The Mexicali valley, one hour south of the U.S. border at Calexico, provides excellent opportunities for bird hunting. Dove, quail, pheasant and duck hunters travel here year after year to… Read more »
Hunting in the Mexicali Valley
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Hurricane Odile Effects in Scorpion Bay
By Scorpion Bay Hotel On Sunday, September 14th, 2014, Hurricane Odile made history by being the strongest hurricane on record to make landfall on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. As a Category 3… Read more »
Q&A with filmmakers of Baja surf documentary “La Maestra”
While we’re generally biased toward anything related to Baja, when you throw in surfing, supporting the local culture and empowering women, we just can’t resist. So it’s no surprise that… Read more »
Dominicans at Baja California Missions (1773-1855)
By David Kier For over seventy years, from 1697 to 1768, the Jesuit Order of the Catholic Church had near-autonomy in the occupation and Christianization of the California Peninsula. They… Read more »
Ask a Local: Rosarito
NAME: Jen Kramer TOWN: Rosarito HOW LONG: One and a half years OCCUPATION: Marketing Director for Discover Baja BIO: As the daughter of Hugh and Carol, I grew up traveling… Read more »
What to Do if You Have a Car Accident in Mexico
With your Mexican auto insurance, it is extremely important that you report any accident WHILE YOU ARE IN MEXICO. Waiting until you return to the United States or Canada could… Read more »
The Spanish Missions on the California Peninsula: #27, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (1834-1840)
Ojá Coñúrr (Painted Rock) was the native Indian name for the location of the final mission in both Baja and Alta California. Mexico had won its independence from Spain in… Read more »
“Baja’s Hidden Gold: Treasure Along the Mission Trail” Second Edition
We’re pleased to announce that we have copies of Baja’s Hidden Gold: Treasure Along the Mission Trail, second edition in stock! Herman Hill, from whose memory these stories come,… Read more »
Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Border Crossing
Work is underway on a $700 million project to complete a new land port of entry, Otay Mesa East. The new border crossing, which will be open only to toll-paying… Read more »
Cross Border Airport Bridge between San Diego and Tijuana
UPDATE January 2016: The Cross Border Xpress airport bridge is now open. You can see get tips and more information by reading our Cross Border Xpress Article. The pedestrian cross-border… Read more »