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San Felipe - 686-230-9933 USA Phone - 800-576-0919
Published by Pack Publishing. Publishers: John & Rachel Pack. Sales: Bill Maine, Larry Arredondo, Rachel Pack, Roberto Rodriguez. Photography: Victor Rodriguez Ratliff, Ron Saunders, John Pack, Rachel Pack. Writers: Robin Waters, Larry Arredondo, Lee Lyons, Bill Maine, John Pack, Benjamin Eugene, Rachel Pack. Translation: Victor Rodriguez Ratliff. Distribution: Danira Ochoa. Mailing Address: John Pack/Yetmail #460, Av Mar de Cortez Sur #1049B San Felipe, B.C. Mexico 21850. USA: PO Box 9019, Calexico, CA 92232
Publisher’s Note Shrimp season is here and the Fishermen of San Felipe can be seen in John & Rachel Pack their pangas across the Sea to the horizon. In this edition of San Felipe Magazine, we look into the past, discuss present and consider the future of commercial fishing in the northern Sea of Cortez. We are also proud to publish this story in English and Spanish. In addition, columnist Larry Arredondo sheds some light on bringing your car into Mexico. You will find out the best way to import your vehicle and assure your car is legal in Mexico now. Our real estate section Green Sheets continues to grow and is the source for property and rental listings in San Felipe. In this edition, we feature young entrepreneurs and developers Andrews & Sorrel Wehe of south beach La Perla del Mar San Felipe. San Felipe Magazine is proud of our marketing involvement in the San Felipe Blues & Art Fiesta to be held on April 19th, at the San Felipe baseball fields. The San Felipe Lions Club will host the concert event that will feature 8-10 blues bands from Mexico and the United States and artists of all genre from across northern Baja, Sonora and southwestern United States. The San Felipe Home Show is coming March 1st. If you’re considering moving to Mexico, buying in Mexico building in Mexico or vacationing in Mexico – YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW. Absolutely everything you will need to live in Mexico. We’ve been working non-stop putting this edition together and hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed producing it for you. John & Rachel Pack 4 - San Felipe Magazine
TABLE OF CONTENTS Map.......................................................6 Welcome ...............................................8 Tidbit ...................................................10 News ...................................................11 Calendar ..............................................12 Art.......................................................14 Immigration .........................................16 Dining Guide ........................................18 Cover Story..........................................22 Tony Reyes Fishing ..............................38 Moving to Mexico.................................40 Greensheets.........................................44 Gallery .................................................56 Yellow Pages........................................59 Classifieds ...........................................70
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WELCOME TO SAN FELIPE San Felipe is a small town historically economically dependent on fishing and now on tourism, catering mostly to U.S. travelers. San Felipe is on the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) in the Mexican state of Baja California, 118 miles (190 km) south of the US border and within the municipality of Mexicali. ABOUT SAN FELIPE
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UNIQUE ECOSYSTEM: Where the desert meets the sea. The 23-foot tides (7-meters) expose a kilometer or more of ocean floor. San Felipe experiences one of the largest tidal bores in the world due in part to the Colorado River delta to the north.
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TEMPERATURES: Averaging 75 degrees (24°C) yearround. Temperatures range from a night winter low of 39 (4°C) to high of 115 (46°C) in July and August. POPULATION: The population was 14,831 at the 2005 census, and can increase by up to 7,000 from October through May with the presence of part-time residents or during holidays such as Semana Santa (Holy Week), spring break or Memorial Day.
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A tourist visa is required if you are staying in Mexico longer than 72 hours. A tourist visa is required if traveling south of Ensenada, San Felipe or Puerto Penasco. ATV’s prohibited on beach. Mexico Auto insurance is required. Traffic laws in San Felipe are enforced. Littering is illegal. Using fireworks is illegal. Fishing licenses are required.
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ATM/GETTING CASH ATMs are available at Banamex Bank on lower Chetumal and Bancomer Bank, across from La Plazita on Mar de Cortez, or AM/PM next to PEMEX on Mar Caribe Sur.
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May 3, 1535 Hernán Cortés discovered the Baja California Peninsula. San Felipe’s original name was Santa Catalina. Christened San Felipe de Jesús by Father Ferdinand .RQåĀDN LQ Wenceslaus Linck was the first person to reach San Felipe by land. In 1772 Lt. Governor of the Californias, José Joaquín Arrillaga, named it a port and began using it as such, sending ships as of 1794. He also established the land route between San Felipe and Ensenada through Valle de la Trinidad. In 1925 during the administration of General Abelardo L. Rodríguez, territorial governor, the first fishing camps were established and the government organized the first sub-delegation and school. In 1920s, San Felipe had nearly 100 permanent inhabitants. In 1940, San Felipe appeared for the first time in the census with 287 inhabitants. In 1948, The Mexicali-San Felipe highway began paving. In 1951 is was completed. In 1959, the motel El Cortés was opened to the public. In 1963, the port had electricity. In 1967, piped drinking water. In the 1970s, the government building, a small boat anchorage, airport, sea walk, main boulevard and sewage system, restaurants, bars and gas stations. In 1980s, The La Hacienda opened. 1993, the Marina Resort and Spa Opened May of 1994, Pat Butler acquires El Dorado Ranch.
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ãWAYSãTOãWORKãUPãANãAPPETITE ã ãDELICIOUSãWAYSãTOãSATISFYãIT If you’ve ever experienced the acclaimed Las Caras de MÊxico championship golf course at El Dorado Ranch, you know that playing 18 sun-drenched, seaside holes can really get your appetite going. So after you’ve conquered the back nine, be sure to make time for a satisfying meal at one of our restaurants. No matter which one you choose, you’ll be treated to a flavorful, filling meal in the delightfully relaxed setting that made Baja famous.
JUANITO’S CANTINA
LA PALAPA BAR & GRILL
Steak, Seafood & Mexican Specialties 686-200-4084
Casual Mexican & American Cuisine 686-200-4083
LA LANGOSTA ROJA
THE PAVILION
Gourmet Italian Cuisine 686-577-0483
Gourmet Global Cuisine 686-577-0022 (ext. 4122)
For tee times, call 686-577-0088 x4052 or visit www.eldoradoranch.com.
Seaside Resort. Condos. Homes.
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Celebrate the Dead! The ritual known today as Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico can be traced back to the indigenous civilizations perhaps for as long as 2500-3000 years. In most regions of Mexico November 1st • Dia de los muertos is not connected to Halloween • Candles are a necessity at the altar as the dead are said to warm their hands over them • Food that is placed on the altar should consist of the loved one’s favorite dishes and treats • Mole is one of the most common Dia de los Muertos meal - the chili sauce is seasoned with over a dozen spices and chocolate. • The more recent of the deaths, the more
honors deceased children and infants whereas deceased adults are honored on November 2nd. The ritual is celebrated in Mexico, Latin America and certain parts of the United States.
extravagant the alter should be. • It is believed that the dead consider it disrespectful to be greeted by grieving at the alter. • drinks should be placed on the altar...to quench the thirst of the dead after ther long journey back home. • The ritual are not a time to grieve - Instead celebrate and remember the dead. • Sugar skulls are a way to honor the sweet sprit of the dead.
The Mexican equivalent of the US Pledge of Allegiance JURAMENTO A LA BANDERA ¡Bandera de México! Legado de nuestros héroes, símbolo de la unidad de nuestros padres y de nuestros hermanos, te prometemos ser siempre fieles a los principios de libertad y justicia que hacen de nuestra Patria, la nación independiente, humana y generosa, a la que entregamos nuestra existencia. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Flag of Mexico! Legacy of our heroes, symbol of the unity of our parents and our brothers, we promise to be always faithful to the principles of freedom and justice and to you our Mother country, the independent, human and generous nation, to which we give our existence.
Local Lions Club Celebrates With Parade By Larry Arredondo
Lions Club San Felipe BC celebrated Lions International Day by participating in a parade in Mexicali, Baja California on Sunday, October 7th. The parade is an annual event produced by District B-1 Lions members. This year, as well as the contingent from San Felipe, clubs from Mexicali del Desierto, Mexicali Cucapah, Mexicali Palaco and Lions San Luis Rio Colorado participated. The parade began at the corner of Calle L and Avenida José María Pino Suárez, travelled north to Avenida Reforma, went west to Calle E then south to Vicente Guerrero Park. There the rest of the day was spent with family and friends sharing music, food and drink while listening to various Lions dignitaries. Lions Clubs garner great respect from the communities
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they serve and attract not just individual members, but entire families. This day’s participants represent generations of family involvement in Lions. Representing Lions Club San Felipe B.C. were, president Gary Dilley, Treasurer Robin Kissee, Public Relations Chairperson Larry Arredondo and members Hal Clark, Sam Grubb and Dan Coffman. Lions Club San Felipe B.C. was chartered on January 26, 2007. It has the largest charter membership than any club in District B-1 history and has had an enormous impact on the healthcare community in San Felipe by sponsoring three visits by the Flying Samaritans who provide free specialized medical treatments. This club has also distributed over $500,000 worth of donated and badly needed medical equipment to local hospitals and doctors offices. For more info on Lions in San Felipe, visit www.lionsclubsanfelipebc.com.
³&UHDWLQJ +HDOWK\ %HDXWLIXO 6PLOHV´ San Felipe 2K Open Water Swim by Bill Maine The first annual San Felipe 2K Open Water Swim got underway Sunday October 7th in spite of a blistering northeasterly and large waves. Sponsored by El Dorado Ranch in conjunction with the San Felipe Rotary Club and coordinated by Don and Ginny Baker who were also contestants in the race. Don holds a world record in the 100m Freestyle and took first place in 2002 in the World Masters Swimming Championships New Zealand. His wife Ginny is his coach and also a nationally recognized swimmer having swam the Catalina channel relay, the Maui Channel and is a five time All American Relay swimmer. The Francisco Luiz and the rest of San Felipe Life Guard’s were on site to help assure swimmers safety. The race was held to raise money for the F.A.M.A. which is a foundation of support for San Felipe’s addicted and abused women. www.fama4rehab.com. The organization was founded in 2004 by Maria Jesus Ochoa who is the Director. The remarkable thing about the swimmers in this race is that 80% of them were over 65 years old and many are world-class swimmers. They are an amazing group of athletes who just love to swim. The swimmers: Graham Johnston Mike Freshly Ginny Baker Alberto Perez Bob West Bob Baker Bob Benzwi Jonathan Ito Dave Lamott Janet Lamott Kevin Moore
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Sonshine Hacienda Update Marketplace Missions have spent the past two months working to complete the staff bathroom and septic tanks of Sonshine Hacienda. The external structure for the staff bathroom has been completed thanks to the men from “Nueva Cancion Rehabilitation Center.” They have also completed the stucco work on the interior of the bathroom with Brother Pedro (the project leader from the Center) laying the tile for the floor and shower. The tile was donated, helping to reduce the costs for the project. The septic tanks have been ordered and now await delivery. Half Way To Their Goal. Next phase is to pour the foundation for the second building (girl’s dormitory and nursery). They are half way to the approx. $10,000 cost. Once completed, they’ll begin purchasing materials for the walls and looking for volunteer block layers. To support this great project, please send your tax deductible donations to: MARKETPLACE MISSIONS, PO BOX 1274 NEWCASTLE CA 95658. Email missionaries2@yahoo.com or visit their website www. marketplacemissions.net.
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LOCAL ART Ron Saunders Reflects On His Medium Ron Saunders of Baja Reflections has seen Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Panama, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, Morocco, Canada, and the United States, Mexico and more, looking for another great photograph. By Robin Waters “Many years ago while reading a copy of LIFE magazine; I saw a photo essay of immigrants newly arrived at Ellis Island. The images in that essay had a life altering impact on me.” Ron begins, “I wondered who these individuals were; where were they from and what belongings did they carry in their suitcases?” Though long dead, the people in the article seemed young and alive and Ron found himself caring about them as if he knew them personally. Ron realized it was the photographer that kept them alive. Ron became fixated on a medium that froze time. It was at that moment he decided to become a photographer; and learned that nothing is as riveting as the still image. “Recall the photo on the cover of National Geographic of the little Vietnamese girl running naked and screaming through the street after her village had just been carpet bombed, or the Afghan woman with her haunting eyes on another cover. These are powerful images.” Ron says thinking back. “I did not have an extensive educational background in photography, merely a few college courses, and some intensive workshops in Santa Fe. Whatever skill I now possess is the result of dogged determination and willpower.” Ron believes a creative artist reproduces
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or invents and that he observes and then clicks the shutter. Therefore, he describes his style as editorial, documentary, a n d educational. As a member of the San Felipe Fine Arts Association, he says he is a great admirer of sculpture. “I am very impressed with the stone sculpture and carvings of local artist Rosario Torres.” Great sculpture, in whatever medium, has always captivated him. Besides photography, Ron’s favorite endeavors is researching and writing history. He is currently working on a book based on a tragic incident in colonial New York. Ron arrived in San Felipe de Jesus on April 12, 2003. He says that “ordinary people doing ordinary things, and sometimes extraordinary things” is what makes him want to capture the moments. More of Ron’s photographs can be seen at www.bajareflections.com. Or visit: http:// ozimages.com.au/PWS.asp?MemberID=1983 to see stock photos. Also in the coming art shows: SFFAA- Thanksgiving weekend at Playa de Oro and the April Lions Club, Blues and Arts Festival. Do you have a favorite local artist that you would like spotlighted in this column? Email robin@bajabuddies.com or call 686-577-0773.
Attention All Artists: San Felipe’s Lions Club and San Felipe Magazine are actively looking for artsts of all mediums and genres to participate in the San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta to be held April 19th, in San Felipe Baja California. For additional information please visit the website www.sanfelipebaja.info/blues or contact Robin Waters at robin@bajabuddies. com or call 686-577-0773. Space is limited and going fast, so don’t wait.
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IMMIGRATION
Is My Car Legal In Mexico? By Larry Arredondo
Within the Border Zone (usually 20 kilometers south of the border) or the Free Trade Zone (includes the entire Baja peninsula and the Sonora Free Trade Zone), the answer is yes. However, you should acquire Mexican driver insurance, because Mexico does not recognized policies written in the U.S., even if they have Mexico coverage clauses. If you are in an accident and do not have Mexican insurance, your car will be confiscated, and you could go to jail until the authorities decide how to handle the situation. There are also strict regulations regarding just WHO can drive a vehicle not registered in Mexico. The registered owner, of course, and his or her spouse or adult children who have the same immigration status are eligible drivers. If the owner is in the vehicle, persons other than those just mentioned may also drive. If an unauthorized person is caught driving your vehicle, it will be confiscated and good luck getting it back. What I have found out, the hard way, is that if you follow the rules, you can pretty much remain trouble free in Mexico. Ignorance of the law is no defense. I have tried that one to no avail. I’ll share some of my experiences with you in future editions. If you plan to travel outside of the “exempt areas”, you must temporarily import your vehicle. There is a specific process involved and it will cost you some money, but fail to do it and you expose yourself to some major headaches. Here are some
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of the things you will need: Proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate); proof of immigration status, i.e. visa such as FMT, FM2, FM3; proof of vehicle ownership, such as pink slip, current registration, lease agreement or rental agreement if it is a rented vehicle. Yes, even a rental car must be temporarily imported if it is driven outside the exempt areas. These documents must all be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If it is a company car, you must have documentation that certifies you work for the company and you have permission to use the vehicle in Mexico. You’ll need a valid driver’s license issued outside Mexico. You must acquire a permit from the Mexican customs office (Aduana – we learned this word in last month’s issue) at the border crossing. They will charge you a US$27.00 certificate fee (nonrefundable) and you must post a bond deposit of up to $400.00, depending on the model year of your vehicle. Your bond deposit will be returned to you when you return the certificate to Mexican customs. You may get the permit from certain designated Consulates of Mexico for an additional fee of around US$35.00. The permit is valid for a period of up to 180 days (6 months). Always carry the importation document with you. Do not leave it in the vehicle. It will be invaluable if something happens to your vehicle.
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DINING GUIDE
DINING GUIDE Restaurant Spotlight
The owners of La Vaquita have done a remarkable job of transforming it into an inviting, comfortable and delicious dining establishment. Fully remodeled and expanded, with a new menu, La Vaquita offers some of the best seafood dining anywhere in San
Restaurants/Restaurantes American Chilis & Beer ...............................686-577-2465 Coffee & Breakfast Baja Java ....................................686-577-2465 Italian La Hacienda de la Langosta Roja ....................................................686-577-0483 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in downtown San Felipe. 1 Block off of the Malecon on Chetumal Av. Open 7am-11pm, Latin The Latin Garden..........................686-209-6369 Mexican Chenchos ....................................686-577-1058 Don Jesus....................................686-577-0080 El Capitan ....................................686-577-1304 El Cortez......................................686-561-8324 El Sol ...........................................686-576-0292 Jimmy’s Beach Bar & Grill............686-576-0454 George’s......................................686-577-1057 Gemelos ......................................686-577-1063 La Palapa Bar &Grill .....................686-200-4083 At the El Dorado Ranch Beach & Tennis Club. Serving casual Mexican & American cuisine. Open 8 am M-F Rancho Alegre .............................686-576-0648
La Vaquita Offers Some of San Felipe’s Best Seafood Dining Felipe. Whether its fish, shrimp, squid, clams or a fresh salad, you’ll find a tasty selection of “right out of the sea” offerings. One of my favorites is a shrimp platter with the shrimp swimming in a secret-recipe cherry sauce. When my palate craves a different taste sensation, their chicken Caesar salad is exquisite. If your really adventurous and want the ultimate seafood experience, try the Caldo de Siete Mares (soup of the seven seas) which combines fish, shrimp, octopus, squid, clams, crab, and scallops into a delightful broth. You can find La Vaquita just off the Malecon on Mar de Cortez, right next to Licores San Felipe.
Resturt Marino - Km 35 ...............686-188-0258 Rice & Beans..................... ..........686-577-1770 Rosita ..........................................686-577-1903 Taco Factory ................................686-577-2648 Pizza Fatboy’s Pizza ..............................686-577-4092 Spanish Miguel & Paco .............................686-111-2257 Steak & Seafood Jimmy's Backstreet Grill...................686-139-7373 Baja Mar Steak House ..................686-573-0202 El Nido.........................................686-577-1028 Juanito’s Grill....................... ........686-200-4084 Steak, Seafood and Mexican Specialities. Located in La Ventana del Mar, Open daily 5 pm to 11 pm. Reservations................................686-200-4059 La Vequita Resturant ....................686-577-2837 Lighthouse Restaurant..................686-577-2540 Los Archos ..................................686-577-2585 Fine Dining Baja Mar ......................................686-577-2648 The Pavillion Restaurant ... ...........686-577-0022 Las Caras de Mexico. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7am-7pm. Reservations call 577-0022 x 4122
Mar de Cortez at the end of “El Malecon”
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DINING GUIDE The Grand Opening Chilis & Beer - Gourmet burgers, salads, beer & tequila are the features of the new Chilis & Beer restaurant NOW OPEN on the second floor of La Plazita mall at 614 Mar de Cortez (across from Bancomer bank). In addition to an incredible menu, great La Plazita shopping, Chilis and Beer also features patio dining over looking downtown San Felipe.
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Running low on dinero or didn't get to the cambio? Then charge it! Here are a few locations around town that take plastic. Baja Java ........................................ 686-577-2465 BajaMar .......................................... 686-577-2648 El Capitan ...................................... 686-000-0000 El Cortez......................................... 686-561-8324 Jimmy's Bar & Grill ......................... 686-576-0454 Juanito’s Grill .................................. 686-200-4084 La Langosta Roja ............................ 686-577-0483 La Palapa Bar & Grill ....................... 686-200-4083 Tattoo Rose Cafe.................................................... The Latin Garden Rest...... .............. .686-209-6369 Lighthouse...................................... 686-000-0000 Los Arcos/Happy Jackass............... 686-577-2585 Pavilion Restaurant.......................... 686-576-4417 Rosita ............................................. 686-577-1903
All That Wonderful Shrimp! It’s in the autumn air, San Felipe Shrimp Festival – Pangaros hawking beautiful big shrimp on the Malecon. Now what to do with all of nature’s bounty…here are some recipe suggestions. Simple and delicious for salads or as an appetizer: chopped garlic and onion in a sauce pan – fill pan ¾ full with water and bring water to boil – add shrimp and cook 3 to 4 minutes. – rinse in cold water and serve. Pickled Shrimp: 5 lbs. shrimp, peeled, deveined and cooked (see recipe above). 2 cups apple cider vinegar, 4 tblsps. whole cloves, 4 tsp. salt, red and black pepper (or optional, cayenne), 2 bay leaves, sliced onions, 1 tsp. sugar. Bring ingredients to boil and pour over cooked shrimp. Place in refrigerator at least 1 week before serving. Macaroni Grill’s Shrimp Portofino: 16 medium mushrooms, 2 tsp. chopped garlic, ½ cup butter melted,12-16 large shrimp cleaned,1/2 tsp. pepper, 2-3 gloves fresh garlic peeled crushed and minced, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, 4 slices lemon, 2 tblsps parsley. Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter until almost tender. Add shrimp and sauté until shrimp is cooked, about 3 minutes. DO NOT overcook! Add the rest of the ingredients except lemon and parsley and heat through. Serve over pasta or rice. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley. Red Lobster Batter-Fried Shrimp: 1½ pounds shrimp peeled and deveined, ½ cup oil, 1 egg beaten, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup milk, ¾
tsp seasoned salt, ¼ tsp salt, oil for deep frying. Preheat oil to 350F. Combine ½ cup oil and egg: beat well. Add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended. Dip shrimp into batter to coat. Drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon: drain on paper towel. And my personal favorite, Jumbo Shrimp Parmesan: 12 Jumbo shrimp (10 to 12 per lb.), 2 tblsps olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic, salt and pepper, ½ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tblsps melted butter, 1 medium lemon cut in wedges. Preheat oven to 475F. Peel and devein shrimp leaving tails in tact. Mix together olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss lightly to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to an hour. In shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Place each shrimp in bread crumb mixture and turn them lightly to coat both sides. Arrange shrimp so they aren’t touching each other in an ungreased 9x13 pan. Drizzle with melted butter. Place pan on the center rack of oven and bake for 10 minutes or until done. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Enjoy this fabulous shrimp season. Buen Provecho!
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COVER STORY
By Lee Lyons with interviews by Victor Rodriguez Ratliff The wonder of the Sea of Cortez goes far beyond Las maravillas del Mar de Cortez van mas alla its natural beauty. A haven for swimmers, boaters, de su belleza natural, un paraizo para los banistas, and photographers, and a paradise for naturalists, para pasear en lancha, para los fotografos y much of the allure of this Baja coastal area resides naturistas. Gran parte del encanto de las costas in the remnants of de Baja California its storied history. se encuentra Before there encerrado en were tourists, su apacionante before there were historia. sun-worshipping Antes de que vacationers and hubiera turistas, winter residents, antes de que there were the llegaran los fishermen of San vacacionistas Felipe. They gave que gozan del sol the town its first y la playa , antes taste of prosperity de que llegaran and put San Felipe las personas on the map. The San Felipe Baja, circa unknown. Picture courtesy of Tino Somadossi que hacen de Sea of Cortez San Felipe su offered up catches so abundant that the “fish taco” residencia durante los meses de invierno , existian became a local staple and a Baja delicacy. Shrimp, los pescadores de San Felipe. Estos pescadores shark, totoaba (sea bass), cabrilla (rock fish) and le dieron al pueblo su primera probadita de baqueta (grouper) abounded in the clear waters, prosperidad y pusieron a San Felipe en el mapa. providing a rich harvest for the fishermen. El Mar de Cortez ofrece pesca tan abundante que Since the early days of World War II and “los tacos de pescado” forman ahora parte de la continued on next page
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until recently, fishing was a good living. The old dieta de las personas que visitan Baja California. fishermen of San Felipe tell the story of how they El camaron, el tiburon , la totoaba, la cabrilla , la came with their families as young children or, later, baqueta, abundaban en las aguas de este mar as young men, seeking to establish themselves in provellendo a los pescadores con una gran pesca. Desde los inicios de la segunda guerra mundial a good profession. They made the difficult journey from Loreto and other locations throughout Mexico, y hasta hace pocos anos , la pesca nos habia first, by canoe or small boat and then, overland, to provisto de lo necesario para vivir bien . Los viejos San Felipe. It took as long as three months to make pescadores de San Felipe cuentan su historia de the trip from Loreto, but it was worth it because fish cómo llegaron con sus familias, ellos aun ninos y were plentiful and the life of a fisherman was a good mas tarde hombres jovenes, buscando establecerse y obtener una one. buena profesion. Commercial Hacian largos fishing in San viajes desde el Felipe got its pueblo de Loreto start during Baja California World War II Sur y desde when the plentiful otros puntos shark population de la Republica inspired a man Mexicana, named Jose primero en canoa Cuevas Torres o embarcaciones to bring in a few pequenas y other fishermen despues por tierra and establish hasta San Felipe. a base where En veces tardaban the Malecon hasta tres meses is now. Shark fishing provided From left: Rudy “Tumbaya Benitez”, “ El cucaracha” and Tino Somadossi. Picture de viaje para llegar courtesy of Tino Somadossi desde Loreto en shark liver oil, which was bought by the U.S. government for its canoa, pero valia la pena porque el pescado era troops and shark fin which was exported to China. abundante y la vida de los pescadores muy buena. La pesca comercial en sanfelipe comenzo San Felipe’s catch went overland to San Pedro, a difficult journey by truck that took up to two weeks cuando la segunda guerra mundial y debido a la gran existencia de tiburones el Sr. Jose Cuevas because there were no paved roads. Torres con algunos pescadores establecieron su continued on next page base en donde ahora se encuentra “el malecon” . De el higado de tiburon extraian el aceite de higado de tiburon , el cual era exportado a los Estados Unidos y comprado por el gobierno americano como suplemento alimenticio para los soldados en la guerra , tambien utilizaban la aleta de el tiburon que vendian a los chinos. Exportaban este producto a San Pedro California , un dificil viaje por tierra, continuado en la página siguiente
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COVER STORY Fishing families in those years included the Garcias, the Soberones, the Calderons, the Matuses, the Rubios, and the Castros. Juan
el cual en veces les tomaba hasta dos semanas efectuarlo debido al mal estado de los caminos en ese tiempo. Algunos de los nombres de las familias de pescadores de esos tiempos son Los Garcias, Los Soberones, Los Calderon, Los Matus, Los Rubio y los Castro. Juan Abelardo Rodriguez Sullivan hijo de el primer gobernador de Baja California el General Abelardo Rodriguea fue uno de los pioneros en la industria pesquera, administrando empacadoras en Ensenada, Cedros , Isla Tortugas y Cabo San Lucas. Celestino Sumadossi (Tino) recuerdo al Juan A Rodriguez con una especial admiracion, llamandolo
Old San Felipe Fishermen. Picture courtesy of Tino Somadossi
Abelardo Rodriguez, son of the first Governor of Baja, was a pioneer in the fishing industry, managing canneries in Ensenada, Cedros, Cabo, and on Tortugas Island. Celestino Somadossi (“Tino”), remembers Rodriguez with a special fondness, calling him “a part of the soul of every (old) fisherman in Baja.” “He treated all of the fishermen with great kindness and respect,” Tino says. “It was good to be a fisherman in those days.” Tino worked aboard the fishing vessels of the Sea of Cortez for more than forty years. He remembers the days when they fished for totoaba and a 120-pounder (almost 55 kilos) wasn’t uncommon. Today, to avoid the extinction of the species, totoaba are protected and fishing for them is illegal. “There were so many fish in the old days, and so much shrimp caught in our nets,” Tino says, “that we used to just throw out the other fish from the nets for the pelicans and other birds to eat.” As the tradition continues today, most fishing by local fishermen was done from small boats (pangas), though Tino remembers the heyday of the industry when a refurbished World War II steelhulled ship was used for holding the catch of many fishing boats. “It held 100 tons of shrimp, all with ice since there was no refrigeration then,” Tino explains, “but its hull was too deep and it couldn’t get
Old San Felipe Fishermen. Picture courtesy of Tino Somadossi
una parte del alma de cada viejo pescador en Baja California. El trataba a todos los pescadores como iguaes a el con gran amabilidad y respeto “Tino dice que era algo muy bueno ser pescador en esos tiempos” Tino trabajo a bordo de barcos pesqueros en el Mar de Cortez por mas de cuarenta anos , recuerda los dias en los cuales pescar totoabas de mas de 55 kilos era comun. Al dia de hoy existe una veda permanente para esta especie y asi prevenir su extincion, la totoaba es una especie protegida y es ilegal pescarla. Habia tanto pescado en aquellos dias y atrapabamos mucho camaron en nuestras redes dice continuado Tino “que cuando en la página sacabamos otro siguiente pescado en ellas lo tirabamos al
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COVER STORY too near the shore for refueling and unloading.” Fisherman Ignacio Albanes remembers that by the late 1950s, the fishermen of San Felipe were taking 15 tons of shrimp out of the sea every week. During the shrimp “offseason”, Albanes says they fished for octopus, clams and turtle and Picture courtesy of Tino Somadossi sold their catch to the fish broker. Government “cooperativas” were established starting in the late 1940s to help regulate the price of fish and access to the fishing areas. All commercial fishermen had to belong to one of the local “cooperativas,” which pooled resources so that they could provide low interest loans to the fishermen. Fishermen, like farmers, go into debt betting that their next season will be successful enough to offset their expenses and make a profit. They borrow money ahead of season for repairs to
mar de nuevo para comida de los pelicanos y otras especies marinas.” Aun en nuestros dias sigue la tradicion de la pesca en pequenas lanchas (pangas) Tino recuerda en aquellos dias de los anos cincuentas existia un barco pesquero (la cocha) que utlizaban las pequenas emarcaciones para descargar su producto y seguir pescando. “A l m a c e n a b a aproximadamente 100 toneladas de producto enhielado , recuerda que sacaban unas 15 toneladas de camaron a la semana Y durante la temporada de veda “el piojo” se dedicaban a sacar pulpo, almeja y Picture courtesy of Tino Somadossi cahuama, que le vendian a una personas que lo exportaban . El gobierno establecio cooperativas a los principios de los anos cuarenta para asi poder regular el precio de el pescado y el acceso a las areas de
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their boats and for supplies. If the season’s catch isn’t plentiful—or if other disasters occur—they still have to pay off the debt which could leave little
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profit. Sometimes when fishing was so poor or prices dropped too far, fishermen had to sell their boats to the cooperatives in order to pay off their debts. The co-ops also worked to prevent fierce bidding wars between fishermen which often would precipitously lower prices and harm the industry for everyone. The cooperatives flourished until the late 1980s when the industry began to wane due to high-tech commercial overfishing and devaluation of the peso. Fisherman Florentino Mesa’s family emigrated to San Felipe from Loreto in the 1940s. “Balanchi”, as Florentino is called, talked about the days when the fishermen, the brokers and the cooperatives had good relations, and everyone involved was making a good living. “The Ocean Garden Company, which bought shrimp, was a lot of help for the fisherman back then. An independent fish broker named Gustavo Velez also bought from the fishermen and we all did well. The Ocean Garden Company was bought out two years ago by private investors. Since then the price of shrimp has fallen badly and the fishermen can’t get the credit they need to fix their boats,” Mesa says. Over the past years, several forces have conspired to cause the decline of the Sea of continued on next page
pesca. Todos los pescadores comerciales tenian que pertenecer a una cooperativa local, por medio de la cual podian obtener creditos . Los pescadores al igual que los agricultores utilizan creditos para comenzar la temporada esperando que en la las ganancias superen a las deudas. Los pescadores obtienen creditos para avituallar sus barcos y repararlos. Y en el caso de que la temporada no sea buena o si ocurre algun otro desastre natural tienen que pagar esas deudas de cualquier manera y quiza obtener una pequena ganancia. En veces las temporadas han sido tan malas que los duenos de los barcos han tenido que venderle a las cooperativas sus barcos como pago . Las cooperativas tambien
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funcionan para prevenir pleitos entre los pescadores , los cuales pudieran bajar el precio del pescado y danar la industria en general . Las cooperaivas empezaron a decaer a fines de los anos ochentas , debido a las devaluaciones y los altos costos de los insumos. La familia de el pescador Florentino Mesa emigro a San Felipe desde Loreto en lo anos cuarentas “Balanchi” como le dicen a Florentino platica de los tiempos en los cuales los pescadores, los exportadores de pescado y las cooperativas tenian una buena relacion y a todos les iba muy bien. La compania Ocean Garden, que compraba el camaron fue de gran ayuda para los pescadores en su tiempo . Habla tambien de una persona de nombre Gustavo Velez que les compraba su producto para exportarlo . La compania Ocean Garden paso a manos de partculares hace unos dos ano y el precio de el camaron ha caido y los creditos son muy dificiles de conseguir ahora dice el Sr Mesa. En los ultimos anos, por diferentes razones y cambios la pesca en el Mar de Cortez ha decaido . Estos cambios han continuado en la página siguiente
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Tino Somadossi, Tony Reyes and Florentino Mesa
Cortez fishing lifestyle. These changes have made hecho que la pesca sea ahora muy dificil, mucho fishing a harder, less profitable, life than it was in its menos redituable que en tiempos pasados. La heyday. The populations and varieties of species poblacion y las variedades de peces disponibles en of fish available in the Sea of Cortez have declined El Mar de Cortez han bajado mucho siendo ahora m a r k e d l y. poco redituable Prices of ser un pescador. supplies have La perdida de risen while cooperativas the prices combinado con of fish have el aumento de fallen, making la competencia if difficult for en el exterior fishermen de Mexico han to support creado una themselves, admosfera de much less “cada hombre make a profit. para si mismo”. San Felipe Marina entrance. Picture by Victor Rodriguez Ratliff And the loss of T i n o most of the cooperatives combined with increased Sumadossi recuerda cuando se venian los tiemos competition from outside Mexico has created an malos que los llaman “el piojo” “every man for himself” atmosphere. “En los anos ochentas habia grandes barcos Tino Somadossi remembers the beginning of the japoneses que venian al Mar de Cortez y aspiraban harder times which they call “El Piojo.” “In the late literalmente todo lo que podian de las profundidades 1980s, these huge Japanese ships came into the del Golfo de California. Pescaban dia y noche todo Gulf of California and drained everything they could el ano aun en tiempo de desove, danando las from the sea. They fished all day and all night, all especies que ya no podian reproducirce mas. Asi year long, even when the females were laying their exterminaron varias de estas que existian en la eggs, and they damaged the populations of fish so antigüedad. they couldn’t reproduce anymore. We don’t have La perdida de las cooperativas y la sobrepesca the species we used to have because of that.” comercial han danado mucho la pesca en esta
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COVER STORY The loss of the “cooperativas” and commercial overfishing hurt the trade, but Tino suggests one possible remedy, a marketplace at the docks where fishermen can offer their catches for sale and store the fish in freezers until sold. The current Marina, the fishermen agreed, does not serve the needs of the fishermen. Aside from a questionable location that does not provide the boats the weather-protection that is needed, the Marina should provide the fishermen accomodations to store and sell their fish, they say. “Fishermen sometimes have to sell to whoever offers to buy instead of being able to wait for a better price,” explains Tino. “If there were freezers, we wouldn’t have to take the lowest prices offered.” “Balanchi” Mesa remembers that studies were done to determine the best location for a Marina, where the boats would get the greatest protection from the wind. “The Marina was supposed to be by Cerro del Machorro,” Mesa said. “Fishermen counted on the government looking out for their interests and
zona , Tino dice que un posible remedio para este problema en San Felipe es la creacion de un centro
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Picture courtesy of Tino Somadossi
the Marina was supposed to be a big help for the fishermen.” It hasn’t turned out that way. The loss of the
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de captura en donde los pescadores puedan almacenar su producto y congelarlo hasta que llegue el momento de venderlo al mejor postor. La marina actual, opinan los pescadores no sirve a las necesidades de los barcos, su localizacion no es la adecuada cuando se vienen los vientos fuertes. La marina debe de proveer las necesidades a los pescadores para una buena descarga y almacenamiento de su producto. “Los pescadores estan obligados en veces a vender a muy bajos precios a personas “coyotes” que vienen a comprar el producto dice Tino “Si existieran congeladoras no tendriamos que malvender el producto” “Balanchi” Mesa recuerda todos los estudios que se llevaron a cabo para construir la marina en una localizacion adecuada en donde los barcos estubieran resguardados del viento , no se llevo a cabo. “La marina debio de ser construida a un lado de el cerro del Machorro” dice Mesa el gobierno vio por sus intereses y no por los de los pescadores. La perdida de las cooperativas , la poca ayuda del
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“cooperativas” and government protections, along with rising prices for supplies, declining shrimp catches, and falling prices all threaten the coastal fishermen and jeopardize a picturesque way of life that gave Sea of Cortez coastal towns like San Felipe so much of their character and history. There may be some good news. Regulations banning the giant commercial fishing enterprises that Tino talked about, and other environmental safeguards protecting endangered species from overfishing may be working. Shrimp fishing in the Sea of Cortez has been up two years in a row and the start of this year’s shrimp season looks Picture by Ron Saunders highly promising. Blue shrimp—the favored delicacy that has brought the region fame—is on the rise, while the less desirable brown shrimp count is down. The price for shrimp at the start of the 2007 season is higher than last year, another good sign for fishermen. Conservation and protection of species remain a concern, with fishermen, large commercial interests, and environmental groups like Eco-Watch supporting somewhat different versions of prospective regulatory laws. One thing is certain, the Sea of Cortez continues to excite romantic images of a simpler time and a simple, robust lifestyle.
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gobierno, el aumento de los precios en todas las necesidades para la pesca, y en veces la poca captura de productos marinos asi como la baja de los precios para estos, amenazan con terminar este pintoreso modo de vida que le dio a los pueblos costas del Mar de Cortez como San Felipe sus caracteristicas e historia. Puede aun haber buenas noticias. La prohibicion de las grandes embarcaciones pesqueras extrangeras de las cuales Tino menciono y otras protecciones ambientales a especies en peligro de extincion pudiera funcionar. La pesca de el camaron en los ultimos dos anos no ha sido mala y pareciera ser que este ano pudiera ser buena tambien. El camaron azul uno de los productos marinos que le han dado fama a la region ha mejorado , no tanto asi el camaron café. Y el precio de el camaron al comienzo de la temporada del 2007 es mejor que la de el ano anterior lo cual puede ser otra buena senial para los pescadores. La proteccion y la conservacion de las especies marinas no deja de ser preocupante para los pescadores. Asi como los grandes intereses comerciales, y los grupos ambientales como Eco-Watch que tienen diferentes versiones de prospectos de leyes regulatorias. Una cosa si es segura , el Mar de Cortez sigue llamando a tener imágenes romanticas de una vida sencilla y agradable.
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Tony Reyes: A San Felipe Sport Fishing Legend by Lee Lyons with interviews by Vitor Rodriguez Ratliff
Fishing for sport rather than food remains a lucrative enterprise in San Felipe. Corvina is the most abundant local fish but white and black sea bass, giant squid, red snapper, mackerel, and triggerfish also flourish, making sport Tony Reyes fishing a popular addition to the local scene. Fishing tours that begin in San Felipe and travel the coast south over several days and nights take sportsmen into the hallowed depths of “big game” fish like marlin and tuna, with an occasional whale sighting to complete the adventure. The sport fishing season runs from March through November and anyone who’s fished the Sea of Cortez knows that a day’s fishing runs from “excellent” to “good”. One of the most well-known men in sport fishing in San Felipe is Tony Reyes, whose two charter boats, the Jose Andres and the Tony Reyes take parties of sport fishermen onto the Sea of Cortez for 3 and 5 night excursions from April through October. Photo courtesy of Tony Reyes Reyes came to San Felipe in 1951 after spending some time in the United States, in Tijuana and Ensenada where he learned sports fishing. Soon thereafter, he rented his first boat— a small panga—from Pepe Galucha and took an American out for a day of fishing. Reyes was paid a whopping $5.00, which he split with Galucha. From that humble, auspicious beginning, “Tony Reyes Fishing Tours” was born. Reyes found the work rewarding and demand high. He began to buy his own pangas out of profits, one a year at first.
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“An American named David Locker showed me how to do the long 3 to 5 day trips and he brought fishermen down for the trips,” Reyes recalls. “I owned seven pangas and was working very steady. Business was so good I rented a shrimp boat so I could put four pangas on the boat and go out into the Sea of Cortez, then each panga would go out with a group of fishermen.” Reyes had the support of several Americans whom he met through the fishing charters, as well as friends in San Felipe, especially Nepo Rodriguez Merida, former owner of the El Cortez Hotel. The business grew and today Reyes and his son have bookings right through the season, and host hundreds of avid sportsmen every year. Reyes cannot handle all of the sport fishing demand in the area and other charter services are available, offering day trips as well as excursions that run several days. Most sportsmen book in advance through agents in the United States, though fishing licenses and boat rentals are available, on demand, in San Felipe. If you’re in town just ask at the marina, on the north end of the Malecon or see Pablo the bartender at Fatboy’s Pizza. Sport fishing in the Sea of Cortez has a respected history of satisfied tourists and avid sportsmen who return year after year, even when high gasoline prices or bad weather threaten to interfere with planned dates. A few muchpublicized incidents between booking agents and boat owners several years ago resulted in some cancelled tours, but not to worry. The industry, the fishermen and charter boat owners continue to thrive.
Tony Reyes: Pesca Deportiva Tony Reyes en Español
La pesca como un deporte, en lugar de ser utilizada como un medio de subsistencia sigue siendo un negocio lucrativo en el Puerto de San Felipe. La Curvina es el pez mas abundante, aunque también existen el lenguado, la baqueta, la cabrilla, el cochito, el rocot, el calamar gigante etc. También como especies abundantes dentro de las capturas que se pueden realizar. Los viajes de pesca deportiva que parten de San Felipe y viajan hacia el sur costeando el Mar de Cortéz por varios días y noches llevan a los pescadores en donde abunda la pescaca mayor, pez como el marlin y el atun . Y con el encuentro de alguna ballena la aventura en el mar sera completa. La temporada de la pesca deportiva en San Felipe comienza en Marzo y termina en Noviembre, y cualquier persona que haya pescado en El Mar de Cortéz sabe que la pesca es muy buena y en veces excelente. Una de las personas con mas recononocimiento en el negocio de la pesca deportiva en San Felipe es el Sr. Tony Reyes cuyos barcos el Jose Andrez y el Tony Reyes llevan grupos de personas a la pesca deportiva en El Mar de Photo courtesy of Tony Reyes Cortéz, estos viajes duran entre 3 y 5 días . El Sr. Reyes llego a San Felipe por el ano de 1951 después de haber trabajado algunos anos en Estados Unidos se vino a Tijuana y Ensenada en donde aprendió el negocio de la pesca deportiva. Muy pronto rento su primera panga del Sr Pepe Galucha , en la cual llevo a un americano a pescar , le cobro $ 5.00 dlls. Los cuales compartio con el Sr Galucha. De ahí en adelante nació su negocio “Tony Reyes Fishing Tours” El Sr. Tony Reyes descubrió que el negocio era benéfico y que la demanda era alta, y asi fue comprando con los reditos de su negocio una panga por ano.
“Un Americano de nombre David Locker me enseño a realizar los viajes de 3 a 5 días y me traía clientes para ir a pescar” Dice Reyes. “Tenia ya 7 pangas y el negocio iba viento en popa asi que rente un barco camaronero en el cual subía las pangas y nos íbamos rumbo al sur en El Mar de Cortéz , cada panga era utilizada por un grupo de pescadores.” Reyes tuvo la ayuda de varios Americanos los cuales conoció en sus viajes a pescar así como de amigos en San Felipe, especialmente menciona al Sr. “Nepo” Rodriguez Merida El cual era dueño en aquel entonces de Hotel El Cortéz. El negocio creció y hoy en día el Sr. Reyes y su hijo tienen lleno el cupo de sus barcos por toda la temporada, llevando a cientos de clientes a la pesca deportiva cada ano. La demanda de espacios para la pesca deportiva excede lo que el Sr. Reyes puede ofrecer en este Puerto por lo que están disponibles otros barcos que ofrecen sus servicios de pesca deportiva por un día o varios. Las personas interesadas hacen sus reservaciones a través de agencias en los Estados Unidos con bastante anticipación. Aunque en San Felipe se pueden adquirir los permisos para pescar y la renta de pangas también puede obtener información en el muelle, en la parte norte de el malecon, o con Pablo el cantinero de Fatboy’s Pizza casi al final de la calzada Chetumal. La historia de la pesca deportiva en El Mar de Cortéz tiene un historial de personas y turistas satisfechos, los cuales regresan ano con ano, aun cuando los costos de la gasolina hacen el viaje mas costoso, o cuando el mal clima interfiere con los días y planes ya hechos. La publicación abundante de algunos problemas que ocurrieron entre agencias y dueños de barcos en anos pasados llevo a la cancelación de viajes para la pesca deportiva, pero estas son las excepciones y no la regla, la industria y los pescadores así como los dueños de barcos que se rentan para la pesca deportiva sigue prosperando en el Puerto de San Felipe.
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MOVING TO MEXICO
Of Course, Mexico U.S. State Department names Mexico as the retirement home of more Americans than anywhere else on the globe By: Lee Lyons
You know you’ve made it as the premier The welcome for transplanted Americans destination for Americans looking to maximize extends to actual facilitation of American their retirement when International Living’s relocation. Real estate transactions, which used 2007 Global Retirement Index names you as to be confusing by American standards, are the “world’s top retirement taking place more smoothly, haven.” and offering the kinds of Moreover, when the U.S. assurances that are routine State Department names for American transactions. Mexico as the retirement Both American title insurance home of more Americans companies and American than anywhere else on the banks are now working with globe, (51% of U.S. retirees Americans buying property living outside the U.S.), what in Mexico and offering the can you say but “of course, same services as in the U.S. Mexico” and pretend you Mexican land trusts, so often knew it all along? the source of “horror-story Mexico is close to the myths” are now widely known States, drivable, even, for as the reputable, secure real that U-haul truck filled with estate tools that they are, the possessions of a lifetime. comparable to trusts held by Mexico is economical: the banks in the United States. In dollar goes further there than Richard & Joyce Lawrence on new Playa de Oro lot. short, most of the “warnings” Europe, Canada, and the most about serious problems popular destinations in Asia. Mexico is convenient: waiting to befall Americans who move to Mexico, more than just its proximity to the U.S., Mexico’s especially regarding real estate purchases, long relationship with America and the large crime, and government are either myths, Mexican-born population living in the U.S. means misunderstandings, or “very old” information that that Mexico is accustomed to Americans and hasn’t been accurate for ten years or more. vice versa. Mexico welcomes American retirees Mexico, like all countries, continues to develop and tourists and is prepared, more and more, to and change, but Mexico—especially the beautiful offer foods, goods, and services that Americans Baja coastal communities—has an added impetus like and expect.
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to improve infrastructures and services: the high demand for its perfect weather and favorable economy for Americans seeking to move there has spurred growth, local jobs, tourism, and investment. Furthermore, the governments of both countries have joined in cooperative efforts to make real estate transactions across the border easier and more reliable. The states of Arizona and Sonora, which have long had a relationship to facilitate inter-country cooperation, have recently established a real estate committee to encourage real estate buying across the border. In addition, the Sonoran government is putting into place new and expanded requirements that infrastructure necessary to accommodate the new communities will indeed be built. What does all of this mean to Americans planning to retire to Mexico? Richard and Joyce Lawrence, an American couple from Fresno, California, have only excitement when they contemplate their retirement to San Felipe, Baja, next year—no worries. “We have no fears about moving,” Joyce Lawrence says. “We’ve had a few friends tell us we were crazy but we’ve given this a lot of thought. We both love the easy-going life there and we both love the warm water. The weather in Fresno and in San Felipe is much the same, only Fresno is hotter.” The Lawrence’s have visited San Felipe several times, which everyone agrees is one of the keys to choosing the right location for retirement. Keeping busy is the other. The Lawrence’s are looking forward to “a leisurely lifestyle on the beach” but also to doing some work with a daughter and sonin-law who already live in San Felipe and Joyce plans to continue working for her American bank using the Internet, at least for a while. Richard will keep busy fishing and gardening. Both plan to get involved in local charity work as well. continued on next page
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MOVING TO MEXICO It also helps that both Joyce and her husband on-line and kept in touch with what was going on have lived outside of the United States. Joyce was by e-mail. “We visited San Felipe several times and looked born in Scotland and lived there until she was a at different communities. One was too large and young adult and Richard has lived in Germany. Recommendations by the AARP, International too expensive. We found just the right location at Living, and the U.S. State Department, among the right price in Playa de Oro, where we’ll be able many others, agree that Americans who have to have our breakfast looking out at the view. It’s spent time living in a foreign country—whether the right size community for us,” Joyce confided. as college students or at their jobs—are the best They’ve also had the fun of selecting everything from the master floor candidates for a foreign plan to the tiles, to retirement. Not the Richard and Joyce Lawrence, handcrafted cabinets only ones, however. A and front and rear recent newsletter by an American couple from Fresno, courtyards that will the State Department California, have only excitement when complete their home. suggests that persons they contemplate their retirement to San “We’re going to load who are “flexible, Felipe, Baja, next year—no worries. up a U-Haul truck to take tolerant, patient, and our things down there adventurous” are and put everything into equally good candidates storage so we can select, little by little, what we for retirement outside of the United States. Another recommendation for Americans want in the new house,” Joyce said, showing both considering retiring outside of the U.S. is to have the practical and easy-going nature that makes for realistic expectations and good planning. Richard a successful retiree. “We’ve already found places to shop for meat and Joycece put more than a year into finding a general contractor to build their new home and and vegetables in San Felipe,” she says and she another nine months making decorating decisions plans to take “thousands of tea bags” with her and watching their home take shape. They in the move since coffee is the preferred drink in interviewed people and locations in person and Mexico.
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With good spirits and a sense of adventure “a given” for retirees planning any move and changes in their daily lives, moves out of the country call for some extra planning and good will. Decisions about banking and medical care should be made in advance, since Medicare doesn’t reimburse retirees who live in foreign countries and many insurance companies will not cover expenses incurred outside the U.S. unless the insured are on vacation. Many Americans who live outside of the U.S. prefer to keep a U.S. bank account, while others have explored the option of banking over the Internet. Not expecting things to run the way they do in the U.S. is an important step in becoming a resident of a new country, but it’s also part of the adventure. A recent survey conducted by the State Department among workers and retirees living abroad found that most people cited their “interest in and appreciation for the culture and people and history of their host country” as a primary reason they chose to live abroad. Ironically, the thing “most missed” by Americans abroad was “Mexican food”, which is in short supply in Europe and elsewhere, but certainly not in San Felipe.
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You have heard the stories of the weekend photographer who went to work for Time Magazine; or the wannabe chef who now owns his own restaurant; or the unpublished novelist who suddenly Sorrel & Andrew Wehe writes a best seller. These are all hobbies that some have managed to turn into their fulltime careers. That is exactly what Andrew and Sorrel Wehe have done in the real estate business. IN THE BEGINNING After spending much of his childhood in San Felipe, Mexico, and vacationing in the region with his wife Sorrel every year for nearly a decade, they decided to make San Felipe their second home. Andrew and Sorrel Wehe got started in real estate eight years ago when they moved into their first house. They began with residential and slowly expanded into multi-family rentals and even commercial property. Then, about four years ago, the fledgling entrepreneurs noticed something…growth in San Felipe was eminent. With little experience, Andrew and Sorrel dove head first into real estate development. The result…La Perla del Mar. The couple kept busy while the La Perla del Mar development came to fruition. Initially, they bought several vacation rentals and began work on a custom home for resale. In the last two years, as more and more of their time was devoted to the La Perla del Mar development project, they have sold off the rental properties.
AMENITIES OF THE LA PERLA DEL MAR DEVELOPMENT La Perla del Mar is an ultra-private beachfront community in South Beach. There are 42 home sites (11 beachfront properties and 31 sea view). The community area includes a club house, a saltwater pool, BBQ’s, and Botanical Gardens. In the future, residents will be able to enjoy a night out in their own neighborhood restaurant and cantina. Other features include 24-hour gated security, two-secluded acres reserved for a future condo project, close-knit family feel GOALS OF LA PERLA DEL MAR The Wehe’s feel that La Perla fills a niche that needed to be filled in South Beach, San Felipe. They saw the need to create a community that made life simpler and more comfortable. Their plans of building their own home in La Perla also heavily influenced the property layout. They wanted to create a community that had exceptional amenities, yet was still small and private. Today there are several other developments popping up all around La Perla, but one thing they do not have is the magnificent location and quaint feel. La Perla is one of the few development projects in San Felipe with future homeowners that are as personally invested as the Wehe’s. A FAMILY OPERATION The Wehe’s have taken the “Mom and Pop” business model and applied it to real estate. With just seven employees, many of them family, future residents are guaranteed personal service. Since opening their doors on March 31st, 2007, sales have been steady. With prices starting at $140,000 for a seaside view, sales are expected to stay consistent. Beachfront lots start at $425,000. Finally, the Wehe’s have designated over two acres to their future condo project. Andrew and Sorrel Wehe want to create a close-knit community atmosphere, and for that reason, they consider every homeowner to be a member of the La Perla del Mar family. La Perla del Mar is located at KM 6 in South Beach San Felipe, approximately 10 minutes south of downtown.
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We had our first Grand Opening on October 20th. Food and drinks up front under the Palapa. The work on grading the first 66 lots is moving along well. The sewer lines and water hook-ups for the lots are in, as well as the sewer line down to the treatment plant is already in place. We are starting to put in the underground electrical lines for the first phase and also the holding tank for the Sewer Treatment plant is going in as well. We are now in position to start the construction of the first homes sold. Our Grand Opening is going on all month! Come by and take a look at our models and the whole development. Desert Lakes development has just started work on the new front entrance of the project. We are moving all the compaction material to the front of the project too start the front entrance fountains and landscaping portion of the development. The new “Oasis� model home is nearing completion with the additional exterior trim and steel work now being completed. Michael Mclaughlin and Lorn Landers with paradise properties invite everyone to come out and let them show some of the exciting new features of the Desert Lakes development. Please contact michael@sanfelipeparadiseproperties.com or call our office (686)577-1534 or in the us (619)822-2559 or on the web at www.sanfelipeparadiseproperties.com.
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A Gallery of Baja images captured by our readers. All images can be found in the San Felipe Gallery online at www.sanfelipebaja.info.
Ron Saunders - Baja Reflections Panga - The Central American/Mexican version of a skiff is generally called a ‘Panga’. The term “Panga” was used historically for any small boat other than dugout canoes. Today it usually refers to an open “semi-dory” type skiff. 3DQJDV IRUP WKH EDFNERQH RI WKH VPDOO VFDOH ÀVKLQJ HIIRUW in Mexico, Central America and much of the Caribbean.
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Pangas are usually between 19 and 28 feet in length, with capacities ranging from 1 to 5 tons and powered by outboard motors of between 45hp and 200hp. They are planing hulls capable of speeds in excess of 35 knots.
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ACCOUNTING/CONTABILIDAD
Hair By Nancy................................................... 686-573-2352
E&A Accounting................................................ 686-577-0836 CP Fredy Lopez Sanchez ................................... 686-577-2852 Maria Guadalupe Mora de Foudy ....................... 686-577-0178
BEDS/CAMAS Heavenly Comfort ............................................. 686-577-2851
AIR CONDITIONING/AIRE ACONDICIONADO Sol Cool ........................................................... 686-577-2552
APPLIANCES/APLICACIONES CS & A ............................................................. 686-577-0603
BOOK STORE/LIDERERIA The San Felipe Title Company............................ 686-577-0471
BOUTIQUES/TIENDA Egos Boutique................................................... 686-577-8700 Quinta Isabel Boutique....................................... 686-577-6066
ARCHITECT/ARQUITECTO
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Freddy Hernandez ............................................. 686-946-7897 Rosa Lina Romos Lazcano................................ 686-196-4616
Mr. Handyman Can............................................ 686-577-6159 Roberto T. Zamora ............................................ 686-134-4917
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Andrena Joyce ....................E-mail: andrenajoyce@yahoo.com Melody Ashley Art............................................. 805-704-5547 Robin Waters (See ad on page 15) .................... 686-115-0526 People’s Gallery ................................................ 686-577-2898
ATTORNEY/ABOGADO Carlos A. Martinez Monges ............................... 686-120-1650 Lic. Francisco Sosa Mendez.............................. 686-577-0624 Jose Amate....................................................... 686-176-6759
Constructurama/Materials Medina ..................... 686-577-1023 Madereria San Felipe ......................................... 686-577-1515 Pro-Construction............................................... 686-576-0430 Building Materials, Brick Block, Wood, Plumbing, Hardware, and Paint supplies. Delivery Service Avaliable. Ruben Huerta.................................................... 686-577-1775
AUDIO & VISUAL/AUDIO Y REPRESENTACIÓN VISUAL
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS/ORGANIZACIONES DEL NEGOCIO
Professional A/V & Networking.......................... 686-202-7422
Chamber of Commerce ..................................... 686-577-2854
AUTO REPAIR/AUTO SERVICIO
CABINETS/GABINETES
Hernandez ........................................................ 686-157-6362 Mecanica en General......................................... 686-577-1337
Cabinetry & Construction ................................. 686-203-1144 San Felipe Cabinets........................................... 686-577-6103 Victor Ibaraa ..................................................... 686-203-1144
AUTO & RV SERVICE/SERVICIO DE RV Y COCHE American - John Hanna..................................... 686-136-1697 Puerto RV Parts & Service ................................ 686-577-0278
CAMPOS Cantu’s Cove/Campo Cantu............................... 676-573-1506 Club de Pesca................................................... 686-577-1180
BAKERY/PANDERIA Panaderia Especial ............................................ 686-577-2948
CAR WASH/LAUADO DE AUTOS Captain Car Wash ............................................. 686-231-0253
BARS/CLUBS Al’s Back Street Bar (See ad on page 26) .......... 686-577-1580 Bandidos Cantina .............................................. 686-577-1012 Bar Mira Mar..................................................... 686-577-1192 Pool tables, Entertainment, And FREE WIFI Beachcomer ..................................................... 686-577-1219 Happy Jack Ass (See ad on page 18) ................ 686-577-2585 Jimmy’s Beach Bar & Grill (See ad on page 13). 686-576-0454 Entertainment, Draft Beer, Happy Hour 3pm-6pm M-F Rockodile.......................................................... 686-577-1219 The Barefoot Bar .............................................. 686-577-1055
CARPENTER/CARPINTERO Vargas - Eduardo Gutierrez................................ 686-577-6137
CELL PHONE/SERVICIO TELEFÓNICO CELULAR BEAUTY SALONS/TIENDA DE LA BELLEZA Lilly Ana’s Day Spot .......................................... 686-577-6253
CSI - Computer - Satellite - Installation ............. 686-577-2928 TelCel................................................................ 686-577-0769
CHURCH/IGLESIA San Felipe Mission ............................................ 686-577-0677
CITY SERVICES Mayors Office ................................................... 686-577-1021 Chamber of Commerce ..................................... 686-577-1104 District Attorney’s ............................................. 686-577-1110
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Baja Java .......................................................... 686-577-2465 Coffee Shop...................................................... 686-114-5492 La Taza Express ................................................ 686-577-0972
Baja Palms........................................................ 686-576-0382 Baja DiamantĂŠ (See ad on page 17)................... 686-577-0820
COMMUNITY SERVICE ORAGIZATIONS Club Las Amigas........................... shirleyamoore@yahoo.com San Felipe Loins Club ........................................ 686 212-3599 San Felipe Rotary .............................................. 686-576-0112
COMMUNICATION/COMUNICACIĂ“N Del Desierto...................................................... 686-577-1486
COMPUTER/COMPUTADAS Computer & Satellite Installations ...................... 686-577-2928
COMPUTER SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE COMPUTACION Shadetree Computer Services ........................... 686-577-0471
CONCRETE/CONCRETOS Ready-Mix S.A. DE C.V...................................... 686-905-6583
CONDOS Juliet’s Baja Beach Condos ............................... 686-577-0585 Letybob’s Studio ............................................... 686-577-1244 Oasis del Mar.................................................... 686-577-0275 Palisades de Playa Cortez ................................. 686-577-1217 Playa Bonita...................................................... 626-967-8977 Villa De Las Palms ............................................ 686-577-1244
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/MANEJO DE CONSTRUCTORAS San Felipe Management Services ...................... 686-576-0553
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE LA CONSTRUCTORA BC Homes (See ad on page 31) ........................ 686-577-2788 C. Construction................................................. 686-184-1282 Carlos Maza...................................................... 686-125-9825 Constructions Perez .......................................... 686-170-3979 Juan Lugo Cota................................................. 686-140-8644 Oscar Parra......................................................686-163-6514 Padlo Gomez..................................................... 686-213-5927 PH Constructora (See ad on page 41) ............... 686-577-2267 Prdro Gouuez N................................................. 686-168-2719 Vertical Construction......................................... 686-225-0699
Casablanca (See ad on page 25)....................... 686-157-1728 Coronita del Mar ............................................... 686-577-6336 El Dorado Ranch (See ad on page 9) ................. 686-577-0015 La Hacienda...................................................... 686-573-4267 La Joya del Mar ................................................ 686-221-4193 La Perla Del Mar (See ad on page 50)................ 686-140-4626 Oasis de Baja.................................................... 686-577-6052 Pete’s Camp ..................................................... 686-571-3393 Playa de Oro ................................................. 686-576-0223 Located Seaside of Highway 5, South of Km#179 Just 6½ miles North of San Felipe. USA (509) 280-7517 Website: www.mexico-real-estate.us.
Playa del Paraiso (See ad on pages 36-37).... 686-577-6052 USA 1-888-647-5292 Web site: www.playadelparaiso. com Playa del Paraiso is a full service resort and luxury condominium development located on the beach. (See ad on pages 68-69) San Felipe by the Sea ....................................... 686-165-7768 San Marino (See ad on page 33) ....................... 686-577-0611 Playa San Rafael (See ad on page 52) ............686 576-0223 San Rafael is a 64-acre community only 3/4 mile north of Playa de Oro. Calling from the USA (509) 280-7517 Website: www.mexico-real-estate.us (See ad on pages 54-55 & 59)
Vista del Mar (See ad on page 35)..................... 686-576-0554
CONSULTING/THERAPY Inner Connection............................................... 686-202-1208
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DENTIST/DENTISTA California Dental Spa (See ad on page 11)......... 686-946-0523 Dr. Edwardo Castaneda ..................................... 686-577-1143 Dr. Felix Antonia Rodriguez ................................ 686-577-1558
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT/MANEJO DE FRACCIONAMIENTOS Baja Bay Resorts .............................................. 686-577-6052 PM&D............................................................... 686-576-0223
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Bolica “SolyMar” .............................................. 686-577-1462
Optica MaxiVision-Sergio Sandoval.................... 686-577-0320
PEST CONTROL/CONTROL DE PARÁSITO “bichas” Funigaciones....................................... 686-209-9764
Farmacia Regina ............................................... 686-577-1258 Santa Fe Pharmacy ........................................... 686-576-0546
PHOTOGRAPHY/FOTOGRAFÍA Casey Hanelin ................................................... 686-577-1431 Ron Saunders ................................................... 686-576-0007
Cachanilla Pest Control...................................... 686-577-1406 Fumigaciones ”Vega” ........................................ 686-115-2709
PET CARE/CUIDADO DEL ANIMAL DOMÉSTICO San Felipe Animal Rescue ................................. 686-111-2499
SFAR STAR OF THE MONTH LUCY is a small golden brown little girl and is only 5 months old. She’s very sweet and extremely kind. Always wondering what you are doing and how she can help out. Loves to cuddle and is so kind and soulful. She came to us very sick and is really strong now. A small dog with a BIG heart. Lucy weighs 25 pounds. To Adopt Lucy or get more information call SAN FELIPE ANIMAL RESCUE 707-320-4969 or Local 686-111-2499
Victor Rodrigues Ratliff...................................... 686-573-0222 (You can find Victors Photos in the gallery section of www. sanfelipebaja.info)
PHARMACY/FARMACIA Botica “Sagrado Corazon .................................. 686-577-1294
PIZZA Chumpos Pizza ................................................. 686-577-0085
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PIZZA Fatboy’s (See ad on page 20)............................ 686-577-4092 Sand Rail .......................................................... 686-576-0441 Los Arcos - Happy Jack Ass ............................. 686-557-2585 (See ad on page 18)
San Felipe Magazine.......................................... 686-230-9933 San Felipe Newsletter ........................................ 686-577-2898
POSTAL SERVICES/SERVICIOS POSTALES Sunrunner......................................................... 686-576-0369 Yet Mail............................................................. 686-577-1255
PRINTERS/IMPRENTAS Papeleria Copicentro ......................................... 686-577-1402 The Print Supplier (See ad on page 59 in the Yellow Pages).. 686-230-9933
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/MAREO DE PROPIEDADER EN RENTA Casey’s Place (See ad on page 47) ................... 686-577-1431 10 years of providing Rental income for Homeowners in San Felipe. Rentals, Desert Tours, Swedish Message, www.sanfelipe.tv. Baja Home Management ................................... 686-114-7735 Redwagon Enterprises....................................... 686-576-0081 (See ad on page 55)
San Felipe Management Services ...................... 686-576-0553
PUBLICATIONS/PUBLIDSCIONES Gringo Gazette .................................................. 686-111-3692
REAL ESTATE AGENTS/AGENTES DE PROPIEDADES INMOBILIARIAS Adan Carrillo ......................................................686-117-6158 Alfredo Morales..................................................686-140-4742 Angel Barajas.....................................................686-163-7196 Bill Maine...........................................................686-231-4921 Darrly McDonogh (see Ad on page 59)..............686-150-1052 Francisco Lopez.................................................686-222-7971 Gary Gold ..........................................................686-211-9952 Giovanni B. Abatti...............................................686-231-7504 Gordon Asimus ..................................................686-223-6637 Jason Bushong ..................................................686-573-0301 Javier Avila ........................................................686-165-7296 Juvenal Rosiles ..................................................686-144-1865 Katy Asimus ......................................................686-211-5474 Mario Moreno ....................................................686-163-6497 Martin J. Ayala...................................................686-163-6482 Michelle Walters (see Ad on page 59).................686-222-3002 Nate Morace ......................................................686-573-0199 Neiba Cardenas..................................................686-216-2408 Nohemy Bustamante..........................................686-114-4822 Pauline Holliday..................................................686-577-0288 Robert Aguilar....................................................686-226-4074
REAL ESTATE SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE LAS PROPIEDADES INMOBILIARIAS TRES - Total Real Estate Services...................... 686-577-2307 (See ad on page 48) Calling from the USA or Canada: 760890-4179
REAL ESTATE/PROPIEDADES INMOBILIARIAS Amor Property (See ad on page 72) .................. 686-577-0611 Calling from the USA or Canada: 760-890-4179 Ana Delina Lopez .............................................. 686-576-0150 Baja Beach Partners...........................................686.577.6228 Baja Highlands (See ad on page 57).................. 686-577-0734
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REAL ESTATE/PROPIEDADES INMOBILIARIAS Baja Ranch & Sea Realty................................... 686-577-0216 (See ad on page 15) Most experienced Realtor in San Felipe.
RECREATION/RECONSTRUCCIÓN Aerodynamic “Rafael Ultralight Rides” ............... 686-116-2933
Barefoot Properties ........................................... 686-165-7768 California Real Estate & Construction................. 686-576-0420 Call Margaret Realty (See ad on page 46) .......... 686-577-1156
Century 21........................................................ 686-577-2121 Coldwell Banker ................................................ 686-577-0779 Desert Mother (See ad on page 45)................... 686-577-2552 Desert Realty (See ad on page 71) .................... 686-577-6336 Redwagon Enterprises....................................... 686-576-0081 Remax (See ad on pages 2-3) ........................... 686-577-0447 San Felipe Sailing - Call Felipe ........................... 686-577-1217
REFRIGERATION/REFRIGERACIONES Del Desierto (See ad on page 70)...................... 686-577-2135
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San Felipe Paradise Properties........................... 686-577-1534 (See ad on page 51)
Casa Cristal Beach front Rental.......................... 686-115-6751 Casa Roja - Red House ..................................... 686-577-1713 La Casa Lejana ................................................. 686-577-0913 Rancho del Sol Vacation Home.......................... 686-231-4921 San Felipe Paradise Rentals................................686 576 0154
RESTAURANTS/RESTAURANTES See Restaurant Guide on pages 18-21
ROOFING/TECHOS San Felipe Professional Roofing......................... 686-590-6818 Sea Mexico Reality (See ad on page 52)............ 686-576-0223
RV PARK/PARQUE DE RV Club de Pesca................................................... 686-577-1180 Kiki’s Motel & RV .............................................. 686-577-2021 Playas del Sol ................................................... 686-123-6452 Ruben’s La Casa del Coco Loco........................ 686-577-1442
RV SERVICE/SERVICIO DE RV Puerto RV Parts & Service ................................ 686-577-0278 American - John Hanna..................................... 686-136-1697
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CSI Computor - Satellite - Installation................. 686-557-2928 “San Felipe’s Technology Center” 1-618-619-9133 Satellite Television - Home Theaters - DirecWay Satellite Internet Computer Sales & Repair - Home Security www.csibaja.com TelCel “Sky” Satellite TV .................................... 686-577-1217 Professional Audio Video & Networking ............. 686-202-7422
San Felipe Storage (See ad on page 41) ............ 686-576-0432
SCREEN PRINTING Nava - T-shirt screen printing ............................ 696-577-0075
TATTOOING/TATUAJES Baja Ink Spot Tattoo & Body Piercing................. 686-577-2538
TILE/PISOS Pisos Y Recubrimientos .................................... 686-577-0932
TRANSPORTATION/TRANSPORTE Airport .............................................................. 686-577-1368 Taxi Service ...................................................... 686-577-1293 Thrifty Car Rental .............................................. 686-577-1277
TV SATELLITE *See Satellite Services*
SHOPPING MALL La Plazita (See ad on page 48) .......................... 686-577-2119
SOLAR/SOLAR Baja Business Development .............................. 686-111-0504 Navajo Electric .................................................. 686-111-1834 Solar Express.................................................... 686-577-2475 Sol Cool “Solar Air Conditioning”....................... 686-577-2552
TOURISM & IMMIGRATION/TURISMO Y IMIGRASION Tourist Office..................................................... 686-577-1155 Immigration Office............................................. 686-577-1083
TRANSLATION/TRADUCCIÓN Carlota Villagran B............................................. 686-577-4092
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Curios Miguel.................................................... 686-577-0440 Curios Oaxaca................................................... 686-577-1109 Curios Roberts.................................................. 686-577-1066 Curio Tiamo ...................................................... 686-577-2601 Ron’s T-shirts “Low Places” ............................. 686-577-3062
Water Company ................................................ 686-577-1022 Electric Company.............................................. 686-577-1060 Propane Gas ..................................................... 686-577-2373 Telnor Phone Co................................................ 686-577-1000
WASTE MANAGEMENT/MANTENERIMIENTO DEL BASUREEO San Felipe Disposal (See ad on page 54) ........... 686-121-1004
WATER DELIVERY Juan Pablo Csto. ............................................... 686-210-5714
WATER TREATMENT & HANDLING/HANDLING MANEJO Y TRATAMIENTO DE AQUA Rodgers Service CO. ......................................... 686-117-2977
WELDING SERVICES/LIMPIEZA DE VENTANAR Taller Don Beto.................................................. 686-222-0877
WINDOW CLEANING Pro Window Cleaning ........................................ 686-590-6594
STORAGE/ALMACENAJE Lock Box Storage.............................................. 686-576-0606
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