Most visitors come for the whales but Ojo de Liebre is a fantastic ecosystem to experience year-round. Guerrero Negro is the primary hub for reaching this area but there are also a few other entry points with one that is particularly attractive for camping. I’ve stopped in this area on […]
While many Baja visitors are familiar with the magic of Magdalena Bay, very few reach this small seaside town on the northside of the bay. Situated against backwaters and mangroves channels, it’s best known for whale watching and fishing. Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos is quiet, simple and it has plenty […]
It’s a one-of-a-kind destination where groups of Americans and Canadians walk across the Mexican border each day. Los Algodones is also called Molar City because the streets are lined with dentist offices. On average, the cost of dental work is 80% less than the United States. I’ve crossed the border […]
Puertecitos is an isolated community Baja California with a few houses, a wonderful campground and several hot spring pools right on the ocean. This is all within the “gated” community area while just outside the walls you will find a few other houses, a gas station (often closed) and a […]
Only 30 minutes south of Tijuana is the seaside destination of Rosarito, Mexico. Located in the northern Baja peninsula, this town is known for epic surf breaks and for being a convenient getaway that doesn’t require long drives farther down the peninsula. Visitors will find resorts, a vibrant nightlife and […]
Camping in Mexico? Seriously! That’s what I thought many years ago when I first drove across the border into Baja. I quickly realized that the Baja Peninsula is the perfect camping destination. I’ve since camped all over Mexico and there are tons of amazing spaces and places to pitch a […]
You might be surprised by the opportunities for camping in Ensenada. The city is full of RV parks and campgrounds with spaces or tents, campervans, RVs and basic car camping setups. Many of these places also operate vacation rentals to offer different lodging options for groups and individuals. I remember […]
McAllen is a busy border region with commuters, long trip tourists and commercial vehicles moving between the USA and Mexico. It’s central to several popular border crossings including the Pharr-Reynosa Bridge and the Hidalgo International Bridge. Overall, McAllen is a very nice town and it shares a border with Reynosa […]
