“Tacos El Franc” in Tijuana has the best al pastor tacos in the world

Tacos are some of the most versatile dishes in Mexican gastronomy, as it allows one to play both with the tortilla style (white, blue, or yellow corn, beet-flavored, nopal-based, etc.) and the stew or the filling that is used (meat, chicken, vegetables, fish, seafood, etc.) and this has been appreciated by several experts. On Tasteatlas, […]

July 18, 2022

Cancer Treatment in Mexico: What to expect?

Tijuana has become the world’s medical tourism capital throughout the years since its geographical location has hugely contributed in this regard. The border life represents a completely new world compared to the rest of the country and other borders. This geographical factor has boosted the creation of high-quality medical infrastructure that is attractive to both […]

July 18, 2022

DIF Baja California handles international adoption

A US family decided to adopt and change the life of a 17-year-old boy, by making him a part of the family with the process being handled by DIF. DIF president Mavis Olmeda García stated that after a process where the judicial framework established regarding international adoption was followed accurately, a US couple was able […]

July 18, 2022

Tijuana, between the medical tourism boom and cutting-edge food: Baja Window to the South

The latest episode of Baja Window to the South will surely catch someone’s attention, since it talks about the famous border city of Tijuana and the international renown it has obtained in the last few years due to its medical tourism, gastronomy, and much more. An example of this: Baja Window to the South host, […]

July 17, 2022

Colorado River-Tijuana aqueduct is operating at full capacity: Marina del Pilar

According to information revealed by Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, the Colorado River-Tijuana Aqueduct (ARCT) is working at full capacity to move 5,830 liters of water per second for the residents of the state’s west coast. This came to be after resolving a pumping reduction recorded due to a transformer failure at […]

July 17, 2022

Condo owners complain about early morning camper parties in Rosarito beaches

In Rosarito, condo property owners have complained about loud noises that are frequently heard at late night hours due to campers at the beach. According to a video published on social media, one can see people camping and partying with music at high volume all the way up to 5:45 AM. It should be noted […]

July 17, 2022

Bittersweet salsa is the highlight of rib taco at “Taco H” in Tijuana

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Taco H” located at Boulevard Cochimies, Tercera Etapa del Río, in the opposite corner of “Plaza China”. On this occasion, Chef Danny tried two tacos: an arrachera taco priced at $.175 dollars ($35 pesos) and a rib taco priced at […]

July 16, 2022

Marina del Pilar announces security plan for summer vacation in Baja California

In coordination with the state security forces, the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Baja California (SSCBC) will deploy a number of operatives to bring safety to all people in Baja California, as well as national and international tourists so that they can enjoy the tourist attractions of the region’s different destinations, stated Governor Marina del […]

July 16, 2022

CESPT announces contingency program in Tijuana. Water saving shortages return this Monday!

Water levels at the El Carrizo dam were reduced after it stopped receiving approximately half a million cubic meters of water in the Coastal Area for 11 hours on Thursday, July 14. This occurred due to a transformer failure at electrical substation Rumorosa that belongs to the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). This stopped operations of […]

July 15, 2022

Marina del Pilar promotes power supply improvement for Baja Californians

Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda met with Manuel Bartlett Díaz, General Director of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), in Mexico City in order to strengthen the electricity supply for Baja Californian homes, strengthen coordination links between Baja California and CFE, as well as adding the state to the energy policy that is […]

July 15, 2022

Baja Californian chef Marcelo Hisaki could win one of the world’s most prestigious cooking awards

Baja Californian gastronomy is renowned worldwide, but the chefs behind the magic are likewise just as famous, and one of the region’s talents will go to an international culinary competition while still leading the Mexican team during the Bocuse d’Or. Marcelo Hisaki is a Baja Californian by adoption who, after moving here from Mexico City, […]

July 15, 2022

4 men detained after armed attack on Agua Caliente Boulevard in Tijuana

A man was murdered on Friday morning, July 15 of this year. This incident occurred approximately at noon very close to Club Campestre. Red Cross medical staff arrived at the scene but the man, approximately 30 years old, was already dead. According to unofficial sources, the attack came from a moving car, leaving the victim […]

July 15, 2022

“Tacos El Compita” in Tijuana excels due to their handmade tortillas

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Tacos El Compita” located at Misión de Santo Tomás Río Eufrates, Colonia Infonavit Capistrano. On this occasion, he tried two tacos: a suadero taco and a chorizo taco, both priced at $1.1 dollars ($22 pesos). Chorizo Taco This taco has […]

July 14, 2022

HorsePower Ranch in Ensenada has been lodging Americans for 104 years: Baja Window to the South

Events in Baja California are very important both to its residents and tourists. However, one of the key issues for those who visit the state is lodging. Baja 500 is one of the events that attracts the most tourists, where off-road racing becomes the greatest sensation. A little while ago, Baja 500 took place in […]

July 14, 2022

Guelaguetza 2022 will take place in Tijuana this weekend

For the first time in Tijuana, the La Guelaguetza fiesta comes here from Oaxaca to the Centro Cultural Tijuana (Tijuana’s Cultural Center) terrace from July 14 to July 17 2022, from 11 AM to 9 PM. At this event you will be able to enjoy shows, traditional dances, gastronomy, handicrafts, and concerts. This celebration gathers […]

July 14, 2022

There was once a board game about Tijuana in the show “How I Met Your Mother”

Tijuana has appeared in several movies, TV shows, and even anime. And though the city itself doesn’t appear onscreen, it is mentioned in many productions. One of the shows that has alluded to Tijuana the most is the one starring Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris: How I Met Your Mother. During its nine seasons, […]

July 14, 2022

500 artists will participate in “Ópera en la Calle” in Tijuana: Baja Window to the South

Art in Baja California is another highlight of this state and its culture with places such as Tijuana’s Cultural Center (CECUT), Tijuana’s State Center of the Arts (CEART), and many others. On this occasion, Baja Window to the South hosts Scott Koenig and Olga Sánchez de la Vega interviewed a Tijuana native that is deeply […]

July 14, 2022

Marina del Pilar: Baja California is the national leader in workspace quality

Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda highlighted that the state has kept up the highest employment and contracted work levels in all of Mexico. This is because of the constant dynamism between entrepreneurs and workers. Thanks to the creation of more than 38,500 jobs between January and June of this year, the state […]

July 13, 2022

Ensenada is also known as the “Cinderella of the Pacific”: Baja Window to the South

Baja Window to the South is always looking to reveal the wonders of the Baja Californian state and share information about its municipalities. On this occasion, Denitza García, Baja Window to the South’s newest reporter, told us about Ensenada, better known as the “Cinderella of the Pacific.” Ensenada is the third biggest city of Baja […]

July 13, 2022

Spain has a shoe brand named Tijuana

Tijuana has and is an inspiration for many literary works and movies, however, there are also some unusual things it has inspired such as a KFC sauce. Recently, we have just found out that it has also inspired a particular shoe brand. That’s right! El Corte Inglés (The English Cut) sells a brand of sports […]

July 13, 2022