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  Ensenada San Felipe Puerto Penasco and more...

Real Estate

WELCOME / Bienvenido

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TOC Website: www.mexicoliving.info Email: sanfelipebaja@gmail.com USA: 800-576-0919 San Felipe: 686-577-1377 Puerto Penásco: 638-109-4771 ______

Publisher’s Note

Welcome to the premiere edition of Mexico Living, our Anniversary Edition - The new expanded San Felipe magazine. Our goal and mission is to market the region and the name change is necessary for US national distribution, one of the key goals in our marketing efforts.

We begin distribution throughout the entire region, this edition and are extremely excited about the opportunity to meet new people, learn more about this beautiful region, its history and its future. We will be expanding our editorial coverage to include Rosarito Beach, Ensenada, San Felipe, and Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) and beginning this summer, we will begin national retail distribution in the United States.

The Best Choice in San Felipe for specialty retail and professionals seeking a high traffic location. • High Visability (Car de Cortez) • High Traffic (several businesses and a restaurant). • Security (gated at night). Call for information: 686-577-2119

NOW OPEN DAILY! San Felipe’s new home for fresh salads, mouth watering gourmet hamburgers made from 1/3 lb. pure beef, ground fresh daily, and icecold beer to wash it down. On the second floor overlooking Mar de Cortez. Now serving breakfast and ice cold cervesa, in their all new enclosed dining area. Winners of SAN FELIPE’S BEST BURGER 2007.

Our lofty goals and unyielding passion drives us to share with as many as possible, all the things that so many of us love about Mexico, specifically the Northwest region and we need your help. We are looking for contributions from writers, photographers, promoters, and businesses. We want you to benefit and prosper from our efforts. To all of our friends, family (which includes advertisers and readers) - Thank you for your support. John & Rachel Pack Mexico Mailing Address: John Pack/Yetmail #460 Av Mar de Cortez Sur #1049B San Felipe, B.C. Mexico 21850

Published by John Benjamin Pack (dba Pack Publishing) ______ Publisher Rachel Pack, sanfelipebaja@gmail.com Editor John Pack, packmagazines@gmail.com

Welcome ............5 Ensenada ............6 San Felipe ...........8 Puerto Penasco..10 Tidbits & News..12 Immigration ......13 History...............15 CARNAVAL........16 Event News.......18 Weekly Events ..18 Calendar............19 Home Show ....21 Art......................24 Blues Update ....30 Lodging .............34 Greensheets .....36 Photo.................49 Business ..........51 Yellow Pages.....51 Classifieds ........61 Index..................62

USA Mailing Address: John Pack/Yetmail #460 PO Box 9019, Calexico, CA 92232

Golf Editor Hal “Paco” Clark, bajapaco@gmail.com

Maine, John Pack, Benjamin Eugene, Rachel Pack, Ron Saunders.

Sales Bill Maine, billmaine@gmail.com Rachel Pack, sanfelipebaja@gmail.com Roberto Rodriguez, ranchero00@hotmail.com

Photography Victor Rodriguez Ratliff, Ron Saunders, John Pack, Rachel Pack, Francisco Romos Victorio, Katherine Hammontré

Administrative Assistant Danira Ochoa, daniraochoa@gmail.com

Yellow Page & Green Sheet Manager Armando Rubio, r.mando2008@gmail.com

Arts Editor Robin Waters, digitaldesignsbyrobin@gmail.com

Writers Robin Waters, Juan Tapia, Bill

Contributors Denny & Sandi Flannigan Distribution Danira Ochoa, daniraochoa@gmail.com

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Baja California (English: Lower California) is the northernmost state of Mexico. Before becoming a state in 1953, the area was known as the North Territory of Baja California. It has an area of 71,576 km² (about 27,600 sq mi, or 3.57% of the land mass of Mexico) and comprises the northern half of the Baja California Peninsula. The state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the east by Sonora, the U.S. State of Arizona, and the Sea of Cortez or Gulf of California, and on the south by Baja California Sur. Its northern limit is the U.S.-Mexico border, adjacent to the U.S. state of California. The state has a population of 2,844,469 (2005 census), much more than the sparsely populated Baja California Sur to the south. Over 75% of the population lives in the capital city, Mexicali, or in Tijuana. Both these cities are close to the U.S. border. Other important cities include Ensenada, San Felipe, and Playas de Rosarito and Tecate.

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Ensenada is the thirdlargest city in the Mexican state of Baja California. It is located 116 km (about 70 miles) south of the San Diego/Tijuana border crossing. The city had a 2005 census population of 260,075. Ensenada is also the municipal seat of Ensenada Municipality, one of the five into which the state is divided. The city is home to immigrants from other parts of Mexico and from all around the world. Located in the Bahía de Todos Santos — an inlet of the Pacific Ocean — Ensenada is an important commercial and fishing port as well as a cruise ship stop. There is also a navy base, an army base and a military airfield, which functions as an airport of entry into Mexico. The city is backed by small mountain ranges. Due to its location on the Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean latitude, the weather tends to be mild year-round. Although the winter rain season is short and the area is prone to prolonged droughts, Ensenada sits in the heart of a wine country that is widely regarded as the best in Mexico. It is said that the first Vitis vinifera made it to the peninsula (specifically to the San Ignacio Mission) in 1703, when Jesuit Padre Juan de Ugarte planted the first vineyards there.

TIMELINE OF IMPORTANT DATES 1542, September 17th - Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, sailing under the Spanish flag discovered Ensenada and named the area San Mateo. 1602 - Spanish captain and explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno rediscovered the area and renamed it Ensenada de Todos Los Santos 1821 – Mexico won it’s independence from Spain. 1848 – After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico sold a large portion of its northern territory for fifteen million, including California, to the United States making Baja California the northernmost frontier of the Mexico. 1882 May 15th - Ensenada became the capital of the Northern Territory. 1892 - Hussong’s Cantina is opened. 1973 – Mexico 1000 Rally sanctioning is handed over by Baja California governor Milton Castellanos to non-profit Mexican corporation Baja Sports Committee (BSC). BSC renamed the event to Baja Mil (Baja 1000) and moved it from Tijuana to Ensenada. 1975 - SCORE takes over operation of the Baja 1000. 1990s - Tuna embargo imposed Mexico caused much of the fishing fleet to relocate to the ports of Guaymas, Sonora, and Mazatlán. 2005 - The city had census population of 260,075

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POPULATION: 14,831 at the 2005 census, and ATM/GETTING CASH can increase by up to 7,000 from Oct-May due to ATMs at Banamex Bank on Chetumal, Banpart-time residents and holiday visitors. comer Bank on Mar de Cortez and Chetumal or AM/PM on Mar Caribe Sur.

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NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAN FELIPE A tourist visa is required if you are staying Economically dependent on tourism. On the Gulf • in Mexico longer than 72 hours. of California (Sea of Cortez) in the Mexican state of • A tourist visa is required if traveling Baja California, 118 miles (190 km) south of the US south of Ensenada, San Felipe or Puerto border and within the municipality of Mexicali. Penasco. ATV’s prohibited on beach. UNIQUE ECOSYSTEM: Where the desert meets • Helmets are required. the sea. The 23-foot tides (7-meters) expose a • • Mexico Auto insurance is required. kilometer or more of ocean floor. One of the largest • Traffic laws are enforced. tidal bores in the world due in part to the Colorado • Littering is illegal. River delta to the north. • Using fireworks is illegal. Fishing licenses are required. TEMPERATURES: Ave. 75 degrees (24°C) year- • Summers here are not as hot as people round. Temps range from a night winter low of 39 • say. (4°C) to high of 115 (46°C) in July and August.

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Sonora is a state in northwestern Mexico, bordering the states of Chihuahua to the east, Sinaloa to the south, and Baja California to the northwest. To the north Sonora accounts for a long stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border adjacent to the U.S. states of Arizona and New Mexico; to the west it borders the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez).

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Puerto Peñasco is a small city of approximately 42,000 people in the northern state of Sonora, Mexico. Located on the shore of the Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortéz), the town is known for its fishing and tourism industries. Puerto Peñasco is alternatively known among many of its English-speaking visitors as Rocky Point. It is a popular destination for tourists, particularly those from Arizona, for Peurto Penasco is nearest beach. Also a popular Spring Break destination with students from Arizona, New Mexico, and California. Puerto Peñasco is located in the ‘free zone’ where tourists are not required currently to obtain immigration papers in order to visit. However U.S. Border Patrol agents advise that as of January 31, 2008 a drivers license and a birth certificate will be required to re-enter the USA.

Cities with airports serving as points of entry include Hermosillo (the state capital), Ciudad Obregón, Nogales, Puerto Peñasco (aka “Rocky Point”) and Guaymas. Smaller towns popular with tourists that have airports include Navojoa and Álamos. RULES TO FOLLOW TO AVOID TROUBLE: • NO drinking and driving vehicles of any kind including ATVs. • No drinking under 18 years of age. • All vehicles are prohibited on the beach. • No riding ATV’s after dark, on the beaches or on Blvd Juarez. • Fireworks only in designated areas until 10:00 p.m. • No possession of drugs, guns or weapons. • Speed limits (25 MPH) and drivers must be 16 years old. • All fines are paid at the police station. Do not pay officers. • Littering is illegal (bad is so many ways).

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Ajo, AZ ......................................94 miles Albuquerque, NM ....................678 miles Caborca, MZ ...........................108 miles Guaymas, MX..........................345 miles Hermosillo, MX .......................270 miles Las Vegas, NV .........................475 miles Los Angeles, CA ......................550 miles Lukeville, AZ .............................68 miles Nogales, MX............................294 miles Phoenix, AZ .............................215 miles San Carlos, MX .......................357 miles San Diego, CA .........................445 miles San Francisco, CA ...................927 miles Salt Lake City, UT ....................890 miles Sonoyta, MX..............................66 miles Tucson, AZ ............................. 170 miles Yuma, AZ.................................271 miles

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1698 - Padre Kino lands in area. 1700 - Spanish Army Lt. Diez surveyed of the area on their way to California. Records in Spain record battles being fought during this time period in the area. 1826 - Privateers Capt. ‘Red’ Hardy visited Peñasco and charted the hill in present day ‘Old Port’ as “Rocky Point” shortly after Spanish charts referred to the same hill as “Puerto Punta Penasco.” 1900 - Mexico was nearing a second revolution and it’s new leader Francisco Pancho Villa saw the value of Puerto Peñasco area with harbor and US trade routes. 1920 – Settlers such as American John Richardson arrive, who built the first hotel. During prohibition U.S. citizen would cross over for beer & alcohol. Even Al Capone was in the hotel business in Peñasco. 1930s - The harbor and old port area grew. 1940 - Railroad linked to Mexicali. 1941 – After Pearl Harbor attack, The United States Government took control of Puerto Peñasco’s harbor for part of its pacific naval fleet. 1952 - Puerto Peñasco recognized as a city. Local government was established and Victor Estrella Bustamante was appointed. 1965 - Shrimp industry was growing worldwide. Commercial fisherman came from throughout Mexico. 1969 - 1st High School completed 1971 – First radio station ‘XEQC’ and still broadcasts on AM 1390. 1975 - Completion of pipeline bringing water from underground springs 40 miles north and public sewer system. 1979 - Diesel electricity generator plant was closes and Peñasco connects to the National Electric System. 1979 - Paved main boulevard and built new Police, Fire, and Hospital faculties. 1980 – The city continued to grow with quarter of a million tourists visiting annually and lots of new development followed. 1990 - Mexican Federal Government declares the area a “Conservation/ Biosphere Zone” protected by very strict regulations on commercial fishing. 1995 - Cholla Bay was subdivided into 1,268 lots, of which approximately 800 have been sold. 1997 - Hurricane “Nora” hits Peñasco and San Beach Resorts begins “Costa Diamante” project on 80 acres 2000 - Corporations begin building huge hotels. 2006 - Census puts Peñasco’s population 42,000

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Lions Club Continues San Felipe Commitment Photo by Robin Waters-Article by Kathy Preppernau

Lions Club of San Felipe President, Gary Dilley and board member, Rafael Navarro, presented a donation of much needed equipment to the San Felipe Fire Department on Saturday, January 5th at the local

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fire station. The donation from the Yuma, Arizona Fire Department filled the back of Gary’s vehicle and included fire fighting clothes and helmets, emergency beds (folding cots), stretchers, an emergency defibulator and other EMT equipment. Receiving the donation were acting Fire Chief, Martin Cambar, who has been with the department for 20 years, and fire fighters Francisco Rios, 7 years with the department and Christian Jesus Camacho Lion, who has been with the department for 5 years. The Lions Club would like to thank a Friend of the Lions, Dr Wayne Chiavacci from Yuma, for his efforts in getting the equipment donated and to Daniel Padilla from the Yuma Fire Department and Fire Chief, Jack Mc Arthur, for helping to facilitate the move to San Felipe. They all will continue to help us locate donations from other fire departments as well. The Club is actively looking for 2 fire trucks for this area: one for the local department and one for the South Camps. We are hoping for news from Phoenix, AZ soon. They may have 1 truck for us.

Mexico’s Top 5 Offbeat Attractions By David Agren

for its annual San 1. The Lucha Libre: The masked men of the Lucha Marcos Fair, the Libre stage their high-flying antics on a regular basis largest state fair in at aging rinks and Mexico. And the fivebullrings throughout week event features the country. Although the country’s long considered naco, largest palenque, or or tacky, the middle San Marcos Fair cockfighting ring. and upper classes are Highrollers wager big bucks during the cockfights, increasingly embracing Rey Mysterio which are always followed by live entertainment by the “sport.” 2. Mercado Sonora: This Mexico City market is some of the biggest names in Latin music. 5. Dolores Hidalgo: A central Mexican a place known for its fortune tellers and town known stalls hawking everything from witchcraft for its lusty paraphernalia to dubious miracle cures for Independence any illness. D a y 3. Jesus Malverde shrine: A chapel in celebrations, Culiacan, a state capital north of Mazatlan, but lately, dedicated to the patron saint of narcotics it’s gained trafficking. The fame for ice traffickers sponsor cream vendors a party at the shrine offering quirky every May 3, when flavours such as the mostly-poor Mercado Sonora attendees are showered with corn, avocado and tequila. Dorlores Hidalgo The pork rind ice cream is not recommended. giveaways. 4. San Marcos Fair: David Agren covers Mexican politics for The News, Mexico Aguascalientes, a prosperous, semi-arid industrial city, lives City’s English-language daily. Jesus Malverde shrine

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One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this:

Getting a Passport By: Kevin Wynn

PASSPORTS ARE NOT REQUIRED (until June 2009)

DRIVERS LICENSE and BIRTH CERTIFICATE Required.

To travel out of the US, even just for a short visit to neighboring countries such as Canada or Mexico, you need a US passport for your identity and nationality to be verified at the border. A passport is a travel document which is recognized internationally. When traveling overseas, you must hold a valid US passport for you to leave the US and enter another country. A US passport can be obtained at any of the US regional passport agencies. There are currently thirteen of these regional passport agencies with around 9,000 passport acceptance facilities around the US and just one Gateway City Agency. These agencies are mainly for Americans needing a US passport in less than two weeks as they need to travel within two weeks or they need to apply for visas to visit a particular country. For these cases, an appointment is required. The US Department of State is the only government office which is authorized to issue and verify passports. Getting a US passport can be quick and easy. If it is your first time to obtain one, you have to apply in person at any of the passport acceptance facilities in your area. These facilities may be post offices, probate and state courts, federal courts, a few public libraries and even county or municipal offices. Before you go to a US passport acceptance facility, ensure that you bring with you a proof of your US citizenship,

two passport photographs, and any valid form of identification which must contain your photo, such as your driver’s license. If you just need to renew your passport, you can just mail your most recent US passport to the nearest passport acceptance facility in your area. Before you mail it, check if your passport is not damaged or even altered. Your most recent passport must also be issued in the past fifteen years, that you were sixteen years old or older when at the time of its issuance and that you still have the same name. Otherwise, you need to apply in person to renew your US passport. Obtaining a US Passport if you need to travel immediately The process of getting a passport takes four to six weeks starting at the time it was received by a passport acceptance facility. If you need your US passport at once due to your need to travel within the next two weeks or you need to obtain a visa to enter a foreign country, you can get one at any of the thirteen passport agencies in the US. These agencies are only open by appointment. You need to present a proof of your travel date or a proof that you need to get a foreign visa before you are given an appointment. Ensure that you call in advance to set an appointment. For your guidance, the regional passport agencies issuing US passports are located in Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Connecticut, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. Kevin Wynn owns and operates http://www.us-passportsinsights.com, a site that describes the different ways to obtain a US Passport. US Passports

THE ALL NEW ADVENTURES of Baja Desert Dog

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A series on the history of Northwest Mexico. Each month, historian and photographer Ron Saunders looks back at Baja California, Sonora and Northwest Mexico.

The History of San Felipe part. 2 LAST MONTH: The first written accounts of San Felipe appeared almost three hundred years ago, but its human history goes back much further. The Spaniard named Francisco de Ulloa...For over 100 years northern exploration was nearly impossible since it took all the missionaries’ energy just to secure their initial southern settlements. Consequently, investigation of the northern peninsula did not begin until the early 1700’s.

an Felipe Part 2: Thorough investigation of the northern peninsula did not begin until the early 1700’s. On May 15, 1721, Father Pedro de Ugarte sailed from Loreto carrying on board 13 Californians, 6 Europeans, and an English pilot, William Strafford. After a hazardous journey to the mouth of the Colorado, Ugarte’s voyage conducted a true geographical exploration of the gulf. The good padre has been given credit for naming all islands, harbors, bays, and ports of the northern gulf, including San Felipe Bay. Though Ugarte’s diary does not specifically mention San Phelipe de Jesus, it is speculated the party reached the bay on August 23rd, the church calendar day of St. Phillip. Thus, the bay was named in the saint’s honor. Twenty-five years later, Father Fernando Consag, a Jesuit missionary in Baja California, gave a thorough account of San Felipe Bay. Ordered by the Father-Provincial in 1746, Consag set out from Mission San Ignacio to explore possible mission sites northward to the Colorado River. The voyage was made at the expense of the missions, each one contributing what it could. Consag’s party provides the first description of San Felipe. His diary reads: “We next came to the Bay of San Phelipe de Jesus, the cape of which lies north and south from one another. That of the north terminates in some black mountains…and found it to afford a shelter against the north wind, even for large vessels…” This last observation had significant implications for San Felipe’s use as a port for supplying needed items to future missions located on Baja’s northern interior (continued in the March issue).

By Erick Laseca

ooking for a unique Carnival (Carnaval in Spanish) experience close to home with a foreign feel? Search no further than your southern neighbor, México. Hosting an array of parades, parties, concerts, culinary festivals, cultural programs and beauty pageants, Mexican coastal cities offer Mardi Gras celebrations comparable to those in New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro or anywhere else in the world. Celebrated the week prior to Ash Wednesday and normally lasting a little less than a week, Carnival in Mexico has a long tradition dating back to the nineteenth century. Coming from the Latin word Carnavale, meaning “goodbye to the flesh,” Carnival refers to the week before Lent (Cuaresma), where carefree abandonment and indulgence are encouraged. Beauty Queens and Burning Moods, what else can you ask for? Kick-off begins with the burning of El Mal Humor (Bad Mood), in which an effigy, usually modeled after an unpopular politician of the day, is hung and burned, followed by a flurry of confetti and fireworks. This gives commencement to nearly a week of festivities in some of Mexico’s most popular coastal cities, including Ensenada, San Felipe, Puerto Penasco as well as Campeche, Mazatlan, Veracruz and Merida, just to name a few. Host cities celebrate all sorts of parades daily, depending on the local carnival’s theme, which differs from region to region. Parades display an array of floats decoratively inspired by Mexican scenery and normally featuring bright flowers and live entertainment. Some parades require an entrance fee, and visitors are advised to get tickets to the parade as soon as they can through the local tourist office or hotel.

Ensenada – La Fiesta de las Californias Jan 31 - Feb 5

The 90th year of Carnaval de Ensenada kick off with the traditional Burning of The Sea Humor on Thursday January 31st. 8:00PM. The Coronation Ceremony of the Royal Courts follows on Friday at 8:00PM with the first of three Carnivals kicking off Saturday February 2 at 2:00PM on Avenues Juarez, and Ruiz Blvd, Coastal. This is one of Ensenada’s biggest festivals of the year; five-days of celebration of the libido before the Catholic lent. Beginning the weekend before Lent, Carnaval is celebrated exuberantly with parades, floats and dancing in the streets. Additional Information is available at www. mexicoliving.info or www.carnavalensenada.org/, this site is in Spanish, if necessary use translate. google.com to translate the article.

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San Felipe Mexican Mardi Gras Feb 01-05

San Felipe is the smallest of the cities in this list, but only by population not in their ability to fiesta like the big boys. In recent years, San Felipe locals and tourists have enjoyed one of San Felipe’s newer activities, Carnaval, or Mexican Mardi Gras as it is commonly referred. Last year, was a shadow of its former self with an apparent decline in enthusiasm, but the word is this year will bring a renewed vigor with lots of fun for all, with Carnaval and parades on Friday, Saturday and Monday and the usual fare of carnival rides, live music and dancing on the Malecon all week.

Mazatlan Carnival Feb 8-20

Mazatlan, home to the third-largest Carnival celebration in the world after those in New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro,

attracts more than 400,000 people each year. From February 8 to 20, thrill-seekers fill the malecón (oceanside promenade) running along downtown’s Ollas Altas beach, singing and dancing along roving mariachi bands. You can also catch regional Sinaloenses bands with lots of brass, as well as rock groups that set up along the way. Food lovers can enjoy open-air culinary festivals in the Zona Dorada (Golden Zone) and in Machado Plaza. Prominent dishes on hand include Mazatlán’s famous pescado zarandeado (barbecued fish), camarones con mango (mango shrimp) and marlín ahumado (smoked marlin). After enjoying some fresh seafood, Ollas Atlas port offers a unique offshore fireworks presentation February 17 representing a mock naval battle, in commemoration of Mazatlan’s 1864 victory over the French Navy.

Veracruz Carnival: Feb 13 - 21

Known for its AfroCaribbean-influenced culture, the port city of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico hosts the second-largest Carnival in the country. Paradegoers can expect to see Draculas, drag queens and women in sparkling dresses dancing to the infectious Caribbean/ Spanish rhythms along Miguel Avila Camacho Boulevard. Groups from neighboring villages dance in peacock and pheasant-feathered headdresses. A must during Carnival in Veracruz is dancing! Visitors should not miss the chance to dance at the zocalo, or central square. Salsa, cumbia, reggae and marimba are popular, but Jarochos (people from Veracruz) hold a special place in their hearts for the music and dance known as danzon, which first arrived from Cuba in 1880. For live music, visit the zocalo and/or the malecon on February 21, featuring Mexican artists. And when they aren’t dancing, there’s nothing like sitting on the banks of the Jamapa River in the nearby town of Boca del Rio and enjoying succulent grilled huachinango (red snapper), or a vuelve a la vida (Veracruz-style seafood cocktail, a well-known hangover remedy) at bargain prices.

Cozumel Carnival

Feb 14-21

Known as one of the most popular celebrations in the Mexican Caribbean, Cozumel has commemorated this preLenten celebration for nearly 100 years bringing Carnaval to life in an exciting explosion of color and music. Cozumel’s unique celebration includes a variety of costumed characters, such as Harlequins, rumba dancers, Spaniards, gypsy women, fairies, princesses, bullfighters and kings and queens that can be spotted during the week. This carnival is also considered a family-friendly version of the holiday and begins with the crowning of the emperor and empress as well as the king and queen of Carnaval. As the week progresses and the momentum builds, the island’s celebration continues with colorful parades, nightly street fairs and daily musical performances and dancing throughout the streets of downtown San Miguel.

Merida Carnival Feb 14-21

The Yucatan Peninsula’s capital city of Merida is one of the many cities that celebrate Carnival, with this year’s theme centered on “The Circus”. Since 1980, the people of the Yucatan celebrate the marching of “El Jacarandoso,” a popular character who was once king of the Carnival and annually displays the most colorful and amusing costume. On Monday during Carnival week, the ladies don hand-embroidered dresses and the gentlemen sparkling white guayaberas, the dress shirts typical of the region. Other important carnival destinations in Mexico include Ensenada, Baja California; Guaymas, along the Sea of Cortez in Sonora; Tepic, Nayarit; and Chamula, Chiapas, said to be one of the most indigenous festivals in the country. About the Mexico Tourism Board

The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico’s tourism attractions and destinations internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is Mexico’s tourism promotion agency, and its participants include members of both the private and public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

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CALENDAR / Calendario

February / Febrero 2008

LOOKING FOR A GOOD TIME? GOOD TIMES THIS MONTH

San Felipe’s Mexican Mardi Gras

Event Date: 2/1/2008 Host City: San Felipe San Felipe Carnival Week, Mexican Mardi Gras runs February 1 through February 5. Last year, was a shadow of its former self with an apparent decline in enthusiasm, but the word is this year will bring a renewed vigor with lots of fun for all, with Carnaval and parades on Friday, Saturday and Monday and the usual fare of carnival rides, live music and dancing on the Malecon all week. Americana Mardi Gras will be held on the 4th, at the north end of the Malecon.

Taste of San Felipe

Event Date: 2/22/2008 Host City: San Felipe Over 20 of San Felipe’s most popular eating establishments, from taco stands to large restaurants, will prepare samples of their specialties to fill whatever space you have left in your gut. Proceeds fund the many community projects the Rotary Club undertakes in San Felipe. Tickets are $15.00 or 160 pesos. The tasting runs from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Bitchy Bingo

Event Date: 2/24/2008 Host City: San Felipe Join Tootie and the gang from LIPS Nightclub & Restaurant in San Diego February 25: San Felipe Join Tootie and the gang from LIPS Nightclub & Restaurant in San Diego for “BITCHY BINGO” - 1pm-4pm at the PAVILLION in El Dorado Ranch. THIS IS NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO. 2nd Annual Cancer Walk in San Felipe Event Date: 3/8/2008 Host City: San Felipe Last year’s walk - from the Arches to the Malecon – netted a sum that has enabled the Committee, which includes Dr. Olvera Director of Centro de Salud de San Felipe, to pursue a dedicated program of local contact, cancer education, screening, treatment and follow-up activity for those local citizens who cannot otherwise afford it. Come and join us in this effort to put an end to needless suffering among those who can least afford it.

Monday: • Fandangos - “9-Ball Tournament 6:00PM • Jimmy’s BB&G - Poker Tournt. Win Prizes! Tuesday: • Jimmy’s BB&G - Karaoke • Fandangos - Darts 7:00 PM • Al’s Backstreet - Darts Wednesday: • Fandangos - Live Music of Mikey and The Machine 6:00PM • Jimmy’s BB&G - “Bunko” & “Ladies Night” • Al’s Backstreet - Live Music by Ed G. Thursday: • Fandangos - Live Music of The Beach Bums • Jimmy’s BB&G - Line Dance 5-6:30pm • Jaunito’s (El Dorado) - “Name That Tune” • Los Archos - Bingo & Lions Meeting (2nd & 4th Thurs.) • - Live Music by Ed G. Friday: • Jimmy’s BB&G - Live music of “Third Generation” • Los Archos - Karaoke & 5.95 Steak Dinner • La Vaquita - Live music “Vatos Locos” 6:00PM • Al’s Backstreet (Feb2 & 18) - Mike & the Machine Saturday: • Jimmy’s BB&G - Live music of “Agave Blues” Sunday: • Fandangos - Arcade Bowling 2:00 PM • Jimmy’s BB&G - Open Microphone 4:30 - 8:30 • Los Archos - Live Music

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Event Date: 1/31/2008 Host City: Ensenada More Info: http://www.carnavalensenada.org The 90th Anniversary of Ensenada Carnaval 2008. January 31 through February 5, 2008. First held in Ensenada in 1918, Carnaval (Spanish for Carnival) has grown to become the city’s largest and most popular event, attracting more than a half million visitors. This year is expected to draw a record crowd.

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DAILY DOSE OF GOOD TIMES

Ensenada Carnaval 2008: The 90th Anniversary

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DATES IN FEBRUARY • • •

02 Groundhog Day • 04 83rd Anniversary of San Felipe • 04 91sd Anniversary of Mexicali •

06 Ash Wednesday 14 St. Valentines Day 18 Presidents Day USA

• 24 Flag Day (Dia de la Bandera)

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» March 1, Saturday – Mexico Living Home Show. San Felipe. For anyone considering visiting, living, working or playing in Mexico. Mex 686-577-1377 » March 1, Saturday - Las Amigas Poker Run. San Felipe. A Poker Run fund raiser for San Felipe’s oldest service club. » March 8, Saturday - Caminata – Cancer Walk. San Felipe. San Felipe Cancer walk, March 8th for more info call Bruce or Freda Barber 686-577-1478. » March 11, Tuesday - Steak in the Park. San Felipe. A wonderful steak dinner and silent auction at Municipal Park. » March 14-15 - 22nd Tecate SCORE Baja 250 in Baja California (could be held in San Felipe)

The only way to spend New Year’s Eve is either quietly with friends or in a brothel.

Otherwise when the evening ends and people pair off, someone is bound to be left in tears. ~W.H. Auden

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? Find the Answers at the Home Show Live The Dream!

Get Answers, Find Solutions and Live Your Dream. The San Felipe Home Show is an event designed for anyone considering playing, living, or investing in Mexico.

You can’t afford to miss this show! Finally get all those questions answered in 1-DAY at the Mexico Living Home Show.

TICKETS ARE ONLY $5 Proceeds to benefit the community. Ticket will be available only through

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Check with their membership local retail locations. 100% of all pre-sale tickets revenue going to these local community service organizations. You can’t afford not to be there. Find solutions and live your dream. Tickets ON SALE NOW Check website for locations

Expert Speakers Discuss • • • • • • • • • • • •

Moving to Mexico Buying & Selling Property in Mexico Building a Home in Mexico Owning & Operating a Business Importing or Exporting Remodeling Landscaping Decorating Your Home Investing in Mexico Healthcare & Medicine Leasing Land Working

The event includes exhibitors with merchandise, sample interior and exterior vignettes, professional services and product demonstrations, developments and tours. With combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, the Mexico Living Home Show will inspire, answer questions, inform and educate and provide countless ideas on enhancing your home’s comfort and functionality, as well as its aesthetic appeal and overall value.

Exhibitor Info: Hal “Paco” Clark 686-232-6419 / Other info: Mexico Living Magazine 686-577-1377

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Baja Ranch & Sea Realty

Here is an incomplete lists of exhibitors that will be available to answer your questions and help you find solutions. The list is growing daily until February 15th, so be sure to check the website for updates on Expert Speakers, Exhibitors, Special Show Packages, Show Discounts and more: www.mexicoliving.info. Adobe Block Works Construcciones Pai Pai

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Source for Pai Pai adobe blocks and custom adobe homes. Leaders in green building. Photos, plans, adobe literature. Samples from Ensenada architectural artist Alfonso Arumbula and Rosarito interior finishes specialist Aida Valencia will also be on display. Exhibit #: 15 • Website: www.adobeblockworks.com Phone: MX 044-686-165-8966

Baja Chocolate Lovers

Dedicated to the care of Chocoholics. The affliction of Chocoholism is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. It can strike anyone at any time! Baja Chocolate Lovers are dedicated to Chocoholics, to care and supply them with their daily Chocolate requirements. Exhibit #: 48 Website: www.bajachocolatelovers.com Phone: 011-52-686-576-0348

Baja Design

A unique business, specializing in American Kitchen and Bath cabinets. Design and installation. Windows and doors replacement. Specialty door hardware, Lighting, Decorative Silk Plants, and more. Showroom opening soon. Call for quotes. See you at the home show. Exhibit #: 45 • Phone: 480-766-9627

Baja Home Improvement Services

“A hands on approach to all that we do is our UTMOST priority in business.” We do not hand off your business to anyone else. Your satisfaction is our pledge. 3rd year of operation. Live and work in San Felipe. Please see our ad in the magazine for the products and services we offer. Exhibit #: 82 • Phone: 686-222-4507

Baja Nueva Decorating and Design Studio

Services include complete home decorating and design.Custom designed and special order furniture, turnkey program - we do it all. Home decorating accessories, original art, potpourri & scents, candles and holders, ceramics, decorative art glass, unique gifts. Exhibit #: 68 • Phone: 686-211-4676

Baja Ranch & Sea Realty have the expertise to guide you smoothly and happily every step of the way. Kathy, Margaret and John Pilato, Owner/Broker of the company to bring the highest of professionalism to each transaction. 40 years years experience, 20 years experience in San Felipe. Exhibit #: 4 • Phone: 686-577-1304

Capt’n Tolken’s Baja Express

A fleet of safe, exhilarating, 35-to-85-mileper-hour express boats with all the amenities. Tenacity: seats 10 with 400 mile range. Nauti One: 45mph smoothly and effortlessly. Nauti Too: 1500hp, 85mph machine, a unique adventure awaits. Come shake the Captain’s paw! Exhibit #: 21 • Phone: 686-116-6977

Casa de Fe-San Felipe

Casa de Fe-San Felipe is a philanthropic organization whose first project is an orphanage. In the process of raising funds for materials to complete construction. They will home 36 children with house parents to care for the children. Our goal is to have the first building ready by summer. Exhibit #: 94 • Phone: 686-577-0050

Casablanca

Casablanca is a beautiful Mediterranean style develoment on the point of San Felipe Bay. Heated indoor and outdoor pools, health spa, fitness center, mini golf, jogging trails and a beautiful beachfront restaurant. Developers 2nd project in San Felipe, rest assured of project completion as promised. Exhibit #: 1 • Website: www.casablancasf.com Phone: 686-157-1728

This beautiful development features gated security, underground water, sewage and electric utilities, planned green areas and paved streets. A large community center, swimming pool and tennis courts are slated for 2008. All homes sites are ready for home construction. Exhibit #: 39 • Phone: 619-607-1349

La Sombra de la Elegancia

The Panama Hat has covered many famous heads, for example those of Ernest Hemmingway, Winston Churchill, Harry Truman, and Paul Newman to mention a few. The sole distributor in Mexico is La Sombra De La Elegancia of Mexicali. Exhibit #: 23 • Phone: 686-554-9798

Las Caras de Mexico Championship Golf Course

LAS CARAS DE MEXICO golf course is an 18-hole Championship golf course located within the Beach and Golf Resort of La Ventana del Mar at El Dorado Ranch. The course offers unparalleled views of the sea and mountains. We offer daily, weekly, monthly and annual rates. www.lascarasdemexico.com • Mexico 686-576-0517

Las Villas Condos at La Ventana Del Mar

Condos ideally situated on the beachfront or on the golf course in the gated and private seaside community of La Ventana Del Mar. Designed by the prestigious Woodley Architectural Group, Inc., recipient of numerous awards and recognition for its superb architectural work. Website: www.eldoradoranch.com/Real_Estate/Condos.htm

Magic in Nature Photography

Since 1970’s she has photographed the wildlife, including the Sierra Nevada mountains, the southwestern U.S., and the rugged scenery of Baja. Also, Kenya and Tanzania, Costa Rica, Kauai, the Galapagos Islands, and the southern

Century 21

The official real estate office for El Dorado Ranch with the largest available new and resale inventory. Their newest development is “Las Conchas del Mar” with beach front estates, villas and condos. Century 21, the largest real estate company in the world, service all your real estate needs. Exhibit #: 5 • Website: www.sanfelipebaja.com

Coldwell Banker

The best choice for your real estate needs. Whether you are investing, buying or selling, Coldwell Banker Coastal Properties offers world-class service to help you buy or sell in San Felipe. Please ask us about Closing Services, Escrow, Property Management, Rentals, Home and Car Insurance. Exhibit #: 22 • Phone: 686-577-7779 / 686-5770779

Concepto Casa

High quality stone and home concept products from the Far East, Brazil and India. Concepto Casa the largest supplier of Granite in Baja California. Distributorships in San Felipe, Puerto Penasco and Cabo San Lucas. Affordable prices and professional Granite installers. Exhibit #: 31 • Website: www.conceptocasa.com/mx Phone: US Cell 253-223-5513 / Mex 686-577-0252

coast of Alaska. Exhibit #: 30 • Phone:

Nudura Integrated Technology

Building

We have the total building package from the most efficient materials available. Our goal is to make your building project a pleasant experience. Energy Efficient Materials. Presented by Hass Invesntments SA de CV. Exhibit #: 43 • Phone: 686-573-0124

PC Pérez Construction

From a family of homebuilders in Mexico for two decades. Provides timely project reports, digital photos and ready access for questions and feedback. Call us for a personal tour of Casa Buena Vida, an example of the workmanship that is the hallmark of Pérez Construction. Exhibit #: 50 • Phone: 686-576-0650

Playa del Paraiso

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Redwagon Enterprises

Helping and assistance absentee homeowners for 12 years. Professionally trained staff provide construction cleaning, regular weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleaning, or for events. Services include everything. We are a full service Property Management Company - that means full service. Exhibit #: 44 • Phone: 686-576-0081

San Felipe Disposal S.A. de C.V.

Construction, commercial and residential. Locally owned and operated. Dependable service at affordable rates. Fully licensed and insured. Facturas available. Portable Toilets, 3, 6, and 40 Yard containers, 68 gallon containers and septic pumping. Working to keep San Felipe clean. Exhibit #: 17 Phone: 686-212-3599

San Felipe Home Builders

Dedicated to building quality homes with American standards and greater attention to detail. A team of Mexican professionals; an engineer, architect and attorney, make sure you are protected in all respects. We take care of you from the conception of your home to handing you the keys. Exhibit #: 10 • Phone: 686-577-0050

Tafoya e Hijos, S. A. de C.V. Construction

40 years experience in San Felipe. Virtually no job is to large. Specializes in major remodeling and completing unfinished projects. From legal assistance in Mexican Land Purchases though completion. The most dependable and cost effective choice. Exhibit #: 32 • Phone: 686-577-1253

The Rotary Club of San Felipe

Pleased to let you know that their famous Biscuits and Gravy will be available from 10:00 am to approximately 11:30 am. At noon, they will serve chili and beer - yes beer. Also, of course their Malecon Special, “Popcorn” throughout the day. Come and see us at the Food Court. Exhibit #: Food Court • Phone: 686-216-3237

The San Felipe Storage Company

The area’s most experienced moving company. Pick up your household goods and transport them to Mexico, crossing the border and unloading them at your new home or their climate controlled storage. Covered parking for your boat or RV. State of the art security and clean. Exhibit #: 46 • Phone: 686-577-2639

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IT’S NOT TOO LATE There is still time to have your company participate in the Mexico Living Home Show. Deadline is February 15th. Booth Space is $100, your business can’t afford to miss this show. Exhibitor Info: Hal “Paco” Clark 686232-6419. For out of town exhibitors can call for accommodation support.

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Internationally well know artist makes San Felipe, B. C. home Words & Pictures Robin Waters

Luis Cogley showed such an interest in art as a small child, that his family started him in private art classes at the age of eight. Years later, he graduated from National School of Bella Artes in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his native country. After graduation, he made his home in Los Angeles, California for 20 years and for some time New Orleans was another place he called home. Many years ago, he began visiting San Felipe and for the last four years, he has divided his time between the Baja California and Santa Fe, New Mexico. In San Felipe, he has found the peace and tranquility essential for the creative process. “Life and art join in a dynamic partnership,” He says of the sea and mountain views outside his studio window. His style is fresh, new and innovative, with forms that are at times childlike in simplicity, a contemporary; whimsy sometimes mixed with impressionism and occasional surrealism. The palette he uses is bright with color, and the artist attributes his works unique appeal to the primitive need to laugh and have fun. Something he says, so many people do not experience in their daily lives. Luis’ conviction that art should evoke an immediate response from the viewer has led him to unite painting and sculpture into exciting new art forms. He expresses himself in art pieces that are more than wall décor, such as patio furniture, gates, garden benches, and even pianos, ordinary items that he has transformed into art as part of life. Many of these can be seen in collectors’ homes throughout the San Felipe area. Luis says his inspiration reflects his interpretation of the world around him. It comes from the color and shapes of nature, the energy of urban life, the beauty of women, the rhythm of music, bright flowers, a gnarled old tree, or the peace of an icon. He is currently represented in several galleries in Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, but his collectors come from all over the globe. Luis Cogley pieces can also be found in prestigious corporate locations: Chromacolor Inc. (Chicago, Ill), Kohler Co. (Penn.), Red Fish Restaurant (New Orleans, LA), Temple City Medical Clinic (Temple City, CA) to name a few. After creating art for so many years, he says, “It gives me satisfaction to share my feelings, my ideas, and my soul with many people from around the world. I love it when someone smiles and enjoys my works. I feel that my art escorts both adults and children into an uplifted dimension.” You can see his work locally in his home/studio in Las Playas de San Felipe. Look for the gallery sign [also one of his sculpture pieces], on the road to the airport, or call him for a studio tour at 686-577-2944. Luis will also be exhibiting at the Blues and Arts Fiesta in San Felipe on April 19th, 2008.

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Puerto Peñasco Aleman Art Studio & Gallery - (638) 512-0669 Bermejo’s Galeria del Mar - (638) 383-3488 Casa Bonita - (638) 383-5372 El Tenichee - (638) 383-5421 Old Port Galería - (638) 383-6321 Port O’ Call Studio - (638) 383-3243 Victoria Hormiga - (638) 383-3707 Ensenada Museo De Historia (Museum Of History) - (646) 177-0594 Museo Historico Regional (Regional History Museum) - (646) 178-2531 Ex-Aduana Maritima - (646) 178-2531 “Caracol” Museo De Ciencias (Science Museum) - (646) 178-7192 Estero Beach Museum - (646) 176-6225 Galeria De Perez Meillon - (646) 174-0394 Galeria De La Cuidad - (646) 177-3130 Galeria La Esquina De Bodegas - (646) 178-3557 Taller De Artesanos Indigenas - (646) 178-8780 Art Gallery / Studio Los Arcos - (646)-154-2066 San Felipe Baja Nueva - (686) 211-4676 Luis Cogley Studio - (686) 577-2944 People’s Gallery - (686) 577-2898

Attention All Artists Saturday April 19, 2008 San Felipe Baja California www.bluesandarts.com

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San Felipe’s Lions Club actively looking for artsts of all mediums and genres to participate in the San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta in San Felipe Baja California. Space is limited so register soon.

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Restaurant Spotlight Paco & Magual Perfection in the Ejido

San Felipe - The one thing we all desire with excellent gourmet food is great personal service to the dining table. At Paco & Miguel’s restaurant, you will find it. Winners of the BEST RESTAURANT IN SAN FELIPE 2007. This little restaurant is must for any dining enthusiast visiting the San Felipe area. Amazingly delicious tapas, paella, and other Spanish dishes including La Caldereta which consists of kid goat, cut into pieces and fried and cooked with piquant peppers and seasoned to perfection with

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Coffee & Breakfast La Casa Antigua ......................... 646-175-7320 Mexican Hussong’s Cantina ................ 646-178-3210 La Puerta ............................ 646-178-3637 Oxidos Cafe ..................................... 646-178-8827 Steak & Seafood Costa Azul ........................... 646-154-2540 Haliotis ................................ 646-176-3720 La Tertulia ........................... 646-174-6344 La Embotelladora Vieja ......... 646-174-0807 La Mansion de Ensenada ..... 646-178-3271 Brisa del Mar ....................... 646-108-4702 Broncos Steakhouse ............. 646-176-4900 Las Cazuelas ........................ 646-176-1044

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American Chilis & Beer ............... 686-577-2465 Coffee & Breakfast Baja Java .................................. 686-577-2465 Tattoo Rose Cafe ....................... 686-577-8004 Latin Fusion 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 Jimmy’s Beach Bar & Grill ......................................................... 686-576-0454 George’s .............................. 686-577-1057 La Palapa Bar & Grill ...... 686-200-4083 Rancho Alegre ............................. 686-576-0648 Rice & Beans ............................... 686-577-1770 Rosita ................................... 686-577-1903

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garlic and peppers [and the best filet mignon I have ever been served in my life] and at a reasonable price, with nothing over $15. The seating is limited so reservations are needed. Be prepared to be served several courses of delightful gourmet dishes and be pampered with great service. You’re allowed to bring your own wine or cerveza, be sure to share some with Miguel and Paco. They’re in the Ejido north of town, look for the pink church at (approx. KM 183 on the Mexicali/San Felipe highway), about five miles north of the arches.

5 of 5: For service, quality, style and uniqueness. Visit our Lodging Guide online: WWW.MEXICOLIVING.INFO

For reservations please contact Garret Santana at: US 602 904 5115 In Mex. 638 383 4860 or email at garretsantana@yahoo.com Taco Factory ......................... 686-577-2648 Pizza Beer Pizza Credit Cards .................. Breakfast686-577-4092 Been Featured Fatboy’s Spanish Miguel & Paco

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Steak & Seafood Als Backstreet Cantina .......... 686-139-7373 Baja Mar Steak House ............ 686-573-0202 El Nido ....................................... 686-577-1028 Juanito’s Grill ........................ 686-200-4059 La Vaquita Resturant .............. 686-577-2837 .......... 686-577-2540 Lighthouse Restaurant Los Archos ........................... 686-577-2585 Fine Dining Baja Mar Restaurant Pavillion Restaurant

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Mexican Aztlan Cafe ....................................... 638-383-2027 Betos Place ...................................... 638-383-5198 Cocodrilos ....................................... 638-383-6376 El Galeon ......................................... 638-383-2818 La Curva .......................................... 638-383-3470 Manny’s Beach Club ........................ 638-383-3605 Rocky Garden Restaurant ................. 638-383-5442 Villa Granada .................................... 638-383-2775 Steak & Seafood Costa Bravo ..................................... 638-383-3130 Friendly Dolphin ............................... 638-383-2608 Happy Frog ...................................... 638-383-6249 Lighthouse ....................................... 638-383-2389 Lillys ................................................ 638-383-2510 Chinese Rocky Point Chinese ........................ 638-383-5940 The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day. ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce

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Food Ideas & Recipes Chocolate and wine pairing Chocolate and wine pairing is often seen as difficult and certainly some wines don’t go well with any type of chocolate. But when done correctly, wine and chocolate pairing can be a very rewarding experience. Of course, taste is a very subjective thing but if you don’t know where to start here are a few guidelines to great chocolate and wine pairings. One of the most common mistakes people make when pairing wine and chocolate is that they pick a wine which is too dry. It is generally a good idea to choose a wine which is at least as sweet (if not sweeter) than the chocolate you are serving it with. When pairing wine and chocolate, keep in mind that light, creamy flavored chocolates tend to pair best with light bodied wines. For strong flavored chocolates (like Gourmet Dark Chocolates or

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Gourmet Chocolate Truffles), you should choose a full bodied wine. • • • • • • • •

Red Wines and Chocolate Pairings Cabernet Franc / Creamy Milk Chocolate Cabernet Sauvignon / Dark Chocolate Chianti / No Suggestion Merlot / Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Pinot Noir / Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Sangiovese / Dark Chocolate Zinfandel / Dark Chocolate

As shown, red wines often match well with dark chocolates but there are a couple of exceptions. Cabernet Franc with an extra creamy milk chocolate is a great wine and chocolate pairing. • • • •

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White Wines and Chocolate Pairings Chardonnay / French Vanilla Chocolate Riesling / Milk Chocolate Sauvignon Blanc / Milk Chocolate

While white wines have a light body which goes very well with milk chocolates, most are too dry to

be served with chocolate. But there are some truly amazing combinations as well (like Chardonnay paired with French Vanilla.). • • • •

Dessert Wines and Chocolate Pairings Champagne & Sparkling Wine / Almost Any Chocolate Port / Dark Chocolate Sherry / Milk or White Chocolate

Dessert wines don’t really adhere to any “rules” about wine and chocolate pairings. Champagnes seem to go well with almost any type of chocolate, while Port and Sherry are on opposite ends of the chocolate spectrum. Wine and chocolate pairings are interesting if nothing else. Many people swear by this unusual combination while others insist that it “can not be done”. The only way to know for sure is to try it for yourself. Try them all, experiment. After all it’s Chocolate and Wine! Enjoy. For additional ideas and local chocolate: www. bajachocolatelovers.com

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World Class Blues Coming to San Felipe By: Allen Shaw Chet Cannon

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Spending time outdoors; raising money for charit; and best of all…the blues. What could be better? That is what you will get when you y attend The Blues Concert and Arts Fiesta on Saturday, y, April p 19, 2008 in San Felipe Baja, California. A charity concert like no other, The Blues Concert and Arts Fiesta has the full support of the San Felipe community. The Lion’s Club of San Felipe is promoting the event and all of the proceeds are going to fund the efforts of the Flying Samaritans, a charitable organization that strives to bring free medical care to Baja, California, Mexico. However, the best part of the day is The Blues. All day long, audiences will enjoy the sounds of the best Blues bands in the region, including Chet and the Committee. The band’s namesake, Chet Cannon, is a self-described terminal blues fan who once attended 26 blues concerts in 29 days. Moreover, it appears to have paid off. Chet and the Committee was recently named San Diego’s best blues band of 2007 by the San Diego Music Association. Other bands performing at The Blues Concert and Arts Fiesta include:

Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz

• • • Backwater Blues Band

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Shelle

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Johnny Mastro

Michele Lundeen

The 145th Street Band – Where the Blues lives. Agaves Blues - the house band at Jimmy’s Beach Bar and Grill. Aunt Kizzy’s Boys – Winners of the 2007 IBC Regional Award for Best Blues Band. Second Place in World over 130 international bands. Johnny Mastro and Mama’s Boys – The way blues should be played…with one foot planted firmly in the past. LA’s Best Blues Band 2 years running. The Backwater Blues Band – founders of the unique Blues sound known simply as the Backwater Groove. Michelle Lundeen – Known simply as the Queen of Steam and veteran of last years Blues & Arts event. Shelle – Shelle is the one-name wonder of the Blues world who peppers her performances with a sultry sound.

Also performing at The Blues Concert and Arts Fiesta are local blues favorites Third Generation and Vatos Locos as well as A Fifth of Blues Band. Never have so many bands from the same genre all banded together for a full day of Blues music, dancing, sun and charity. All proceeds go to the Flying Samaritans. The Flying Samaritans are a small group of professionals who banded together in an effort to bring free healthcare to the people of Baja California, Mexico. Dentists, doctors, pilots, translators and many other people on various professions all band together to bring healthcare to people who cannot afford any. So, if you want to join the fight…and enjoy a little Blues along the way, there is no better way than to attend The Blues Concert and Arts Fiesta.

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Lodging/Alojamiento FISHERMAN’S INN BED & BREAKFAST

Charm and Beauty in Old Port Puerto Penasco Puerto Penasco – One of the newest, and certainly one of the finest editions to lodging in Puerto Penasco would be the Fisherman’s Inn Bed & Breakfast. This is a delightfully warm and enchanting Mexican Hacienda nestled in the Historic Old Port of Puerto Penasco, Sonora Mexico. The inn was lovingly built using mostly local materials. The creative design and architecture came from owner Diane Osburnsen, formally the owner of Adobe Inn in Taos, New Mexico. The gathering areas are spacious and beautifully decorated with a fascinating collection of furniture and art.

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RV Park/Parque de RV Baja Season RV Parks ...................... 661-628-6128 Motels/Moteles Rudis Motel ............................... 646-176-3245 Ensenada Inn ................................... 646-176-1361 Essence Spa .................................... 646-174-0816 Hotel El Joker ................................... 646-177-5151 Posada Don Fernando ...................... 646-177-0127 Azteca Inn ........................................ 646-177-4015 Casa Del Sol .................................... 646-178-1570 Cortez.............................................. 646-178-2307 Best Western El Cid .......................... 646-178-2401

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For reservations please contact Garret Santana at: US 602 904 5115 In Mex. 638 383 4860 or email at garretsantana@yahoo.com Hotel Baja Palms ............................... 686-576-0276 Costa Azul ....................... 686-577-1702 El Cortez ............. 686-577-1055 Credit Cards Web Access Goerge’s .................................. 686-577-1970 Hacienda Don Jesus ................. 686-577-0080 Restaurant Swimming Pool Langosta Roja ..................686-577-0483 Las Palmas ............................. 686-577-1333 Riviera Hotel .................... 686-577-1185 San Felipe Inn ........................... 686-577-1608 Marina Resort .................. 686-577-1569

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RV Park/Parque de RV Bonita RV Park ................................. 638-383-1400 Desert Oasis Resort ......................... 638-102-0222 Playa Bonita ..................................... 638-383-2596

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Motels/Moteles Alexander Motel ............................... 638-383-3749 Baja Hotel ........................................ 638-383-6878 Balboa’s Restaurant ......................... 638-383-5155 Best Western/Playa Inn .................... 638-383-5015 Carmelita Motel ................................ 638-383-2570 El Faro Motel .................................... 638-383-2005 El Mirador Village ............................. 638-383-6333 El Ranchito Motel ............................. 638-383-5103 Playa Azul Motel .............................. 638-383-6296 Playa Bonita Hotel ............................ 638-383-2586 Sandy Beach Resorts ....................... 638-383-1111 Sonoran Spa Resort ......................... 638-383-1044 Playa Inn/Best Western .................... 638-383-5015

Motels/Moteles El Capitan ................................. 686-577-1303 Mini Posada de Don Jesus ............... 686-577-0685 Motel El Pescador ............................ 686-577-2991 Posada del Sol ................................. 686-577-1727

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5 of 5: For location, comfort, design and charm.

Rentals/Se Rente Casa Encanto Beach House.............. 638-383-4549 Cyndi’s Beachfront Home Rentals..... 638-383-5145 Cortez Beach Rentals ....................... 638-383-6209 Sylvia’s Condos ............................... 638-383-5429 Twin Dolphins Rentals ...................... 638-383-3919

Rentals Casey’s Place ................................ 686-577-1431 Rancho del Sol ............ 686-231-4921 Red Wagon .................................... 686-576-0081

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Guestrooms are warmly romantic and feature handmade quilts, private bath, TV/ CD players, high-speed wireless internet, and even include a pet friendly suite, all rooms have their own exquisite taste and décor. The view of the Sea of Cortez from the top deck is incredible. Whether for pleasure or business, if you are in Puerto Penasco for an over-night stay, you need to experience the sense of satisfaction and comfort of the New Fisherman’s Inn. And be sure to visit Santana’ Coffee next door, they’ve got the best coffee and incredible breakfasts to kick start your Puerto Penasco day.

Hotel Corona Hotel ............................ 646-176-0901 Costa Azul ....................... 800-800-9632 Hotel Coral & Marina ........................................................ 646-175-0000 San Nicolas Hotel ............................. 646-176-1901 RV Park/Parque de RV Club de Pesca .................................. 686-577-1180

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San Felipe Fishing Experience

$300

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SAN FELIPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO A weekend of fun and sun awaits you in laidback weekend of panga fishing and having a good time. Really, this trip is about the fishing, fun and cervesa. Includes 2-nights in beautiful resort home (3-bedroom), day of panga fishing on the Sea of Cortez and a case of Tecate. 2-nights and 3-days.

San Felipe Romance Experience

$260 (for two people)

SAN FELIPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO A weekend of romance awaits you and that special someone just steps from the beautiful Sea of Cortez. This weekend includes 2-nights and 3-days, beachfront accommodations, dinner for two, both nights at two of the finest, and most romantic restaurants in San Felipe.

San Felipe Real Estate Experience

$225

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SAN FELIPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO A weekend of real estate. Is there something specific you’re looking for and want help finding it? This 2-nights and 3-days weekend is showcase of the developments in San Felipe. This is a NON-SELLING tour, it is designed to show you what is available, not to sell. The tour includes developers datasheets with contact info and more.

If you have been considering the possibility of purchasing some Mexico Real Estate, whether it is in the form of land or in the form of property in Mexico , there are a few things you should definitely know before you decide to buy. First, if you buy Mexico real estate, no matter if it is vacant land, an apartment, a condo or a house, it can offer good monetary value in comparison to the prices of comparable land or buildings in the U.S. , Canada and Europe , as well as other countries around the globe. However, be sure to comparison shop among several of your favorite areas before buying because prices of Property in Mexico

have risen dramatically in some areas in the past few years, so be sure to properly assess the potential property’s value before you make the decision to buy anything. However, even with this recent rise in the prices of Property in Mexico , the overall jump has been offset by the lower overall land cost, as well as lower building and maintenance costs and lower taxes and utilities. So the bottom line is that if you are seriously interested in Mexico real estate, you should not be scared off by the many ‘horror stories’ that are circulating out there with regard to problems with purchasing Real Estate in Mexico. Instead, just simply be sure that, just as though you were thinking of purchasing property anywhere else in the world, you do your homework first and research the many options that are available in Mexico real estate before making the decision to buy a piece of land or a building. No matter what you are told to try to scare you off, the fact of the matter is that the overwhelming majority of all real estate purchases in Mexico go through quickly and easily without any legal hassles.

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Mexico Becomes First Choice for Many Second Home Buyers By: Maria Lopez

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Home to many popular tourist destinations, such as Cancun, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta and Baja California, Mexico is also fast becoming a popular destination for those looking to purchase a second home for vacation, retirement or investment. As more and more families seek to balance their hectic, high-stress lifestyles, having a second home is gaining appeal as a way to get away from it all, reduce stress, participate in recreational activities and enjoy more quality time together, and all while making a good investment for the future. Located north of Central America, Mexico is an exotic and affordable choice for second homes. At nearly three times the size of Texas, Mexico boasts over 5,500 miles of coastland. The country is graced with a temperate climate year round. Because real estate in domestic locales such as Arizona and Florida has become so expensive, vacationers and retirees are seeking out more affordable locations. Mexico is an attractive alternative due to its tropical climate, lower cost of living and welcoming attitude towards foreigners. Its affordable real estate allows U.S. investors to purchase a luxurious second home at prices 20% to 50% less than they would pay for a comparable property back home. And, as demand for these properties increases, owners can expect their investment in Mexico real estate to appreciate. A variety of quality properties is available for foreign investors seeking second homes in Mexico. Developers are meeting the surge in demand by constructing resortlike, master-planned communities brimming with luxurious amenities such as golf courses, infinity pools, full-service spas, state-of-the-art fitness centers, fine-dining restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. International buyers

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appreciate that Mexico offers an attractive infrastructure similar to that of the U.S. It boasts good main roads, Internet access, cable television, good cell phone reception, and availability of many American-style products and services. New and improved airports and frequent flights to and from major U.S. cities, make Mexico easily accessible. Though Mexican law once prevented non-citizens from purchasing property within 31 miles of the coast, the government has introduced a system known as “fideicomiso” (fee-day-e-co-me-so), a titleholding trust that allows noncitizens to own property inside of the restricted zones. Therefore, many of the new vacation homes being developed and marketed to foreign investors are built near Mexico’s beautiful beaches. Financing for properties in Mexico has become easier to obtain as developers work in tandem with lending companies in Mexico to offer favorable loan packages to international buyers. In addition, U.S. lenders are starting to offer loans for properties in Mexico. Mexico is clearly worthy of consideration for those looking to own a second home that will provide years of enjoyment and also offer the potential for appreciation and profit in the future. Maria Lopez is a sales agent with Central America Second Homes, a real estate brokerage that specializes in the sale of vacation, investment and retirement property in Central America. The firm offers luxury condos and homes at preconstruction prices in Costa Rica, Panama and Mexico. Go to www.CentralAmericaSecondHomes.com to view property listings and also to request a FREE copy of the Central America Second Homes Report, an insider’s guide to buying abroad.

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SAN FELIPE BAJA CALIFORNIA Playa de San Felipe – Better Than New, Fabulous View $699,000 Large upscale 4 BR, 2-1/2 BA home; Luxurious Great Room with Granite Kitchen; Separate 1 BR Apartment; Oversized double-car garage. This home MUST be seen! Uria Amor, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 686-577-0611 Best Buy in Playa de San Felipe - Spectacular $299,000 2 Master BR, 2-1/2 BA. Swimming Pool; Marina View Uria Amor, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 686-577-0611 Gracious Country Living with Pool - Vista del Sol $565,000 1 BR, 1-1/2 BA & a 2 BR, 1 BA Guest Casita. Pool & Hot Tub, 3-car Garage, Top-of-the-line American appliances, 109” hidden projection screen TV; Too many features to list – Must Be Seen! Teresa Hutt, Amor Property, US 760-4943639, MX 577-0611

Housing San Felipe, Baja Av. Mar Caribe #158 San Felpe, B.C. MX Office 686-564-0641 Cell 686-119-3691 housing_mx@hotmail.com

Brand-New Home in Playa de Oro $399,950 - 3 BR, 2 BA, S/S Appliances, Turret-style Dining, Upgraded Beth Karoll, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 Vista del Mar $499,000 - 3 BR, 2 BA; Furnished, Upgraded & Turn-key, High-end Furnishings, Double Garage; Brand New, has never been lived in. Nate Morace, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 2 Master Suites + Separate 1 BR Apartment $229,000 REDUCED! Furnished with fantastic views of the Sea & Mountains. Exceptional value! Teresa Hutt, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

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Resale: Los Sahuaros, Km. 9 Lot # 28 4,357.80 sq ft near club house & pool $60,000 Resale: Los Sahuaros, Km. 9 Lot# 47-1 across from pool $389,000 El Dorado Ranch Lot # 26 Palos 1057 sq ft Verde North (turn key house) w/individual Fideicomiso Playa De Oro North San Felipe Lot #15 614 Sq Meters. Beautiful sea views! Call Bennie Curutchet

MX: 011-521-686-140-8646 US:702-461-4360 Los Sahuaros (Km 9) Lot 80 San Felipe BC MX

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El Dorado Ranch, Los Viajeros South - REDUCED!! $80,000 RV Ramada (great room with office, bath & Murphy bed); outdoor kitchen & living areas Mike Deegan, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 Playa de Oro – Steps to the Beach REDUCED!! $675,000 2 BR, 2 BA, Extremely Unique Home with Extensive Landscaping & Outdoor Living Areas, Completely Turn-key, Double Garage. Nate Morace, Amor Property, US 760-4943639, MX 577-0611 El Dorado Ranch, Los Medanos South $185,000 2 BR, 2 BA, Turn-key Solar Home on two side-by-side lots, patio w/palapa & fountain Mike Deegan, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 El Dorado Ranch, Palos Verdes South $229,000 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, Brand New Construction, Unobstructed Views Bill Maine, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 Villa at La Ventana del Mar - REDUCED to $595,000 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, Fully-furnished high-end, Turn-key, View will not be obstructed! Beth Karoll, Amor Property, US 760494-3639, MX 577-0611 Beach Cottage – Walk to Beach $44,900 - Cozy 1 BR, 1-1/2 BA. Main Bathroom is extra-large with bear-claw tub & separate walk-in, tiled shower. Bill Maine, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

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Brand New House – In Town $116,000 - 2 BR, 1 BA. 7 Blocks to Beach & Downtown. Upgraded Kitchen w/Granite Counters, Private Patio, Garage. Great Buy!! Gary Gold, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 5770611 2 BR, 2 BA Condo on the Beach $395,000 Master Suite w/private spa. Expansive roof-top deck for entertaining with the most incredible view, literally steps to the beach. Garage. Gary Gold, Amor Property, US 760-4943639, MX 577-0611 Better Than New - Sea View! Home in Town! $199,000 2 BR, 1 BA, Fireplace. Plus, Separate 1 BR, 1 BA Casita, 2-1/2 Car Garage Uria Amor, Amor Property, US 760-4943639, MX 577-0611 Two-Story Home with Pool $285,000 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, Furnished w/pool & garage Teresa Hutt, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 El Dorado Ranch, Rancho Del Sol 3, 10-09 3BR, 2BA, music, dining, & living rm, 3 storage rm, huge 2-car garage, pure water sys, lg tiled roof dk. $315k Call EZ 686- 5760141 Open house: Sat & Sun 12-4. El Dorado Ranch, Rancho Del Sol 3, 10-07 2BR, 2BA, great room kit/liv/din), carport, pure water sys, roof deck. Fully furnished & equipped. $185k Call EZ 686-576-0141 Open house: Sat & Sun 12-4. 80 x 80 Landscaped Corner Lot with Hitch Hiker Trailer; cyclone fence w/ gate to access the property. Water & Electric. $65k Call 805704 5547 or e-mail melodya2004@ yahoo.com Ejido 80 x 80 corner lot. Lot w/ water & electric. $40k Call 805-704-5547 or e-mail melodya2004@yahoo.com Ejido 40 x 40 Lot w/ water & electric, $22k. Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail melodya2004@yahoo.com Ejido Half Lots 20 x 20 - Water & Electric, Lot361 split into 2 1/2 lots; 20 x 20 w/ water & electric. Asking $16K for each. Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail melodya2004@yahoo.com Ejido 40 x 40 corner lot w/ electric $22K,Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail melodya2004@yahoo.com Ejido 6 lots hand cleaned and fenced, possible financing. $82,000 Please e-mail melodya2004@yahoo.com or call 805 704 5547 (Ref#B235&244) Ejido 40 x 40 Corner of lot of Blk 235. Hand cleared & fenced. $12K. Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail melodya2004@ yahoo.com Ejido 40 Corner of lot of Block 244, Hand cleared and fenced - $12K. Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail melodya2004@ yahoo.com 40 x 40 lot 1 block from power in Ejido. & cleared & fenced. $5K Please e-mail melodya2004@yahoo.com or 805 704 5547.

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Total Hectares 35 (86 acres). 2116 ft. ocean front property. Fantastic Bay view w/ beautiful rock house, on a cliff looking over the ocean. $650K. Desert Mother Realty 686-5772552. Matomi Gonzaga Bay. Total Hectares 328(810 acres). 2,231 ft. ocean Ft. Property beautiful sandy beaches! Lots of green vegetation! $2,700K. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com Total 264 Hectares (652 acres). Matomi Ensenada Gonzaga Bay 2,281 Great beach front w/ Sandy beaches, foliage, view of Enchanted Islands. $ 2,200K. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com Hectares (1,200 ACRES) in the Pacific 18,699 FT. of ocean front property. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com Total Hectares 80 (198 acres) 738 ft. of sandy ocean front beach. Best campo in the area. $880K. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com 19 Hectares, 50 MTS. Beautiful Ft. beach property Urgent to Sell N. Campos Ampos 10 min from SF $1,300K. $6.84 where the square mts. from $25.00 and up. (Ramon Property). Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552. 300 mts of Ft. beach property 75 Hectares no service, lots of underground water, 3.25 dlls. sq. mt. total price of $2,437,500.00 S. Campos, 30 min. from SF. (Aron Property). Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail. com 104 sq. MT. of Ft. beach property, 59,321 sq. mts w/ all services $25.50 sq.mt. at the S. Campos 15 min. from town. (Aaron Property). Desert Mother Realty 686-5772552 bajadonna@gmail.com 263 hectares of farming land, 1-1/2 hour from San Felipe, on the road to Ensenada great for farming or raising kettland. Asking prince $1,500.00 hectar. Desert Mother Realty 686577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com 230 acres, 1,468 of oceanfront, Ejido rights, common grd. $1,073,000. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com 116 acres, 2373 of oceanfront. $1,000,000. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 1,534 acres, 2,176 ft. of oceanfront. $4,500,000. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 393 acres waiting for paperwork, $2,000,000. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 430 acres, 2,863 oceanfront, Rest./Bar. $3,316,000. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com 333 acres, 2,297 ft. of oceanfront, Underground water. $2,220,000 Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com

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412 acres, 2,350 of oceanfront.Ejido Matomi rights, common grd.$2,600,000. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552

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711 acres, 3,232 of oceanfront. $3,003,000. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 910 acres, 2231 of Oceanfront, $3,800,000. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 Playa de San Felipe Fabulous View $699,000 Large upscale 4 bed, 2-1/2 bath home; Separate 1 bed Apartment; double-car garage. This home MUST be seen! Uria Amor, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 Sea View! Home in Town! $199,000 2 BR, 1 BA, Fireplace. Plus, Separate 1 BR, 1 BA Casita, 2-1/2 Car Garage Uria Amor, Amor Property, US 760494-3639, MX 577-0611 Playa de San Felipe Best Buy $299,000 2 Master BR, 21/2 BA. Swimming Pool; Marina View Uria Amor, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

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12 x 60 ft. mobile home on large private 98 X 120 ft. lot. Low land lease. Completely fenced and secure. Overlooking private beach. Many long term residents. Shopping, dining, golf, surfing and Fox Studios. Richard Rodriquez, Ph: 011 52 (661) 613-2373, basmith1941@ gmail.com BRAND NEW PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW HOME Rosarito, B.C., Mexico

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Lots of Windows 360 degree ocean and mountain views from every room. Open floor plan, gourmet stainless steal kitchen, Sub Zero Refrigerator. Floor to ceiling windows, French doors, custom doors. Water purification syste, Gate guarded 24 hour security; Too much to list.

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Ocean Front Cottage “Casa Pacifica” just steps to sand in Rosarito Beach. 20 Min. drive from San Diego. 74 Costa Azul - Space 7. $98,500.00 (U.S.). 1 bdrm , 1 bonus rm, furnished, equipped kitchen. Steve Oatman, soatman@cox.net

ENSENADA BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO Golfers paradise! Located 1 hour scenic drive from San Diego is Bajamar Golf and Country Club. Fractional Ownership in this brand new 3 bedroom 3 and 1/2 bath patio home is only $79,900. A must see. Office from U.S.: 480-882-0971, Mexico Office: 638-388-6060.

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Fraccionamiento Mar in Northeast Ensenada, $55,000.00 US. Lot is 200 Sq. Meters (2152 Sq. Feet) with 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, and 1 attic bedroom, kitchen, living and dining room, plus laundry room. Call (619)-819-9369 & 011-52 (646) -176 6759 or email info@ensenadarealtors.com List your property for only $100 pesos 5 lines - 011-52686-577-1377.

shops and much more. Only $325,000! U-ground parking. gregg@rockypointdirectory.com, MX 638388-6060 LAS CONCHAS - PUERTO PENASCO, SONORA Great Entertaining House

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NEW 2 - STORY HOME FOR SALE Ensenada, B.C., Mexico Brand new. Walk to beach and shopping.

$177,000 Executive Home 3-bdrm, 2.5 bths, Central heating and good-insulation. Security system. Ocean views, 2-blk walk to beach & shopping. City sewer, uground utils, paved sidewalks and streets! Formal living room with 9-ft. ceiling, fireplace, and elegant lighting. Numerous modern features, much more.

Jim Prassas 310-217-4535, pmpsteel@yahoo.com PUERTO PENASCO (ROCKY POINT) SONORA, MEXICO Heart of Old Port Rocky Point. 2 bedroom condo, spacious and partly furnished, ready for immediate sale. Great price and walking distance to fine restaurants,

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Fantastic location. Panoramic views of the esturary and mountains from is back balcony and the ocean in front. Great house for entertaining. The kitchen and great room are huge, over 2000 sq feet of patios and balconies and 2900 sq. ft of living area.

Realty World Proaset, Linda Decker, proaset@proaset-realty.com.mx Amazing home like yours could sell quick. List your property here for only $10 and reach the entire Northwestern Mexico and Southwest US. Fastest and least expensive way to sell your property. MX 011-52686-577-1377 or US 800-576-0919 ext. 3 or www. sanfelipebaja.info/aform/gs.htm. From Laguna Shores north, 2.5 Kilometers of Oceanfront, 600 Hectareas. Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, Las Lagrimas. $45,000,000 6,000,000 sq. m.”six million square meters” Lot / Land Residential. US Office: 602334-4359, info@REMAXPenasco.com

On New Highway to El Golfo at Kilometer 17 in Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point at Playa Mia, $18,000,000, 260,000 sq. m.”260,000 sq. meters” Lot / Land “Great location and ocean view” Residential, US Office: 602334-4359, info@REMAXPenasco.com New Construction in Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point at Cholla Bay, $1,995,000 for 21,433 sq. ft.”sits on a hill-highest point in Cholla” 2 Story “Spanish style” Residential 7 5, 3 large as master suites. US Office: 602-334-4359, info@REMAXPenasco.com

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Resort in Baja California, just 10mile drive from the border on the Tijuana-Ensenada strip known as the Gold Coast drew hundreds for their initial sales event. Now, two years after Donald Trump’s decision to lend his name to the lavish 3-tower coastal condo-hotel project it has yet to break ground. The developer received a land use permit in 2005 to build 526 units to on the property, but the developer has yet to receive a construction permit. Irongate, Trump’s Los Angeles-based partner said the project is moving forward and that they are finalizing documents to be presented to City Hall. Like other developments in northwest Mexico, Trump Ocean Resort has also felt the downturn due to the US market. However, construction on the first tower is set to start in March. According to Irongate, workers have been grading the land and installing utilities and the reason it’s not visible is it’s underground. Prices range from the mid-$300k for a studio on the lower floor to $2.5 million for a penthouse. Amenities will include four infinity-edge pools, tennis courts, a full-service day spa, five-star restaurants, bars and convention space. Approximately 40 percent of the second 26-story tower has sold.

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Casablanca moves steadily forward Trump resort off to slow start Rosarito Beach - Trump Ocean

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San Felipe - December and January were great months, they sold 10 more lots; with the two story lots in the last row nearly sold out. According to Casablanca, they now have their F3 and have already started engineering on the sea wall and front entrance. As soon as the engineering is complete, they will begin construction. Casablanca has also finished drilling their well and pump house, and are producing an abundance of sweet water. Playa San Rafael moves forward on infrastructure San Felipe-Playa San Rafael is picking up speed. They are currently installing their infrastructure and awarding contracts. “It is a good time to have our access blocked due to highway [Mexicali/San Felipe Mexico Highway 5] construction. Once there is easy access again, people can come see the progress that we’ve made”. Said Greg Anderson, Sales manager for SeaMexico Realty. During highway construction, Playa de Oro, the developers first completed and successful development one kilometer south, will have offices open for both developments while San Rafael’s access is restricted. San Rafael is the sister community of Playa de Oro voted “Best Development in San Felipe of 2007”!

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The Snapshot Gallery is wonderful collections of photos showing the people and place of the region. We want you to see the beauty we see. Enjoy!. Contributing photographers Victor Rodriguez Ratliff, Ron Saunders, Robin Waters, Bengamin Eugene. Rachel Pack, & Dennis Flannigan. All these images and more can be found in the Gallery online at www.mexicoliving.info under “Community”.

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH I want to thank all the clients, associates and friends who voted me the “Best Builder” published in the January issue. This is an honor I want to publicly share with my contractor, partner and friend, Senor Juan Carlos Mora Hernandez ~ whose expertise in construction & working together made this possible. On behalf of Carlos and myself ~ we thank you for your vote of confidence. BJ Sweitzer

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Beachside dreams of Chocolate by Benjamin Eugene

Robert Shrader is a retired RV dealer turned Mexican Chocolatier. Bob used to sell RV’s, but now makes chocolate in San Felipe Baja California. He started baking as a hobby, but could never find the right recipe to produce the flavors he wanted, until he started playing with chocolate and voila! Bob’s wife Yolanda is responsible for all the packaging and wrapping of the chocolates, which is also an intricate part of the kitchen staff according to Bob. He makes the chocolate and Yolanda seems to do everything else. “She is the cocoa behind the chocolate,” says Bob. Baja Chocolate Lovers is the old European style of chocolate making and as delectable as these may be, Bob does not add sugar to any of their chocolates. “We use premium chocolates and only their natural ingredients” say Bob, “We flavor our chocolates using lacquers, herbs, oils, fruits, spices and of course a secret sauce.” This year they’ve added Chocolate Business Card (one ounce of chocolate sculpted with any

logo), also the half pound of Baja-in-a-Box or Creamy Amaretto Milk Chocolate sculpted into a half pound of Baja, sealed in a cellophane bag then cradled in a hand crafted presentation box with a gold bow. This makes a nice gift for the Baja lover, chocolate lover or both. “Gourmet dark chocolate has been proven in studies to actually be good for you!” Bob points out. He continues with a study from U.S.-FDA Research Department, showing gourmet dark chocolate has several essential nutrients such as iron, calcium and potassium. It even contains the vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E. So, you can actually help protect your body against heart disease and high blood pressure by simply enjoying some gourmet dark chocolate. The business grew from passion, not a desire to go into business or make money. “I never stop enjoying the look on peoples face when they take their first bit of our chocolate.” Whether you’re sold on the health benefits, want to woo a Valentine, you need to try this chocolate. Now available in San Felipe, at Playa de Oro Sundance market, Tattoo Rose Cafe, The Net or their website, or you can visit them in Campo Ocotillo at kilometer 182, San Felipe/Mexicali Highway. Website: www.bajachocolatelovers.com/index. html.

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SAN FELIPE EL DORADO RANCH PEMEX NOW OPEN - The El Dorado Ranch Pemex gasoline station, at the bottom of Saltillo Road is now open and it’s easy south bound access, the four-lane highway is completed nearly completed on both sides leading up to the station, with construction moving north at a good pace. Drive carefully between town and the checkpoint, because they are making changes daily and detours and bumps could surprise you. NEW OXXO STORE Since they opened the first store in 1978 in the city of Monterrey, they have continued to grow the OXXO brand with more than 4500 stores in 29 states in the country currently and two more store opening daily on average. There newest addition (at least on this day) is downtown San Felipe on the corner of Chetumal and Mar de Cortez.

THE NEW BOOK STOP Book The Book Stop, a new used bookstore and video rental Stop business is open for business. They’re located in Calzada Chetumal (Main street) right next to the pots shop and in front of Quinta Isabel. The owners name is Nedya Meyes and is a really nice person to talk to. She has used and new books (mostly used), most of them are novels and also rent movies. They are going to offer memberships, with which you could rent as many books as you can read in that month. The

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Improtant Numbers MX 411 (Spanish only).................040 Tourist Assistance Hotline.....................076 Check Time..................................030 Emergencies................................060 Tourist Safety..........1-800-5903-9200

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ACCOUNTING/CONTABILIDADCP Erich Zorr.............................................(686) 576-0141

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Beachcomer ..................................... (686) 577-1219 Fandango’s (See ad pg 14) ............... (686) 577-0060

Fredy Lopez Sanchez ........................ (686) 577-2852 E&A Accounting ................................ (686) 577-0836 Maria Guadalupe Mora de Foudy ....... (686) 577-0178 AIR CONDITIONING/AIRE ACONDICIONADO Sol Cool ............................................ (686) 577-2552 ALARMS/ALARMAS Pro. Audio Video & Networking .......... (686) 202-7422 APPLIANCES/LÍNEA BLANCA CS & A ............................................. (686) 577-0603 ARCHITECT/ARQUITECTO Freddy Hernandez ............................. (686) 946-7897 Licensed, CAD, Blue Prints, Graphic Design Rosa Lina Ramos Lazcano ................ (686) 184-6172 ARTIST/ARTISTA Andrena Joyce .................. andrenajoyce@yahoo.com Melody Ashley Art.............................. (805) 704-5547 People’s Gallery ................................ (686) 577-2898 Robin Waters (See ad pg 25).............. (686) 115-0526 ATTORNEY/ABOGADO Carlos A. Martinez Monges ............... (686) 120-1650 Jose Amate........................................ (686) 176-6759 Lic. Francisco Sosa Mendez............... (686) 577-0624

Jimmy’s Beach Bar & Grill ................. (686) 576-0454 Los Arocs Happy Jack Ass ................ (686) 577-2585 (See ad pg 26) Rockodile.......................................... (686) 577-1219 The Barefoot Bar ............................... (686) 577-1055 BEAUTY SALONS/SALONES DE BELLEZA Hair By Nancy ................................... (686) 573-2352

Lilly Ana’s Day Spot ..........................(686)-577-6253 BEDS/CAMAS Heavenly Comfort ............................. (686) 577-2851

AUDIO & VISUAL/AUDIO Y VISUAL Pro. Audio Video & Networking .......... (686) 202-7422

BOOK STORE/LIBRERÍA The Book Stop .................................. (686) 122-9770 The San Felipe Title Company ............ (686) 577-0471

AUTO & RV SERVICE/SERVICIO DE AUTO Y RV American - John Hanna ..................... (686) 136-1697 Puerto RV Parts & Service ................ (686) 577-0278

BOUTIQUES/BOUTIQUES Egos Boutique ................................... (686) 577-8700 Quinta Isabel Boutique ....................... (686) 577-6066

AUTO REPAIR/REPARACIÓN DE AUTO Automotive PIT STOP......................... (686) 173-0424 Km 183.3 Repair & Services-All electronic & Mechanical Reasonable rates - Call for more information

BUILDER/CONSTRUCTOR Mr. Handyman Can ............................ (686) 577-6159 Rober T. Zamora ................................ (686) 134-4917

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Hernandez ........................................ (686) 157-6362 Juan Gallo "Mecanica en Genera"............686-577-1337

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BAKERY/PANADERÍA Panaderia Especial ............................ (686) 577-2948

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BANDS/ Agave Blues.........................................(686) 184-9237 Tres Generaciones................................(686) 577-1515 Vatos Locos ........................................(686) 577-0911

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BARS/CLUBS Al’s Back Street Bar (See ad pg 29)... (686) 577-1580 Bandidos Cantina .............................. (686) 577-1012 Bar Miramar ...................................... (686) 577-1192 Pool tables, Entertainment and FREE WIFI

BUILDING MATERIALS/MATERIALES DE CONTRUCCIÓN Constructurama/Materiales 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 Services Call! Ruben Huerta .................................... (686) 577-1775

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CABINETS/GABINETES Cabinetry & Contruction .................... (686) 203-1144 San Felipe Cabinets ........................... (686) 577-6103 Victor Ibarra ...................................... (686) 203-1144

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Playa San Rafael ............................... (686) 576-0223 Playa 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 pg 32-33)

CAMPOS Cantu’s Cove/Campo Cantu ............... (676) 573-1506 Club de Pesca ................................... (686) 577-1180

San Felipe by the Sea ........................ (686) 165-7768 San Marino (See ad pg 3).................. (686) 577-0611

CAR WASH/LAVADO DE AUTOS Captain Car Wash ........ Channel 69 or (686) 231-0253 CARPENTER/CARPINTERO Vargas - Eduardo Gutierrez ................ (686) 577-6137 CHURCH/IGLESIA San Felipe Mission ............................ (686) 577-0677 CITY SERVICES/SERVICIO A LA CIUDADANIA District Attorney’s ............................. (686) 577-1110 Mayors Office ................................... (686) 577-1021 COFFEE & TEA/CAFÉ Y TE Baja Java .......................................... (686) 577-2465 Java Jitters BC Bistro ........................ (686) 114-7735 La Taza Express ................................ (686) 577-0972 Tatto Rose Cafe ................................. (686) 577-8004 COMMUNICATION/COMUNICACIÓN Del Desierto....................................... (686) 577-1486 COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS/ ORGANIZACIONES DE SERVICIO A LA COMUNIDAD Club Las Amigas ............................... (686) 202-0455 San Felipe Lions Club ........................ (686) 212-3599 San Felipe Rotary Club ...................... (686) 576-0112 COMPUTER SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE COMPUTACION Shadetree Computer Services ........... (686) 577-0471 COMPUTER/COMPUTADORA Computer & Satellite Installations ...... (686) 577-2928 CONCRETE/CONCRETOS Ready-Mix S.A. DE C.V. ..................... (686) 905-6583 CONDOMINIUMS/CONDOMINIOS Casey's Place (See ad pg 34)............. (686) 577-1431 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 Palmas ........................... (686) 577-1244

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Playa del Paraiso................................ (686) 577-6052 USA 1-888-647-5292 Website: www.playadelparaiso. com (See ads pg 32-32 &42-43)

Sweitzer Const. Manage. Servs. ........ (686) 577-0195 (See ad pg 48)

DOCTORS/DOCTORES Dr. Victor Abasolo ............................. (686) 577-1706

CONSTRUCTION/CONSTRUCCIÓN BC Homes (See ad pg 38)................. (686) 577-2788 Blockworks........................................ (686) 165-8966 Canamex ............................................. 686-157-9734 Carlos Maza ...................................... (686) 125-9825 C. Construction ................................. (686) 184-1282 Constructiones Perez .........................(686) 170-3979 Constructora Mi Casita ...................... (686) 577-0010 Juan Lugo Cota ................................. (686) 140-8644 Oscar Parra ....................................... (686) 163-6514 Pablo Gomez ..................................... (686) 213-5927 Paul Gaffin ........................................ (686) 146-4692 Pedro Gomez N. ................................ (686) 168-2719 PH Constructora (See ad pg 40) ....... (686) 577-2267 San Felipe Home Builders(See ad pg 45)(686) 577-0050 Tafoya E. Hijos (See ad pg 50) .......... (686) 221-2424 Vertical Construction ......................... (686) 225-0699

ENTERTAINMENT/ENTRETENIMIENTO Name That Tune - Denny Flannigan .... (686) 576-1683 FILM DEVELOPMENT/IMPRESIÓN DE FOTOS Fotografia Alvarez .............................. (686) 577-1144

DEVELOPMENTS/FRACCIONAMIENTOS Baja Diamante ................................... (686) 577-0820 Baja Palms ........................................ (686) 576-0382 Casablanca (See ad pg 20) ................ (686) 157-1728 Coronita del Mar ............................... (686) 577-6336 Diamante Residencial ........................ (686) 569-2347 La Hacienda ...................................... (686) 573-4267 La Perla Del Mar ................................ (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

GLASS SHOP & GARAGE DOORS/VIDRIERA Y PUERTAS DE GARAGE Ka-Va Hermanos ............................... (686) 147-3145 Vidriera - Noe Cazarez Rojo ............... (686) 577-1357

GYNECOLOGIST/GINECÓLOGO Annel Becerru Prudo ......................... (686) 577-6350 FINANCING/FINANCIAMIENTO Baja Lending Company ..................... (686) 152-5233

HARDWARE/MADERERIA *See Building Marerials/Materiales de Contruccion* HEALTH & BEAUTY/SALUD Y BELLEZA Sea Star............................................. (686) 577-6260 HEALTH INSURANCE Expat Financial .................................. (604) 351-5278

DELI Sundance Deli ................................... (686) 576-0369

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT/MANEJO DE FRACCIONAMIENTOS Baja Bay Resorts .............................. (686) 577-6052 Sea Mexico Realtiy ............................ (686) 576-0223

GENERAL CONTRACTOR/CONTRATISTA GENERAL Adobe Blockworks ............................. (686) 165-8966 C&H Consulting ................................ (686) 577-1217 California Real Estate & Construction... (686)576-0420 (See ad pg 42) San Felipe Home Builders .................. (686) 577-0050 (See ad pg 45)

GOLF Kelly’s Golf Range & Snack Bar ......... (686) 576-0094 Las Caras de Mexico ......................... (686) 576-0517

CONSULTING-THERAPY/CONSULTA TERAPÉUTICA Inner Connection................................ (686) 202-1208

DENTIST/DENTISTA Califorina Dental Spa (See ad pg 36) ...(686) 577--708 Dr. Eduardo Castaneda ...................... (686) 577-1143 Dr. Felix Antonio Rodriguez ................ (686) 577-1558

Elegancia Muebles ............................ (686) 577-2222 Eligio Lopez (Chino) .......................... (686) 597-5168 Galeria Martinez ................................ (686) 576-0286 Muebleria Mabel ................................ (686) 577-1644 Muebles Coloniales Rosy .................. (686) 577-1214 San Felipe Furniture ........................... (686) 171-7159 Solo Mexico ...................................... (686) 577-6108

Baja Mexico International Financing ... (686) 577-2552 Express Mortgage Lenders ................ (760) 318-7979 MexQuest Mortgage Corp .................. (686) 211-9520 Platinum Capital ................................. (602) 692-8523 San Felipe Property Solutions ............ (686) 123-0013 FISH/PESCADERÍA Ruben’s Fish Market (See ad pg 27)... (686) 577-0810 San Felipe Fish Mongers .................... (686) 576-0154 FISHING TOURS/VIAJES DE PESCA Amigos Fishing Tours ........................ (686) 209-7338 Pablo’s Sport Fishing ........................ (686) 117-6974 Tony Reyes Fishing Tours .................. (714) 538-9300 FM SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE FM Lolita - Maria dolores Gonzalez Lopez (686) 577-6185 Maria Guadalupe Mora de Foudy ....... (686) 577-0118 San Felipe Immigration Services ........ (686) 577-0710 FURNITURE/MUEBLERÍA Baja Furnishings ................................ (686) 114-5492

HEALTH & FITNESS KenSue Martial Arts.............................(686) 577-6023 Exercise, Taekwondo, Mixed Martial Arts HOME BUILDERS/CONTRATISTAS Adobe Blockworks ............................. (686) 165-8966 HOME BUILDERS/CONTRATISTAS BC Homes (See ad pg 38).................. (686) 577-2788 C&H Consulting ................................ (686) 577-1217 California Real Estate & Contruction .. (686) 576-0420 HOME BUILDERS/CONTRATISTAS Contructora Mi Casita ....................... (686) 577-0010 HouSing (See ad pg 40) ..................... (686) 577-0810 Real Homes - Paul Gaffin ................... (686) 146-4692 San Felipe Home Builders................... (686) 577-0050 (See ad pg 45) HOME CLEANING/LIMPIEZA DE CASAS Redwagon Property Management ...... (686) 576-0081 (See ad pg 35)

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HOME DECORATING/DECORACIÓN CASERA Baja Nueva (See ad pg 24) ................ (686) 211-4676 HOME IMPROVEMENTS/MEJORAMIENTO CASERO Baja Blinds ........................................ (686) 222-4507 HOME IMPROVEMENTS/MEJORAMIENTO CASERO Baja Home Improvement .................... (686) 222-4507 (See ad pg 45) HOSPITAL/HOSPITAL San Felipe Hospital ............................ (686) 577-0117 HOTEL/HOTEL Baja Palms ........................................ (686) 576-0276 Costa Azul ........................................ (686) 577-1702 El Cortez ........................................... (686) 577-1055 George’s ........................................... (686) 577-1970 Hacienda de la Langosta Roja ........... (686) 577-0483 Hacienda Don Jesus ......................... (686) 577-0080 Las Palmas (See ad pg 35) ................ (686) 577-1333 Playa Club Hotel ................................ (686) 577-1280 Posada del Sol .................................. (686) 577-1727 Red Lobster ...................................... (686) 577-0483 Riviera Hotel ..................................... (686) 577-1185 San Felipe Inn ................................... (686) 577-1608 San Felipe Marina Resort ................... (686) 577-1569 IMPORT SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE IMPORTACIÓN San Felipe Import Export ................... (686) 165-9819 San Felipe Movers ............................. (686) 576-0154 San Felipe Storage Company.............. (686) 576-0432

INSURANCE/SEGURO Alani’s .............................................. (686) 577-2464 GNP - Lolita Lopez ............................ (686) 577-6185 ING - Lynda Bilyeu ............................ (686) 577-2622 INTERIOR DESIGN/DISEÑO INTERIOR Baja Nueva......................................... (686) 211-4676 San Felipe Interiors ............................ (686) 577-6223 INTERNET CAFE/CAFÉ INTERNET Bandidos .......................................... (686) 577-1012 La Taza Express ................................ (686) 577-0972

KITCHEN - BATH/COCINA - BAÑO Concepto Casa ................................. (686) 577-0275

MARKET/CARNICERÍA La Vaquita II ...................................... (686) 577-1718

LANDSCAPING/JARDINERÍA Design & Landscaping ...................... (686) 577-6223 Prestige Landscape ........................... (686) 170-8651 Versoleil ............................................ (686) 576-0664

MEDICAL/MEDICO Ambulance ........................................ (686) 577-0500 Red Cross ......................................... (686) 577-1544 San Felipe Hospital ............................ (686) 577-0117

Farmacia Regina ............................... (686) 577-1258 Santa Fe Pharmacy ........................... (686) 576-0546 PHOTOGRAPHY/FOTOGRAFÍA Casey Hamlin.com ............................ (686) 577-1431 FOTOVIA ............................................ (686) 157-9080

METAL STRUCTURES/ESTRUCTURAS METÁLICAS J. Oscar Rodriguez Chavarria ............ (686) 577-0259 MOTELS/MOTELES Chapala ............................................ (686) 577-1240 El Capitan ......................................... (686) 577-1303 Mini Posada de Don Jesus ................ (686) 577-0685 Motel El Pescador ............................. (686) 577-2991 Posada del Sol .................................. (686) 577-1727

Francisco Romo ................................ (686) 577-1193 Ron Saunders ................................... (686) 576-0007

MUFFLERS/MOFLES Taller de Mofles ................................. (686) 946-3945 OFF-ROAD TOURS/VIAJES FUERA DE CAMINO Casey’s Baja Tours ............................ (686) 577-1431 San Felipe Off Road ........................... (686) 577-3022 LAUNDRY SERVICE/LAVANDERÍA Wash Tub .......................................... (686) 577-2001

OPTOMETRIST/OPTOMETRISTA Optica MaxiVision-Sergio Sandoval .... (686) 577-0320

LIFEGUARD/SALVAVIDAS San Felipe Lifeguards ......................... (686) 233-7730

PALAPAS Angel Diaz ......................................... (686) 386-4520

LIQUOR/LICORERÍA AM PM ............................................. (686) 577-1035 El Marino Liquor Store ....................... (686) 577-2991 Licores de San Felipe ........................ (686) 577-1460 Playas Liquor Store ........................... (686) 577-2982 Riviera Liquor Store ........................... (686) 577-2992 Tecate Six - Julio ............................... (686) 119-0050

PEST CONTROL/FUMIGACIONES “Bichos” Fumigaciones ......................(686) 209-9764

Ph/Fax: 011-686-576-0077 E-mail: info@bajareflections.com Website: bajareflections.com PO Box #9011 PMB #151 Calexico CA 92232

Victor Rodriguez Ratliff .......................(686) 573-0222

LOCKSMITH/CERRAJERO Gomez Locksmith ............................. (686) 221-8337 HR Locksmith ................................... (686) 152-2541 Locksmith/Cerrajero .......................... (686) 577-1890 MARKET/MERCADO Hipon................................................. (686) 577-1710 Mercado Baja .................................... (686) 577-1132 Mercado La Morena .......................... (686) 577-1648 Sundance Deli ................................... (686) 576-0369 MASSAGE/MASAJE Casey's Place Message ..................... (686) 577-1431

INTERNET SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE INTERNET San Felipe Ebay Connection ............... (686) 577-2708 The Net ............................................. (686) 577-1600

Cachanilla Pest Control ...................... (686) 577-1406 Fumigaciones “Vega” ........................ (686) 115-2709 PET CARE/CUIDADO DE MASCOTA San Felipe Animal Rescue ................. (686) 111-2499

IRON WORKS/HERRERÍA Taller Don Beto .................................. (686) 222-0877 Yideca Ornamental ............................ (686) 564-0026 Victor Rodriguez Ratiliff ............. (686) 573-0222MEAT

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PHARMACY/FARMACIA Botica “Sagrado Corazon” ................. (686) 577-1294 Botica SolyMar .................................. (686) 577-1462

PIZZA Chumpos Pizza ................................. (686) 577-0085 Fatboy’s (See ad pg 28) ..................... (686) 577-4092 Los Arcos - Happy Jack Ass .............. (686) 577-2585 (See ad pg 26)

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PRINTERS/IMPRESORAS Papeleria Copicentro .......................... (686) 577-1402 The Print Supplier (see ad pg 52) ....... (686) 230-9933 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/MANEJO DE PROPIEDADES Baja Home Management ................... (686) 114-7735 Redwagon Enterprises (See ad pg 35) (686) 576-0081

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PUBLICATIONS/PUBLICACIONES Gringo Gazette .................................. (686) 111-3692

Barefoot Properties ........................... (686) 165-7768 California Real Estate & Construction.. (686) 576-0420 (See ad pg ??) Call Margaret Realty (See ad pg 49) .. (686) 577-1156

Century 21......................................... (686) 577-2121 Coldwell Banker ................................ (686) 577-0779 Desert Mother (See ad pg 37) ........... (686) 577-2552 Desert Realty (See ad pg 63) ............ (686) 577-6336 Remax .............................................. (686) 577-0447

San Felipe Paradise Properties ........... (686) 577-1534

ROOFING/TECHOS San Felipe Professional Roofing...........(686) 590-6818 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

Sea Mexico Realtiy (SMR) ................. (686) 576-0223

RV SERVICE/SERVICIO DE RV Puerto RV Parts & Service ................. (686) 577-0278 American - John Hanna....................... (686) 136-1697 SATELLITE SERVICES/SERCICIOS SATELETALES CSI Computor - Satellite - Installation....(686) 557-2928 TelCel “Sky” Satellite TV ......................(686) 577-1217 Professional Audio Video & Networki....(686) 202-7422

RECREATION/RECREACIÓN Aerodynamic “Rafael Ultralight Rides” (686) 116-2933 San Felipe Sailing-Call Felipe ............. (686) 114-3259

SCREEN PRINTING Nava - T-shirt screen printing ..............(686) 577-0075

REFRIGERATION/REFRIGERATIÓN Del Desierto ...................................... (686) 577-2135 Samisa .............................................. (686) 577-1984

RENTALS/RENTAS Casey’s Place (See ad pg 34) ........... (686) 577-1431 10 years of providing Rental income for Homeowners in San Felipe. Rentals, Desert Tours, Swedish Massage, www.sanfelipe.tv Casa Cristal Vacation Properties ........ (686) 946-8538 Casa Roja - Red House ..................... (686) 577-1713 La Casa Lejana ................................. (686) 577-0913 Rancho del Sol Vacation Home .......... (686) 231-4921 Redwagon Rental Property ................ (686) 576-0081 San Felipe Paradise Rentals ............... (686) 576-0154 Sandollar Beachfront Condos ............ (686) 576-0081 RESTAURANTS/RESTAURANTES

DINING GUIDE Look for the Dinning Guilde, see pages 26-29 Adveertse your Restaurant you’ll reach Rosarito Beach, Ensenada, San Felipe & Puerto Penasco.

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SHOPPING MALL La Plazita (See ad pg 4) ......................(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 SOUVENIRS/CURIOS Curios Miguel...................................... (686) 577-0440 Curios Oaxaca......................................(686) 577-1109 Curios Roberts.....................................(686) 577-1066 Curio Tiamo........................................ (686) 577-2601 Ron's T-shrits "Low Places" .................(686) 577-3062 SPANISH LESSONS/CLASES DE ESPAÑOL Kelly Walsh ..........................................(686) 209-9564 STORAGE/ALMACENAJE Lock Box Storage.................................(686) 576-0606

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STORAGE/ALMACENAJE San Felipe Storage (See ad pg 50)........(686) 576-0432

TRANSPORTATION/TRANSPORTACIÓN Airport .............................................. (686) 577-1368 Taxi Service ...................................... (686) 577-1293 Thrifty Car Rental .............................. (686) 577-1277

TATTOOING/TATUAJES Baja Ink Spot Tattoo & Body Piercing... (686) 577-2538

UTILITIES/UTILIDADES Electric Company (CFE) ..................... (686) 577-1060 Propane Gas ..................................... (686) 577-2373 Telnor Phone Co ................................ (686) 577-1000 Water Company ................................ (686) 577-1022

TILE/PISOS Pisos Y Recubrimientos ......................(686) 577-0932

VETERINARY/VETERINARIO Hospital Animal ................................. (686) 577-1688 PETS ................................................ (686) 577-2155

TRANSPORTATION/TRANSPORTE Airport ................................................(686) 577-1368 Taxi Service .........................................(686) 577-1293 Thrifty Car Rental ................................(686) 577-1277

WASTE MANAGEMENT/MANEJO DE DESHECHO San Felipe Disposal (See ad pg 8) ...... (686) 121-1004

TV SATELLITE *See Satellite Services* TOURISM & IMMIGRATION/TURISMO Y INMIGRACIÓN Immigration Office ............................. (686) 577-1083 Tourism Office ................................... (686) 577-1155 TOURIST ASSISTANCE HOTLINE/LÍNEA DE ASISTENCIA AL TURISTA Tourist Assistance Hotline infotur@baja.gob.mx .... 078 TRANSLATION/TRADUCCIÓN Carlota Villagran B ............................. (686) 577-4092

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