There Are Only 60 Vaquitas Marinas Left in the Sea of Cortez

The endemic species of small porpoise in the Gulf of California, la "vaquita marina", is going through its worst moment, as only 60 of them remain in the area. The above statement was made by the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Rafael Pacchiano to the newspaper El Universal, where he highlighted that protection measures […]

April 14, 2017

“AMBOS” Injects Art in San Ysidro’s Port of Entry this Sunday

TIJUANA.- During August, San Ysidro's Port of Entry witnessed a culture exchange through tales, art, short films and more thanks to binational artists that have tried to reduce the stress of long lines at the border. This Art Made By Opposite Sides (AMBOS), was inaugurated on August 5th at this famous border point, where as […]

April 14, 2017

These 10 Foods Might Kill Your Dog

There's only one thing you need to take good care of your pets, and that's lots of love, including of course, a healthy diet for their tiny or big bodies, whichever the case. But as it usually happens we adore them so much that we decide to "treat them" with human food. And although that's […]

April 14, 2017

Mexicans Are Very Happy With Their Lives

A recentt study by The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) revealed that life satisfaction of Mexicans is pretty good; for they ended July of 2015 with 8.1 points; even though they started it at 8. [/p] Of the total adult population, 1.9% reported satisfaction with their lives less or equal to 4 points; […]

April 14, 2017

5 Events for this Weekend in San Diego

SAN DIEGO.- It doesn't matter if you live in San Diego or Tijuana, this list of events is a really good representation of all the fun you'll be missing if you don't go out this weekend. I mean, it's not like we're forcing you to get off of your comfy couch but… there's so much […]

April 14, 2017

10th Edition of Festiarte is Just Around the Corner

The tenth edition of Festiarte is here, the traditional art and culture event will be held for the first time on the esplanade of the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT) on 2, 3 and 4 of September. Festiarte was originally carried out in Parque Mexico of Playas de Tijuana. This fest is a friendly and free […]

April 14, 2017

Baja California Has 131 Pet Friendly Establishments

It's been a year since the Ministry of State Tourism (SECTURE in spanish) launched a Pet Friendly Program in Baja California. Since then, there has been an increase from 40 registered establishments to 131 in the whole state, including in places such as El Rosario, Bahia de los Angeles y Catavina. "The need of these […]

April 14, 2017

How much should you tip in Baja California?

Ok, so picture this. You go to Baja with your friends and family, have a nice fancy dinner in any of the great places to eat, have a couple of craft beers, maybe some dessert. Then the time to pay the check comes. You just don't pay the food and leave. But, how much money […]

April 14, 2017

New “Bigmoon” Drive-In in Tijuana Will Have Food Trucks

TIJUANA.- It's been three weeks since the announcement of a new drive-in theater in Tijuana, called "Big Moon Auto Cinema", and a lot of people lost their minds (at least we did), eager to know more details about the project. On Wednesday, Bigmoon was at the press conference for the 4th Edition of Tijuana Innovadora, […]

April 14, 2017

30 Children Poisoned In Tijuana’s Day Care

More than 30 children in a Day Care located in the Santa Fe neighborhood of Tijuana, were tended to by health authorities after a possible case of poisoning. Unofficially, the portal Uniradio Informa said that eight of the children, aged one to four-years-old, were treated at IMSS clinics in the city with symptoms such as […]

April 14, 2017

New Tijuana to Beijing Direct Flight Takes Off Next Year

TIJUANA.- Through an Advisory Committee Session held this morning, authorities of the Pacific Airport Group (GAP, in Spanish) disclosed that during the first quarter of 2017 a new direct flight from Tijuana to Beijing will start. According to [url=El Sol de Tijuana, Hainan Airlines confirmed it is launching a new route from this border city […]

April 14, 2017

5 Events in Tijuana for this Weekend

TIJUANA.- This city is always bringing something new to the many lives who want to enjoy everything in one beautiful weekend, because there's always something for everyone. Go and explore the fun and local surprises Baja California has for you. Food, music, local products and more, are part of the plans starting this Friday. Here […]

April 14, 2017

Pizza, Second Favorite Food of Mexicans

For five years Mexico has been among the countries where pizza is eaten frequently. This marvelous food is the second preferred by Mexicans (only after tacos), with a consumption of 120 million pieces per year, and with a growth of 12%. Jaime Salazar, president of Abastur, the organizing committee of the most important exhibition in […]

April 14, 2017

Welcome To “El Food Truck” Of Tecate

A couple of days ago I had the opportunity of visiting the Pueblo Magico of Tecate (Magical Town of Tecate) in Baja California. It's been several years since I've been to the town, and, honestly, I didn't expect to find anything interesting or really "magical" about it. However, when I got there I didn't have […]

April 14, 2017

Tokyo 2020 Winners Will Receive Medals Made from Recycled Materials

The organizers of Tokyo 2020 will scavange inside their "urban mines" the necessary material to make the medals of the next Olympics. Japan has millions of disposable Smartphones and tiny electronic devices, which have the sufficient amount of precious metals for melting and make the medals for the winners in this huge sports competition. The […]

April 14, 2017

The 8th Edition of Tijuana’s Festival on the Beach is Here

The 8th Edition of Tijuana's Festival on the beach is focused on ecological and environmental subjects (26th, 27th, and 28th of August). This family event will have music, food, cars & surf exhibitors, and lots of culture at one of the most emblematic places of the city, the beached side of the border. In a […]

April 14, 2017

Mexican Beer and Tequila are Growing in Popularity in the U.S.

The United States is in a bit of a stressful situation due to their presidential elections, with anti-Mexican and immigrant sentiment on the rise. Ironically, at the same time, The Beer Institute revealed in a recent study that citizens of the U.S. are drinking more beer and more tequila made in Mexico. The market has […]

April 14, 2017

Around 300 Cruise Arrivals Expected in Ensenada by End of Year

Besides expecting around 300 cruise arrivals in the Port of Ensenada by the end of 2016, the Ministry of State Tourism (SECTURE) announced the return of Royal Caribbean after almost 9 years of its last visit to Baja California, an agreement made after a meeting with some of the most important cruise lines in the […]

April 14, 2017

Meet the “Deadly Selfie Girl”

If you think you are the Queen or King of the selfies, then you better think it again and step up your game, because this girl from Russia takes selfies in a complete different level (higher than yours, literally). She is Angela Nikolau, a photographer that challenges death almost every day to get some dangerous […]

April 14, 2017

Find Out What Happened with Odin Thanks to this Photo of Thor: Ragnarok

What happened to Odin when Loki pretended to be him in Thor: The Dark World? Well, apparently he's been on a holiday in Australia and not having a good time, because he looks ruined. A new photo from the filming set in Brisbane shows us legendary Anthony Hopkins in his role as Thor's father, but […]

April 14, 2017