Looking for a taste of home in La Paz? This breakfast café in El Centenario serves up a delicious French Canadian brunch. By Fern Corraini What do the following things have in common? poutine, Leonard Cohen, maple syrup, Montreal smoked meat, Rocket Richard, Celine Dion, Bon Appétit … Continue reading...
The Cost of Living in La Paz, BCS
What expenses can I expect to pay as a homeowner in La Paz? How much does it cost to live in La Paz? This is one of the many questions we often get from our clients who are considering a move here from another country. The answer varies, of course, on your lifestyle, but following is an overview of … Continue reading...
How to Pet a Baby Grey Whale
Head to nearby Puerto Chale for an amazing experience you won't soon forget. Booking a trip to go see the grey whales as they raise their babies in Magdalena Bay, on the Pacific side of the Baja peninsula, is one of those iconic Baja experiences not to be missed. In the past, to go see the whales, … Continue reading...
Spotlight on El Centenario: Jalisco Plumbing
The local place to go for all your plumbing and electrical needs. By Fern Corraini This month we focus our Spotlight on Jalisco Plumbing, El Centenario’s premier hardware store that offers a wide variety of plumbing and electrical supplies and services. With its walls of carefully arranged … Continue reading...
Spotlight on El Centenario: Where to Buy Locally Produced Food
Farm-raised chicken, hand-made cheeses and heavenly bacon, it's all available right here in El Centenario. By Fern Corraini One of the best perks of living in El Centenario is that we’re able to take advantage of food items produced right here in our pueblo. What a rare treat it is to … Continue reading...
Day Tripping in Baja California Sur
Six easy daytime excursions within a few hours' drive from La Paz. When you are an ex-pat living full-time in Mexico, you are bound to get a lot of questions from your friends and family. One question we hear a lot from people who are curious about our Baja lifestyle is some version of: “Don’t you … Continue reading...
Spotlight on El Centenario: Holiday Edition
Angye's is the perfect local place to shop for holiday décor and gifts. By Fern Corraini As the holiday season approaches, what better time of year to introduce you to Angye's, a new gift store in El Centenario? The store’s namesake, Angelica, and her bilingual husband, Fernando, will … Continue reading...
La Paz Area Shopping Guide
Our list of La Paz area stores where you can shop for gifts for your friends and family, and for yourself! When you move to La Paz from another country, part of the challenge is figuring out where to shop. Most of us rely on word of mouth, but when you’re new to the area and don’t know anyone, it … Continue reading...
Spotlight on Centenario: Fruteria Lupita
Looking for fresh, organic produce? Frutería Lupita offers just-picked fruits and veggies from local growers. By Fern Corraini If you live in El Centenario you probably already know The Bacon Guy, The Cheese Lady and The Chicken Man…our very own purveyors of quality food made or grown locally. … Continue reading...
Buyers Guide to La Paz Real Estate
Tips to help make your Baja Life dream a reality. Buying a home in La Paz, Baja California Sur may sound like a big leap to make when you’re considering potential locations for your dream vacation or retirement home. However, buying a home in La Paz can be surprisingly easy, especially when you … Continue reading...