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Whale Shark Season in Bahía de los Ángeles
Whale shark season is in full swing in LA Bay. Whale shark season in the Sea of Cortez generally runs from about June to October in Bahía de los Ángeles and from October to February in La Paz. It’s an incredible experience to swim, snorkel, or kayak with these gentle giants. You can read more about going on your own to see the whale sharks in Bahía de los Ángeles in Graham Mackintosh’s article. Or visit our page on Whale Sharks in Baja for more whale shark facts and information about visiting.
Rosarito Beach Fest Aug 9th-11th
The Rosarito Beach Fest music festival will be taking place the weekend of August 9th-11th. Please be aware that this event draws huge crowds and causes big delays on Sunday at the Tijuana border crossings.
Banyan Tree Valle de Guadalupe Now Open
Banyan Tree’s luxury wellness resort just opened in Valle de Guadalupe. The 16-acre property features 30 freestanding villas that each have their own private plunge pool and fireplace. The sleek modern architectural design is actually a traditional building technique that allows the resort to conserve energy. The resort operates the on-site Pictograma winery and vineyard, which produces red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines. For more information or to book a room, visit the Banyan Tree Vela website.
New CDC Rules for Bringing Dogs into U.S.
On August 1, 2024, the CDC rules changed for bringing dogs into the U.S. from other countries. If you are bringing dogs from Mexico (which is considered a low-risk country for rabies), you must complete a free CDC Dog Import Form for each dog you are crossing with. The form receipt must be printed or you can show it on your phone to the customs officer at the border. The completed form is good for multiple entries for 6 months as long as the dog has not traveled to a high-risk country in the last 6 months. You can read more about the new rules in our article here.
Tijuana Construction Projected to be Finished November
The Morelos Node project in Tijuana that is constructing an elevated roadway to get to the San Ysidro northbound border crossing is projected to be completed by November. The construction is currently 75 percent complete. The project is expected to significantly reduce traffic and border wait times in Tijuana.
English-Speaking AA Meetings in Baja
We’ve put together a page on Alcoholics Anonymous in Baja so that people can find helpful resources and links to a current list of English AA meetings on the peninsula.
Corazón de Vida Galas
The non-profit organization Corazòn de Vida will be hosting their Noche de Gala fundraising event in San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado on November 2, 2024. Corazòn de Vida is an organization providing life changing support for orphaned and abandoned children in Baja. More information about the events and tickets can be found on the Corazón de Vida website.