8 Baja Events in 2017 You Can’t Miss

The year 2016 is about to end, so it wouldn't be weird at all if you decide to start making plans for 2017. Prepare for a series of upcoming events that will bring us beer, music and lots of fun! Here we present some of the events that will take place in the region next […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:41 PM PDT

Best of Baja: Beer Festival Nominees 2016

A few years ago, "beer festivals" where something that happened very rarely in the region, and even so, they didn't even qualified as a REAL festival for some. But those dark times are behind us, because the popularity of craft beer has grown in the state and people are now demanding quality events revolving around […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:40 PM PDT

10 Awesome Holiday Songs to Forget About Christmas Carols For a Moment

It is more than normal that during the Christmas shopping -or Dec. 25 itself- the almost obliged soundtrack are Christmas Carols, and if you happen to be a Latino, then you certainly must've had the pleasure of hearing the classic Holiday songs of Singer Luis Miguel… Yes, these soundtracks are nice, but we're pretty sure […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:39 PM PDT

Mexicans Win Electronics Competition in Belgium

Three students of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) obtained the first place of the category Electronics and Mechanics in the international competition Innova Brussels, in Belgium, for the design of a "smart bed" that makes the experiences more pleasant for anyone. In this edition of the contest, more than 65,300 innovations from 20 countries participated […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:39 PM PDT

The 9 Most Shocking TV Deaths of 2016

Whether 2016 has been a good year or not, one thing is completely certain, it brought us shocking deaths of many characters in different television series that cheered some and broke the hearts of others. We decided to make a brief count of those that will undoubtedly go down in the history of TV. Of […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:39 PM PDT

US Consulate in Tijuana Will Not Open this Monday

TIJUANA.- Christmas is tomorrow, which means that many will take a well deserved vacation to celebrate these Holidays in the company of the family. Also, it means that different places will also be closed, and one of them is the United States Consulate in Tijuana. Through twitter, the US Consulate in Tijuana announced that due […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:39 PM PDT

Enjoy Ice Skating at the Christmas Village in Mexicali

MEXICALI.- Apparently, there will be no ice rink this year in Tijuana, but if you do not want to stay out of this experience you have two options: Go to some of the places San Diego has for ice skating, or go to the Holiday Village of Mexicali. From Dec. 12 to Jan. 8, the […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:39 PM PDT

Best of Baja: Asian Food Restaurant Nominees

In Mexico, the best flavors from the "eastern side" of the world are located in Baja, where cultures mix to create a way of living and eating. Arts here have no limits, thus, cooking either. So this year we decided to mention the most important places for eating Asian Food in this state, a region […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:38 PM PDT

Forbes Mexico Names Tijuana Native as One of Country’s Most Creative People

"Tijuanense" Alfredo "Libre" (Free) Gutiérrez has made it on Forbes Mexico's latest list of the "Most Creative Mexicans in the World". An architect by profession, but a muralist of passion, has left a mark thanks to his magnificent colorful creations in various parts of the country, and he has not been the exception in his […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:37 PM PDT

Best of Baja 2016: Best Restaurant Nominees

Baja California has many virtues, and among them is the FOOD… yes, we already know this region is a very awesome place for that (That's what this entire series is about), but not everything is seafood or pork dishes on the street, as high level restaurants are also part of the magic of this state. […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:37 PM PDT

Best of Baja 2016: Food Truck Nominees

Food Trucks are starting to appear at a fast rate in the state of Baja California, with more than 300 trucks accommodated in places such as Valle de Guadalupe, Tecate and Tijuana. Some of them are internationally renowned, and others are gaining strength thanks to their very original food options, and their glorious taste. The […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:37 PM PDT

Explosion at Fireworks Market in Mexico Leaves Multiple Injured

Around 14:00 hours there was a strong explosion in the San Pablito fireworks market in Tultepec, State of Mexico, which left at least 70 injured and 9 dead, according to the Federal Police of Mexico. Luis Felipe Puente, coordinator of Civil Protection, reported the incident and asked citizens not to go more than five kilometers […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:19 PM PDT

Best of Baja 2016: Best Concert Nominees

This year was key for the entertainment industry in Baja, where artists of international recognition visited the border city to offer people the show of their lives. Many of the artists who performed in our region left an impactful chapter in the history of the concerts, because before this year, it was kind of unimaginable […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:18 PM PDT

Christmas Will Arrive to Immigrants This Tuesday in Tijuana

TIJUANA.- Christmas is not just a gift, this holiday symbolizes peace, harmony and solidarity, so for this Tuesday in the celebration organized by the Espacio Migrante (Immigrant Space) for the International Day of Migrants, so Tijuanenses can give the immigrants a sample of how the city celebrates this tradition. This free event will have everything […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:18 PM PDT

Best of Baja: Upcoming Urban Project 2016

On this occasion "Best of Baja 2016" adds the "New Urban Project" category to highlight those new places, which based on their impact, characteristics and legacy act as a contribution to the city where they are. From the novelty of its architecture, its conceptualization, as well as the rescue of some spaces to make it […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:16 PM PDT

“Parque Morelos” Train Will Turn Into a Polar Express Tonight

TIJUANA.- Christmas is taking over each corner of the city of Tijuana and now is the turn for Parque Morelos to prove this, that's why, the park will host its second Christmas at the Zoo, where people of all ages can have fun in a recreational space while encouraging sensitivity to animals. Walk in the […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:15 PM PDT

UABC Will Grow its Own Plants For Edible Use

TIJUANA.- The past rainy Dec. 16 the Faculty of Chemical Sciences and Engineering of the Tijuana campus of the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC) inaugurated the first orchard in the facilities of the institution where they expect to harvest edible fruits. The eco-orchard "Pachamama" is a project designed for the university community, as an […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:15 PM PDT

Paralelo 28 to Celebrate 2nd Anniversary With 2X1 Promotion Tonight

Brewery Paralelo 28 is celebrating its 2nd anniversary tonight, and as a return to everyone who's been supporting them in this journey by tasting their product and being constant, Paralelo will organize a night full of surprises, among them, all beers 2X1. Tonight, Saturday Dec. 17, Plaza Fiesta, will be host of a great party […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:15 PM PDT

USCBP Releases Traveling Tips

SAN DIEGO- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are anticipating an increase in holiday traffic and are providing helpful tips for facilitating travel into the United States. CBP officials are also reminding Mexican border crossing card holders to apply online for the I-94 permit. [/p] 1. Travelers can speed up their entry into the United […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:14 PM PDT

Caro Jaramillo, first female to play in the MASL

TIJUANA, MEXICO (Dec. 16, 2016) – The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) is opening a new chapter in its history today, with the inclusion of the first female player to participate in the competition. Mexican National Team attacker, Carolina Jaramillo (har-ah-MEE-yo), is one of the the new faces of the MASL and on Sunday, she […]

April 17, 2017 at 3:14 PM PDT