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| Subject | Date Asked |
| campervan hire | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: thinking about traveling in Baja for 2-3wks want to know a reliable campervan hire company (2 adults ... A: I am unfamiliar with renting RVs to travel into Mexico. It's a bit complicated because of the ... | |
| Bus to La Paz from Cabo | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I am flying into Cabo airport on July 3d and need to get to get to the pier at La Paz. What would ... A: Stan, This looks like a whole different itinerary! Confusing. Anyway, from Loreto you can get to ... | |
| Bus to La Paz from Cabo | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am flying into Cabo airport on July 3d and need to get to get to the pier at La Paz. What would ... A: By the "pier" in La Paz, I am unsure if you mean the ferry dock at Pichilingue or the main pier in ... | |
| how to get a driver´s licence in mx | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: What are the requirements for a first time Mexican driver´s license. A: I answered this question a few days ago, but apparently it didn't get to you so they emailed me to ... | |
| Mexico | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I've heard something about a road that's being built from Guadalajara to Mazatlan that will reduce ... A: Emily, The road was finished almost 2 years ago, at least the Tepic to Mazatlan portion was 90% ... | |
| Los Cabos to La Paz | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: How much is it to travel on the bus from Los Cabos to La Paz? Is there a schedule that I can look ... A: There is no schedule online so you have to call Aguila Bus Lines in San Jose del Cabo. The number ... | |
| Mazatlan to LaPaz by ferry | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I will be in Mazatlan soon for three weeks and am interested in your recomendations for the ferry ... A: Hola Peter, There are two ferry lines that make the trip from Mazatlan to La Paz. The first and ... | |
| driving into baja | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I am coming from L.A, leaving on a Wed morning and need to return by the following Tuesday night. I ... A: Naomi, I would suggest Mulege. If you leave really early (like 5 a.m. I'm thinking, before traffic) ... | |
| car rental drop off | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: In May, my friend and I want to rent a car in La Paz and drive to Cabo Pulmo and then to Los Cabos. ... A: Lucille, At the risk of getting another "she doesn't know her stuff" rating, I would have to say ... | |
| land travel t La Paz from Tucson | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: What is the fastest and safest way to travel from Tucson (Phoenix or San Diego ok) to La Paz, BC? ... A: Jan, Getting here from Tucson is a piece of cake. We do it every time and it's WAY easier than ... | |
| LaPaz or San Jose del Cabo? | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Ann, thanks so much for all your help!!! I'd like to get your opinion on something else. Is San ... A: HAHA I just sent you 3 emails. No way Jose on San Jose. It's a crazy busy noisy town and way too ... | |
| travel from san diego to puerto vallarta and cancun | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: v r a family of 4-3 adults,1 child. what is the most economical yet time efficient way to travel ... A: Nauhar, As with all airlines, Volaris has a hub. It is Toluca which is an hour out of Mexico City. ... | |
| travel from san diego to puerto vallarta and cancun | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: v r a family of 4-3 adults,1 child. what is the most economical yet time efficient way to travel ... A: www.volaris.com.mx When I just logged on, it was in English. Maybe you could try googling it up and ... | |
| drive to Puerto Vallarta | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: v r a family of 4-3 adults,1 child. what is the most economical yet time efficient way to travel ... A: Nauhar, As far as I know, you cannot take a rental car into mainland Mexico. I say this because ... | |
| driving from vegas to pv | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a trip to puerto vallarta this sept. I have been given mixed info as to safety of ... A: Barry, It gives a lot of tourist information like sight seeing stuff and history, but no hotel ... | |
| driving from vegas to pv | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a trip to puerto vallarta this sept. I have been given mixed info as to safety of ... A: Barry, I have made that drive. My daughter just drove from San Diego to Costa Rica. It will be an ... | |
| travel from san diego to puerto vallarta and cancun | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: v r a family of 4-3 adults,1 child. what is the most economical yet time efficient way to travel ... A: Nauhar, I would check the following websites and price the tickets that way: www.volaris.com.mx ... | |
| Moving Company from San Felipe to San Diego | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Ann! Gosh, I haven't seen you in years. Anyway, my husband and I are going to move many of our ... A: Hey Susan, Back to the USA huh?! I have no idea where you could find a moving company. If the Baja ... | |
| current traveling status | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to travel to Rosarito but have been reading and hearing of all the unrest in Tijauna that ... A: Julian, I would contact Discover Baja Travel Club in San Diego tomorrow and talk to them about it. ... | |
| cities in Mexico | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me if Los Cabos and Cabo San Lucas are two different cities in Mexico? Or, is one a ... A: Danielle, Los Cabos is the name of the region, as you guessed. Or more accurately, the municipality ... | |
| Drive to La Paz | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: The first week of January my wife and I would like to drive to La Paz to visit a friend for a couple ... A: Ed, I don't know where you are coming from, but it's a long 2 day drive from the San Diego-Tijuana ... | |
| Bus Travel | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I read your reply on bus from LaPaz to Loreto. Is there a web site with times of departure? Does ... A: Dave, First of all, I apologize for taking so long to get to you. We have been moving from a hotel ... | |
| domestic flights from MEX to ACA | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to book a round trip flight from Mexico City to Acapulco and was wondering who to use, ... A: I'm not entirely sure which airlines fly from MEX to ACA, but I am sure aeromexico.com does and ... | |
| Moving to Baja | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find on the web information about towing a storage trailer to Baja. We have ... A: Sometimes the Mexicans will pull you over at the border into secondary and check what you're ... | |
| loreto | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Ann, My family is traveling to Loreto Mexico with two other families in November. We are driving ... A: Barbara, I am not familiar with charities in Loreto, but I would suggest you contact Discover Baja ... | |
| private driver from cabo to la paz? | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Would it be better to rent a car and drive by ourselves or to hire a mexican driver and car? I know ... A: Temple, Check this out. http://www.alaskaair.com/shopping/ssl/schedule.aspx Alaska Airlines flies ... | |
| transport in baja sur | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Have you heard of a company in Mexico called Safe Ride? We are traveling in Baja sur from Los Cabos ... A: Jon, I have never heard of them but if the references check out I'm sure they're good. There are ... | |
| Los Cabos to La Paz | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: We will be arriving at Los Cabos on 12/2 at 3:05 p.m. and want to take a bus to La Paz, one way, to ... A: Yup. You take a taxi to the bus terminal in San Jose del Cabo. There are buses that leave at least ... | |
| Safety of A Mexico Trip | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: Ann, I'm thinking of making a trip with a few other friends down to Cabo, by way of driving. The ... A: Andrew, I would make sure you get Mexican car insurance and tourist cards before you head out. You ... | |
| Travel By RV in Baja | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: We are preparing to move/retire to San Felipe, MX. We have a pick-up and camper and plan to travel a ... A: Jan, I have traveled much in Baja via camper and it's awesome. There are a few books I would ... | |
| Xmas in Rosarito | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: We would like to spend a week in Rosarito around Christmas and wonder what the temperatures would ... A: Gabriele, Rosarito at Christmas has a climate like San Diego's, so it will not be beach weather. If ... | |
| Altus - development in La Paz | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: ...I've seen you post a couple of times on the La Paz forum. I'm hoping you might know where I ... A: http://residencialalttus.com/ Debbie, Easy. We almost bought a house there. It was just the ... | |
| Bus service in Baja | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: We're planning to fly into La Paz for 4 days and then take a bus to Loreto for 4 days and then a bus ... A: The bus terminal in La Paz is the center of the malecon and it's a nice one. You can't miss it. ... | |
| Travel from Los Cabos to La Paz | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I will be visiting La Paz in Aug.'08. We want to fly into Los Cabos(the flights are much ... A: Wow. August is hot and in the middle of hurricane season. Did you know that? Just something to ... | |
| Opening a business in Cabo or sorrounding towns | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, I hope you can give me some insight on the subject. My husbands family owns an ... A: Gloria, I don't really have any insight for you, but my gut says YEAH cuz I don't know of any ... | |
| Re: Moving belongings across border to Rosarito | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: My mom and aunt are relocating to Descanso near Rosarito after living in a condo for a year. They ... A: Kathy, I don't know. I have moved furniture down there but in small increments, not all at once. ... | |
| Transpertation from San Jose Airport to La Paz | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: Ann, We are traveling to the San Jose, Cabo airport in March 08 and need to get to La Paz, Mexico. I ... A: You have to take a taxi to the bus station in San Jose del Cabo. It's about 15 minutes from the ... | |
| traveling in Baja California | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to Baja this January and I've never been there before. How safe would it be for ... A: George, Wow. Have you ever heard anything GOOD about Mexico? With all the negativity I am surprised ... | |
| Rosarito Beach -- current activity | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: My son, a 19 year old college sophomore, had a successful trip during spring break last year to ... A: Susan, I have been traveling in Baja since I was a kid and there are always "rumors" like this. ... | |
| Renting a jetski | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: We're renting a house with a garage, so we can store them inside out of plain site. Do you know of ... A: Heather, I have never heard of anyone riding or renting jet skis in Rosarito because of the large ... | |
| moving to cabo need help | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: i am an 18 year old high school graduate and i am going to move to cabo san lucas to get away from ... A: Nik, It is impossible to get a job in Mexico without a sponsoring employer. US citizens usually ... | |
| Transporting your car to Mexico | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: My wife (a Mexican citizen) has found her dream job in Los Cabos. We want to move her car down there ... A: Dave, The only thing I can think of other than driving it yourselves is posting a request on the ... | |
| Moving to Los Barriles | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: Our family is considering moving to Baja Sur next year and we are focusing on Los Barriles, Buena ... A: Susan, There are two very good bakeries in LB right now. Caleb's and the Road Runner so I would ... | |
| Moving to Los Barriles | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: Our family is considering moving to Baja Sur next year and we are focusing on Los Barriles, Buena ... A: Susan, I'm glad that you're making the trip down to visit Loreto, San Jose and BV/LB. I think you ... | |
| moving companies | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I am needing to move back to the states. It was an amazing and complex experience moving all of my ... A: Terra I have never run across a situation like yours. We have sold houses in Baja, but always ... | |
| moving companies | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I am needing to move back to the states. It was an amazing and complex experience moving all of my ... A: Terra, You didn't say where in Baja you are moving from, and that makes a difference. If you are in ... | |
| Driving and ferries in Mexico | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: We will be driving a 2003 Maxima from Nogales to Topolobampo and taking the fery to La Paz. The ... A: Actually you will be processed for the vehicle permit in Nogales on your way out of town. You can't ... | |
| Rosarito | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: We will be relocating to Rosarito Beach in Jan.2008, Villas San Pedro KM. 38 to be exact. I need ... A: Angie, I don't know the answer, but I can direct you to someone who lives in Rosarito, is a realtor ... | |
| Off the beat hotels in La Paz | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: Since you are the La Paz expert I thought I would ask you where you stay while in La Paz. Patricia ... A: La Paz is built along the shoreline with a gorgeous malecon or promenade all along it. This is ... | |
| bus travel from La Paz to Santa Rosalia | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: We are planning to leave our boat in La Paz next March for a month or so and return to the states. ... A: There are Aguila buses that leave frequently from La Paz north to Santa Rosalia, but I don't know ... | |
| car permit return | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Ann, I have driven the baja about 5 times and the last 2 years have driven from Nogales to ... A: Phil, I wasn't aware of the change. We also turned our permit in at Pinchilingue last year. This ... | |
| Mazatlan & Guadalajara | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to mazatlan in Dec 15-23 and have been thinking about traveling via rental car ... A: Hola Melissa, It will take you a while to get to Guadalajara from Mazatlan. Like 10 hours at least. ... | |
| ensenada | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Ann, i love you!! thanks for the great answer to my question about interesting people living in ... A: Renee, Looks like I answered the second email first. Oops! I don't know about rents actually as we ... | |
| la paz | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Do you have any sense of how long it would take to drive straight from the San Diego border to La ... A: Tawny, I certainly do. Have done it many times. Between 20 to 22 hours. I would suggest you stop ... | |
| I need a chiropractor | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I got here with my stuff in one piece to my home between Rosarito and Encenada. I need a ... A: I paid a designer to do my cookbook. She lives in San Diego and her name is Colleen Taylor. She did ... | |
| I need a chiropractor | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I got here with my stuff in one piece to my home between Rosarito and Encenada. I need a ... A: Barbara, Pick up a copy of the Baja Times. Or visit www.bajatimes.com or www.ensenadagazette.com. ... | |
| ensenada | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: Am a world traveler and have lived as an ex pat for most of my life, in europe and india. been to ... A: Renee, I think you need to visit Baja because there is no way you could know how it will feel to ... | |
| Moving to Baja Sur | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: My mother and I (she's 57, I'm 30) are tentatively planning a move from San Diego to Baja Sur next ... A: Kate, Boy can I relate! My husband and I left San Diego for BCS almost 4 years ago and never ... | |
| Transportation: Cabo San Lucas airport to La Paz and return | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I'll be flying into Cabo but I'm heading for La Paz where I'll stay for a week before returning for ... A: Ron, Ah, my favorite subject! La Paz that is. Bus is by far the easiest and most cost effective way ... | |
| Cabo | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: We are wanting to take a vacation next year in Aug/Sept because that is when we can travel. We love ... A: Hola TJ, Hurricane season is August and September for sure, but there aren't hurricanes every year. ... | |
| R.V ing in Baja | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: We are planing to tow our 5th wheel trailer from Sacramento California to la Paz Mexico this ... A: Hola Pat, Well, seeing as we just sold our 5th wheel I may not be the bearer of great news for you. ... | |
| la fonda | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: ann, i traveled to la fonda last year and stayed at an amazing hotel. it was not hotel la fonda, but ... A: Ryan, If it was directly to the north it was Hotel La Mision. I haven't been down that way for a ... | |
| Driving San Diego to Cabo San Lucas | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: We are planning a 14-16 day trip from San Diego down to Cabo San Lucas. We would like to stop only ... A: Carla, Well, first of all, Highway 3 through San Felipe is not where the way you want to go. If you ... | |
| moving to cabo | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: i would like to move to cabo i would prefer the corridor. i have a son in high school and i was ... A: So sorry, but I really can't help you with most of those questions as my kids are grown and I don't ... | |
| loreto to san ignacio | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: i am flying down to loreto and then need to take a bus to san ignacio. Someone is going to be ... A: I don't know the answer to your question, but I know that once you are in Loreto you can go to the ... | |
| moving to cabos | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I am investigating teaching opportunities in Los Cabos and am wondering what the cost of living is ... A: Stephanie, Sorry, I just got this email today. I have been on the road traveling from Baja to ... | |
| Travel from Loreto to San Jose del Cabo | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are need to get bus transportation from Loretto to San Jose. Any suggestions? We ... A: Valerie, Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I have been on the road for a week and forgot ... | |
| Altus Purchase | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: Ann, I have a few questions about Altus. My father and I are heading down next week to finalize ... A: Hola Lance, I am very curious. Is this the development you are talking about? ... | |
| Places to rent in Los Barilles?? | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: Ann- I sold you your license plate purse and delivered it to McCall - we would like to rent a place ... A: Cindy, I would never forget you! How ARE you? I googled up Los Barriles vacation rentals and most ... | |
| schools in cabo | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: We are planning to move to Los cabos, but we have children one will be a sophomore in September and ... A: I don't know the answer to your question. However, I can refer you to friend of mine with kids who ... | |
| Traveling from California to Manzanillo by car | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning to drive from San Francisco, CA to Manzanillo, Colima, MX. However, ... A: Paz, First of all, you will lengthen your trip by driving down Baja and then taking the ferry from ... | |
| Cheap travel in Mexico | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: Im going to be in Los Angeles from the 26-30 of April and i really want to get down to baja (as far ... A: Billy, You can take the train from LA to San Diego and then the trolley from downtown San Diego to ... | |
| We are building in La Paz | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: Of course we fell in Love with Mexico and settled on La Paz.We just bought our land and they are ... A: Jeanne and Ed, Now I think this is the coolest question I have had in all my years doing this! ... | |
| Cabo San Lucas | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: My sons and I are looking into booking a vacation to Mexico this summer. They are both teenagers. ... A: Ursulua, Wow. Your sons are going to have vastly different experiences if you go to Cabo. For one, ... | |
| private schools in Los Cabos | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Do you know of any private schools in Los Cabos or the Baja area that caters to Canadians? A: Mitch, No, I do not, but there are plenty of Canadians here. The best I can suggest is that you go ... | |
| elementary schools | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I recently read one of your answers which listed a number of private grammar schools in Las Cabos. ... A: Kenneth, I don't know the answer to your question, but I can refer you to a long term resident of ... | |
| Traveling to Mexico | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: What am I allowed to bring into Mexico? My husband, myself and our 2 girls are taking a 2 week ... A: The rules are always changing and since there are 4 of you, I wouldn't worry about it at all. You ... | |
| Bus lines to Cabo | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: I am traveling on the bus by myself down to Cabo but I can't seem to find any definite prices and ... A: You want to take the Aguila Bus, it's the best one. http://www.bajainsider.com/east_caper/ecss01.htm ... | |
| Moving to Baja | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: My two friends and I are going to move to Mexico for a few months to primarily learn spanish and ... A: Hola Jamie, Funny you should mention Mazatlan. I am there right now, first time in 20 years. I can ... | |
| food brought into Mexico from the U.S. | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: What are the restriction fro bringing frozen,raw beef and pork into Mexico? A: Judy, Not on a plane; if you get the red button and they inspect your luggage they will confiscate ... | |
| car/trailer perrmit in baja | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: I have been researching with mixed reviews on whether i need a car permit or a trailer permit for a ... A: Hola Michael, No worries. No car or trailer permits are required in Baja. That's good cuz we are on ... | |
| Relocating to La Paz area | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: Your response is much appreciated. Since you brought up healthcare, is it like it is here in the ... A: Mexico has a social security health care system that is very inexpensive, like about $300 a year per ... | |
| Relocating to La Paz area | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are strongly considering relocating to the La Paz area. What can you tell me about ... A: Hola Tracy, I think La Paz is the best choice for you in all of Baja. It is the capital of the ... | |
| Ferry Maz to La Paz | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: My family, including 3 kids, are travelling by VW camper van from Mazatlan to La Paz. I'd like some ... A: The website to check out is www.bajaferries.com. You can find out how much it will cost there and ... | |
| selling a home in Baja Sur | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: My husband & I will be purchasing a home in La Paz, Baja. If for some reason we need to sell our ... A: Jeff, I have never sold a house in Mexico but I know many who have and they got a cashier's check ... | |
| Mexico/World War II | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: A history question about Mexico. I recently read that just before the start of World War II Mexico ... A: I certainly don't know the answer to your question, but I can point you in a couple directions and ... | |
| Baja Bus Routes | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: Ann: We want to cross on the ferry from Guaymas to Santa Rosalia. Can we reasonably travel north up ... A: There is a bus station in Santa Rosalia with buses leaving to Tijuana frequently. You can't get to ... | |
| travel | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: Any info would be appreciated. Thank you Dean Ponzo A: Hola Dean, I have a website with tons of information on traveling in Baja plus a lot of great ... | |
| vacation | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I and my son (17) are planning to go to Baja from Las Vegas, NV in a car around Christmas. Out ... A: Hola! Check these out www.your-baja-info.com your-baja-info.blogspot.com Katie put this together ... | |
| Questions about Baja . . | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: My fiance and I live in Santa Cruz, CA, and we're looking to go somewhere for our honeymoon. We are ... A: I would suggest La Concha Resort in La Paz. You can fly there via LA now I think. It is a beautiful ... | |
| Cabo Pulmo | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: My husband is a norkeling fanatic and we love the small villages in Mexico as opposed to the tourist ... A: Kris, Yes yes and yes, go there! It's a wonderful place. Google it up and visit some of the ... | |
| rental or sales | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: We are interested in rental properties for a monthly time period while we search for property to ... A: Michael, That's a very broad question. Where in Mexico are you interested in looking? Most ... | |
| Relocating to Baja with children | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I sold our home in Southern Cal in late 2004 and moved to TN. We recently visited ... A: Julie, I am not one who would recommend Rosarito, especially w/ kids. It is noisy, crowded and ... | |
| transportation from Los Cabos to La Paz and back | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I read a previous posting about the 3 hour bus ride from the Los Cabos airport to La Paz, and you ... A: You can take a taxi to the bus terminal in downtown La Paz and from there take a bus to the airport. ... | |
| Chiropractic?? | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I've been seriously considering the resort areas of Baja and other such communities for the practice ... A: What you need to do is find a forum where you can post this information and receive replies. I would ... | |
| Passports to enter Los Cabo Mexico | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I am travelling from Canada with 2 daughters aged 16 and 17 and was wondering if they need ... A: You need passports for sure, all of you. That is not all you need however. I just thought of ... | |
| to travel bye bus to baja | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: What bus service the baja peninsula, esquedgeles and fares please/ or web site to visite. A: Aguila Bus and ABC Buses service Baja. They travel from Tijuana all the way down to Cabo San Lucas, ... | |
| Travel thru Mexico | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: My sister and I arrive Mex/City 8/4/07 EASTER sunday at 5.47am. Depart-26/4/07. Plan to spend 2 ... A: Whew! That's a whirlwind just reading about the trip. Since you have 18 days, you definitely have ... | |
| Bus from Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I would really appreciate information about whether or not you can catch a bus from the bus depot in ... A: Asia, I personally have no experience here, however I would recommend you google up exactly what ... | |
| Travelling by bus in Baja | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: Ann- Thanks for volunteering to be an expert! I am travelling to San Juanico, a small town on the ... A: Joe, Your best bet would be to fly to San Diego, take the trolley from near the airport to the ... | |
| owning a house and a restraunt and Salon in Cabo | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: I am Hair stylist and my wife is currently attending Culinary School we are wanting to live in Cabo ... A: Hola Mike, Since your wife is Mexican, your transition will be so much easier! Cabo is booming ... | |
| Bus trip from San Jose del Cabo to Lapaz | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: We are staying in San Jose at the end of May and would like to take a day trip (possibly overnight) ... A: Andrew, It's super easy to get a bus to Todos Santos. They leave hourly and are new and clean. Just ... | |
| Raising children in Baja | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I live in Los Angeles and are just starting research on the possibility of living ... A: Jessica, This may be the fastest reply on record! I have been getting more requests for this type ... | |
| Living in Baja With Kids | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: I am a single mother to a 6 year old daughter. We currently live in Oregon but are thinking about ... A: My first concern would be, do you have the legal ability to move your daughter out of Oregon? I was ... | |
| Cabo Area Private Schools | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: Just as Shelley and family asked - I would like to know more about schools in this area. We have a ... A: I don't know much about schools in Cabo. I would suggest checking out visitloscabos.com and ... | |
| Guanajuato rental house | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: I will be studying in Guanajuato during the summer with 3 others and we are looking to rent a house. ... A: Sean, I have only been to Guanajuato once but I loved it. I live quite far away from there, so I ... | |
| la bufadora lot | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me how I can get leon tuscano to communicate with me about leasing a lot in la buf? ... A: Suzanne, I have an old number that may or may not work. It is 011-52-646-171-0101 and it is for ... | |
| Private Chef while in Cabo | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: We are going to Cabo for the first time in April. I want to hire a private chef for a dinner party ... A: Melynda, No I do not live in Cabo, nor do I know any private chefs. I would suggest you try ... | |
| pharmacias | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: Ann --- I'll be traveling to San Jose del Cabo next week --- I've never been to Mexico, but I am ... A: Barry, There are farmacias all over San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Just walk around and ... | |
| Schools | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: My family loves the Baja. Now we are thinking of perhaps living in Ensenada or perhaps Los Cabos ... A: Shelley, I asked a friend of mine who lives in Cabo and has a 5 year old son about schools. This is ... | |
| San Felipe Camping | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: My father used to have a beach house in Bahia Santa Maria(south of San Felipe). I want to take my ... A: Darrin, I can't really help you with this, as I have never heard of ahia Santa Maria. I have camped ... | |
| Travel from Los Cabos to La Paz | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: I've been to Los Cabos 3 times already and explored by rental car nearby towns and areas. We will ... A: Wendy, You need to visit www.bajainsider.com and sign up for their bimonthly online newsletter. It ... | |
| conditions of roads/toll prices | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: I am very intrested in riding my motorcycle from San Francisco to Guadalajara. I plan to travel all ... A: The only part of the road that is toll is from Tijuana to Ensenada and that will cost less than $10 ... | |
| Weddings in Cabo @ Melia Cabo Real | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if this hotel performs wedding services? We are looking to get ... A: Suzanne, You need to call the hotel or email them. You can also visit www.Weddingsparadise.com. ... | |
| la paz | 1/9/2006 |
| Q: we are staying in los cabos. we would like to do some day trips. one to todos santos and one or two ... A: Julie, I would definitely go to Todos Santos for the day. Check out todossantos-baja.com for what ... | |
| Adam's Tree or Palo Adan | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: We live in Los Barriles, B.C.S., MX and have a Palo Adan in your yard. We would like to move it to ... A: Debbie, HOLA NEIGHBOR! I live in Buena Vista, BCS MX and have no clue what a Palo Adan is! I would ... | |
| Baja ferry | 12/7/2005 |
| Q: I want to travel as a foot passenger from La Paz to Topolobampo but I'm getting conflicting ... A: John, Sorry. I answered this a few days ago and the system jammed and I guess it didn't get to you. ... | |
| Looking for a cook | 12/4/2005 |
| Q: Is there such a thing as hiring sombody in the Rosarito area who will cook for you for a short term ... A: Shannon, I don't have the answer to that question. I live 900 miles south of Rosarito. I do have 2 ... | |
| spanish lessons | 11/24/2005 |
| Q: I hope to retire (with RV) to Baja next winter. I know there are spanish schools in La Paz and ... A: Willy, No I do not but that doesn't mean you won't find someone when you get there. It won't be a ... | |
| Tijuana pemex | 8/15/2005 |
| Q: will be driving to tijuana and am wondering where the closest pemex is located after crossing the ... A: David, I am not 100% sure where the nearest Pemex is to the border. Nor am I sure that diesel is ... | |
| Road trip | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: I would imagine my question pertains to any part of Mexico as well as your particular area of ... A: Fred, I would not recommend sleeping in your car at all. Buy a cheap tent, a cooler and some ... | |
| east cape | 8/4/2005 |
| Q: I want to stay on the east side of baja. Where would you recommend. Would like a beach front condo ... A: Since I live on the East Cape 9 months out of the year, I am pleased to answer your question. I ... | |
| US tags in Mexico | 7/29/2005 |
| Q: Planning a lenghty (6 months or longer) road trip through Baja California and possibly the mainland ... A: Fred, I would certainly not worry about being a target with valid US tags. You cannot register a ... | |
| weather in LaPaz | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: We want to charter a sailboat in LaPaz, but we can't decide when to go. We are interested in ... A: Ann, I would say October, April or May would be the optimum months for your adventure. There is a ... | |
| Cabo area flora | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: Can you recommend a good inexpensive book about the trees and flowers of the Cabo area (in English) ... A: Cindy, I don't know the answer to that question, but I would suggest you visit ... | |
| Loreto | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: Looks like Sukasa Bungalows is are kind of place. Any commits? Is there transportation to go ... A: Dick, I have never heard of Sukasa before, so I looked up their website. It looks nice and the ... | |
| Travelling from Tijuana to San Salvador | 5/14/2005 |
| Q: I know your area of expertise is mostly in Baja, but that is fine, since part of my trip will be ... A: James, You want to check this website out for bus info down Baja: ... | |
| travel from guadalajara to la paz | 5/4/2005 |
| Q: What a great site! I plan to fly to Guadalajara from Chicago and want to bus/ferry/fly to La Paz. I ... A: Beth, www.bajaferries.com will give you the info on getting from Mazatlan to La Paz. Once in La ... | |
| Driving to Cabo | 4/20/2005 |
| Q: My husband and I purchased a condo in San Jose last summer, and I am making the drive down this June ... A: Since you are driving from Palm Springs, you will cross in Tecate and take Highway 3 to Ensenada. ... | |
| Transportation to La Paz | 4/17/2005 |
| Q: Long story short, we were supposed to visit last year, but had to cancel. If we don't use the ... A: Kay, I am thinking less than 5, but I have never done it. You might be right though. I think I ... | |
| Transportation to La Paz | 4/16/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Hi Ann! Thanks so much for all the great info! Long story short, we ... A: Kay, There are also Aguila buses that run every 2 hours between Los Cabos and La Paz. I think they ... | |
| Transportation to La Paz | 4/9/2005 |
| Q: We are flying in to Cabo, but our hotel is in LaPaz. What is the best way to get to the hotel? We ... A: Kay, I am wondering why you are flying into Los Cabos and not La Paz. It is nearly 3 hours to drive ... | |
| one way rental advise | 3/29/2005 |
| Q: Love your books Ann! I would like to rent a car (ecomomy or mid-size) for a week in mid august and ... A: Maurice, I have never heard of anyone offering that service, which is probably why it is so ... | |
| DSL service?? | 3/23/2005 |
| Q: Ann, I am thinking of relocating to Baja Norte full time, but I still run a business and need fast ... A: Sonja, Check out the Baja Times online at http://bajatouristguide.com and email Roberta Giesea. She ... | |
| Tourist Requirements; Meaning? | 3/9/2005 |
| Q: My grandfather will be going to Campeche, Mexico on business; however, he sent me a question I am ... A: The tourist card will be given to him to fill out on the plane. The price is included in the plane ... | |
| schools in los cabos | 3/2/2005 |
| Q: this year will be the third time we have spent our winter hoilday in los cabos. however, this year ... A: Dr. Jeff, Boy are you lucky I remembered where I read this. It is the only place I have ever heard ... | |
| BCS | 3/1/2005 |
| Q: I live in San Bruno, BCS (just south of San Lucas and a little north of Palo Verde) and just ... A: Maureen, Thank you for such a kind email. Usually I get people pumping me for information on this ... | |
| Custom Boots from Mexico | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: Any chance you would know of someone over there who makes custom cowboy boots? I could keep them ... A: Kristin, That would be on the mainland, places like Guadalajara. I saw LOTS of custom cowboy boots ... | |
| Royal Solaris Resort | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: What have you heard about this resort ? Any suggestions as to what we should not miss while we are ... A: Brenda, I believe it is an all-inclusive resort, so you won't be eating or drinking out of the ... | |
| La Fonda | 2/22/2005 |
| Q: I am going down to La Fonda in March for my 3 year anniversary. What kind of clothes should I pack ... A: Sean, The weather is very similar to San Diego, so just keep an eye on the weather forecasts. As ... | |
| Cabo San Lucas area | 2/20/2005 |
| Q: I read your profile and envy your choice of residence. I've been to Mexico many times, but only to ... A: Jey, The Westin is lovely and romantic. It's closer to San Jose than Cabo San Lucas and there are ... | |
| bus transportation from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: and thank you for your time/advice. I am travelling to San Diego and considering bussing it from ... A: Eileen, http://www.advantagemexico.com/tijuana/transportation.html This is the first hit that came ... | |
| travel to La Paz | 1/27/2005 |
| Q: I'm researching the best way to fly into La Paz and I find Aero California had the market locked up ... A: Norm, You didn't say where you are flying from. Mexicana and/or Aeromemxico flies into La Paz from ... | |
| East Cape | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: we, along with our 1 1/2 year old baby grandaughter are staying in a home near Rancho Leonaro(first ... A: Tom, I live very near Leonero. There are several restaurants in Los Barriles, about 10 minutes away ... | |
| East Cape Baja diving | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are going to dive in Baja for a week in January. I've come to the conclusion ... A: Heidi, If you're driving and have that budget, you will have to camp the whole way down and at ... | |
| La Paz living | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: My wife and I just brought some property in La Paz and are planning on reitring there in 4-5 years. ... A: Norm, I will answer your questions one by one. First of all, you can import a car into Baja when ... | |
| Traveling by bus through mexico | 12/22/2004 |
| Q: How can I find information on fares and which buses are good for traveling from Bajia to Nuevo ... A: Kenneth, This is difficult as there is nothing much online regarding schedules and fares. You need ... | |
| Car Insurance, money exchange | 12/20/2004 |
| Q: I am realy confused as to where to purchace car insurance, reasonable expected $$$ for policies for ... A: To the Collins, Relax. Everything will be wonderfull! You need to contact www.discoverbaja.com. ... | |
| ground transport to la paz | 12/12/2004 |
| Q: Will be arriving at SJD in June 2005. Will need ground transport from airport to la paz(downtown). ... A: Warren, I assume there is a reason you're flying into La Paz instead of SJD, because the Los Cabos ... | |
| Bus transportation in Baja | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to get prices and schedules on bus transportation to La Paz B.C. I have read that if I ... A: Michael, BUS SERVICE From the US: Greyhound runs from Los Angeles and San Diego to Tijuana. From ... | |
| Mexico | 12/1/2004 |
| Q: I am doing a project on Mexico in spanish class. I would like to know what is the average cost for a ... A: Lisa, You're not gonna get me to do your homework! Go to any airline website and look up the price ... | |
| Solar power consultant/ installer | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: My wife and I are building in Los Barriles and are considering a grid tied solar power system. Our ... A: Chris, I do know someone. At Cabo Pulmo last summer I met Sheila Clark who, with her husband, are ... | |
| bus travel 'round Cabo? | 11/27/2004 |
| Q: I'm trying to get schedule and fare info on public buses running between Cabo San Lucas, Todos ... A: Linda, The only way to do it is to call. Aguila Bus Lines is who you want to call. Here is the ... | |
| travel from mexico city to acapulco | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: ann, we plan to rent a car to get from mexico city to acapulco because we have a free flight to ... A: Jill, Renting a car is fine, albeit a lot more expensive than in the US. Whenever I've rented one, ... | |
| Bus and shuttle service from Cabo San Lucas to Pescadero | 11/9/2004 |
| Q: Ann: I'm hoping you can help me find a web site or have personal knowledge on taking the shuttle bus ... A: Chris, I was just in Cabo yesterday and saw the bus station just north of the airport in Santa ... | |
| Baja | 10/19/2004 |
| Q: I live in NW Montana, 7 miles from Canada. After spending December, 2000 backpacking Baja, I long ... A: Michael, Snowbird wants to go south for the winter, huh? Don't blame you a bit. As an American you ... | |
| Encampo's | 7/9/2004 |
| Q: I am looking for an affordable encampo to keep a travel-trailer at. I'd like to stay close to ... A: No, I do not. It sounds to me like you ought to visit your friend down there, check his place out ... | |
| Baja Norte | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: I will be in Baja (Norte) this weekend. Is it safe for a single, female to travel from San Diego to ... A: Suzanne, I was a single mom for many years and drove to La Bufadora (just south of Ensenada) by ... | |
| Best way to get to La Paz | 6/25/2004 |
| Q: We have gratis tickets on Alaska Airlines to anywhere they fly. We live in San Diego and want to ... A: Mary Jo, Congrats to you. You wrote the longest question in however I've been doing this! Never ... | |
| monthly acommodations | 6/23/2004 |
| Q: I will be in the Baja on 6/26/04. I would like to rent a place on a monthly basis. I will have a ... A: Michael, I've never heard any that cheap unless you're camping. La Paz will be less expensive than ... | |
| Hi, Ann, I have a follow-up,... | 6/23/2004 |
| Q: Ann, I have a follow-up, and many thanks for your time so far. I have gotten sense, as you say, of ... A: Mary, I've heard those rumors too, but don't think we will ever become anything like Cabo. Los ... | |
| Hi, Ann How do you like Todos... | 6/22/2004 |
| Q: Ann How do you like Todos Santos and that area for purchasing a nice sea property for winter ... A: http://www.todossantos-baja.com/elcalendariotodossantos.htm Mary, That's a link to the Todos Santos ... | |
| driving into baja california | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: I was thinking about driving through and spending about 2 weeks in baja california. My plan was to ... A: Ryan, Two weeks is the minimum time for sure. I don't know what time of year you're planning this ... | |
| Loerto, sea of cortez | 6/12/2004 |
| Q: I am lloking for a really nice spot, tranquil, safe, beautiful. I want to bring my 9 year old boy on ... A: Andrew, Rancho Leonero is about 40 minutes north by car from the Los Cabos airport. It's very nice ... | |
| americans working in los cabos | 6/11/2004 |
| Q: my wife and i are moving to los cabos. we don't have a monthly pension, and we want to get jobs ... A: To work here, you have to get a working FM3 and you have to be sponsored by your employer who must ... | |
| Melia Cabo Real beach resort | 6/10/2004 |
| Q: We have reservations at this hotel and was wondering if you knew anything about it. Also we would ... A: Colleen, It's a very nice resort, but there are no quads allowed on the beach in or near Cabo. If ... | |
| Northern Baja | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I am planning on driving down to Baja from San Diego on the 1st of July through the ... A: Alexa, Sounds like you should contact my friend Jan at www.bajabeachesrealty.com if you are looking ... | |
| Moving to Rosarito | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: My husband and I are picking up stakes and moving to Baja this fall with our two young children. ... A: Hola Laura, Good for you! But I have to say, I get questions this nebulous about Baja all the time ... | |
| can i bring.............and can i get | 6/3/2004 |
| Q: I hope you have the answers I am looking for. I need to know if it is legal to bring carne asada ... A: Ruby, Yes on the carne asada and goat chese. You can bring your prescriptions down and have them ... | |
| Climate | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: What are the average temperatures by month? Are there many tropical storms? When? A: Mary, Mexico is a very large country and you didn't specify what part you were asking about. I will ... | |
| retiring in baja | 5/25/2004 |
| Q: as a New Yorker with no knowledge of mexico or the language, can I find a place in mexico, close to ... A: Marty, Of course you can! Rosarito or Ensenada or anywhere in between should fit the bill. Check ... | |
| Living in Roasrito | 5/21/2004 |
| Q: My wife and I are considering retirement in Mexico next year. I will be 70, she 64. We're both in ... A: Henry, While I find Rosarito and Ensenada far too San Diego-ish and touristy for my taste, I have ... | |
| bus travel in Mexico | 5/20/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering how long would it take to travel by bus from Xalapa, Varacruz to Mazatlan. Also how ... A: Shannon, I know nothing about bus travel on the mainland. I would suggest you google search the ... | |
| Where in Baja | 5/14/2004 |
| Q: Ann: I've recently begun researching areas to buy real estate in Baja. I've eliminated anything ... A: Roger, This is the most involved question I have ever gotten. I had to print it out, even! 1. ... | |
| planning a road trip | 5/13/2004 |
| Q: I currently live in Alaska, and I have two week plan my next vacation. I have 12 days off for this ... A: Chloe, I thought I answered this, but maybe not. I don't know from your letter whether you will be ... | |
| fun facts | 4/20/2004 |
| Q: What are some fun facts about Baja california(Norte)? A: Joe, That's a pretty nebulous question. I can suggest some websites for you to visit, cuz ... | |
| Travel-Trailering In The Baja | 4/16/2004 |
| Q: Howdy Ann: I'm a 58yr-old single technically disabled on sm VA Pension; an RV-person and would like ... A: Tom, C'mon down! We have RV'd all over Baja. The highway, Mex 1 goes straight (well, not really ... | |
| buses to Loreto, B.C. | 4/15/2004 |
| Q: Ann, I'm going sea-kayaking in Loreto in late April. I'm in Los Angeles, CA and want to take a bus ... A: Matt, There are 2 bus lines that come down here. The major one is ABC bus. You have to catch it out ... | |
| Travel | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: My Mom is 80 and wants to experience Baha. She and her boyfriend want to come down in a large van ... A: Viki, I am not sure if they will be camping or whatever and what time of year they plan to come. It ... | |
| Baja weather in septemer | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: I was just wondering what the weather was like in Baja Sur in September. We are planning our trip ... A: Wendi, Wendi, Hurricanes seem to show up about every other year, but that's weather. Who can know? ... | |
| adjusting after moving to Baja | 3/20/2004 |
| Q: My family and I are starting to make plans on moving from Canada to Mexico's Baja. My husband has ... A: Wendy, Okay, I am going to be 100% honest with you. I would not pick San Felipe to move to. I am ... | |
| cooking | 3/19/2004 |
| Q: Ann, I am relocating to Puerto Vallarta with my family and am a little nervous about cooking down ... A: Lori, Puerto Vallarta is a big place with lots of Americans. You will be able to find most American ... | |
| Transportation in Cabo | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: I am going to be taking a shuttle of some sort to my villa (Villa del Palmar) and will needed to ... A: Ruth, It takes about 25 minutes to get from the airport to Villas del Palmar, which is on the north ... | |
| East Cape | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: My wife & I are staying in Spa Buena Vista next week & would appreciate any info you can give us - ... A: Richard, That's too funny. I live a mile away in Buena Vista proper. The best food around here is ... | |
| opening a business in buena vista/east cape | 2/28/2004 |
| Q: we are interested in opening a small restaurant and/or bed-and-breakfast in the Buena Vista/East ... A: Glenn, Well, you certainly wrote to the right person. My husband and I moved to Buena Vista on the ... | |
| travelling to cancun from LA | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: Please could you advise me the cheapest way to get to cancun/mexico city from LA ( and back) ... A: Janine, With airfares, you just have to keep on checking. Have you tried Orbitz or ... | |
| mar de cortez hotel | 2/24/2004 |
| Q: I am bringing my family to cabo for a vacation, my wife & I were there last year. I want to stay at ... A: Mike, I just visited their website. I am familiar with the hotel myself. It looks like you could ... | |
| Your take on living in Baja | 2/18/2004 |
| Q: I am interested in moving to Ensenada, MX. luckily I have some friends who live there both ... A: Tim, I had a house near Ensenada for 9 years and loved it. We currently sold it and bought in Buena ... | |
| Ferries | 2/15/2004 |
| Q: My wife and I are trying ti decide which ferry service from mainland Mexico to baja is the best for ... A: Alfonso, You are going to have to contact them. The website is www.bajaferries.com. The info online ... | |
| Relocation to Mexico | 2/14/2004 |
| Q: We are thinking about relocating to LaPaz; what is the best way for us to find and purchase ... A: Kay, I live an hour or so south of La Paz. Your best way to buy property is through a realtor. Lulu ... | |
| Transportation from Cabo San Lucas to Mulege | 2/12/2004 |
| Q: I'm looking for transportation between Cabo San Lucas and Mulege. We will be making a trip down in ... A: Maria, There are no commercial flights into Santa Rosalia, just Loreto and Los Cabos as you ... | |
| RE: Punta Banda | 2/11/2004 |
| Q: I am thing about moving from Los Angeles to Punta Banda.How many miles it is? Is there an American ... A: Mandie, Punta Banda is 90 miles south of the border. It's about 20 minutes to Ensenada where you ... | |
| Ferry from mainland Mexico to Baja Peninsula | 2/10/2004 |
| Q: Where can I find information on the ferry from Mainland to Baja California. Are reservations ... A: Alfonso, Yes, you can take the ferry from Mazatlan to La Paz in Baja Sur. I believe it's about 700 ... | |
| Education | 2/7/2004 |
| Q: We are raising our 9 year old grand daughter. We are seriously considering moving just south of ... A: Sorry it took me so long to answer your question. I was out of town. Please write to ... | |
| part-time living in Baja | 1/29/2004 |
| Q: How fortunate that you are willing to share advice! Your Baja nesletter site is one of my ... A: Hola Vicky, Those are very intelligent questions, actually and I'm happy to share what I know and ... | |
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I have been traveling in Mexico (particularly Baja) for over 30 years. I have extensive knowledge of Baja--both past and present. I also know a lot about Mexican cooking.
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