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 at 12:35 AM PDT

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 at 12:35 AM PDT

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 at 12:35 AM PDT

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 at 12:35 AM PDT

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 at 12:35 AM PDT

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 at 12:35 AM PDT

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 at 12:34 AM PDT

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 at 12:33 AM PDT

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 at 12:33 AM PDT

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 at 12:33 AM PDT

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 at 12:32 AM PDT

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 at 12:32 AM PDT

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 at 12:32 AM PDT

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 at 12:32 AM PDT

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 at 12:31 AM PDT

Mexicans Love Horror, Action and Romantic Comedies at the Movies

The American Film Market & Conferences published an interesting study on their website, about how movies genres work around the world; action, documentary, drama, horror, and romantic comedy are some of the options. As one of the most important film markets worldwide, Mexico and 3,368 movies watched there were considered for the study. Analysts Stephen […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:31 AM PDT

Méliès Drive-In Theater Opens in Tijuana Next Week

Tijuana.- The wait is over, Méliès Autocinema is finally in Tijuana and we have an opening date. Humberto Valenzuela, General Manager of this drive-in theater from Guadalajara,communicated through a press conference at the Committee of Tourism and Municipal Conventions that the first projection will be on Thursday September 1st, where you will be able to […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:31 AM PDT

Taste the Difference at Tacos “El Chombe” in Tijuana

Tijuana is famous for a lot of things, but one of the most important elements of its culture are TACOS, which can be found almost everywhere in the city, but you need to know where to look to find the special ones, and you can find them at "Tacos El Chombe." While most of taco […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:31 AM PDT

Mexican President Peña Nieto Accused of Plagiarism in Thesis

The President of Mexico has been the target of constant criticism since even before he took office in 2012, the subject of plenty of scandals, some more serious than others. From persistent corruption and crime during his term, to barely remembering the names of three of his favorite books, Pena Nieto has got caught in […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:30 AM PDT

Tijuana’s Beer is Number One In Mexico

Rate beer is a site for enthusiast to judge and qualify beers all around the world, so they published a list of the best 50 beers made in Mexico. In this list you won't find any product from recognized global brands, but full of craft beers from breweries you can almost always find at La […]

April 14, 2017 at 12:30 AM PDT