Score Baja 1000
The SCORE International Baja 1000 off-road race will take place November 10-16, 2025. The race will be a loop race this year, beginning and ending in Ensenada. This is a busy time on the peninsula, so be sure to book hotel reservations in advance. Starting next year in 2026, the Score Baja 1000 will begin and end in Cabo for the first time ever. The race will alternate every three years between a loop course beginning and ending in Ensenada, a loop course beginning and ending in Cabo, and the full peninsula course beginning in Ensenada and ending in La Paz.
FMM Reminder
A reminder that FMM tourist permits are required for travel in Baja. You must stop at the border when crossing into Mexico to fill out the form and pay the fee. For stays of less than 7 days, Discover Baja members can obtain their pre-filled FMMs through Discover Baja, but must still stop at the border to get the FMM stamped and validated when crossing the border. For more information, please visit our FMM page.
New Border Crossing Times App
A new app and website is available to help provide current border wait times. You can find the site and download the app at the link here!
New San Ysidro SENTRI Entrance Pilot Program
Tijuana’s San Ysidro northbound border crossing has a new SENTRI entrance that is accessible on Calle Segunda (Second Street). Follow Calle Segunda to the border and watch for the SENTRI signs. The SENTRI access lane on Padre Kino Avenue will continue to operate as it does currently and the general medical pass lanes will remain operational on Paseo de los Héroes. The new SENTRI entrance configuration is a part of a pilot program that will last for four months while long-term feasibility is considered. You can read more on the CBP website.
Beyond Baja Legends, a New Book by Greg Niemann
A new Baja book out by Greg Niemann, Beyond Legends: From Beautiful Baja to Mainland Mexico is a broad collection of stories covering adventures, places, people, and historical events throughout Baja California. Niemann, author of two previous books about Baja, has written and compiled these stand-alone articles over several decades that cover the length and breadth of both Baja California states. Discover what Wyatt Earp, John Steinbeck, Erle Stanley Gardner, Steve McQueen, and other notable figures had to do with Baja California. It’s all there, including a section on Mexican culture, holidays and events. You can purchase the book HERE.
Update on the Amigos de los Californios Health Center
Last December we included an article in the newsletter about Amigos de los Californios. For 20 years this nonprofit, volunteer group provided dental clinics for the communities in the Sierra de San Francisco in Baja. The final project for Amigos is to build a Health Center in San Francisco. We asked if anyone would be willing to contribute to this project. The response from DB members was overwhelming. Several of you are even giving monthly donations. Work progresses. It is really looking like a Health Center!! The community is beyond excited. They still can’t believe it’s coming to life. Gracias for your generosity in making this all possible.