Edition 55 - March 2012

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San Felipe - March 15th 2012 The Battle of Baja Salsa is a series of salsa making competitions throughout the peninsula. This is a gathering of local salsa chefs all battling for the title of “Baja Salsa Champion”! Each community will have it’s own local Baja Salsa Champion that will be competing against all the other community winners

for the title of “Baja Salsa Champion”.

More info email Rachel - [email protected] or call 686-230-9933 MX Cell or 619-550-2730 US Skype.

March 11 At 2am Daylight

Saving Baja’s border regions

March 17St. Patrick’s Day

(US)

March 21Benito Juarez

Day (MX)

April 1At 2am Daylight

Saving All of Baja, Mexico

April 5-8Holy Week & Easter -

‘Semana Santa’

April 30Dia de los Niños (Children’s Day)

May 1Dia del Trabajo

(Labor Day)May 5

Cinco de Mayo (MX)

May 10Mother’s Day

May 13Mother’s Day

(US & Canada)

IMPORTANT DATES

TIJUANAApril 18-22Baja California prepares for Diving World Series 2012

ROSARITO BEACHMarch 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18Rosarito Theatre Guide Presnets - Driving Miss Dasiy by Alfred Uhry. More info go to www.rosaritotheatre.org.

March 17 Castro Limon Charity Fun Bike Ride in Rosarito B. C. Family bike ride to benefit children with cancer of the Fundacion Castro Limon. More info visit www.fundacioncastrolimon.org

March 31Tecate Gran Carrera de Caballos – The race is 80km long and the riding style must be Western or English.

May 3-62012 WOR - World Outdoor Raquetball Mexico Cup. More info go to www.wormexico.com.

May 5Rosarito Ensenada Fun Bicycle Ride. More info go to www.rosaritoensenada.org

May 10Mexican food festival - This is a Gastronomic festival that takes place anually in Rosarito. This festival offers amazing Mexican cuisine as well as

folkloric dancing. There will even be Mariachis singing into the night.

May 20 Wedding Expo in Rosarito - Best products and services for the organization of the wedding of your dreams all in one place, live music, contests and prizes.

May 26 & 27Rosarito Art Festival. It is a pleasure to announce you that through the initiative of the artists’ community of Playas de Rosarito, it will be possible to enjoy for the 3rd time “The Art Festival”, with the attendance of more than 100 well known artists!

BAJA CALENDAR & EVENTSOn Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States.

The phrase “Spring forward, Fall back” helps people remember how Daylight Saving Time affects their clocks. At 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March, we set our clocks forward one hour ahead of Standard Time (“Spring forward,” even though Spring doesn’t begin until late March, over a week after the start of Daylight Saving Time). Mexico’s border regions share the same daylight saving

schedule as the USA, but the rest of Mexico will end DST one week later Apirl 1, 2012.Send us your Calendar of Events to [email protected];

include CITY and Title of Event in the Subject line.



ROSARITO BEACH (cont’d)Aug 87th Annual Rosarito Beach Harley Run. More info go to www.rollingdeep4charities.com

ENSENADAApril 27 & 29Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race. More info visit www.nosa.org

May 18-20Run for the border. More info visit www.runfortheborder.net/

May 20: X Annual Horse, Art and Wine Festival

SAN FELIPEMarch 5Snarlin’ Cholla Race Annual Baja 250 party! More info contact Sandi Flannigan [email protected].

March 8Rotary’s Club Steak BBQ in the Park,

at Hayward Park starting at 1pm. More info call 686-576-0484.

March 9-11Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250. The official website of the event is www.score-international.com.

March 9Pete’s Camp’s Volunteer Firemen Pancake Breakfast. More info contact Las Amingas.

March 11Senior Sunday! hosted by The Pavilion, 11am-4pm. More info contact [email protected].

March 118th Annual Cowboy and Folk Music Festival, Rumors Bar and Grill is hosting the event. More info contact 520-491-0125 US or [email protected] for more info.

March 14BGL Club Meeting Dinner Party. Everything Irish! 4PM at the Pavilion Rest. RSVP - please! More info email Rachel - [email protected] or call 686-230-9933

March 15Battle of the Salsa 2012, Looking for a Little Spicy Fun? Taste salsa made by local salsa chefs and show of your BIG HATS! More info email Rachel - [email protected] or call 686-230-9933.

March 17VIVA’s Cornbeef and Cabbage Fest, at Rumors Bar and Grill, only $12 dlls or $150 pesos. More info contact [email protected] or call 686-511-9722.

March TBAMexicali Cotton Golf Tournament. More info go to www.campestredemexicali.com

March 24: Annual International Blues and Arts Fiesta. BUY you tickets today! BGLC Members get you tickets only $15.00 (come to the Office or at the Sat. Swap.) More info visit www.bluesandarts.com.

April 1Sandcastle Sunday at the El Cortez Beach. More info [email protected].

April TBAMurder Mystery Dinner. Come one

come all to solve a Murder in San Felipe! More info email Rachel - [email protected] or call 686-230-9933

MULEGENo listings.

LORETOApril 28 – May 2NORRA Mexican Rally 1000 - 2012. More info go to www.norra.com

May 4-6Loreto Festival. More info visit ww.hiddenportyachtclub.com

LA PAZ March 3Battle of Baja Salsa 2012 - Looking for a little spicy fun? More info email Rachel - [email protected] or call 686-230-9933 MX Cell or 619-550-2730 US Skype.


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LA PAZ (cont’d)March 43rd Annual La Paz Festival D’Arte. More info Maureen Ryan - [email protected]

March 206th Annual Festival Internacional de Arte y Cultura por la Paz. More info 612-122-8784

March 20Baja Chef Competition - Chefs from Guerrero Negro, Mulege, Santa Rosalia, Loreto, Constitución, La Paz, Todos Santos and Los Cabos compete in this fundraiser for Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres, A.C. and victims of domestic violence living at The Shelter for Women and Children. More info visit www.tasteofthebaja.com

April 11-16, June 20-25Diving for a cause. More info visit w w w. p a l a p a s v e n t a n a . c o m / L a Ventana.

May 3rdFiesta de La Paz - locals and visitors celebrate together the creation of the city by Cortez back in 1535.

May 29-30 Governor’s Cup. More info at www.copagobernador.com/fishing competition

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Baja Shakespeare FestivalMarch 22 - 25, 2012 Our twelfth annual Baja Shakespeare performance is a British-style panto with a Baja twist. Enjoy our rollicking, music-filled, send up of Cinderella. For the young or young at heart, this is not just a kiddie show! There will be laughs aplenty in Fairyland (and at our outdoor stage at the historic Rancho Buena Vista Hotel). You won’t want to miss the fun!! For more info visit www.marinshakespeare.org.

LOS CABOSMarch 1-15Wixaritari Tateikie Huichol Festival. Plaza Caracol, Puerto Vallarta — March 1, 2012 to March 15, 2012. A lively and interesting group of indigenous Huicholes from the remotest part of their territory visits Puerto Vallarta to present their rich

and colorful culture. Bring the family to this event!

March 8 -18San José Festival - 11 days of celebrations.

March 10Champagne World Tour 2012. More info go to www.allaboutcabo.com/events/calendar/march

March 16-23San Jose 8th Annual Liga MAC JazzFest go to www.ligamac.org

March 19-20San Jose 500 Offroad Race - two mile short courses for an awesome race.

March 30Corona del Mar to Cabo San Lucas International Yacht RaceMar. 2-4 Fred Duckett Challenge Amy Grant & Vince Gill headline this golf tournament and gala dinner to benefit the Los Cabos Children foundation. More info visit www.loscaboschildren.org/

April 13Nikki Beach White Party. More info go to www.loscabosweb.com/events/

nikki-beach-white-party

May 6Cabo 500 Race. More info go to www.cabo500.com/

May 13-18IGFA Offshore World Championship Known as the “Olympics of Sportfishing,” this is one of the most prestigious blue-water fishing tournaments in the world. It hosts 70 teams from 30 countries. More info visit www.igfaoffshorechampionship.com

May 28 Annual Masquerade Charity Ball. More info go to www.loscabosweb.com/eventcategory/local-events

June 28, July 1:Stars and Stripes Fishing, Golf and Music Festival

TODOS SANTOSMarch 1-7Todos Santos Film Festival. For more info contact Sylvia Perel at [email protected]




TODOS SANTOS (cont’d) March 8Meet The Artist Series 2011-12 - 5:30 PM, Cafelix Coffee & Kitchen, Todos Santos, B.C.S., Mexico. Hear four different artists tell their stories of how and why they create their art. Featured speakers are Jennifer Power, Diane Knight, Erick Ochoa and Frank Pedley. Benefits the Palapa Society.

March 22Cafe Des Artists - 3pm - 5pm, Cafe Todos Santos, Todos Santos. Monthly gathering of local visual artists as well as visiting artists to share experiences on creating and marketing their art. For more info contact: Diane Knight [email protected], 612-145-0586 or visit www.artistsoftodossantos.com

March 243rd Annual Todos Santos 5k Run/Walk. Held on Saturday at 9:00 am. Proceeds fund the “Chino” Children’s Medical Program. It’s going to be a lot of fun! See you there! For more info contact Sylvia St.Clair at [email protected], 145-0563 or 612-140-8708.

April 4Commedia dell’Ego - The Unmasking Of The Ego - 8am-6pm; meals available, Yandara Yoga Institute, just past Rancho Nuevo - Theatre, movement, dance, meditation, relaxation, and Qi Gong allows us to see the absurdity of the ego as amusing entity and see through to the other side.the Essential you. No prerequisites. For more info contact Rhoda Jacobs at [email protected] or by 612 157 6088 cell.


Please check the Baja Report www.bajareport.com

for the total calendar of events or Baja.

BAJA HEALTH


by Anne Mcenany

The International Community Foundation released its report “Health Care and American Retirees in Mexico” to educate and inform retirees and policymakers about health care trends in the U.S. retiree population in Mexican coastal communities. The report is the second of five research studies on this topic that will be published by the Foundation. Already, the majority of Americans residing in Mexico obtain some health care services in Mexico, particularly dental care, lower-cost prescription drugs and routine medical exams. To learn more, the International Community Foundation surveyed over 840 U.S. retirees in coastal areas of Mexico over 50 years of age.

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• 55 percent of U.S. retirees now living in Mexico were concerned about access to health care when making the decision to relocate.

• 70 percent of respondents indicated that health care was affordable and accessible in Mexico. Almost 61 percent stated that the quality of available health care in Mexico was comparable to the U.S.

• The majority of U.S. retirees in Mexico’s coastal communities would be considered active retirees. Less than 2 percent reported receiving home care or assisted living services in Mexico although over 25 percent have considered assisted living options in Mexico.

• 73 percent of respondents kept their health insurance in the U.S. and 17 percent of those individuals also had insurance in Mexico; 10.8 percent of respondents had no health insurance, while only 7 percent had health insurance only in Mexico.

• 57 percent of respondents return to the U.S. for health care or medical procedures, but over 32 percent do not.

• Retirees living close to the U.S-Mexico border are most likely to procure regular health care services in the United States with over 72 percent doing so. This

compares to those Americans living in coastal mainland Mexico that had lower return rate by comparison, 39.7 percent and 46.6 percent respectfully.

• 79 percent of U.S retirees would favor a pilot program to provide Medicare reimbursability to U.S. retirees living in Mexico.

• Although less than 2 percent of respondents currently have home care in Mexico, many more are considering their long-term options for “aging in place” in their adopted communities in Mexico. Yet, Mexico remains a country more suited for active retirees. Currently Mexican coastal communities do not have adequate assisted living, nursing home facilities or have considered handicap accessible land use policies to promote U.S. retirees “aging in place.”

The complete report and research methodology can be accessed at www.icfdn.org/publications/rra.php The International Community Foundation also has an author’s blog that will be updated regularly with new information on this topic and others covered in the research series. Anne Mcenany, [email protected].

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BAJA HEALTH & WELLNESS LISTINGSTIJUANAARTFACEName: Rufino R. Ruiz, M.D.Type: Plastic Surgeons / Cirujanos PlásticosRegion: Tijuana, BCContact: (877) 865-5501, [email protected], www.artface.ws

CIRUJANO OFTALMOLOGOName: Dr. Maria AlonsoType: Ophthalmologist / OftalmologoRegion: Tijuana, BCContact: (664) 686-1692, [email protected]

ROSARITO BEACHBAJA MEDIXName: Dr. Hector CamachoType: Boating and FishingRegion: Rosarito Beach, BCContact: (661) 612-1266, www.bajamedix.com.mx, [email protected]

CASA EL JARDINName: Cha ChaType: Assisted Living Community Center

Region: Rosarito Beach, BCContact: (661) 612-4595 or (949) 274-9899Leave a message to be returned in 24 hrs.

EL MIRADOR ASSISTED LIVING HOMEName: El Mirador Type: Assisted Living HomeRegion: Rosarito Beach, BCContact: (664) 609-1477

PLAYAS DE BAJA - MEDICAL Name: Kimberly WherleyType: Medical Vacation Rentals /Accomodations for Medical TreatmentsRegion: Rosarito Beach, BCContact: (760) 666-5738, [email protected],www.playasdebaja.com

VINCI PLASTIC SURGERYName: Dr. SoberanesType: Plastic Surgeons / Cirujanos PlásticosRegion: Rosarito Beach, BCContact: U.S. (619) 906-7949, [email protected]

HACIENDA DEL ENCANTO INN & SPAName: David GeeType: Beauty SpaRegion: Rosarito Beach, BC

Contact: (619) 920-87-47, [email protected]

LA FONDAName: La FondaType: Beauty SpaRegion: Rosarito Beach, BCContact: [email protected]

PETS - BAJA ANINAL SANTUARYName: Sunny BenedictType: Pet CareRegion: Rosarito Beach, BCContact: (619) 786-7828, [email protected]

ENSENADACLINICA DENTAL DEL PUERTOName: Dr. Miguel Angel Ortiz HidalgoType: Dental Care / Cuidado dentalRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 151-1486

CONSULTORIO DENTALName: Dr. Vilma Aguayo HiguertaType: Dental Care / Cuidado dentalRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 178-2944



BAJA HEALTH & WELLNESS LISTINGSENSENADA (cont’d)GAONA PODOLOGO-QUIROPEDISTAName: Dr. Joel Gaona AburtoType: Podiatrist - Foot Dr. / Podologo-QuiropedistaRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 178-0154, [email protected]

GROUPO DENTAL EENSEADAName: Dr. Carlos Gallego RivasType: Dental Care / Cuidado dentalRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 178-3777

NOVADENTName: Dr. Marco Antonio Sam PartidaType: Dental Care / Cuidado dentalRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 176-3458

OPTHALMOLOGISTName: Dr. Enrique J Corral MDType: Eye ClincRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 178-1877

VERMAR HOSPITALName: Vermar Hospital

Type: Vermar HospitalRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 173-4500, www.hospitalvelmar.com

SAN NICOLAS CASINO & SPAName: San Nicolas SpaType: Beauty SpaRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 178-1901, www.snhotelcasino.com

PETS - HOSPITAL VETERINARIOName: MVZ Antonio F. Jasso PenaType: VeterinaryRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 107-6306

PETS - MIRAMAR VETERINARY HOSPITALName: Dr. Eduardo DiasType: VeterinaryRegion: Ensenada, BCContact: (646) 197-2831

MEXICALICIRUGIA BUCAL Y MAXILOFACIAL E IMPLANTESDENTALESName: Dr. Rogelio Arevalo

Type: Dental Care / Cuidado dentalRegion: Mexicali, BCContact: (686) 552-6949, [email protected]

CLINICA DE ASMA Y ALERGIAName: Dr. Valente MeridaType: (Med) Allergist-Immunologist / Alergólogo inmunólogoRegion: Mexicali, BCContact: (686) 554-0506, [email protected], www.clinicadeasma.com

SAN FELIPECONSULTORIO DENTAL Y DE ORTODONCIAName: Dr. Jason AriasType: Dental Care / Cuidado dentalRegion: San Felipe, BCContact: (686) 577-6212, [email protected]

CALIFORNIA DENTAL SPAName: Dr. Melina California Fierros Z. DDSType: Dental Care / Cuidado dentalRegion: San Felipe, BCContact: (686) 577-0708



BAJA HEALTH & WELLNESS LISTINGSSAN FELIPE (cont’d)CONSULTORIO DENTAL Y DE ORTODONCIAName: Dr. Jason AriasType: Dental Care / Cuidado dentalRegion: San Felipe, BCContact: (686) 577-6212, [email protected]

CALIFORNIA DENTAL SPAName: Dr. Melina California Fierros Z. DDSType: Dental Care / Cuidado dentalRegion: San Felipe, BCContact: (686) 577-0708

ABASOLO HEALTH CENTERName: Dr. victor AbasoloType: Medical ClincRegion: San Felipe, BCContact: (686) 577-1458 24hr Emergency (686) 573-0174

FARMACIA MEDICORAMAName: Hector GoncalezType: Pharmacy

Region: San Felipe & Rosarito BeachContact: (686) 577-6261

HAIR BY NANCYName: Nancy MooreType: Beauty SalonRegion: San Felipe, BCContact: 686-113-3682

LILLYANA’S SALONName: KCType: Beauty SalonRegion: San Felipe, BCContact: (686) 577-6253, [email protected]

SAN FELIPE ANIMAL CARE CLINCName: Dr. Antonio SolisType: VeterinaryRegion: San Felipe, BCContact: (686) 577-6232

SANTA FE PHARMACYName: Santa Fe PharmacyType: PharmacyRegion: San Felipe, BCContact: (686) 576-0546

SAN FELIPE ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, SAN FELIPE, BC

Dr. Antonio SolisRegion: San Felipe, BC, Type: Veterinary, Contact: (686) 577-6232.

They offer Vaccinations and general check ups, preform surgeries, and conduct spay & neuter clinics. Dr. Solis subcribes all that is needed to maintain your pets health and additionally has preventative medicines with Vaccination & Deworming. Dr. Solis is also there for you and you family to help you with

the cremation process and Return of Ashes.



BAJA HEALTH & WELLNESS LISTINGSLORETOCUIDENTName: Dr. Ricardo RamosType: Dental Care/Cuidado dentalRegion: Loreto, BCSContact: (613) 137-8660, [email protected]

PET - VETERINARIA LORETOName: MVZ. Luan Jose Cortes MejiaType: VeterinaryRegion: Loreto, BCSContact: (613) 135-0912

PETS - ANIMALANDIAName: AnimalandiaType: Pet CareRegion: Loreto, BCSContact: [email protected]

LOS CABOSDR. BILL CHIROPRACTICName: Dr. Bill SniechowskiType: Chiropractic and NutritionRegion: Cabo San Lucas

Contact: (624) 118-1603, www.healthybalanceonline.com, [email protected]

TODOS SANTOSACUPUNCTURE & TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINEName: Jane Sipe, L. Ac.Type: Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese MedicineRegion: Todos Santos, BCS Contact: (612) 151-7026, [email protected]

CUIDENTRegion: Loreto, BCS

Contact:(613) 137-8660, [email protected], http://www.cuident.com.mx.

Here at Cuident gives every patient the most accurate diagnosis, treatment less painful, the aesthetic choices that fit your budget and at all times with the highest quality care and warmth. Our activity is not painful but a relief.

Cuident - Dr. Ricardo Ramos

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Versoleil Landscaping Corporation - Guillermo William DuclosKM182.5 Carretera a Mexicali, San Felipe, Baja Mexico - 686-576-0664 - [email protected]

This is an advertisment.

Guillaume Duclos started landscaping on 2nd August 1981 in France, and has gone on to landscape at Jardins de Gally (Paris France), Club Mediterranee Resorts (Italy, Sicily, Japan) and Saudi Oger, (Saudi Arabia). Today, he is William Duclos, owner of Versoleil Landscaping in San Felipe Baja California.

William found it was too difficult for Americans to remember Guillaume (French for William), so he decided to use William.

William came to San Felipe Five years ago with the French company Gregori International to construct the 18-hole Las Caras de Mexico Golf Course within the Beach and Golf Resort of La Ventana del Mar.

When asked why he stayed in San Felipe and started Versoleil Landscaping, Williams says “I met my Mexican wife Xochilt here in San Felipe… and I saw a good opportunity to start a landscaping company here, because of all of the new developments.”

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THE BESTLANDSCAPER

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BGLC Member Discount is 10% off on all landscaping and building projects. Just show your Membership card!

Versoleil Landscaping offers everything from landscaping design to green decorations for special events, with experience and solutions for small areas to big developments. They analyze various natural parameters (e.g., wind, water, sun, pH, soil etc.) and match them with the client’s wishes, style and budget. Although parameters and plants change from place to place, the art of landscaping and rules remain the same; composition, association of colors, size, contrast, use of local products (e.g., rocks, gravels, wood, sand, shells etc.) and so on.

“The priority is… saving the water and using irrigation systems…, if you want some plantation in San Felipe” says William, “forget the Rhododendron and the Rose, instead consider Century plants and Euphorbia.”

“My business is to do exactly

what we say and exactly what our contract states, including start date, duration of job, budget, guarantee and so on” says William. “We make the difference with of price and quality, imagination

and experience, guarantee and maintenance.”Versoleil a “one stop shop” for nursery, landscaping office, garden decoration, vegetable and flower shops, and irrigation parts. “Anywhere you drive in San Felipe you can see the results of our jobs,” says William. “Our clients know that we are only a phone call away.” Eventually, Versoleil will expand to service areas like Rosarito, Ensenada, San Diego or California with the main office in San Felipe.

Plant Rentals, Versoleil provides stunning greenery for any occasion. Themed Events including Rain Forest, Tropical, Western, Elegant, Beach and anything else your imagination can conjure! Versoleil adds design, containers, texture, delivery, set-up, maintenance, and tear down of only the best quality plants. Transform any area into a warm,

friendly, and colorfully inviting atmosphere. Versoleil knows how important excellence in product, service and professionalism are to planting seeds for long-lasting relationships. Let Versoleil’s rental experts arrange just the right setting for that special event.Versoleil has a few projects they are proud of. The most visible landscaping project is the remodel of the medians down Chetumal (the main thoroughfare of San Felipe). Looks wonderful with the artistic design using brick, sand, stone, and lot of plants. Additionally they are working on the remodel of the San Felipe Naval Base in the construction of green areas, & Riviera Hotel now is newly landscaped. If you are looking for a new look or just need regular yard matainance; then call or email Guillaume “William” at Versoleil - 686-576-0664 or [email protected], he will take care of you!


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About Our Maintenance ServicesCombine our landscape installation projects with a maintenance program, and your landscape will take on an ease and beauty that makes your enjoyment of it complete.

We understand the changes in appearance and health that occur overtime to an existing landscape. That is why proven grounds maintenance programs and care are important. Our clients expect and deserve satisfactory results, day in and day out. Through the help of our dedicated and experienced staff of landscape professionals we are able to successfully meet their expectations. Our staff is trained, and know the correct practices and methodology needed to keep your landscape looking it’s absolute best.

Weekly - Monthly - Seasonal Maintenance Programs

PruningFertilizing

Manual wateringInsect and disease controlIrrigation system checks

Weed controlPest control for your home and garden

Follow up sheet left at each visit - insuring satisfactory results for our

clients.

BGLC Member Discount is 10% off on all landscaping

and building projects. Just show your Membership card!

Member of AMPI (Mexico's a�liate of NAR). Long time member of AMPI Los Cabos BCS Multiple Listing Service.Former president of AMPI Los Cabos.

FOR SALE Hacienda Style Living is 595,000.00 USD

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BAJA REAL ESTATEThis property is just off the

Malecon which is undergoing a complete make over and scheduled to be completed

by late 2012.

Contact: Jill Jackson

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FOR SALE La Loma Ridgetop Lot with Trailer

is 150,000.00 USD

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BAJA REAL ESTATEAre you dreaming of living in

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Contact: Jill Jackson

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Mar Y AventurasBaja Good Life Club Discount:

10% off any of our tours

Mar Y Aventuras is Spanish for Sea and Adventures. We offer sea kayaking excursions to remote islands and beaches in the Sea of Cortez

including the National Parks near La Paz and Loreto and whale watching trips in Magdalena

Bay, Southern Baja California, Mexico.

www.kayakbaja.com 612-123-0559

Baja Region: La Paz

The Cortez ClubWorld Class Diving

Baja Good Life Club Discount: 15% off any of our services

Your Journey to Baja Begins With Us! The Cortez Club is La Paz’s premier diving and watersports center. Established since 1993 it offers a 5 star

level of service, quality and professionalism to all its clients. From large groups to individuals you

will receive personal attention and service second to none.

www.cortezclub.com612-121-6120

Baja Region: La Paz

Estero BeachBGL Club Discount:

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Estero Beach Hotel Resort is a prestigious family oriented resort that has been a favorite since the 1950’s, combining luxury away from the stress

and ordinary living with an array of exciting activities. Estero Beach is where the cool waters of the Pacific and the warmth of Baja California create the memories of a lifetime. It is a favorite location for many sporting events, such as beach

volleyball, soccer and tennis tournaments.

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Baja Region: Ensenada




Mexican Auto Insurance

BGL Club Discount: discounts vary

Daily, six month, or annual Mexico insurance policy terms, Claims are settled in U.S. dollars (not pesos) and based upon U.S. repair rates,

Repairs may be completed in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, Partial theft and vandalism coverage from

HDI Premier and ACE Platinum policies, Fixed deductibles that meet the requirements of lien-

holders, including GMAC.

www.baja4life.com1-877-LUV-MEX1

(877-588-6391)Ext. 3

Taller RalloBrakes and Suspension

BGL Club Discount: 10% Discount

Regular brake inspections should be part of your vehicle’s ongoing maintenance, helping to ensure its safety and reliability. As a Good Life Member

you receive 10% off all Rallo’s services.

686-230-9933Region: San Felipe

6th Annual Blues & Arts Fiesta

BGL Club Discount: Save $10.00

This is the most anticipated year for the Blues & Arts, with over 30 artist Booths and 8 Real Blues

Bands performing at the El Cortez Hotel. This will be a year to remember! Come to the BGL Club

office in the Playa de Oro business center or at the Sat. Swap Meet.

www.bluesandarts.com686-230-9933

Region: San Felipe

BAJA SPANISH 101


BAJA SPANISH 101

batteries ......................................................... pilas

Can I have a bag?................... ¿Tiene una bolsa?

Can you ship it to my country?.................................... ¿Puede enviarlo a mi país?

Cold medicine ..... medicamento para el resfriado

Condoms ......................... preservativos/condones

Cheap .......................................................... barato

Do you have this in my size?.......................................... ¿Tiene esto de mi talla?

English-language books .............. libros en inglés

An English-language newspaper................................. un periódico/diario en inglés

Expensive ....................................................... caro

An English-Spanish dictionary................................ un diccionario inglés-español

How much is this?..................... ¿Cuánto cuesta?

I can’t afford it. .................. Es muy caro para mí

I don’t want it. ................................ No lo quiero.I need ....................................................... Necesito

I’m not interested. ...................... No me interesa.

OK, I’ll take it. .......... De acuerdo, me lo llevaré.

Pain reliever (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen)........................ analgésico (Aspirina, Ibuprofeno)

A pen .................................................... una pluma

Postage stamps ................................... estampillas

A postcard ............................................ una postal

Soap .............................................................. jabón

Sunblock lotion ................................. crema solar

Tampons ................................................ tampones

That’s too expensive. ............ Es demasiado caro.

A toothbrush ....................... un cepillo de dientes

Toothpaste ................................... pasta de dientes

An umbrella ..................................... un paraguas

Would you take dollars? ....... ¿Aceptan dólares?

Writing paper ....................... papel para escribir

You’re cheating me. ............ Me está engañando.

SHOPPING IN SPANISHSHOPPING IN SPANISH

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