Asylum Applications to the US Are Reduced to Just 50 Appointments a Day

It is estimated that more than 4,000 immigrants remain stranded in Tijuana awaiting their appointment with U.S. authorities to review their application for political asylum or refugee status. Currently, appointments have been reduced from 115, to 50 a day, on a list that includes more than two months of waiting. The authorities indicate that there […]

April 17, 2017

Non-Profit Wants to Offer Spanish Courses to Haitians in Tijuana

The Association of Deported Mothers in Tijuana is organizing Spanish courses for foreigners who have been in the region since the beginning of the year, in order to facilitate communication with the community of Tijuana. "There are few who speak Spanish and if they do it is a minor domain, they communicate more in French […]

April 17, 2017

6 Awesome Events to Spend This Weekend in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- Don't let the cold ruin your weekend plans. The most wonderful time of the year is here, and you have to enjoy it to the fullest no matter what, more so if you choose to do it with your best friend or the people you love. That's why here we have another list of […]

April 17, 2017

The Baja Wine Route Is On the List of the 50 Best World Destinations of 2017

MEXICALI.- Baja California is one of the states in Mexico that receives a great quantity of tourists every year. And thanks to this, many important websites, blogs, and more, are acknowledging all the fun elements of the region, such as cuisine and beautiful landscapes. According to an article written by Journalist Archana Ram in the […]

April 17, 2017

Historic Animal Welfare Regulation passed in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- Last week, during what was the final rule-making session of the outgoing municipal administration in Tijuana, the city council unanimously approved the new Animal Protection, Well-being and Ethical Treatment regulation. The regulation applies to the entire municipality of Tijuana and is designed to protect domesticated animals including aspects related to their health, well-being, welfare, […]

April 17, 2017

5 Worldwide Famous Buildings and Their Immitations in Tijuana

Tijuana is some kind of a "Twilight Zone" for locals and tourists, where you pay in pesos but rents are in dollars, where traditional food is a mix of Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean cuisine, and where the architecture acts as a perfect excuse to combine with the culture and lifestyle of citizens by sometimes getting […]

April 17, 2017

“Stacy” Is the Name of the Baby of Haitian Parents Born in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- This morning the parents of Haitian origin, Rosenie Jan Baptise and her husband, went to the civil registry module installed in the facilities of the General Hospital to register the child. Stacy is the name of the first baby born in Tijuana with immigrant parents of Haitian origin who arrived in the city in […]

April 17, 2017

Prepare for the Best Meteor Shower of the Year This Month

MEXICO.- August surprised us with the marvelous Perseid meteor shower, and many had the opportunity of watching several "falling stars" and ask for a wish, a tradition that has been going on for hundreds of years. And as if this event hadn't been enough to delight people, another meteor shower is coming our way to […]

April 17, 2017

The First Haitian-Tijuanense Baby Was Born

TIJUANA.- On the morning of this past Sunday, a 31-year-old Haitian woman who is housed in the Madre Asunta Center, located in La Postal, had to move to the General Hospital of Tijuana after going into labor. From 5 in the morning, the couple was in the hospital where the first Haitian-Tijuanese baby was born, […]

April 17, 2017

Coca-Cola Christmas Parade in Tijuana This Sunday

TIJUANA.- Do you like Coca-Cola? If so, then you must know the company is always bringing surprises to many parts of the world… and if you don't, it is pretty obvious that they DO KNOW how to put up a show during the Holidays, and maybe you'll like to see some of it. Dancers, trailers […]

April 17, 2017

The Border Has a New Aspect Thanks to “The Brotherhood Mural”

If there's one thing that always unites everyone no matter where they from, is art. Art knows no boundaries, no prejudice, and that's why many artists decide to paint, build, insert, or write in places that sometimes represent some limitation to send a message to the world. This is what happens in the border that […]

April 17, 2017

“Tijuanenses” Still Prefer to Shop in the US

Local commerce still fights for the preference of "Tijuanenses" for their Christmas purchases. The dollar is currently over 20 pesos, but the leak of consumers has not stopped, so losses of more than six billion dollars are expected at the end of this year. The leakage of money from this 2016 surpasses by more than […]

April 17, 2017

One Person Dies From a Car Crash at Zona Rio in Tijuana

A multiple car crash happened at Zona Rio this Saturday morning, accident that caused the closing of the bridge Cuauhtémoc,the one that leads directly to the Municipal Palace. The authorities announced that one person had died and two were injured. The crash was between three cars: a car, a Honda pickup with license plates of […]

April 17, 2017

El Trompo Museum in Tijuana Will Have a Festive December

TIJUANA.- The last month of the year is all about celebration and spending time with the ones you love, and El Trompo Museum is an institution that enjoys providing cool activities for everyone who wants to have fun by learning, and December program will be full of surprises. This interactive museum has released their Christmas […]

April 17, 2017

Immigrants to Braid Hair in Exchange for Donations

The shelter for immigrants of the religious community called "Cielo sin fronteras" (Heaven without Borders) has initiated the project "Tijuana with braids", which seeks to look for support from part of the citizenship to make food and clothing donations, and in return, resident immigrants of the hostel will braid their hair as a way of […]

April 17, 2017

Tijuana Airport Will Surpass Six Million Annual Passengers for the First Time

People flow at Tijuana International Airport this December will be key to surpass for the first time the 6 million annual travelers. "That is a 30% increase compared to last year", said Airport Director, Martín Zazueta. Zazueta says that Tijuana is in second place with better connectivity at a national level, detailing that 1, 200 […]

April 17, 2017

Baja California Cuisine Takes it’s Place on National Stage

Baja California and its cuisine were represented again this year at the World Forum on Mexican Gastronomy (FMGM) held at the National Arts Center (CENART) in Mexico City. The fourth annual event was conceived and presented by the Cultural Conservatory for Mexican Gastronomy (CCGM), who promote and seek to protect the country's regional culinary traditions. […]

April 17, 2017

“El Trompo” Museum In Tijuana To Host “Stars Night” Tomorrow

TIJUANA.- This astronomical night will be held at El Trompo Museum on Saturday Dec. 3, where the 2016 edition of "Stars Night" is going to be the perfect getaway of routine for families and everyone who enjoys looking to the sky and marvel every time with the awesomeness of space. This free thirteen hour program […]

April 17, 2017

Chef from Tecate to Represent Baja California in International Cooking Contest

Marcelo Hisaki started his dream of being chef since he was 6 years old, when cuts and aromas became his passion. This tiny desire to keep learning led him to where he is now, which is working as Chef of Restaurante Amores and giving inspirational TEDx Talks about food, having a great response from everyone […]

April 17, 2017

Twenty-two Million People Visited Baja California This Year

Recent data on tourism in Baja California revealed that more than 22 million visited the State this year. This was announced by the Minister of Tourism, Óscar Escobedo. "We have not seen this number in 20 years," said Carignan, detailing that of the 22 million people, 17 include people crossing the border from the United […]

April 17, 2017