Border 'mega-region' waiting to be tapped

The message at the Urban Land Institute’s October breakfast meeting was clear: Investing in the resources of the largely untapped Cali-Baja Mega-Region is the key to climbing out of this economic recession and establishing San Diego and Tijuana as a premier global city. 

Steve Williams, founding partner of SENTRE Partners and moderator of the discussion Tuesday, stressed the economic urgency of developing a collaborative partnership between San Diego, Imperial County and Tijuana, the three regions comprising the mega-region. He cited a study by the San Diego Association of Governments that found 100,000 people wait upward of two hours to cross the border at San Ysidro each morning, at a cost of $5 billion to the region every year.

“That’s a $1,000 pay raise per person -- man, woman and child -- if we could create a smart border tomorrow, from a dumb border today,” Williams said. “That border is our cash register, and we’re making everybody wait two hours without a SENTRI pass. We have the world’s largest, dumbest border.”
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Mexico increases efforts to attract US Medical Tourists

Despite safety concerns in a few border towns, Mexico continues to see a boom with Americans seeking low price surgery or dental and cosmetic treatment. There is nowhere else in the world where millions of Americans have access to hundreds of hospitals and clinics where they can drive there and back in one day. Although the Peso is the official currency of Mexico, US dollars are also widely accepted. 

The Mexican border town of Mexicali is making a push for more tourists from the American Southwest to visit the city's dentists, surgeons and doctors. Medical tourists from the USA with the right documents can skip much of the wait on the Mexican side of the border by using a new designated medical tourism lane. Mexicali's tourism director Omar Dipp, says the new lane is one part of the city's plan to boost medical tourism by 50%, "You can now drive to Mexicali, take care of your health, and only take 20 minutes to cross the border instead of two hours." 

American patients must request a pass from Mexican doctors who are participating in the program. That pass, plus a doctor's receipt and foreign license plates, will allow patients access to the special lane. Once in the lane, vehicles can bypass the traffic on the Mexican side of the border crossing, and cut to near the front of the line. Mexicali is promoting the medical tourism lane in Arizona, Nevada and California to persuade more residents there to visit Mexicali doctors. Patients who go to the Mexicali area for affordable medical services also stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, use taxis and attend shows. One problem is that the shortcut only works on the Mexican side, since medical tourists can still be subject to delays from U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. To avoid abuse, Mexicali tourism officials are requiring participating doctors to sign a contract with the tourism board to ensure they only give passes to foreign patients who are crossing the border. Each pass costs the doctors $4. 

Mexico City is raising its profile as a center for medical tourism with a campaign aimed at residents in Chicago and other cities with large Mexican immigrant populations who need cancer treatment, heart surgery, dental procedures and other health care. The marketing campaign is focusing on Mexican immigrants and Mexican-Americans in the USA, starting in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego. Although there are no statistics on how many US patients travel to Mexico City for health care, local health officials say that have been climbing since it began promotions in Chicago and other US. Among the services being promoted in Mexico City are organ transplants, diabetes care, gastrointestinal procedures and fertility treatment, with the costs 40 to 80% cheaper than those in the USA.

A number of clinics in Mexico are located very close to the US border, and many patients opt to travel to these places and return home the same day. The proximity of the location is a major factor for American medical tourists in addition to the significantly lower prices. Cosmetic surgery, obesity treatment and dental treatment are on offer in places such as Tijuana. Crime in Tijuana is a problem but less common in tourist areas.

Berlin 2012: Robert Redford Confirmed for J.C. Chandor's 'All Is Lost'

Lionsgate has acquired U.S. rights to the at-sea adventure; Glen Basner's FilmNation is launching the project to foreign buyers at EFM.

BERLIN — Marking his return to the big screen, Robert Redford will star in All Is Lost for writer-director J.C. Chandor. 
Glen Basner's FilmNation announced Thursday that it is handling foreign rights to the film as the European Film Market got under way. The high-profile project has landed Lionsgate as domestic distributor.
All Is Lost is the exhilarating journey of one man's fight to survive. The film is set entirely at sea, and Redford — who was last seen in theaters in 2007's Lions for Lambs — is the only cast member.
Chandor is set to begin shooting this summer at Baja Studios in Rosarita Beach, Mexico, which was built by Fox for Titanic.
Redford's involvement in All Is Lost has been rumored for weeks, and he's now in final talks. Redford met Chandor at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011, where the director's Margin Call made its worldwide premiere. Chandor is up for an Oscar for best original screenplay for the critically acclaimed film, his first helming effort.
Margin Call's Neal Dodson is producing All Is Lost via his Before the Door Pictures banner alongside Black Bear Pictures' Teddy Schwarzman and Treehouse Pictures' Justin Nappi. They are fully financing the project. Also producing are Anna Gerb and Jason Blum.
"We had a charmed experience on Margin Call with J.C. and are thrilled to be taking our relationship with him to the next level on his audacious sophomore film," Dodson said.
Before the Door's Zachary Quinto and Corey Moosa will excutive produce with Cassian Elwes, Laura Rister and Kevin Turen.
Elwes and Rister negotiated the financing deals on behalf of the film, along with WME's Alexis Garcia.
Redford is repped by CAA and attorney Barry Tyerman; Chandor is repped by WME.
"The combination of an exciting, new filmmaker and iconic actor like Robert Redford will be a collaboration that audiences around the world will take note of," Basner said.
All Is Lost is sure to draw the keen eye of foreign buyers, who have no shortage of high-profile projects to choose from at EFM. FilmNation's newly announced Philip Seymour Hoffman starrer A Most Wanted Man, directed by Anton Corbijn, is among the titles generating strong interest as the market as the Berlin International Film Festival officially gets under way (Corbijn is on the festival jury).

Grupo Madrugadores Rosarito Honor Sister Clare

In 1986 the first designation of the title “Forjador del Año” (Creator of the Year) was extended to a Rosarito citizen for outstanding community service.

On Wednesday, March 28, the Grupo Madrugadores distinguished Sister M. Clare Manhart with the title ""Forjador del Año 2011" for her altruistic work helping people in need in Rosarito Beach.
In 1980, Sister of Mercy Ruth Hotz started providing education for children and adults in Rosarito, in 2002 Sister Clare Manhart came to collaborate in the project. 

Sisters of Mercy mission is to give shelter to homeless people, teach the ignorant, care for the sick, the anguished, welcome the stranger and act in harmony and interdependence with all of creation.
The Sisters of Mercy have been supporting more than 500 children with 2 sets of uniforms and shoes. They have been teaching courses and free workshops, distributing clothes, shoes, household items, blankets and furniture donated by supporters of the movement,and helping people in need with medical assistance (paying the cost of surgeries, cancer treatments, eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc.) In this work they collaborate with the Flying Samaritans. 

Madame Ur and his men in the 6th Festival of Jazz

For the sixth time, the Jazz Festival Chinto rosarito Mendoza arrives on Friday 20 April, to delight fans of the genre with the introduction of Madame Ur and his men.
Comprised Azzul Monraz on vocals, Rafael "Toto" Zuniga on bass, Carlos Maria on drums and Joel Castillo on piano, Madame Ur and his men interpret a homogeneous mixture of blues, jazz, rock and pop fine, which hand the unique voice and personality Monraz, atmospheres reaches very close to cabaret or burlesque.

Possessing a powerful voice that reaches the standard of the jazz singer, takes Monraz Azzul on stage personality of Madame Ur, intense woman, sensual and playful melodrama with great expressiveness to his men, leading to public roads where fascination and joy to the senses are involved.

This quartet is characterized by its intensity and passion to play and improvise in their live concerts. Their sound is a mix of cabaret, jazz and pop as passionate very passionate and sometimes takes forms of melancholy trip hop or rock itself.

Extremes in music and sadness dense din, the quartet aims to create an atmosphere of elegance and decadence on the stage between music, lighting, clothing and attitude dramatically.

The ICBC invites you to enjoy this great festival, in which is one of the largest in the state. The event is this Friday April 20 at the Forum of CEMAC at 20:00 and admission is free.

ICBC presented a different exposure, looks into

Looks into the artistic vision of psychopathology is the exhibition that is scheduled to open on Friday 16 March at 19:00 hours in the City Gallery of the Cultural Institute of Baja California (ICBC), the work of patients of mental health inpatient unit San Ignacio de Loyola.

The mental health hospital unit "San Ignacio de Loyola" was founded in 1998 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady of Peace as an extension of the house of the poor and is located in the city mercy which is located south of municipality of Playas de Rosarito.

Within the work programs of the hospital is the rehabilitation program that includes arts, culture, sports and psychotherapists, which aim to reintegrate patients into society, and the recovery of lost abilities in the wake of various psychiatric disorders.

 As for cultural activities include the arts, in which paint goes on its effect of emotional expression, projection psychopathological relaxing effect it has on patients to your practice.

This exhibition is part of a hospital program that seeks to strengthen links with society, in an effort to destigmatize mental illness.

Its aim is to heal artistic media painting, creative abilities and ingenuity and reach an "insight" (awareness of illness). As working hard with patients to optimize the healing process, remission or control of the different symptoms.

Thus, through a joint effort and research has given the art analysis in patients with psychiatric disorders, and found through aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy, to achieve satisfactory results.

Invites the general public to appreciate Looks patients within mental health Hospital San Ignacio de Loyola and see art from a different perspective, as well as part of the opening which will be exhibiting at the Gallery City, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 17:00 hours with no admission charge.

Rosarito Art Fest 2012

We are glad to inform you that Rosarito Art Fest is organizing a THIRD 2 days cultural festival from 26th – 27th may, 2012, on Blvd. Benito Juárez Sur, (Hotel Zone), from 11 am to 10 pm. (Free admission)
More than 100 artists involved in this amazing exposition. Many of them well-known talents have extensive careers and are considered among greats Masters of northern Mexico. Among those are Juan Angel Castillo, Miguel Nájera, Carlos Coronado Ortega, Scott Kennedy, Alvaro Blancarte, Roberto Cordova Leyva, etc.There will also be work by others, – such as David Silvah, Robert P. Kidd, Alfonso Arambula, Esau Andrade, Becris, Ugi, Francisco Cabello, Jorge Luna, Lucy de Hoyos, Luis Alderete, Josue Castro, Carlos Silos, Alfonso Lorenzana among others, - whose work has become collectible art and has a lot of followers.

The festival will also include music, folk dance, Big Band and some crowd pulling popular musical events.In addition, there will be a section with organic products, along with crafts and jewelry, food, booths representing tourism activities and attractions.

Rosarito Art Fest 2012 promises to reflect the energy, culture, talent, knowledge, and excitement of Baja artists.
Come and spend an hour, an afternoon, or a day. Or if you prefer, come for the entire two days. Check out the special hotel rates for those attending the event.

There’s a lot to see and and do.Participation from your side will definitely add color to this event and at the same time help us show people the best of Baja – the arts, the delicious foods, the fantastic music, and the friendliness of our town. We welcome one and all!

OH, SUSANNA!

Tom Gatch, March 8, 2012

For a fledgling fine dining establishment to succeed in one of Baja’s tourist-oriented coastal towns like Rosarito Beach, it would seem almost mandatory that the ownership would be obliged to procure a prominent location in a high traffic area along with some kind of eye-catching signage that might help provide a good platform to successfully compete against the many already existing restaurants and bars that aggressively vie for a piece of the local tourist dollar.

But, for a skilled restaurateur, word of mouth endorsement is still one of the most valuable and effective types of advertising that can possibly be obtained; the only caveat is that it can never be purchased, it must be diligently earned. As one with unlimited vision, but a limited budget, Suzanne Stehr realized from the very beginning that she would have to build the reputation of her new restaurant, Susanna’s, ‘brick by brick’ upon a solid foundation of innovative recipes, exquisitely fresh ingredients, fine wines and attentive service.

Back in 2004, with over 14 years experience as Director of Catering for several high profile resort properties, Stehr felt that the time had finally come to try her hand at satisfying the sophisticated tastes of diners who embraced the elements of fusion cooking. This is a style that incorporates the basic concepts of California Cuisine, which utilizes only fresh food and rejects using manufactured products; relying primarily upon the essential oils and fats from seeds, nuts and other produce, along with lean, natural sources of protein.

Susanna's also features an underground wine cellar with a 750 bottle capacity. Half of the area is reserved for holding and maturing a wide variety of fine vintages, while the other side of the cava has been converted into an intimate private dining room that seats up to 18 guests.

The restaurant changes its menu twice per year to take advantage of the season’s best fresh fruit and produce as well as updated eating trends. This process usually takes Susanna and her staff about two months. She and her supervisory staff begin with a specific product, then experiment with a variety of preparation styles and blend different ingredients to create a dish that incorporates the flavors, textures and presentation that they are looking for. A written recipe is then generated and the kitchen staff is trained; of course, maintaining consistency and quality is of the utmost importance.

Her open display kitchen contributes to the conviviality of Susanna’s atmosphere. Stehr confides, “I wanted my kitchen to be fully visible to help promote a relaxed interaction between staff and guests within a homelike environment. I was never intending to pack people in, because space and privacy are also important to me.”

But pack them in, she does! Weekends during the summer season are particularly busy, as an ever-growing legion of discerning diners becomes aware of the elegantly inventive upscale cuisine that awaits them at Susanna’s. From their authentic Mediterranean tapenade and warm, freshly baked bread to their delicious appetizers, entrées and desserts, each presentation is lovingly conceived, assembled and presented with adherence to the highest culinary standards.

Although the day to day operation of a successful restaurant can be an extremely challenging endeavor, Susanne Stehr’s basic concept, like her food, remains fresh, simple and straightforward. She concludes, “Susanna's is all about relaxing, enjoying the company you are with and relishing the flavors and textures of fabulous foods and wines while being served by a friendly, accessible staff.”

Rosarito Beach Sportfishing, Alive and Well

From the standpoint of “petro-tourism,” it very well could be that nearby Baja California peninsula, with its Mediterranean-like coastal climate and uncrowded beaches, is one of the best draws for Southern Californians looking for a quality bargain getaway.

And these days, it’s one that keeps getting better as soon as you drive across the international border. At the current exchange rate, regular gasoline at the state-run Pemex stations runs about $2.97 a gallon, as opposed to over $4.30 a gallon in San Diego and Los Angeles.

Less than 20 miles south of the San Ysidro crossing, Rosarito Beach, with its many shops, restaurants, famous hotel and sportfishing pier, offers a quick opportunity to shed your cares and feel like you’re on vacation in a exotic locale.

Decades ago, Rosarito Beach was a popular surf fishing destination for many Southern California anglers. Those who diligently worked the shoreline could expect to catch a variety of species such as croaker, corbina, perch, sand bass, halibut and several types of rays and sand sharks.

As time progressed, however, Rosarito Beach was targeted by the spring break crowd, and an increasing number of trendy bars and eateries began to pop up along Boulevard Benito Juarez in locals’ attempt to earn their fair share of profits from the increasing flow of weekend and holiday visitors from the north. This is about the time that the vision of Rosarito as a worthwhile place to cast out a line began to fade into the ether.

Luckily, a few years ago Hugo Torres, owner of the Rosarito Beach Hotel, finally realized his long-time dream of building a sportfishing pier near his property. It now stretches over a quarter of a mile out into the ocean and eventually comes to an end at an emergent cluster of large rocks, situated well past the breaking surf.


catch of the day
This natural habitat helps to turn the area near the pier’s furthest extremity into an “all-you-can-eat” buffet for hungry halibut, bass, perch and other seasonal gamefish species. Nonetheless, fishing from the pier much closer to shore with light tackle for quality barred surfperch that are swimming barely beyond the inshore breakers can be extremely productive as well. Access to the pier is available to the general public for a small fee, and is free for hotel guests.

As spring turns into summer, it’s a safe bet that this popular pier will continue to draw throngs of intrepid anglers and other visitors from San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange counties who are looking forward to enjoying a few relaxing days under the warm Baja sun.

Once they’ve arrived, they will be delighted to discover that the legendary hotel’s pier is still flanked by numerous opportunities for shopping, entertainment and upscale dining that have made Rosarito Beach such a popular destination for decades.

Baja beaches packed for Holy Week

Written by
Sandra Dibble
8:21 p.m., April 9, 2012
Updated 12:42 p.m. , April 11, 2012

TIJUANA — Baja California’s tourism sector is celebrating its most heavily traveled Easter vacation period in five years, a welcome boost as the state gears up for the summer high season.

From Rosarito Beach to San Felipe, beach destinations were packed during the four-day Easter weekend (Thursday through Sunday), when many Mexican families traditionally hit the road. Statewide, about 338,000 people were traveling, a 13 percent increase over the same period last year, said state tourism secretary Juan Tintos.

About two-thirds were domestic tourists, many of them Baja California residents traveling to other parts of the state, Tintos said. The remaining third were from the United States, mostly from California, as many Latinos with cross-border relatives and other ties visited the region.

“We’re not at the levels we once had, but certainly are better than the past five years,” Tintos said.

The large groups of U.S. college students on spring break are a thing of the past, but Baja California’s culinary and wine offerings are among the niches drawing growing interest from domestic and international visitors.

Baja California’s tourism sector has been battered in recent years by a decline in U.S. visitors, a drop attributed to various factors, including lengthy northbound border waits, a new passport requirement, the Great Recession and reports of drug-related violence.

Tintos credited the rise in Holy Week travelers to several reasons: “It was a combination of the weather, coming out with better tourism offers, more discounts and much more presence through the media.”

Xavier Rivas, Ensenada’s director of international affairs, expressed hope for further momentum. “We feel the economy is turning around, the safety issue is not as sensitive as before. We’re really encouraged by what’s happening,” he said.

The mood in San Felipe was equally upbeat.

“I’ve been going to San Felipe for 40 years and I’ve never seen it this packed,” said Omar Dipp, director of Mexicali’s Conventions and Tourism Committee. “I think it’s nice weather, and we could be coming out of the economic crunch.”

Recent improvements to the San Felipe Highway also could be a factor, Dipp said.

Hotel occupancy rates during the four-day Easter weekend were a key indicator. In Rosarito Beach, occupancy rates rose from 69 percent in 2011 to 77 percent, according to state tourism figures. In Ensenada, they went from 86 percent to 91 percent, while San Felipe’s increased from 97 percent to 100 percent and San Quintín’s rose from 65 percent to 70 percent.

Though not traditional Easter destinations, Tijuana and Mexicali also registered a rise in occupancy rates over 2011. Tijuana’s figure climbed from 34 percent to 40 percent, while Mexicali’s rose from 38 percent to 44 percent.

Tourism authorities also kept crowd counts throughout the state, with the largest numbers registered in Rosarito Beach, San Felipe and at La Bufadora south of Ensenada, with 50,000 each. By the U.S. border fence, some 15,500 people cooled off during the weekend at Playas de Tijuana, according to state figures.

In the state capital of Mexicali, attendance at the recreational center and zoo known as the Bosque de la Ciudad was 43,700, the tourism secretariat reported. Tijuana’s parks were also well attended, with 23,000 in Parque Morelos and 16,500 people in Parque de la Amistad.

Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride

This is The Original Party on Wheels
Rosarito Ensenada began in 1979. It's an award-winning 50 mile bicycle 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.

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About this Event's Design
The Mexican-American War of 1846-48, the Mexican Civil War of 1858, and the Reform Wars of 1860 left the Mexican Treasury in ruins and nearly bankrupt. In 1861, Mexican President Benito Juárez announced that all foreign debt payments would be suspended for two years. France, Britain and Spain sent their naval forces to Veracruz to demand reimbursement. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew, but Napoleon decided instead to establish a Latin empire in Mexico.

The French fleet stormed Veracruz, forcing President Juárez to retreat, and continued advancing towards Mexico City. The French followed, but met heavy resistance from the Mexicans near Puebla. The battle raged with 8,000 well-armed French troops attacking the lightly equipped Mexican army of only 4,000 troops. But on May 5, 1862, the Mexicans won the Battle of Puebla against the French. This is why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a truly international holiday!

The victory significantly boosted the morale of the Mexican army and the Mexican people. Not only did the victory prevent the French from taking over Mexico, but also it stopped the French from advancing northward into the United States, which was undergoing its own Civil War at the time. The U.S. Confederacy of the south was receiving support from the French, and if the French had won the battle of Puebla, the Confederacy would have had the unbridled support of the French and may have won the Civil War as a result! No European forces have invaded a country in the Americas ever since. 

Baja Grape Adventure

Welcome to one of the most fun and panoramic UTV rides in Mexico!

Finally we where able to connect the dots, and come with the perfect route (55 Miles each direction) from Rosarito Beach to Baja's world known wine country "Valle de Guadalupe" and back.

Here you'll find all the details about this fun ride, regardless of the fact the within this web site we have sections with the ITINERARY as well as the description of the COURSE, either way it is important that we bring this to your attention.

Collection will close 2012 with event

Rosarito Beach. - A total of 10 bands invited and 11 participants in a talent show, next weekend will close formal massive event for the activities of the 2012 National Collection of Mexican Red Cross in the township.
Will be next Saturday the time of such closing festival on two stages will be located in Rosarito Pavilion Mall, where the activities will start from 10:00 in the morning and will be just over 12 hours which will extend the close of business.

Under exposure Ureña Aaron Zaragoza, Fundraising Coordinator, to media and members of artistic groups, said he carries a 65 percent advance the goal of the National Collection for this year, which is equivalent to just over 600 thousand pesos at the time.

Regarding promotion strategies, has been call for contestants through the Red Cross website Rosarito, in turn receiving wide response stakeholders through social networks and those who participate in the event of closure.

Within the calendar for next April 14, will start with a parade of racing cars "off road" starting from the said business center, travel Boulevard Benito Juárez Ejido Mazatlan, Guerrero Boulevard Bridge Machado and return back to campus.

It is noteworthy that some of the bands are invited Saoko, Tremendos of Baja, Powerslaves Tribute to Iron Maiden, are K-4, Alchemy, among others. Engage further the former contestant on a program of imitation, Gen. Valencia and other local artists more.

Farmer’s Market. Oceanfront Gardens.

Celebrate Easter
at the Rosarito Beach Hotel's

Easter Bunny Appearance.
Sunday, April 8.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Salon Mexicano.
FREE ENTRANCE.

Come and enjoy…
• Exquisite BBQ Grill
• Wine tasting
• cheese
• bread
• arts
• kid’s activities
• LIVE entertainment
• Special Show by Ballet Ixtlazihuatl
• and much more!

Paddle for a Purpose

Herman Stiphout a 65 years old Rosarito resident originally from Holland is raising money for deserving children who might otherwise be deprived of an education. He is trying to raise $20,000 dollars to benefit the Baja Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit organization serving the community of Rosarito Beach since 1995, with the purpose of providing financial support to superior Mexican students at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship. Initially called the Bajamar Scholarship Program. 
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Mexicans and Americans, local business people and weekend visitors.

Board members pay all foundation administrative expenses out of pocket so 100% of donations go for scholarships to students. As of November 2007, the BSF is supporting thirty-four students attending a variety of different schools. Every student holds two things in common: outstanding scholarship and a genuine risk of dropping out of school due to financial needs.

Herman is an active touring paddler, married with 2 children and 1 grandchild who in 2010, with son Martijn, completed a 70-day expedition through the Sea of Cortez between San Felipe and La Paz. Starting on April 29, 2012, Herman will attempt to paddle by himself from Seattle to the city of Skagway in Alaska, following the historic northern shipping route called the Inside Passage. The tour should take about 4 months to complete and will take Herman through the most spectacular parts of the Western Seaboard. Herman`s Motivation: "Paddling the Inside Passage is for many the Holy Grail of paddling trips. It is the combination of heavy weather, rough seas, unbelievable scenery and wildlife and, not to forget, the special breed of people who populate this coastline that make this so extraordinary. I have wanted to kayak this coast for many years but have always been hesitant about my abilities and resolution to complete this paddle. Now I feel ready for it!"

Farmer's Market

Celebrate Easter
at the Rosarito Beach Hotel's

Farmer’s Market.
Oceanfront Gardens.

Easter Bunny Appearance.
Sunday, April 8.
12 – 5 p.m.
Salon Mexicano.
FREE ENTRANCE.

Come and enjoy…
• Exquisite BBQ Grill
• Wine tasting
• cheese
• bread
• arts
• kid’s activities
• LIVE entertainment
• Special Show by Ballet Ixtlazihuatl
• and much more!

Rosarito Playa Fest 2012

Concerts Beach Fest 2012 in Rosarito Beach begins on Friday April 6 at BombayClub (formerly Club Maya) with Son d'Palo, Hemp, Hijo del Santo, Jah is One, ALife and DJ Root Zolouh. On Saturday 7 will continue the celebration of Easter in an electronic night with DJ Diamond, DJ Astrain, DJ Energize, DJ Spanky and themain course with the sound of Bostich + Fussible of Nortec Collective. Also that night there will be a function of fighting it-all, Mexico vs USA. The end of Holy Week2012 in Rosarito conclude with the music of the reggae band Culture Prophetic, besides We Are One, Roots Covenant, Grammin 'Green Shop, Palos Verdes, DJRashi (Tribe of Kings) and DJ Hi-C.

Tickets PlayaFest 2012 are available in Mexicali Vintage Trendy Bar (Justo Sierra), Take Five Bar (Calzada Aviation Mall The Sun) and Take Five (SanPedro) in Ensenada Pizzeria Covelli's in Tijuana Auditorium Municipal, Shop Naco(Macroplaza) and Last Temptation (Revolution Avenue), in Rosarito throughCOTUCO (661) 612-0396 and Yaqui Tacos.

Prices Pre-March: Friday 6 $ 100 | $ 200 Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 $ 200
April Sale Prices: Friday 6 $ 150 | $ 250 Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 $ 250

31 000 students benefited from scholarships "Siguele"

31 000 206 graduates of the institution benefit from the Grant for the Expansion of Higher Secondary Education "Siguele, caminemos juntos" the head of the Office of Federal Support to Education in BC, Joseph Luis Kato Lizardi.

He noted that with the financial support received by these students, 500 pesos a month for a period of 10 months, it is intended that young people in school and to reduce risk and social inequalities between groups.

He acknowledged the unprecedented effort of President Felipe Calderon to push the largest scholarship program in history, with this grant, one in three students who study in Baja California high school has a federal support to continue their studies .

In figures, the federal investment in excess of 156 million pesos this year, five times more than in the previous biennium when this concept was used for 31 million pesos.

The delivery of resources for trainees will be between 20 and 24 March this year, performing the first deposit of one thousand dollars every two months between 26 and 30 March.

Puerto Nuevo "Lobster Village"

Puerto Nuevo, the self-described "Lobster Capital of Baja," where you can choose from dozens of restaurants serving up langostas. Pan-fried lobsters. According to tradition, the lobsters are pan-fried in lard, so the meat stays soft and tender with beans, rice and homemade flour tortillas served on the side.Puerto Nuevo Baja was founded in 1956 with the opening of Puerto Nuevo II Restaurant, which is still one of the most popular restaurants in Puerto Nuevo. Today Puerto Nuevo is home to over 30 restaurants all serving the same thing. Almost a million lobsters are served in the Rosarito coastal area each year. "Puerto Nuevo-style" is now a world-famous synonym for the exquisite lobster offered in local restaurants. Mexico Lobster in Puerto Nuevo Baja California is a long-standing tradition for those visiting from the states. Puerto Nuevo Baja is a real favorite for San Diegan's who can get there within 50 minutes from downtown. In Puerto Nuevo Mexico you can enjoy incredible ocean views in most of the restaurants, however make sure you don’t judge the restaurants by appearance alone, you might miss out. Puerto Nuevo is locally known as the "Lobster Village". Puerto Nuevo is a great little village with plenty of little shops and arts and crafts stores.

What to do in Rosarito

The natural beauty of its perfect sea for surfing and sport fishing, apart from their extensive golden beaches and vibrant nightlife that decks bars and clubs have been the main ingredients for the growth of Rosarito, that time continues to be one of the most visited tourist centers of Baja California.

It all started during the 1920s, when the Rosarito Beach Hotel was built (Boulevard Benito Juárez 31) which, well supported by its nice Belgian style architecture, to this day remains a local Icon.

No less important in the growth of Rosarito was the Hotel Calafia (km 35.5, federal highway 1), it designed along the lines of an important Spanish Fort of the 16th century. Among its attractions it offers museum exhibits devoted to the history of Baja California and the movie Titanic, along with a replica of Columbus caravels.

Continuing federal road , you will find the unique movie theme park ,Xploration Its open to the public (Wed-Fri 9: 00 to 16: 30 hrs.) (Sat-Sun 10: 00-17: 30 Hrs.), located 5 km south of Rosarito ). This interactive cinema Museum is an annex of Baja, constructed in 1995 by Fox to film for the famous movie Titanic. several exhibit areas make up the complex, visitors learn and are presented with techniques utilized in film productions, such as models, animatronics, green screen and sound, effects among others. The Titanic exhibition presents several complete scenarios, props and a legendary transatlantic boat in scale model. Other attractions in the Park are the ship used in the filming of the movie Master and Commander and some tape scenarios used in the X-Men feature. 1.5 kilometers ahead, going to Ensenada, on federal Highway 1 found you will pass thru Popotla and the Artisans corridor , which invites you to stroll and sample the best local cuisine and shop the many art galleries, Mexican crafts , furniture and unique home decorations. . Wood furniture and handicrafts in clay and iron are part of the repertoire, among other decorative items. We recommend to save space , because a few miles south you will be in New Port lobster village: thanks to the many visitors excellent reviews, the restaurant row at New Port is recognized for being the home of the world's most delicious lobster served with an original Mexican recipe, restaurants in the area fry the lobsters in oil, and accompany it with red rice, refried beans and newly handmade flour tortillas. New Port changed from a small fishing community in the 1950’s to a world-class resort today.

If you're looking for green horizons and extensive natural spaces, cannot go without visiting the Rosarito Canyon (per la Palma Street near Rosarito Beach Hotel, cross the Escenica toll road underpass continue on dirt road for five kilometers). This haven of ecotourism present vegetables gardens and flowers fields, belonging to various ranches open to the public. Pools, barbeque pits, sports pitches and horse trails are part of your recreation offering.

For golf try Real Del Mar Golf course and Hotel located at kilometer, 19.5 between Tijuana and Rosarito on the Escénica toll road, an excellent 18 hole golf course with challenging fairways and magnificent Pacific Ocean vistas is a joy to play for both low and or high handicappers.