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Have A Baja Moment! A Gringo’s Journey to Isla Espiritu Santo

May 15, 2013 By 1 Comment
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Have A Baja Moment! A Gringo’s Journey to Isla Espiritu Santo I slipped off my flip flops, hiked up my backpack and waded into the warm water of Bahia La Paz, just off the malecon in La Paz , Baja Sur. As the small covered panga backed toward me with four passengers already onboard and two smiling local crewmen, I knew that I was in for an adventure. Your gringo and his family had just arrived in La Paz a few days prior as part of an extended road trip all around the cape region. One of the things we definitely wanted to do …

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Have a Baja Moment! in La Paz: Baja Sur’s Capital City Celebrates its 478th Anniversary

April 27, 2013 By 2 Comments
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Have a Baja Moment! in La Paz: Baja Sur’s Capital City Celebrates its 478th Anniversary by Kennia Thackaberry Next week, Baja Sur’s capital city of La Paz will celebrate its 478th anniversary with the Fiestas de Fundacion . According to historians, after Hernan Cortez conquered the great Aztec metropolis of Tenochtitlan he sent an expedition to explore what was then believed to be an island: Baja California. Following two unfruitful explorations, Hernan Cortez finally sighted La Paz on May 3rd, 1535. Every year, the city commemorates this historic event with a four-day festival that includes a wide variety of activities, from a food festival and off-road race to art …

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Kiteboarding at La Ventana: The Wind is Up Near La Paz

February 25, 2013 By 1 Comment
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Kiteboarding at La Ventana! by Kennia Thackaberry La Ventana is a small fishing town located 40 minutes southeast of La Paz , off highway 286. Known for its beautiful beaches and the proximity of Isla Cerralvo, many have visited its shores to camp or take a fishing trip in the surrounding waters of the island. In recent years, the town has experience an increasing number of visitors as word of its charm and consistent winds spread. Discovered first in the 90’s by windsurfers that traveled the roads of Baja from California looking for new adventures, La Ventana quickly gained reputation for its steady winter …

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CostaBaja Resort in La Paz Offers World-Class Deal. Come Have a Baja Moment!

February 19, 2013 By 2 Comments
CostaBaja's rooms are comfortable and spacious.

 CostaBaja Resort & Spa is a World-Class Resort.  Now, book  2 nights (1 room) and  the 3rd free!  by Chris Sands  CostaBaja Resort & Spa is just 10 minutes south from downtown  La Paz , the capital of Baja California Sur . This world-class resort is set on the magnificent Sea of Cortez , overlooking a 250-slip double-basin marina and a white sand beach. Just north of the hotel, lies Isla Espiritu Santo where you’ll discover one of the greatest marine reserves in the world, along with the best sport fishing in Baja Sur.   Special Offer at CostaBaja Resort:  It is this spectacular locale that has attracted hordes of travelers from the …

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Looking for Windsports in Baja? Captain Kirk’s Windsport Resort in La Ventana!

February 15, 2013 By 3 Comments
Sea of Cortez waters provide the perfect venue for windsports in Baja.

Looking for Windsports in Baja?  Captain Kirk’s Windsport Resort in La Ventana! by Chris Sands “Don’t beam me up Scotty, I want to stay!” That’s the feeling one gets after visiting Captain Kirk’s in La Ventana, a boutique beach central lodging in close proximity to some of the world’s best windsurfing and kiteboarding . Captain Kirk and his wife Kitty have been running this unique windsport resort in southern Baja (Baja Sur) since 1993, offering a fresh alternative to the traditional seaside vacation. This is NOT your typical Mexican resort, with crowded swimming pools and beaches patrolled by insistent vendors; it is, rather, a secluded …

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Have a Baja Moment: La Paz Events in 2013

February 6, 2013 By 3 Comments
La Paz Carnaval, Feb. 7-12

Major La Paz Events in 2013 by Kennia Thackaberry As the new year begins, La Paz is preparing for cultural festivals, fishing tournaments, traditional celebrations and off-road races. Here are some of the major events happening throughout the year. To kick off 2013, the city will celebrate Carnaval. From February 7 -12, the Malecon will host a big street party that includes fair rides, food vendors and live entertainment. The theme this year is “Mysteries of the Seas” and the highly anticipated float parade will take place every evening from the 10-12. For a schedule of activities and the lineup of local and national …

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Festivals in La Paz — A Fun and Family Friendly Way to Learn About Local Culture

January 9, 2013 By 4 Comments
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  Festivals in La Paz — A fun and family friendly way to learn about local tradition and culture by Kennia Thackaberry Festivals have always been a way for people to commemorate special events, celebrate tradition, history, culture and art.  In Baja, festivities with long tradition — as well as newer ones — happen year-round. For a chance to experience first-hand the culture of the region and really get to know the people, check out some of the festivals in La Paz and find out what this friendly city has to offer!   The biggest festival held in La Paz is Fiestas de Fundacion (Foundation of La …

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Camping at Espiritu Santo Island and Isla Partida

November 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Want to Get Away from it All?  Try Camping at Espiritu Santo Island and Isla Partida, La Paz! By Carla White Maybe it is time to get to La Paz and take the short boat trip to go camping at Espíritu Santo Island (Holy Spirit Island) and Isla Partida (Island that Parted) that are separated by a narrow isthmus.  Here, you will find tranquility, natural beauty and some of Baja’s most spectacular views of the sparkling Sea of Cortez .  And there is, possibly, no better to way experience this magical serenity than in one of the islands’ protected coves that are bounded by rocky cliffs …

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Camping in La Paz: A Local Perspective

November 19, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Camping in La Paz provided some wonderful childhood memories… By Kennia Thackaberry Beach camping in La Paz is a tradition among paceños. Some of the best memories from my childhood are the week long camping trips we took during vacations. The adventure started once we left the highway to embark on a wild off-road ride. After what seemed forever, we always ended up at a solitary beach eager to set up our campground and dive in the water. Camping at El Coyote beach near the city of La Paz has grown in popularity and new roads provide easier access to most beaches. However, the camping experience hasn’t changed much. The majority of …

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The Cortez Club: Adventure Beneath the Surface

November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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By Kennia Thackaberry   The famous oceanographer and explorer Jacques Cousteau once called the Sea of Cortez “the World’s Aquarium” because of the exuberant marine life that inhabits its warm waters.  (There is actually a statue of Cousteau that holds court on the malecon in La Paz …testimony to the richness of this marine environment.) The Cortez Club in La Paz is a salute to that concept – even its website notes that ‘To truly appreciate the beauty of La Paz, you have to look beneath its surface’.   With the setting of La Paz and the Sea of Cortez as an …

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