping to the point that in some Tijuana exchange houses, it can be exchanged for $17.57 pesos. […]

March 6, 2023 at 3:01 PM PST

Ley supermarket in Tijuana has the lowest prices in Baja California

The basic basket is a list of the most consumed products by Mexican families who are looking to save money every day when buying their groceries and home items. As such, the Federal Consumer Agency (PROFECO) reveals every week the establishments in Mexico with the highest and lowest prices. The president of PROFECO, Ricardo Sheffield […]

March 6, 2023 at 2:22 PM PST

Need to take a vacation? Find your dream beach in Baja California

The intense weather experienced in the region makes us want to take a break and take some well-deserved vacations in a beach dream, but we need to tell you: you don’t need to travel to Cancun to achieve this. In the latest episode of Baja Window to the South we’ll show you the top 10 […]

March 5, 2023 at 9:53 PM PST

Warning issued to not visit Big Bear after heavy snowstorm

The community of Big Bear in California has suffered tough consequences due to the historic snowfalls from a few days ago, which left inhabitants without basic supplies such as fuel; meanwhile most store shelves are empty. Due to this, Big Bear mayor, Randall Putz, encouraged people not to visit Big Bear yet, warning not only […]

March 4, 2023 at 7:32 PM PST

Marina del Pilar offers free legal assistance to the women of Baja California

One of the main priorities of Governor Marina del Pilar during her administration has been to give support to those who need it the most. As such, through the “Ventanilla Violeta” (Violet Booth) program of the Judicial Ministry of the state, the governor has offered free legal assistance to the women of Baja California, especially […]

March 4, 2023 at 6:12 PM PST

Nora Vargas, distinguished Tijuana native in the US, receives the keys to the city from mayor Montserrat Caballero

Tijuana mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez awarded the keys to the city to Nora E. Vargas, chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors of San Diego County (SANDAG) and the first Tijuana native immigrant woman to serve in this important position in the United States. The municipal president praised Nora Vargas’ work and example: She is a […]

March 3, 2023 at 7:31 PM PST

The Avocado Festival will arrive in San Diego soon. Save the date!

The Fallbrook Avocado Festival is an event that will take place next April 23rd in northern San Diego County where you will be able to delight yourself with the fresh avocados of local farmers, as well as dishes from food and dessert sellers, craft beer, and enjoy a variety of handicrafts and local art. This […]

March 3, 2023 at 3:37 PM PST

Zara opens biggest branch in Mexico at Península Tijuana

Commercial shopping mall Península, only a few months after its official inauguration in Tijuana, welcomed seven brands of the Inditex group, one of the biggest and most important fashion manufacturing and distribution companies in the world, and brand leader in Mexico. Awaiting the opening of these stores, which announced their inaugurations last year, people arrived […]

March 3, 2023 at 2:46 PM PST

New bullet train will connect Los Angeles with Las Vegas with a 2-hour trip

Las Vegas is one of the most visited cities in the United States thanks to its famous casinos, tourist zones, and nightlife. However, for those who live on the other side of the border, they have to take a long highway journey or a shorter one by airplane. However, a new bullet train project will […]

March 3, 2023 at 2:14 PM PST

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 at 6:38 PM PST

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 at 2:30 PM PST