Insider Features Stories

Last Minute Specials at Hotel Mar de Cortez Cabo
The Mar de Cortez provides quality accommodations at an affordable price right in the center of all the action in Cabo San Lucas. Now get last minute specials with 50% off your prepaid reservation before 8/31.

Eastern Pacific Hurricane Watch
This is the third edition of the Pacific Hurricane Watch Report, now the Baja Hurricane Season is about to begin. Each week we take a look at the weather features that influence the formation of storms and gaze into our crystal ball for a forecast.

Mexico Decriminalizes Many Recreational Drug
Published James Glover takes a look at the new law which will go into effect 9/1/09 decriminalizing small quantities of some recreational drugs. There is a method to the 'madness' and there is a reason the law hasn't caused much hoop la from the left or right.

Donating Blood in Mexico
If you ever require blood in Mexico you will find it is much more difficult than in the US. Social stigma and the usual fear of needles makes blood scarce. Mike and Cindy of La Paz Yachts brings us the requirements for donation should you or a friend need blood.

Naming Hurricanes – What's in a name?
Contributing author Slade Ogletree takes a look at who hurricane names are chosen and which names have been retired from the list. Also, become familiar with the names for storms this year, some of them will bring back memories from our past.

The Mexican American War in Baja California Sur
One of our research pieces about the first gringo occupation of La Paz. Did you know that Baja was promised statehood and the American Flag flew over La Paz for 18 months? We look into this and so much more...

Rosarito Kids See Padres on the House and Emerson College
This past weekend a group of students from Rosarito was treated to a ball game at San Diego's Petco Field by the Padres and friends from Emerson College. It was an exciting outing for kids who would not normally y have such an opportunity,

The Flag of Mexico
Renown for being one of the most beautiful flags in the world, the Mexican flag tells a rich story of the history and heritage of Mexico. With Sept 16, the 200th anniversary of Mexican Independence just around the corner it's a good time to bone up on some history!

A Motorcycle Adventure to Baja Sur
I met these travelers in a favorite La Paz eatery. With more than 9000 miles of highway behind them, these New England riders bring us a first hand reader's tale of their first experiences in Baj

GPS Basemaps of Baja
Larry Buck is a long time visitor to Baja and an avid hobbyist. He's built planes, sailboats, his Baja Camper and now, base maps for your Garmin GPS. Learn a little about Larry and what drove (forgive the pun) him to develop these maps.

Luxury Villas for Los Cabos Vacations
Bringing the family to Cabo? Maybe an event or corporate travel brings you to Land's End. Perhaps you are looking for something different than resorts offer. Renting a luxury villa, available with staff may be the answer for you.

Other Insider Stories

Beach View Villas Model Now Open at CostaBaja
You no longer need to use your imagination to visualize your luxury beach view villa. The model for the VistaMar residences is a place where you can visualize yourself as part of this exclusive resort now building in La Paz.

The Baja Brown Pelican
Greg Joder of BajaTrekkers.com brings us another enlightening tale of the recovery of the Brown Pelican from the Endangered Species list. Get a little background on this specially developed creature and its place in the Sea of Cortez Ecosystem.

Charities Help Cabo Kids with Sports and a Square Meal
Sometimes the tremendous growth and prosperity of Los Cabos leaves some behind. Helping kids to get a better start in life with an appreciation for sport and a good meal is the task of YES and Mundo St

Hurricane Hysteria
In recent history Baja has only been hit by 1 category 3 hurricane. Co-Publisher James Glover took exception to major network coverage declaring Cabo 'devastated' during Hurricane John and thought you should know the reality of our most fortunately, lesser storms.

History of The Pimp n Ho Ball in Cabo San Lucas
We have the background of this now legendary event coming this fall to Cabo. One of the wildest and sexiest parties in Cabo, our friends at Hautter.com have brought us pictures from last years events.

Baja Fishing Reports
The Season is starting to heat up as the water temperatures rise. Marlin, Roosterfish, Dorado and Pargo are already on the hook - will the tuna be next? Updated every week we have sport fishing and fly fishing reports for Baja Sur.

A Brief History of Plastic Surgery
By Dr. Juan Liceaga C. of Los Cabos, this experienced plastic surgeon has recently moved his practice to Los Cabos. He provides us this background on the evolution of the procedures and his qualifications.

Legal Terms in Mexico - Derecho de Tanto
Our contributing legal writer Lic. Jacques-Edouard Beaulne brings us another authoritative article on the legal system in Mexico. This little term is of great importance in the legal system here.