This article was originally written for and published in the Real Estate Edition of the Baja Citizen. Planning a move to La Paz? Follow these tips to make your house hunting trip a success. Have you had your eye on La Paz as a potential place to live? You are not alone. With travel writers from … Continue reading...
Driving Baja: Part 3
From Tijuana to La Paz, Our Tips for Driving the Baja Peninsula If you’ve read our Driving Baja Part 1 and Driving Baja Part 2 posts in this series, you've learned how to prepare for the your Baja road trip, and now have some insights on how and where to cross the border. In our third and final … Continue reading...
12 Baja Style Resolutions for 2020
Tired of the same old New Year's resolutions? Here are 12 Baja-style resolutions to get you excited about exploring La Paz in 2020. Are you tired of making New Year’s resolutions that don’t stick? If the thought of yet another “get organized” or “hit the gym” resolution doesn’t get you excited … Continue reading...
What is This Home Worth?
How to Find the Hidden Value in Your New La Paz Home When searching for your new La Paz area home, you likely have a short list of features and amenities in mind that fit your idea of the perfect property. Most buyers start with an idea of the right location, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms … Continue reading...
Our Favorite La Paz Restaurants
Wondering which La Paz restaurants to try on your next visit here? We've put together our La Paz Restaurant Guide to give you some ideas. Whether you love great coffee, are an experienced taco aficionado, or you are looking for somewhere a little more upscale for a special night out, La Paz has … Continue reading...
International Private Medical Insurance
Do you need global medical insurance? In this fourth and final installment in our health care in La Paz series, we explore the reasons why expats may want to consider purchasing international private medical insurance. Private insurance comes in all sizes and costs, with different benefits, … Continue reading...
Private Health Care in La Paz
By Miriam Welldon Part 3 in our series about health care options in La Paz, Mexico In our first two posts about health care options in La Paz, we talked about two options for health insurance, including Seguro Popular (see Option #1) and Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social (IMSS). In this post, … Continue reading...
Health Care in La Paz, Option 2: IMSS
By Fern Corraini Part 2 in our series about health care options in La Paz, Mexico An employed Mexican citizen is eligible for a higher level of medical care than the basic Seguro Popular (see Option #1). Called IMSS (pronounced “eems”), the Instituto Mexicano de Seguro Social is a system … Continue reading...
Public Health Insurance in Mexico
Part 1 in our series about health care options in La Paz, Mexico We get lots of questions about healthcare options in La Paz. This post is an update of an article originally published in the Vista Properties Newsletter. What would happen if I got sick while visiting or living in La Paz? Is … Continue reading...
Camping in Agua Verde, Baja California Sur
This peaceful bay south of Loreto is home to calm, turquoise waters, tranquil beaches, and lots of pelicans! Camping at Agua Verde, a beautiful slice of shoreline nestled in an aquamarine bay about 30 miles south of Loreto, has been high on our list of must-see spots for some time now. We had heard … Continue reading...