Baja Life - Living in Baja California |
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Many Insiders may recall Clark Waters' La Paz restaurant, Paradise Found.
They fondly remember his excellent menu and man sized servings. Now Clark
is providing gourmet catering services in Baja Sur for both land based
events and shipboard entertaining.
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For more than 30 years Pedregal has been synonymous with
luxury living in Cabo San Lucas. Learn Rivera Realty's plan for the future
as well as background on the company. |
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It's that time of year again folks. The desert heat in
Baja can be deadly. Take proper precautions and give your body what it's
thirsty for! It takes a lot of water to make it through October! |
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Author Ann Hazard brings us three more recipes to tempt
your tummy. Broken Cot Soup, Chiles en Nogada and Smoked Marlin Ravioli |
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Mascotas are part of the
family for many who live and travel in Mexico. Caring for your pet in
Mexico presents special challenges that northern pet ownership
experience may not prepare you for. |
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Popular reading for our East Cape residents for years,
now online. It's the quiet time on the Cape. But things are changing
read about what's happening in this special region of Baja. |
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Mascotas are part of the
family for many who live and travel in Mexico.
A lovely article about the tranquility of living in Baja and the some of
the reasons why we love it.
Things have changed in Baja. No longer isolated from the world email and the
internet have made it easier to stay in touch with those back home. Check
out the option of calling
by internet.
Do you worry about your Baja vacation home when your not here? Meet Mike
and Sandy Pearce of La Luz del Sol and their Personal Home Management. |
I had my first accident in Mexico. May our readers benefit from my
misfortune in this account
of what happens after the crash.
Our Baja
roads are better than they have ever been. But still, potholes, washboard
and washouts can present challenges. Tips for picking a Baja ride.
When do you really need to be aware of tropical weather in
Baja? Do storms really not enter the Sea until after September 1st? What
is the biggest storm to make landfall in Baja?
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Entertainment:
An entertaining interview written by one of
our first ten LosCabosInsider Readers. Listen to some samples from
his new CD release.
With music that
rings true for almost everyone who adventures in Baja Sur, Travis of Mystery
Tramp is creating an original Baja Sound. We have an interview with the
artist and some music clips to familiarize you with this rising young
artist.
A fanciful look at something that is very popular here in Baja - Thongs.
But be careful where your mind wanders!
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We continue to live and work in
the Baja year round. It's time to remind
ourselves how important proper hydration is in your survival in this beautiful but harsh
climate.
Running the full
gambit of years, colors and condition, the Isuzu Trooper, some of them up to
20 years old,
still are making their mark on the roads of Baja.
A quick overview of Golfing, in the Los Cabos
area, by Dale Rombough of BajaGolf.com. Golfers from around the world make
their way to Baja, and particular the Cabo San Lucas area to play some of
the most beautiful and challenging courses to be found.
Also See: Baja Activities
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Book Excerpts
Author CM Mayo sends us another timely excerpt
from the book "From Miraculous Air: Journey of a Thousand Miles through
Baja California, the Other Mexico". This book is a fabulous way to
really understand Baja.
A literary experience in Todos Santos. An Excerpt from the book Miraculous
Air brings on images without pictures. From the chapter “The Visitors” by
CM Mayo
Our popular new
series from author Ann Hazard. She brings us the flavor of Baja with two or
three recipes each month. Check out the latest.
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Baja Botany:
While
a Boojum may sound like a Dr. Seuss character. It is actually a very strange
looking plant found almost exclusively in Baja California
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The Poinsettia with it’s star shaped green leaves that turn into a deep red at
the top, has several names and a very interesting history and legend.
Take a tour of Cactus world in San Jose del Cabo. Located in "The
Corridor" near the airport in San Jose del Cabo, the botanical garden
hosts the prickly flora of Baja, Mexico and the Senoran desert. |
Other Resources
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Road Report
Annual Weather Statistics for
Cabo San Lucas &
La Paz, Baja California Sur
Taxes in Mexico
Baja Restaurants
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Business Section
Maps of Baja California and Cities
Weather
Fishing Reports
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