FMM Checkpoints
There have been FMM checkpoints along the peninsula. Please remember to stop at the border as you are crossing into Mexico to get your FMM tourist permit. If you will be in Mexico for 7 days or less, Discover Baja can process your FMM ahead of time for $10. Please give us a call at 800-727-2252.
Reopening of Tropicana Los Cabos
San José del Cabo’s historic Tropicana hotel has been remodeled and just reopened last month. The hacienda-inspired boutique hotel was originally built in 1956 as the Tropicana Inn. The newly remodeled property now features 68 guest rooms and two suites, the Tropicana Pool Bar, two distinct on-site restaurants, a wellness center, and specialized excursions and activities. For more information, please visit the Tropicana website.
Insuring ATVs
A reminder that Discover Baja can insure ATVs and UTVs (CanAm, Side-by-sides, Polaris, etc) for full coverage or for just liability. We can also insure your boat for on-the-water liability. Give us a call at 800-727-2252 and we’re happy to help!
Mexican Open of Surf
The second annual Mexican Open of Surf will take place on September 14-15 in Rosarito at the Rosarito Pier. The surfing competition will offer prizes of more than $10,000 USD. For more information, visit the Baja Association of Surfing Facebook page.
Updated Address and Email
If you have an updated address or email address, please be sure to let us know so we can have your current information on hand. You can call Discover Baja at 800-727-2252 to let us know any changes.
Todos Santos Film Festival
The 20th annual Festival de Cine Todos Santos (Todos Santos Film Festival) will take place on Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2024. The festival will show various types of films at locations in Todos Santos, Los Cabos, and La Paz. For more information and tickets when they are available, please visit the Festival de Cine Todos Santos website.
Tijuana’s La Ruta del Maíz
Tijuana’s La Ruta del Maíz will open for the autumn season on September 14th. The destination farm will be full of pumpkins and marigolds for the fall season and decorated with other seasonal decorations. Price for admission is $175MN pesos per person and is open Wed-Mon, located off of Blvd. 2000. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
SCORE 400
The 5th annual SCORE Baja 400 will take place Sept 10-14, 2024. The loop race will begin and end in Ensenada. For more information, please visit the SCORE International website.
Tijuana Construction
There is still construction in Tijuana as they are working to build an elevated roadway. Traffic is down to one lane in each direction and is closed completely each night from 11pm-4am. If you are towing or driving a motorhome, we suggest that you use a different border crossing such as Otay Mesa, Tecate, or Mexicali.
La Paz Launches New Whale Shark Buses
La Paz has launched 20 new public buses that are decorated to resemble Whale Sharks and have been playfully nicknamed the tiburones de La Paz. The new buses are also designed to be more accessible, with some of them being handicap-friendly.
Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride
The famous Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride will return this month for its 45th anniversary. The 50-mile bike ride will take place on Saturday, September 28th. The ride starts at the Rosarito Beach Hotel and ends in Ensenada with a big party. For registration and more information, please visit the 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.
Corazón de Vida San Diego Gala
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.