Laguna Salada Mexico is a land of opposites and extremes; a land of highs and lows (figuratively and geographically). The lowest point: Laguna Salada -10 m * the highest point: Volcan Pico de Orizaba 5,700 m. This is a photo of Laguna Salada, located in Baja, Mexico It is a vast dry lake some 10…
The weekend is packed with things to do in Ensenada, Mexico (full name: Ensenada De Todos Santos, English: Cove of all Saints). The weather should be nice: low to mid-seventies. Tonight is the Ensenada Art Walk from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. But there are many other festivals for art, music, dance, blues, rock. guitar,…
La Paz (“The Peace”) is the capital city of Baja California Sur* (Lower California South). It was given this name by Sebastián Vizcaíno when he arrived in 1596. La Paz is located on the Sea of Cortez, just 90 miles from Cabo San Lucas. Like Cabo, La Paz has great deep-sea fishing and a desert…
Mexico insurance … it’s time to get ready for the upcoming weekend trip now! Step one in the preparation: This is for you all along the Mexico border who drive over for quick visits regularly: it’s time to prepare for the weekend trip now by buying that Mexico insurance policy. If you don’t already have…
I get a lot of calls from folks inquiring about insurance on a Mexican rental car. Unfortunately we, or any of the other surplus lines brokers in the States, cannot offer coverage on a Mexico-plated vehicle. If the rental is registered in the U.S. (tourist vehicle not registered in Mexico) and is being taken into…
NEXT RIDE: MAY 14, 2011 Rosarito Ensenada Fifty-mile Fun Bicycle Ride began in 1979. It’s an award-winning ride along the Pacific Coast and inland through rural countryside from Rosarito Beach to Ensenada, plus a Finish Line Fiesta on the Ensenada waterfront with food, drinks and live music until sunset. According to rosaritoensenada.org: This is The…
Mexico April 22, 2011 The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico about the security situation in Mexico. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for Mexico dated September 10, 2010 to consolidate and update information about the security situation and to advise the…
Have you ever heard of a “moveable holiday’? Well Easter, Holy Week (Santa Semana), Spring Break … this holiday moves! I was reminded recently that one year ago, on Easter Sunday, there was a 7.2 earthquake here in Southern California (originating in Baja, Mexico). I was googling around and was surprised that the date was…
I filled up my Prius yesterday in southern California: $4.03 per gallon. That’s about the cheapest you’ll find around here, as gas prices are still heading northward. Some have been asking about the cost of fuel in Mexico. I polled a few of our clients who have headed south of the border to fuel up…
If you are planning a trip to Mexico from the United States, this post is for you! I was reading the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website and came across information I wanted to share. These sixteen, or so, tips are invaluable! Did you know that everything you acquire there has to be declared before…