January 3, 2010
Dear BajaInsider Subscriber:
Happy New Year from the BajaInsider team!
The year 2009 has been a memorable one for the BajaInsider. We enjoyed more than 2 million visits to our site and folks read more than 4.2 million pages of our Baja information in 2009. We held our first "Baja is for Everyone" essay contest and had some wonderful entries from folks sharing their Baja experiences. Thanks and best wishes for the New Year to all our subscribers, readers and sponsors.
We bring you a few new stories in this issue and the Best of 2009 with CostaBaja looking forward to significant project completions in 2010 and we continue to sail the Sea on the Defiant.
As always, remember our weather, fishing and road reports. If you are planning to drive Baja soon, please send us your road report here.
So,
without further ado... Feliz Año & here are the latest stories on the BajaInsider!
Featured Stories
The
New Year at CostaBaja Resort & Marina
The beautiful resort community on the Sea of Cortez surged ahead with
construction in 2009. Three major projects VistaMar, Las Colinas and
the Gary Player Signature Golf Course will all come to fruition in
2010. Also see ALL the Resort Living in La Paz stories in one section.
Sailing
the Sea on the Defiant - Part 4
Take a literary adventure aboard the sailing vessel Defiant as we work our
way northward in the Sea of Cortez. This chapter takes us exploring on Isla
Monserrate and scuba diving at Las Galeras (also see
Part 1,
Part 2 &
Part 3)
Whale
Watching in Central Baja
Cedros Outdoor Adventures brings us this story of Whale Watching with the
friendly whales. Suitable for a weekend adventure or a longer trip
experience 2000 whales in Ojo de Liebre Lagoon.
Baja
Road Report
The southbound traffic will increase now that the holidays are over and
family commitments fulfilled. Our readers bring us these reports and they
tell us the road has never been in better shape. But there are still
potholes to watch out for, and not all of them are in the road!
Top Stories from 2009
Hurricane
Jimena 2009
Certainly the hottest story on the Insider in 2009. Hurricane Jimena crashed
by Mag Bay as a Category 2 and made landfall as a Category 1 on the Pacific
side. But it was as a Tropical Storm and Depression that Jimena made its
mark on Baja's east coast.
Eastern
Pacific Hurricane Watch Report
Our most popular series in 2009. 18 reports during the Hurricane Season
which take a look at the strategic threat to Baja and throw in a little
hurricane education. Here is the 'Best of' condensed to the educational
facts about our Eastern Pacific Hurricanes.
Nude
Beaches in Baja
We can't imagine why this page tops our list year after year, but its true.
Updated for 2010 we take a look at taking it all off on the beaches of the Baja
California peninsula. Is it legal to take it all off in Baja? With so many
secluded beaches - who cares?
The
Secret of the Mayans Disappearance Revealed
The mystery of the disappearance of the Mayan civilization has long baffled
archeologists and anthropologists. La Paz's own Reverend Captain Professor
Leon Del Sol believes he has solved the puzzle with pieces found here in
Baja California Sur.
H1N1
Swine Flu in Baja California Sur
It has been in the news world wide and as flu season begins, we
have seen an emergence of Swine flu in the region. Authorities have chosen
not to close schools as the flu may be one of the mildest in years.
Publisher James Glover takes a look a the facts.
Changes
to Mexican Citizenship Requirements
Many folks got caught by surprise at the policy changes for gaining
Mexican citizenship. Now, 5 years with an FM2 is required, along with
other changes that have left many wondering about their plans and the
advantages of
becoming Mexican. We have the straight scoop here...
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Adventures
and Activities in Baja California Sur
With lots of adventures in Baja like whale watching, island
excursions, land tours and of course scuba diving and training the
professionals at Fun Baja can help you plan a single adventure or an entire
vacation.
Carnaval
La Paz in Coming!
The dates for Carnaval La Paz should be February 11-16, 2010. The Carnaval
Office will open this coming week and we will have the final word in the
next Update. Carnaval is usually only postponed when it coincides with state
election the first week of February as it did two years ago.
Welcome
to Magotia!
A favorite anchorage of sailors and pirates for more than 150 years, the
Magote Anchorage in the Ensenada de La Paz is just a kilometer away from
downtown, but a world away. Editor Tomas looks at his citizenship in this
watery barrio of La Paz.
The
Pangueros of the Sea of Cortez
Traveler Greg Joder brings us this Baja Eco-tale of the fishermen in the Sea
of Cortez. Once sea life was so plentiful that a few hours of work was all
that was needed. Today, these hearty men must eek our a meager living from
the Sea.
Mexico
Decriminalizes Many Recreational Drug
Published James Glover takes a look at the new law which went 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.
Taking
the Baja Ferry
Author Ann Hazard, who has contributed
many recipes
to the Insider bring us this first hand story of the journey from Arizona
to La Paz via the mainland. Taking the ferry after traveling the toll
roads of the mainland is one way to get home to La Paz. But as Ann writes,
not always the smoothest route.
Mexican
Auto Insurance Policies Online
The Baja driving season is just around the corner. Driving in Mexico
without insurance can be a foolish risk. The price is far more
affordable than US insurance and could get you out of a real jam
should you be involved in an accident, it could be life saving!
A FREE
Online Spanish Lesson
Take our online Spanish lesson and get started on learning the language.
Have you been here too long to not be conjugating your verbs or want to look
like an Insider right away. The lesson set makes a great gift too!
Welcome
to the Golden Zone, Cabo San Lucas
Located marina-side in Cabo is the Golden Zone, an arcade of fine
restaurants and shops. The Tequila museum can be your first stop in an
adventure of sight, taste and fine crafts that represent the best that Cabo
San Lucas has to offer.
SkyMed
– Medical Airlift Membership
Evacuating a injured or ill person with urgency to proper medical
facilities can be a matter of life and death when traveling outside
your home country. Cathie Smith represents SkyMed and help with your
enrollment in this vital travel program.
The
Marina Fiesta Resort
Located just off the marina in Cabo San Lucas is the Marina Fiesta Resort.
This luxury resort puts you right in the middle of Cabo San Lucas with
exquisite furnishings and services for the most discerning tastes. A great
place to base your Cabo Vacation.
The
Hacienda Encantada Luxury Beachfront Resort & Spa
This Beachfront resort provides the luxurious accommodations and services
overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Just 10 minutes from Cabo and 20 minutes from
San Jose del Cabo, you’ll discover the serenity that Baja’s desert-by-the-sea is
famous for.
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