Trail rides at Rancho El Cajon feature friendly guides, beautifully kept horses and stunning scenery. Horseback riding on the beach is one of those activities that sits atop many a traveler's bucket list. It doesn't require advance courses or certification, and just about anyone can do it. We … Continue reading...
Hiking in Baja California Sur
Serendipity and San Antonio By Fern Corraini La Paz, BCS may be best known for its location on the magical Sea of Cortez and for its stunning beaches, but plenty of opportunities also abound for hiking in La Paz, Baja California Sur. Here, our writer, Fern, shares a recent hike she took with her … Continue reading...
Pacific Beachfront Properties
Do you dream of a home overlooking the Pacific Ocean? Do you imagine yourself lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves just steps from your front door? Are you longing to stroll long, empty stretches of beach at sunrise while you watch whales breach just offshore? Welcome to the mid-Pacific … Continue reading...
Carnaval La Paz 2019
By Fern Corraini February 28 - March 5 Carnaval La Paz starts this weekend in downtown La Paz! Whether you're visiting during this time or a full-time resident, Carnaval La Paz is a fun, week-long celebration that is not to be missed. Unlike many carnavales around the world, Carnaval La Paz … Continue reading...
Introducing Vista Colinas
Affordable Ocean View Homes Yes, you can get an ocean view home without spending a fortune! Here in the hills of El Centenario, your dream home awaits. Introducing Vista Colinas, a fenced enclave of homes situated in the hills of rapidly growing El Centenario and overlooking the Bay of La Paz. … Continue reading...
Cycling in La Paz
The La Paz cycling community is friendly and welcoming. Here's how I got started. By Fern Corraini I have a bossy friend who decided that I should take up cycling at age 64. I firmly told her no. That’s completely out of the question, I said, because I don’t like cycling. Or biking. Or … Continue reading...
Christmas in Mexico
The Mexican tradition of la posada reflects the humble origins of the holiday By Fern Corraini My first Christmas in Mexico was spent in Puerto Vallarta 40 years ago, and it was also my first Christmas away from home. I thought I would miss the snow and the shopping, the concerts and the … Continue reading...
Valle de Guadalupe Wine Country
Is This The Next Napa Valley? The Valle de Guadalupe wine region in Baja California is making a name for itself as a place where some of the world’s best wines are being crafted. Wait, did we say great wines? Made in Mexico? Absolutely! In recent years, wines from the Valle de Guadalupe … Continue reading...
La Paz Neighborhoods
Which La Paz area neighborhood is the right one for your dream home? You decide. You’ve decided to buy a home in La Paz. You’ve booked your house hunting trip. You’re ready to live your dream! Now, you may wonder, which La Paz neighborhood is the right one for you? Luckily, there are many … Continue reading...
How to Rescue a Baja Dog
Hundreds of abandoned dogs are finding new homes thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers in La Paz, the US and Canada. Here’s how you can help. Note: This article was originally published in the Baja Citizen. Spend any time at all in La Paz and you see them: trotting alongside the highway, roaming … Continue reading...