Discover Baja California through Mexican eyes! Mexicanist offers a fresh perspective on regional news and cultural happenings.
AMLO
AMLO endorses his ally in Baja California, highlighting energy investments amidst a complex crime situation. He tackles fentanyl flows, takes a historical detour, and ends with a fiery rant against censorship.
Tijuana
Tijuana, the capital of good food, offers a gastronomic fusion like no other. Explore Baja Med cuisine, sip aged wines, savor food truck delights, and dive into a taco tour. Culinary adventures await in this border city!
Biodiversity
Blue whales, Earth's largest creatures, roam the world's oceans, including the Gulf of California. These mammalian marvels share surprising similarities with humans and showcase incredible adaptations for life in the sea.
Baja California
Baja California rekindles the $25 billion Punta Colonet port project after 2 decades. This colossal initiative includes six state-of-the-art terminals and a 310 km rail network, poised to transform trade and invigorate the region's diverse export sector.
Travel
Explore Islas Marías, where nature and history unite. Hike to a lighthouse, witness breathtaking sunrises, discover art in the sand, and delve into cinematic history at the salt plant. Swim on pristine beaches, stargaze at night, and admire captivating murals.
Islas Marías
Discover the extraordinary life on Mexico's Islas Marías – home to yellow-headed parrots, serene Marías Island rabbits, and mysterious crab spiders. This secluded paradise holds an ecological tapestry found nowhere else on Earth!
Baja California
Discover the hidden gem of Mexico's wine country: Puerta Norte. Venture into an untouched garden of Bacchus' delights, from Tecate to Mexicali. From high-altitude vineyards to cosmopolitan Mexicali's culinary scene, Puerta Norte offers a journey of unparalleled experiences.
Baja California
Discover Bahía de Los Ángeles, Mexico's rising star in sustainable tourism. Located along the Sea of Cortez, this lesser-known paradise offers more than just a picturesque getaway. With two distinct tourist seasons, it draws both Mexican and international visitors.
Biodiversity
Bahía de Los Ángeles is emerging as a hotspot for specialized sport fishing in the Gulf of California, luring enthusiasts with a kaleidoscope of seasonal catches. From jack mackerel in spring to white tuna in winter, the bay offers a dynamic fishing experience.
Baja California
El Barril, a Mexican village where fishing is more than just an industry—it's a heritage. Yet, this artisanal fishing community faces a sea of challenges, from seasonal slumps and single-buyer vulnerabilities to the menace of illegal fishing.
Biodiversity
In the secluded Bahía de Los Ángeles, artisanal fishing forms the backbone of local livelihoods. Yet, this economic staple is on an ethical and environmental tightrope. Illegal vessels from neighboring regions plunder marine resources, depriving locals and stressing an already fragile ecosystem.
Bahía de Los Ángeles
The Bahía de Los Ángeles region is a living museum of human innovation and ecological exploitation, chronicling 12,000 years of interplay between human societies and the environment.
Bahía de Los Ángeles
In an age of ecological uncertainty, the Bahía de Los Ángeles Marine Biosphere Reserve stands as a sanctuary of resilience and symbiosis. Far more than a scenic backdrop, this reserve is a complex tapestry of life, a living laboratory of biodiversity and biogeochemical genius.
Biodiversity
Imagine plunging into the “world's aquarium,” the Gulf of California, and finding yourself in the Bahía de Los Angeles—a marine utopia teeming with a staggering 83% of the planet's known cetacean species! From elusive blue whales to playful dolphins, it's a biodiversity hotspot like no other.
Biodiversity
The Bahía de Los Ángeles is not just a scenic backdrop; it's an ecological hotspot with 258 species of landbirds and waterbirds. This region is a living atlas of avian diversity, where the Pacific loon from Alaska crosses paths with the eared grebe from America's heartland.
Bahía de Los Ángeles
The Bahía de Los Angeles serves as a stunning ecological stage, teeming with marine biodiversity. It's not just a living museum but a critical sanctuary for five of the world's seven known species of sea turtles, each with its own unique behaviors and habitats.