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2012-01-16T12:12:00.000-08:00

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It's the goal of Baja Safari to take you away to the Magic Baja Desert Experience, everyday.

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Over one hundred years of combined Baja badness. From the tallest mountain peak (Devils Spirit) to the deepest Sea of Cortez underwater canyon and to the end of the clubbing night in Cabo to the first light of the Sun over a Sonoran desert dry lake. Baja Safari excels. We have no peers.

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SPECIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Free emergency services for travel in Baja Mexico. Available to the general public, not just our Baja Safari Members. When your emergency call is received, ONLY BAJA SAFARI MEXICO CLUB OFFERS FREE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, for anyone needing help while experiencing a medical or any other emergency in Mexico!

Baja Safari has provided these services for the American military for twenty-five years.

We coordinate your emergency evacuation from Mexico via land or air transport. We are available for you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In coordinating the emergency services, NO MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED! We coordinate complete services to keep them in constant contact throughout an emergency. With over one-hundred years of combined experience, we have the relationships with key personnel throughout Mexico, to ensure safety.

In addition, we will coordinate the services with medical authorities in the United States in a critical emergency. We eliminate the uncertainty and confusion during any emergency. We can coordinate your emergency evacuation from Mexico via land or air transport. We work daily with the medical field, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, social workers, consular officials and hospital personnel.

Our team coordinates the services you need, including emergency evacuation. We eliminate the uncertainty and confusion during any emergency, including medical emergencies. First responders such as ambulance personnel, consular officials, police and flight services are coordinated for you or your loved ones, safe return.

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Day Of The Dead, Tuesday, November 1

2011-10-26T14:21:00.001-07:00

Don Luis Bulnes Passes Into History

2011-10-11T23:07:00.000-07:00

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of another Baja California Mexico 'Builders', Luis Bulnes passed into history this week. More Loading today...

The Other Californios

2011-09-01T15:32:00.001-07:00

2011-08-01T00:19:00.000-07:00

Book A Trip To Loreto!

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More Cabo Safari Fish Tacos To Taste

2011-07-26T07:08:00.000-07:00

Just back from another road-trip to Cabo San Lucas, we wanted to share more Baja Magic. The Cabo Safari Fish Taco.

We were on a surfing safari in the depths of Baja Mexico, at Lands End, in Cabo San Lucas. Over the course of a dusty week I discovered an appreciation for beers with my name on them, learned that Baja Safari members make mean margaritas and we even managed to totter over the top of a few waves.

The original tacos came to our attention back in the 50's at a Baja racing pit stop on the long drive back into California USA. It was a small road side stall outside of Ensenada, Baja Mexico. We knew they were good, because Baja Safari, let us know.

Baja Safari members also taught us a good barometer for checking the freshness of the food. The advice was to check the temperature of the squeezy bottle of crema. If it had beads of condensation, then the crema should be ok. And it's also probably ok to eat the fish.

If the dish tastes this good, then I'm happy to take the risk.

There was crispy coat of batter swaddling gentle flakes of white fish. The taco had some earthiness from a corn tortilla and the pale and bitter crunch of shredded cabbage. There was some fatty creaminess from a squirt of crema and the sniffingly sour burn of Tapatio.

A fish taco is a perfect one handed feast that screams of sun and good times.

This version takes the original concept and makes it a little more swimsuit friendly. Instead of battering and frying the fish, here it's roasted with a gentle crust of coriander leaves and pumpkin seeds.

What you miss in fatty crunch is made with the winning addition of guacamole and the murky heat of a chipotle lime crema.

To me it's all about the chipotle- it's the baritone to the girlish trilling of grilled fish and raw veg.

These dried and smoked jalapenos, when toasted, steeped and blended with lime and creme fraiche or sour cream could make a sexy dip for crudites, or a fine dressing for a chicken and roasted corn salad.

But it's in these fish tacos that it finds its happiest home. Together it's the taste of summer. It's the smell of success.

These are best consumed with a cold beer and a wedge of lime- whether you're on holidays, or just wishing you were.

Fish tacos with chipotle lime crema

Serves 2

Equipment
1 stick blender or small food processor. 1 fry pan. 1 baking dish for the fish, or a grill.

Chipotle lime crema
1 dried chipotle chilli
2 tablespoons of just boiled water
Juice and zest of half a lime
2 tablespoons of creme fraiche (you could also natural yogurt or sour cream)

Fish tacos
1.3 pounds of boneless white fish fillets
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Zest of half a lime
1 cup and a half of shredded white cabbage
2 tablespoons of cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds
Salt to taste
Jalapenos to taste
Warmed corn or wheat tortillas (2-3 per person- corn tortillas are preferable).

Guacamole
(nb, if you have a preferred recipe or ratio for guacamole, use that)
2 ripe avocados, mashed
1 tablespoon of coriander/cilantro leaves, roughly diced
Juice of half a lime
Salt to taste

Here's how we roll

1. Split the dried chipotle chili and shake out most of the seeds. Dry toast it in a fry pan until it smells nutty. Then cover it with just boiled water and leave to steep for 15 minutes.

2. Puree the chipotle and the steeping water until smooth.

3. Keep one heaped teaspoon of the chipotle puree in the bottom of a blender (nb, you can freeze the remainder in an ice cube tray. It means there's some on hand for next time you make tacos, burritos, enchiladas, pulled pork, etc). Add two tablespoons of creme fraiche and the zest and juice of half a lime. NB, if you didn't have chipotles you could always use chipotle powder, or, in a pinch a combination of smoked bbq sauce and cayenne pepper.

4. Puree until smooth.

5. Top with a few cilantro leaves and put to the side.

Other components

Fish

1. Dry the fish fillets well and lay them out in a baking tray. Cover them with a flurry of cilantro leaves, pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of olive oil and the zest of half a lime (use the juice in the guacamole).

2. Bake the fish in a 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes, until the flesh is opaque, or grill on the bbq.

3. Flake each fillet of fish into thirds (keeping the toasted pumpkin seeds and leaves with it). Place the fish on a serving platter with the warm soft tacos, guacamole, shredded cabbage, chipotle crema and jalapenos.

4. Assemble your own soft tacos, adding jalapenos and crema to taste. Baja Safari NOW!

Total Eclipse Of The Sun 1991 * Twenty Years * Baja Safari

2011-07-11T02:29:00.000-07:00

Twenty Years Ago, an event rocked the west coast of north America. It was well known for years before it happened. Some well heeled excursionistas had years planning their recreational and scientific designs, before the actual event went off. July 11, 1991.

20 Years, Baja Safari. The real experience next...

Baja Safari Club Travel - Deep Central Baja - Time Stands Still

2011-04-05T05:05:00.000-07:00

The Heart Of Baja

Listen In To Baja Safari RADIO LIVE as Our Special Guest The Plant Man Michael, on his recent Expedition to Baja South and the changes south of central Baja Mexico.

Changes in Southern Baja Mexico are reported as well as the Special Announcement of the Club and a Special Life.

Baja Safari Sponsors Mexico Moving Forward, a moment of Zen

2011-03-19T16:59:00.000-07:00

Friends of Old Cabo Gather for Fifth Annual Meeting

2011-02-22T20:26:00.000-08:00

Details of the meeting are loading now...

2011-01-12T22:07:00.000-08:00

2010-12-24T14:17:00.000-08:00

Baja Legend, Senor Bob Van Wormer, Passes Into History

2010-12-15T02:20:00.000-08:00

With Heavy Hearts, we regret the news of one of Baja Safari's Great Patrons, Senor Bob, Bob Van Wormer, passed last week.

Baja Legend, Senor Bob Van Wormer has passed into History.

Over the many years Baja Safari brought new products and services to our publics, Senor Bob was always the wise and enthusiastic guidance our Members most respected.

Bob's joy of appreciation of the simple things in life and his hands-on educated knowledge of the people and land of Baja Mexico, is already greatly missed.

Pictured above, Senor Bob Van Wormer (left) and the Director of Baja Safari. Our appreciation of Senor Bob will continue...Inside Story on the way, Stay Tuned Baja Safari NOW Editor

2010-11-25T08:30:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays To Our American Warriors Around The Globe! Baja Safari Extends our prayers and best wishes to our Fighting Families overseas and on the homefront.

US Military Free Membership 2011 with Baja Safari

Baja Safari Mexico Club announced today that all US Military personnel and their families receive FREE Membership with the Baja Safari Mexico Club for 2011!

“For the entire year our club will honor America’s Heroes and look forward to providing the Best Of Baja Travel Services to our friends and neighbors serving overseas and their families here at home, in their travels to Mexico.”

Just eMail bajasafari@cox.net and message to “US Military Sign-Up”, your Club Membership that includes access to the Lowe$t Mexico Insurance and exciting travel and tours are FREE for 2009. We are open 24-7 to service your Baja Mexico travel needs

Baja Race Chase 2010, Baja Safari Rocks Off-Road!

2010-08-23T03:42:00.000-07:00

Baja Race Chase '10, Baja Safari Rocks Industry
Baja Safari announced today its biggest, baddest Baja Race Chase for the 2010 event. The semi-annual peninsula long off-road race in the deserts of Baja Mexico. In November of 2010, the RED BULL Baja Safari Mexico Club BAJA RACE CHASE will offer another FREE Race Chase for its Members.

"We will end up at the race related fiestas and celebrations in La Paz in 2010 and we'll enjoy the "Epic Off-road, Fishing and Nightlife" of the Cabo Safari Ranch, to finish the race this year", said the coordinator of the 2010 Race Chase. He continued, "We won't miss any of the race-life for this bigger than life race, historic desert racing event".

During the last peninsula run, in 2007, MONSTER Baja Safari hit all the spots and didn't miss any of the action over the entire course.

With NOS High Performance Energy Drink we hit Ensenada, Loreto and La Paz and even Cabo. We bumped into Andy McMillin at the Survivors Event in La Paz, Mouse (Dust To Glory) at the Cameron Steele party, Scott McMillin of the 2007 Overall Champion McMillan Racing Team and family at the Hotel California and Eric Solorzano at El Coyote Playa.

With the Baja 1000 for 2010 going the entire Baja peninsula, Members of the Baja Safari Club have another rare, one-of-a-kind and exclusive chance to live the racing life of the desert offroad of Baja California, Mexico!

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FREE BAJA CHASE for Members ONLY!

Jimmy Smith Explorations Announced

2010-07-22T07:44:00.000-07:00

Baja Safari will publish its "Jimmy Smith Explorations". This Fall 2010, after years of digitizing and miles of Baja California Sur Explorations, Baja Safari is proud to publish the "Explorations", a storied group of travels and discoveries of the extreme southern Baja Mexico peninsula with Don Jimmy Smith.

As Baja Safari members explored southern Baja for commercial and educational resources at the turn of the last century, Jimmy Smith guided and collaborated with the leadership of the club. Join us, as we share the land south of La Paz with the people of the South Seas, the discoveries that shook the scientific world, alongside Don Jimmy.

From the "trailer out back" to the soaring peaks high above the Cape of San Lucas. Joining Baja Safari are the Cousteau Baja Trips, Mitch Parr, Bob Van Wormer and the Pericue medicine men.

While the X generation fads spent their treasure on the soiled streets at Lands End, Baja Safari members became blood brothers with the land & people of the "Two Seas". 'Explorations' will reach across the Pacific Ocean and into the deepest Baja oceanic canyons, seeking Bold Adventure!

Series begins November 2010
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Partial Lunar Eclipse Late Tonight-Early Saturday Morning in Baja Mexico

2010-06-25T12:27:00.001-07:00

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2010-05-12T08:29:00.000-07:00

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2010-05-08T07:55:00.000-07:00

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Cabo Sea Safari Scallops Ceviche

2010-04-01T05:14:00.000-07:00

Cabo Sea Safari Scallops CevicheFresh Baby Scallops Ceviche

Total time: About 1 hour
Servings: 4

Adapted From the Cabo Safari Resort Kitchen

1 pound, 5 ounces cleaned bay scallops
3/4 cup lime juice (from about 8 limes)
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/3 cup seeded and diced tomato
1/2 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
1 seeded and diced jalapeño, or to taste
Scant 1 cup diced cilantro, from about 1 bunch
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. In a medium bowl, marinate the scallops in the lime juice for 30 minutes, covered and refrigerated, tossing every 10 minutes.
2. Strain and save the lime juice. Stir in the onion, tomato, cucumber, jalapeño and cilantro. Stir in the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper, and add back lime juice to taste as desired. Serve immediately.
Each serving: 238 calories; 26 grams protein; 8 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 11 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 49 mg. cholesterol; 2 grams sugar; 244 mg. sodium.

Enjoy! Baja Safari NOW!

Welcome To BajaSafari.com

2010-03-22T07:57:00.000-07:00

BajaSafari.com Supports Advanced Travel Services

Yes, this is the same company site that first offered numerous Baja Services, first on the Internet. Like Baja Insurance, first offered for Club Members Online, among many other firsts.

Now, the Fastest Growing Salsa in the West! Order your today via our ONLINE ORDER FORM on the right side column.

Sign-Up for an event, join as a Member or order your Salsa ALL HERE on BajaSafari.com

Baja Safari is the ONLY Baja Travel Club to offer Security Reports and Security Services via our SPEED Mex Division. To insure your safety when travel in Mexico is anticipated. Our newsletter, Baja Safari NOW!, has promoted safety as our first priority for over three years. We know we have saved lives and helped hundreds of Baja travelers away from harm.

We have expanded our SELECT TRAVEL SERVICES for our Members, to those special experiences only experts can provide. Ask about our Private Ranch House and High Chaparal Horse Ranch. Use our Baja Weather Service, recognized by the USA National Weather Service, are available for Members.

Baja Safari Mexico Club is proud of its history to offer innovative Baja Services for International travellers to Baja Mexico. Our EXCLUSIVE services have been provided to Governmental Entities to improve International Travelers experiences in Baja Mexico, since 1985.

We are also proud to announce our support of the MAKE ROADS SAFE in Mexico efforts. Baja Safari Mexico Club is continuing its support of specific working relationships with Government contacts, to ensure International travellers in Baja Mexico have their rights protected.

In this brave new world in Baja Mexico, including the real threat of crime and violence, Baja Safari will tell you the truth about the threats and the rewards of travel in Baja Mexico.

Contact our office for Membership details at safariclub@cox.net

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2010-03-17T14:49:00.000-07:00

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2010-02-22T11:57:00.001-08:00

Welcome! To the LIVE! Webcast of the PV 2010 San Diego To Vallarta Mexico Boat Race.
Baja Safari Mexico is the proud Host of the Race Pirates Social in San Diego.

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Baja Safari NOW! First Ever LIVE! WEBCAST from PIPELINE Surf Competiton Also First LIVE! WEBCAST in HighDef

2010-01-28T12:06:00.001-08:00

Baja Blackout! Storm News from The Road in Mexico

2010-01-28T08:55:00.000-08:00

Baja Safari January STORM DAMAGE REPORTS

January 28 UPDATED NOW:

CLICK HERE ENSENADA (CITY/COUNTY)MUNICIPAL DECLARED DISASTER ZONE...AREA FROM ROSARITO TO STATE BOUNDARY AT G. NEGRO!

CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES & VIDEOS FROM THE DISASTER ZONE!

Surfline.com sends thousands of surfer websurfers over our way. COOL.

The recent storm was the most intense, largest low pressure system/front ever recorded by the National Weather Service!

Update from San Vincente area:

Report from the Rancho Santa Marta in San Vincente. About an hour ago Hwy 1 opened at the San Vincente bridge. Officials made a make shift dirt road through the wash, diverting water. There is no word on roads conditions to the south.

The Rancho has been in San Vincente over 35 years and has never seen so much water. Several people lost everything they owned and are now being housed at local schools.

Weather is supposed to come in again Tuesday and maybe Saturday.

People at the observatory and rancho conception still stranded.

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Current News Reports:

"Authorities worked Monday to restore areas south of Ensenada flooded by last week’s heavy rains, including a damaged bridge on the Transpeninsular Highway about 120 miles south of Ensenada that has stranded thousands of residents.

The Santo Domingo bridge was expected to be at least partially restored by Tuesday, said Jaime Nieto, civil protection director for Ensenada. That will re-establish a key link on the Transpeninsular Highway, the major artery connecting communities along the Baja California peninsula.

Because of the extensive damage, Baja California Gov. José Guadalupe Osuna Millán declared an emergency in the region, giving state authorities access to federal funds to repair damaged roadways and bridges. Funds will be used to repair the Santo Domingo bridge and another in the community of Vicente Guerrero.

Nieto said up to 70,000 people in the region were left stranded as a result of the rains, with 2,000 sent to shelters. As of Monday, some 500 remained in the shelters, he said.

One community still struggling is Ejido Erendira, a coastal fishing village of 2,500 residents about 50 miles south of Ensenada, 12 miles by paved road from the Transpeninsular Highway. The area is popular with surfers.

Adam Beecham, who operates a 52-bed hostel in the village, Coyote Cal’s, said stores have run out of drinking water, but residents are sharing their supply. Five houses were washed away along the Cañon San Ysidro riverbed, he said in a phone interview. Nieto, the civil protection director, said one lane of the road to the village was open Monday, but it will be closed tomorrow for repairs.

Baja California civil protection workers Monday rescued nine U.S. citizens stranded by snow in the Sierra de Juarez, in an area south of La Rumorosa.

The group had been riding off-road motorcycles when they became stranded and ran out of gasoline. Alfredo Escobedo, the state’s director of civil protection, said that they used a satellite telephone to call out Sunday night to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.

Civil protection workers reached the group Monday, and pulled them out by helicopter. Escobedo said they were from California and Colorado.

The Baja California government yesterday identified the nine U.S. citizens riding off-road motorcycles who were airlifted by helicopter from the Sierra de Juarez. They are: William Derroth, Don Emler, Robert Rosenberg, Lance Waddill, Don Waddill, Todd Kerbs, Danny Laforte, Paul Eody, Troy Seysordh ."

"Work crews are scrambling to reopen the main highway that connects Tijuana to to Cabo San Lucas at the tip of Baja California Sur. Last week's rains washed out bridges and closed the road.

The highway is the only way for trucks, buses and cars to travel the length of the Baja California Peninsula.

The downed bridges have cut off thousands of people who live in small Baja California communities south of Ensenada.

Many people who were traveling south are stranded in Ensenada.

Johhny Friday runs a whale watching outfit in Laguna San Ignacio. He's stuck in San Diego. Friday's getting reports from bus and truck drivers and a friend who ventured out in a four wheel drive. "He said he passed several hundred cars and semi-trailers and its just stacked up. I find that Baja is probably the best place to ever get stuck. You find communities that'll really help out."

Friday says work crews are building bypass roads.

Meanwhile, Baja California's governor has declared an emergency in the area to free up funds for rebuilding."

Baja Safari Flashback:

In 1979 while enroute to Mulege in my pickup camper pulling a boat, myself and about 500 other travelers were stranded between flooded rivers and washed-out bridges between San Quentin and El Rosario.

We were there for 15 days before the waters receded and we were able to navigate the muddy river bottoms to the opposite shores..and regain the highway south. We all pitched in and provided for each other, and also the Mexican Army helicopters would airlift water and supplies to us. I recall a lady had fallen and hurt her hip and was evacuated by helicopter.

It was actually not so bad for most of us tourists...being stranded with so many new friends was a great experience, in a unusual kind of way. We entertained ourselves with songs, playing cards, group cooking, and fireside chats. I kept up a poker game every night in my camper. Lost a few pesos..won a few pesos...and had a ball.

Continuing Reports:

Many stuck in Ensenada for several days now and reports from the police barricade south of town. They are saying conditions badfor up to two weeks. I also talked to many of the truck drivers standing around and they say it may be as early as later today, that the barricades heading south, get dropped.

Report from the observatory up in the mountains, they evacuated before the storm and the road closures.

Pemex gas in limited or little supply south of Ensenada to G. Negro.

The ABC bus out of TJ to El Rosario.
No bus tickets are available for today. So either they are sold out or no buses today.
Tomorrow they have like 10 buses running. So it may be tomorrow until the highway is okay.
The Chapala/ Coco's Corner/ Gonzaga road... reportedly a BIG washout was 5 mins. from leaving Hwy. 1, but a low 2WD Truck got through.

Gonzaga Road Report: The road is passable in 2WD... just very rough between Gonzaga and Huerfanito... as it has been for 5 years.

Northern Baja sustained alot of damage from the
recent Northern Front rainstorms. Many bridges have been washed out, cutting off resources to several towns and ejidos. In particular, Rancho Conception above El Coyote on the observatory road has been totally cut off. Mike and Pamela Wirths are stranded, their access road has been severely damaged and not passable with their vehicles. They have a front loader but the job of digging themselves out requires a bulldozer.

To make matters worse, San Telmo Rd. leading to their entrance has been damaged too and is impassable. They have enough food for a week but are low on diesel and gasoline. They operate on solar and so far so good with sunshine.

Above Rancho Conception is the observatory and condor centers. All people
at these locations are stuck as well.

Mexican officials may not be able to get up there for weeks. Both groups
are coordinating with the Mexican military for emergency supply drops via
helicopter.

Previous: Baja Safari traveled north into Rosarito on the free road. From Los Medanos (the dunes) south of Primo Tapia to Los Gaviotas there were patches of dirt/mud/pothole areas that are rough, but navigable. The road was full of local compact/low rise vehicles navigating the various hazards in both directions and, as usual, the taxis roared by and around slower traffic at warp speed, drenching the slower vehicles with mud splash.

No part of the road was underwater and in Rosarito central, the vados (storm drains) were flowing fiercely, but staying within their banks. Intersections were gloppy, but passable if you wanted to turn off the main boulevard onto the side streets.

The bridge in San Vicente...it has a part totally collapsed (no bridge at all) and the water is still flowing very high on that river... it seems unlikely they will have a pass on that place soon... not until the water comes down quite a bit.

Many people stranded in between the towns of San Vicente and Col. Guerrero... they cannot move forward or backwards... not enough food or water in the small villages...it is really bad down there.

El Rosario and San Quintín are still on a communications blackout... only Movistar cellular services seem to be working in some parts.

Government authorities say they are on site, with the appropriate machinery to conduct repairs, just waiting for waters to come down and be able to work.

There are several places of Highway 1 impassable at the moment, due to the heavy rains:

-- The bridge at Las Animas has collapsed.
-- The bridge at San Vicente was also affected.
-- Apparently, the bridge at Colonet has also been damaged.
-- The bridge in Col. Guerrero is damaged.
-- The bridge in El Rosario has partially collapsed... many stranded people south of it... food supplies are being delivered with ropes over it.

Normal communications with the San Quintin area are unavailable at the moment... no phone services, no cellular, no internet (only Movistar services are available in some areas). TelNor and Telcel have dispatched technicians via air to attempt repairs.

Even though crew repairs have been sent to repair the road, it seems they are working their way from the North, therefore there have been no time frames mentioned for completion... I do not know, but common sense would suggest that the water flowing in those rivers has to subside before attempting repairs... this could delay the repair crews.

Bridges are out or damaged. El Rosario is currently under a communications blackout with both Cell and Landline. Mario did tell me he spoke to the family in El Rosario yesterday and all are well so far. Thank God! I have visions of the Tromba that came through El Rosario all those years ago and had Mama Espinoza floating on top of that round table clinging on for dear life as the flood water roared around her.

UPDATED! Saturday 5 PM: we were turned back 15 mi south of Ensenada by La Policia. They said the bridge at San Vicente is out, dunno when it will be fixed. Now at hotel in Ensenada; we'll stay overnight and see. If it will take too long, we may go to Los Mochis and take the ferry to La Paz.

UPDATED SATURDAY 2 AM:

BRIDGES WASHED OUT JUST NORTH AND SOUTH OF SAN QUINTIN BAJA MEXICO

Just heard from a friend that you can not travel further south than colonia vicente guerrero. The last time this happened it took weeks to repair. Can no longer even contact family via cell phone. If you want to travel forther south you will not be able to. People living close to the bridges have been told to leave.

UPDATED! San Vicente bridge and bridge just south of the Ensenada military check point El Zorillo is also washed out. A total of 4 bridges gone.

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SECURITY ALERT! Tourists Targeted! Rosarito Ensenada Tijuana No-Go Warnings

2010-01-26T07:52:00.000-08:00

Do Not Travel To Tijuana, Rosarito & Ensenada

Out Of Control Crime Targets Tourists

UPDATE! New Crime Reports from Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada

Entire area south to Ensenada, Baja Norte California, Mexico -

We Told You So

Not only are the CRIMINALS targeting Tourists,

So Are The Police Forces!

UPDATE! March 4, 2010

4 TJ Police Arrested for Robbing Tourist

Report From Tijuana: 4 TJ police, in two marked patrol units, pulled over a cab in the downtown area carrying Chum Kim Ku, a South Korea, and president of the World Youth Tae Kwon Do who was in town for a tournament to be held in TJ. They robbed him of over $1,000. This happened last Tuesday.

Press Report: Extortionists arrested four policemen
""TIJUANA BC 4 MARCH 2010 (AFN) .- Four elements of the municipal police were reported and finally placed under arrest for superiority, after it was found that stripped them of their money and belongings to the president of the World Youth Tae Kwon Do to be held in our city, Chum Kim Ku.The Korean tourist, who leads the Championship VIII meets here a large number of visitors, and as they reported was extorted while traveling in a taxi at the Central, at 21:15 pm on March 2.The unit that carried it was intercepted by units 4655 and 4658, of which the officers down and two of them he made a review body.One officer checked his wallet with notes and the action was stripped of 500 USD, 300 Euros and 100 Canadian dollars. The driver of the unit fully acknowledged: José Luis Hernández Gálvez, Rafael Macedo Sánchez, Eduardo Romero and Victor Javier Enríquez Rosales Jove.The Public Security Ministry announced the arrest, officers stated that fully recognized this shameful act.""

Reported: February 17, 2010

An international tourist (retired high school teacher) was staying at the La Pinta Hotel recently. He parked his car (flashy Mercedes wagon) outside on the street.

He came out of the hotel to find a shady looking character hastily close the rear hatch. He approached the guy and said "what the hell are you doing to my car?". Immediately an Ensenada Police officer shows up and wants to search the car. It seems the shady character had planted a box of marijuana.

This is where the story (its true) gets good. As my friend is sitting on the sidewalk explaining that they were not his drugs, one of my friend's former students drives by on a motorcycle and they instantly recognize each other. The former student is now a Federal Police Officer and after some warm greetings, inquires whats going on.

After a brief explanation, the former student takes the Ensenada police officer and the shady character in for questioning.""

THIS REPORT OF CAR HIJACKING ATTEMPT:

Reported: February 16, 2010

""- Cars were merging into one lane in the construction area between the end of the toll road from Rosarito Beach and the Via Rapida in Playas de Tijuana.
- She was alternating (yes, we do alternate) with other cars to get into the one open lane.
- After passing through the one lane, but still going slow- a black car came up fast behind her. She saw no lights and the car had no markings. The car blocked her somehow (not sure how yet) and forced her to stop.
- The driver and the passenger got out and came up to her in an aggressive manner. No uniforms or badges. Visible gun (not sure where it was holstered or size yet)
-They yelled something like "Why didn't you stop when you saw our lights"? She told them (through the partially opened window) that she was busy alternating traffic lanes and didn't see any lights behind her.
-They pulled on the door handles on each side of the car to get her out, but the doors were locked and now the windows were fully up too.
-Two other cars pulled up and the people came up to the truck to see what was happening. (Alternating pays). They probably thought it was a traffic accident/dispute because the other car was unmarked, it was close to the lane merging area, the men were abnormally animated and Police wouldn't try to force a car door open.
-There was much yelling and screaming of obscenities from everyone at the scene. The two men were the most verbal and upset.
-The two men got back in their car and drove away quickly towards downtown TJ.""

Reported: February 5, 2010

Rosarito Beach, Baja Norte California, Mexico - February 5, 2010

82 year old American found bound and gagged in Rosarito!
Gives "Baja Bound" a whole new Baja Reality!

Bound hands and feet with electric cords and gagged with a bandage, an a 82 year old American, was held in his home for more than a day while a thieves took their time robbing him. A young couple arrived at the property Thursday afternoon and saw his car take off at full speed with an unknown person driving. They notified authorities. He was freed shortly after by the fire and rescue who had to break locks to get into the house.

Paramedics indicated that even tough his health was stable, he presented with various lesions caused by the bindings and the hits he received when being subdued by his attackers. He was treated by the Red Cross and then transferred to the General Hospital.

At this time no one has been arrested. Source, La Frontera.

CLICK HERE FOR THE TRANSLATED STORY, READ THE COMMENTS!

Original Report Date: Friday, 22 January 2010

"Many of you have already heard what happened to me during lunchtime today.

For those not yet in the know, herewith a short recap:
Marijke and I went into town for our Spanish lesson, which
is held at Las Mañanitas restaurant at 12:00 Noon. I drove
into the parking lot and let Marijke get out so that she did
not have to walk through the mud.

As I locked the car, two guys in an old Toyota drove up and
blocked my way. One got out and started shouting at me that he wanted my keys.

I did not immediately get what he meant but that changed in
a flash when he pulled out a gun and pushed it into my stomach.

I handed over my keys, and then he shouted that he wanted
my wallet. He got more and more agitated, especially when I
told him that I do not carry a wallet.

I told him to search me if he did not believe me, which he
did, and emptied my pockets.

He then got into our car and both drove off at high speed.
The whole thing was over in less that a minute, at least
that is the feeling that I had.

There were some people at the other side of the street who
witnessed what happened, but they just stood and watched.
Apart from the car and what was in it, they got away with
about 1,500.00 Pesos and $25 US, as well as my driver's
license."

"Rosarito Beach Police Department, and I guess you could say we got lucky. We spoke with Officer Jorge Caro, who turns out was the first responding officer on the scene at the Las Mananitas Restaurant incident. In fact, he was the officer who wrote the initial report. He verified everything, this did happen. He was also aware of the Rene's incident."

So , there was one carjacking of a new SUV from an American at Rene's Mailroom and a second carjacking of an older model truck at Las Mananitas restaurant in town while the people were taking a noon Spanish lesson."

"Rob-Me-Arito. It's the press that's the problem. Yeah Right! What a snakepit. This isn't even cartel stuff. It's just garbage people doing what they know they can get away with because nobody is allowed to defend themselves. staying away from Rosarito for a while. Furthermore any Americans considering comming down for Presidents day or Spring break should think about it twice. Rosarito has become a lawless place and Americans just are not safe."

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Warden Message

Violence in Baja California (Norte), Mexico

January 14, 2010. The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana advises U.S. citizens residing or traveling in the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur, Mexico, to be aware of a recent rise in violent attacks in the Tijuana area, most of which are thought to be related to narco-trafficking. Given the recent arrest of a major narco-trafficker in La Paz, Baja California Sur, it is likely that violent attacks related to narcotrafficking will continue and could increase. The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana is not aware of any attempts to specifically target U.S. citizens with this violence. U.S. citizens are advised to exercise caution when travelling in and around the states, and to avoid large crowds and demonstrations.

Actions to Take if Caught in the Middle of a Gunfight/Gunfire

The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana takes this opportunity to recommend to U.S. citizens the following courses of action if you find yourself in a situation in or near gunfire:

Always be aware of your surroundings.

Whenever possible, carry a cell-phone with up-to-date contact information for emergencies.

When gunfire/explosions are heard, immediately move to a safe area with good cover. For example, look for something substantial to hide behind, seek cover in a room made of solid construction (e.g., concrete, steel, etc.), stay away from doors and windows, and do not venture out to try and observe the conflict.

Immediately convey the sense of danger/threat to those around you.

Do not attempt to move to a vehicle if you are in a safe area. Remain there until local security tells you that it is safe to move.

Always carry information about your personal medical needs.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Alerts or Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). American citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State Department's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Consulate General Tijuana located at: Ave. Tapachula # 96; Colonia Hipodromo, 22420
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico; telephone (664) 622-7400; after-hours emergency number 001 (619) 692-2154; fax (664) 686-1168; e-mail ACSTijuana@state.gov. Information is available on the Consulate General’s website at: http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/

U.S. citizens in Baja California Sur may also contact the Consular Agency, located in Cabo San Lucas:
U.S. Consular Agency Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S.
Blvd. Marina Local C-4, Plaza Nautica, Col. Centro
Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., 23410
Telephone and Fax Number: (624) 143-3566

E-mail: usconsulcabo@yahoo.com
In case of an after-hours emergency involving U.S. citizens, please contact the Duty Officer. From Mexico dial 001 (619) 692-2154, from the U.S., call (619) 692-2154.

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Baja Safari Mexico Club disagrees with the State Department opinion that "tourists aren't being targeted". International travellers,Tourists, have been targeted for crime throughout Baja California (Norte) since 2006.

2010-01-12T10:49:00.001-08:00

2009-12-23T11:10:00.001-08:00

Baja Safari Adventure Mix & Mixes

2009-10-26T05:31:00.000-07:00

Baja Safari Adventure

Adapted from a recipe by Kevin Diedrich, Clover Club, Brooklyn

Winner of the Barenjager Cocktail Competition, New York, September, 2009.

45 ml (1.5 oz) Highland Park 18-year-old single malt scotch

30 ml (1 oz) Manzilla sherry

22.5 ml (.75 oz) Barenjager honey liqueur

7.5 ml (.25 oz) Amaro CioCiaro

1 dash orange bitters

1 dash Angostura bitters

Stir over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass

San Felipe Time

Adapted from a recipe by Gerry Corcoran, PDT, New York

Number One Crowd Pleaser at the Barenjager Cocktail Competition, New York, September, 2009.

2 oz. Famous Grouse Scotch

15 ml (.5 oz) Barenjager, 1 barspoon Fig Preserves

30 ml (1 oz) fresh lemon juice

1 egg white

60 to 90 ml (2 to 3 oz) Toasted Lager beer

1 slice of fig for garnish

Dry shake all the ingredients except the lager, add ice and shake again. Double strain into a chilled highball glass, top with the toasted lager beer, and add the garnish.

One More Week in Cabo!

Adapted from a recipe by Meaghan Dorman, Raines Law Room, NYC.

Finalist at the Barenjager Cocktail Competition, New York, September, 2009.

22.5 ml (.75 oz) Rittenhouse Rye, Bottled in Bond

22.5 ml (.75 oz) Pimm's No 1 Cup

22.5 ml (.75 oz) Barenjager honey liqueur

22.5 ml (.75 oz) fresh lemon juice

2 dashes Angostura bitters

1 lemon zest, as garnish

Shake over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add the garnish.

Hurricane Rick Updates and Fishing Reports for Southern Baja

2009-10-18T09:55:00.000-07:00

Baja Safari NOW EXCLUSIVE

Southern Baja Fishing Report

Two Monster takes in southern Baja, a 450 lg. Black Marlin and a 550 lb Black Marlin taken in the last several days. Get Some!

Fishing Packages available through Black Baja at BlackeMedia@gmail.com

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"THE HURRICANE IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE A CATEGORY FIVE AS IT APPROACHES BAJA CALIFORNIA BUT IS FORECAST TO BE INTENSE. INTERESTS ON THE SOUTHWESTERN COAST OF MEXICO AND BAJA CALIFORNIA SHOULD CLOSELY MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HURRICANE DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS."

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Caesars Hotel & Restaurant Closes in Tijuana

2009-09-15T12:18:00.000-07:00

From Tijuana, Unable to meet its financial obligations, on Monday closed its doors on flagship Caesars Restaurant Revolution Avenue, where, by all accounts, in the year 1926 had its origin The famous salad bearing the same name.

The Coordinator of Business and Tourism Committee Mexicano (Ceturmex), Andres Mendez Martinez, lamented the end of one of the most emblematic places of the city, in the absence of awareness of the owners of premises who, outside the times, strive to collect their revenues in dollars.

From an early hour today, were pulled to the curb, as both kitchen furniture establishment, thereby leaving employment to at least six direct employees.

The entrepreneur said that in recent months the number of tourists has dropped by up to 80 percent, so now focused programs are planned for local consumption, in order to subsist and survive this heavy economic crisis in which all find itself, in the local economy.

Against this background, Mendez Martinez urged the authorities to take models of support for economic recovery on World Famous Revolution Avenue.

The Caesar salad was born in the hotel restaurant one night, when suddenly came Hollywood luminaries, as have local legends. The owner of the establishment, Caesar Cardini by not able to offer, prepared with what he had on hand, which then turned to the world: the salad with croutons, anchovies and Parmesan cheese, among other things.

The authorship of this dish will have disputed this, the original owner of that site, and also Caesar Cardini Italian Livio Santini, who was the chef of the place. Equally controversial is the time when the salad came, as other sources state that occurred when American pilots (drivers & racers) came to this border.

In what is certain is that the Caesar salad was born, at this place. In Tijuana on Monday, the 14th of September, 2009, the hotel that bears his name, ended operations, forever.

From the owner this morning, we received his final message to Baja Safari Mexico Club:

Exclusively for your Baja Safari Mexico Club Members, Our Original Recipe:

"Original" CAESAR SALAD: Serves 4 people.
Ingredients: 3 cloves of garlic, 2 eggs, 4 canned anchovy fillets, Mustaza Dijon, Tabasco sauce, 1 lemon, (no lime), Olive Oil, Croutons, Parmesan, salt and freshly granulated, and a lettuce "" ROMAN ".

Preparation: (Table side) (opposite his desk): in a wooden Bowl (bowl sunken wood) and with 2 forks, put the garlic and do almost a pure, put the anchovies and also do them with almost pure garlic until it is like a paste, you put half chucharadita of dijon mustard, and a few drops (drops, not jets but you like the spicy) Baja Safari Salsa (do not use Tapachula, Tapatio or Tabasco or any other)

Stir it all very well until you are pureed, like a paste. Ropes you separate the eggs and yolks from the whites. You put the pads on the Bowl with your pure, or paste, stirring with one hand and all, with the other squeeze the juice of one lemon into the bowl (VERY

While continuing stirring all with one hand, the other starts to put olive oil gradually until it reaches the viscosity you want. Since you have the dressing with the viscosity you want, put the lettuce ROMANA "(hopefully that you have thoroughly washed and do not use the outer leaves, nor the heart, and know that anything tastes better with Tantita nierdita, but that's not the case in this salad), you put a little grated parmesan cheese, a little lumpy in the Indian black pepper, add croutons, and toss well, but not exceed, that if you stir much of the lettuce leaves become mushy.

And vuala, you have the " Original CAESAR salad ". Do not salt, let each guest will want to put salt, according to your taste. Bone Apetit!

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Baja Wine and Food Touring Ongoing This Season

2009-09-11T07:32:00.000-07:00

Russian Vintners Win Gold at Baja California Wine Event

Bibayoff Winery (Bodegas Valle de Guadalupe – Vinos Bibayoff) was the grand, first place winner of the La Cofradia Food and Wine Pairing event held on August 18th at the Cruise Ship terminal in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. In fact, it was the second time in the last two years that David and Abel Bibayoff captured the highest honors with their Chenin Blanc/Columbard blend of white wines. This year they were matched with gourmet delights from Ophelia Restaurant of Ensenada.

Traditionally, this Russian Molokan family was known primarily as premium grape growers, but over the last several years the father/son team has refined their skills in creating table wines of good quality. For many years they sold their premium grapes to the better boutique wineries that used the juice to create award-winning wines. This prompted them to take a serious look at their wines and experiment with the grapes from their vineyards that were of superior quality. From these research projects evolved the award-winning Chenin Blanc/Colombard/Muscat blend. In addition, Bibayoff produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, and Zinfandel wines.

For those wine lovers looking for a remote, romantic and tranquil winery setting, located on the alternative wine route in Valle de Guadalupe, please visit their winery on Saturdays and Sundays. Their Russian museum offers a rare insight into the history of Russian farmers in the region. The Bibayoff family holds many special events throughout the year, they host weddings, plus they offer camping sites.

The La Cofradia food and wine event (Noche de Cofradia en Ensenada) features about 30 of the top wineries and restaurants in the region. During a random drawing held before the event, wineries and restaurants are matched to compete in the competition. The winemakers and chefs meet, select the best wine to match with a gourmet delight, and thus the contest begins.

This is a great opportunity for local, regional, national and international wine and food loves to investigate the “bottled gems” from local wineries, and sample culinary delights from the top food establishments in the region. These “masters” of food and wine have become so good in pairing food with wine that’s it is extremely difficult to pick a winner. But, other winners were: Bodegas de Santo Tomas with Laboratorio Gastronomico; Tintos de Norte 32 with Galeria Gourmet; Cavas Valmar with Restaurante Asao; Monte Xanic with Restaurante Punta Morro; Paralelo with Villa Saverios; and Roganto with Casa Canola.

In addition, Chabert’s Restaurant of the Rosarito Beach Hotel made their first presentation at this event. Vinisterra winery matched their 2005 Tempranillo with marinated swordfish from Capricho’s Restaurant that was a favorite among many attendees. Restaurante Cien Años of Tijuana created an amazing culinary delight that caught the attention of many gourmet food lovers. Marcelo Castro Chacon of La Cava de Marcelo (Cava de Quesos) offered samples of his aged, gourmet cheeses from Rancho La Campana in Ojos Negros. His cheese is gaining national recognition, further enhancing the evolution of Mexico’s food and wine culture.

Events like this make the point that Ensenada is becoming the “food and wine capital” of Mexico. Our close proximity to the wine country, an abundance of fresh seafood, gourmet cheese production, premium olive oils, superior baked goods, organic fruits and vegetables, all blended and prepared by passionate culinary wizards (from many ethnic backgrounds) is fueling the emerging food and wine culture.

Furthermore, everyone seems to be jumping into artisan cooking and “moonlight” winemaking. For example, the community of Punta Banda, or La Bufadora, held their 14th annual Chili cook-off at Los Gordos Cantina this month with ten entries from home-schooled chefs living in the region. Every sample of chili provided by these artisan chefs was of superior quality, thus making it almost impossible to select a winner. Despite the close competition, the following winners were selected: First place went to David Ortiz, Sue Graham was second, with John Jones finishing in third place. Over two hundred people attended the event, paying a minimal tasting fee, allowing for the presentation of $250 for first place, $175 for second, and $125 for third place. If you love chili and good people, don’t miss next year’s 15th annual chili cook-off, in August 2010, at La Bufadora!

Ensenada and the wine country of Baja California are shining brightly this year with a newly expanded La Ruta del Vino highway, and with the addition of new wineries and culinary establishments. In addition, La Escuelita (Valle de Guadalupe’s premier artisan winemaking institution) and the UABC have expanded their winemaking, enology and viticulture programs, drawing interest from national and international students and wine enthusiasts.

And, the Mexican wines just keep getting better and better with each vintage. For example, L.A. Cetto winery (the largest producer of wine in Latin America) has received numerous gold medals this year, including a “double gold” from a international wine competition in San Francisco and Japan for their 2004 Private Reserve Nebbiolo. Viñedos Malagon won another gold medal in California, earning a large following for their “old vine” Garnacha blends in the United States and Mexico. In fact, they’re now completely sold out of all their current vintages.

Furthermore, two top winemakers from California’s premier wine country have invested in Guadalupe Valley and will start wine production here in 2010, helping to further propel this region onto the map of significant wine regions of the world. Hugo d’Acosta and a group of investors have purchased two wineries and numerous select blocks of vineyards in France and they are reaping benefits in the form of premium grapes, juice and wine. Vinos Roganto is gaining international attention for creating a constant supply of world class wines from Mexico. And, so it goes as Mexico is emerging and evolving by creating wines and culinary wonders of high quality.

The XIX Fiestas de La Vendimia were very successful this year, holding forty-five wine and food related events from August 7th through August 23rd. These events captured the attention and enthusiasm from national residents as they discover and explore wines from their own country.

Maybe now we should sincerely thank the Spanish missionaries for the vineyards and winemaking they started in the Americas. You can tour the wine and food resources of Baja California everyday with Baja Safari, at 619-251-9486 or BajaSafari@cox.net

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Lucky 7 Desert People Baja Racing DVD Pre-Sales!

2009-09-10T09:59:00.000-07:00

AVAILABLE NOW!

Baja Safari.com is now taking pre-orders for its long awaited Baja Racing Action Lucky 7 Desert People HOT DVD!

CLICK HERE TO SEE A CLIP

Lucky 7 Years in the making, including never before footage from the Peterson Museum Baja 2000 Dust To Glory Pre-Run Event featuring NORRA's Ed Pearlman of Mexican 1000 fame, E! Entertainments 'Wild on Baja' TV Episode featuring Brooke Burke, Pre-Run with Baja Safari from La Paz to Cabo San Lucas on the Baja 1000 2007 featuring Sammy Hagar's Cabo Party and the Hotel California's Todos Santos Festival and choice cuts from the World Famous CABO 500 from 2006 through today. And much, much, more! The Real Deal in Racing Fun.

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Michael Buckner, Baja Expert on Baja Safari RADIO LIVE!

2009-09-01T16:36:00.000-07:00

Baja expert Michael Buckner talks about Baja California, Mexico on Baja Safari RADIO LIVE!

Baja Weather Service Issues Hurricane Watch on Jimena

2009-08-30T09:26:00.001-07:00

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Cabo Safari Fish Tacos

2009-08-29T13:43:00.000-07:00

Cabo Safari Fish Tacos

Fresh from the Bountiful Sea Of Cortez

What you will need:

• Corn tortillas
• 2-3 fillets of fresh white flesh fish (halibut, tilapia, sole or mahi-mahi are great)
• Cabbage mix ( I used a pre-packaged broccoli slaw/cabbage mix)
• Coconut oil (I prefer the Hawaiian Flower brand)
• Sour cream- 1/2-3/4 C (depends on how much sauce you prefer)
• Light mayo- 1/4-1/2 C
• Baja Safari Salsa (our favorite)- 2 T
• 2 limes- 1 for topping the fish, 1 for sauce
• Honey (Local honey is delicious)- just a dash
• Fresh cilantro (as much as you like)
• Chili powder- ½ T
• Ground cumin-1 tsp
• Garlic powder- ½ tsp

**Baja Safari Salsa to taste.

*Note: I measure all dry ingredients in the palm of my hand so I am not sure of the exact equivalencies.
1) Preheat skillet

2) Season the fish with salt and pepper and approximately ½ tablespoon of chili powder. (I eyeball all my seasonings)

3) Place a tablespoon of coconut oil into the hot skillet, swirl around, place fish in skillet. (Make sure not to overcrowd the pan. You want a nice sear on the fish.)

4) While the fish is cooking (approximately 10 minutes or until flaky), start the Baja sauce.

5) Place sour cream, light mayo, salsa, juice of 1 lime, fresh cilantro, dash of honey, cumin and garlic powder into a bowl and mix. Let sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors merry together.

6) Remove fish from skillet and top with the juice of one fresh lime.

7) Place fish on corn tortilla, add cabbage mix and top with fresh Baja Safari Salsa.

This recipe took approximately 15 minutes to make. It was super quick and delicious. Baja Safari NOW!

Baja Safari Pomegranate Margarita

2009-08-15T13:40:00.001-07:00

Baja Safari Pomegranate Margarita

Budget grocery shopping usually doesn't include booze.

If you are trying to save money, the good stuff is rarely on the list. However, occasionally, a cocktail is in order. August is National Tequila Month and an icy, cold margarita at home might just hit the spot.

Despite the fact it is National Tequila Month, someone needs to tell that to the local liquor stores. Of the three liquor stores called, including Blanchard’s - one of the area’s largest - none of them were aware of this fabulous occasion. And none of them had any tequila on sale.

If you are trying to budget grocery shop, but you like to have a cocktail now and then it is better to buy the liquor and make it at home than to go to a bar for a drink. In Boston, a decent margarita can run from $9 to $12 if purchased in a bar. You can make it at home for about a quarter of the price or less. So celebrate!

This pomegranate margarita recipe comes from our Cabo Safari Ranch, near Los Cabos, Baja sur Mexico. We pair it with our Baja Safari Fish Tacos on a hot day. If you’ve ever made a Chef Miguel recipe then you know you can’t go wrong. So try it!

Miguel recommends a clear tequila, called tequila blanco, claiming it has a “cleaner” taste than tequila gold.

Now you might just want a date with your loved ones and forgo all the mixing and blending. If so, raid the cookie jar and stop by your local Mexican bakery or Panderia. Get some sweet things to eat alongside this great Baja mixed drink!

Baja Safari
Pomegranate Margarita
Ingredients
• 1/4 cup pomegranate juice, store bought is fine, plus seeds for garnish
• 1/3 cup Cabo Tequila Blanco (about 4 ounces)
• 1/8 cup Triple Sec (about 1-ounce)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 ounces)
• 12 ounces ice cubes
• Margarita salt, optional
Directions
Combine all ingredients, except salt, in a blender and pulse until frothy and well combined. Rim glasses with lime juice using a lime wedge then dip in margarita salt, drop some fresh pomegranate seeds in the bottom of the glass and pour margarita mix over the top.

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Baja Safari Party at the Baja 1000 2007 in Cabo San Lucas

2009-08-12T06:03:00.001-07:00

Mexican Radio LIVE! Tonight! NOW!

2009-07-23T09:30:00.000-07:00

Baja Fresh Giving Away Burritos, We Give Away 'Mexican Radio'

CLICK REAL MEXICAN RADIO HERE

Is it the fast food equivalent of sweeps this week? Yesterday, Starbucks gave away free pastries with the purchase of a cup of coffee. Today's promotion — a far more delicious and satisfying concept — is at Baja Fresh, the Mexican food emporium that creates delightful burritos. The franchise is attempting to drive traffic to its Facebook page, where they are housing the coupon for the complimentary food (with the purchase of a drink, of course). There are a bunch of limitations (sadly, I will not be able to gorge myself on Mexican deliciousness, as the New York City location isn't participating). Still, anybody willing to hand out free junk food is okay in my book, so consider Baja Fresh the latest recipient of the official MTV Newsroom Medal of Gluttony.

But as I said, I can't chow down, so I'll have to find something to make myself feel better. What's the only thing better than Mexican food? The answer to that question is "Mexican Radio," the 1983 hit by Los Angeles New Wavers Wall of Voodoo. A lot of people think the Eagles are the definitive California band, but Wall of Voodoo really sounds like Los Angeles: Loud, hot, vaguely futuristic and secretly grimy. The hallucinatory clip for "Mexican Radio" is a great appetizer for your Nacho Burrito, but even if you can't get to your local Baja Fresh, you can still get a little taste of the border in the video below.

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Miraflores Pitahaya Festival Success July 18 & 19

2009-07-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

The 19th Miraflores Pitahaya Festival was on July 18 and 19, was a complete success. Our Baja Safari road trip to the colonial village of Miraflores, half an hour north of San Jose del Cabo on Highway 1, was incredible. As well as being able to taste and purchase delicious Pitahaya, the fruit of the cardon cactus, there was traditional foods, donkey races, cultural and artistic festivals, and the selection of the Pitahaya queen.

That was July 18 and 19 in Miraflores, we brought everyone from our Cabo San Lucas office, we'll post pictures and more details today.

Led by the delegate Nora González García, this with the purpose to begin preparations for the conduct of the next Expo Fair Pitahaya 2009.

Expo Feria de Miraflores pitahaya 2009, is the name under which this year the community of Miraflores perform their traditional celebration in honor of the typical fruit flavors and rich colors, this in order to accommodate not only a celebration more on this occasion will be open to a tradition with roots, with cultural essences and crafts, will be an Expo that will lead to their visitors by a variety of presentations from the artists to craft and culinary samples, a sample of true culture and traditions proud of this beautiful town that has always characterized the work of its people, especially the craft that has earned national recognition., pointed Ceseña Carlos Castro.
Alan Castro for his part said, that will pose to the heart of the organizing committee for the proposals to add the Expo craft contest where all the native craftsmen using materials typical of the region to conduct an exhibition and sale of various pieces and also be driving the young talents of painting with the City Painting VII contest at the Expo Fair pitahaya Miraflores 2009.

The Delegate of Miraflores, adding that the encounter at the head of the delegation for its priority is to reflect the greatness of its people, take a further step to expand the festival to ensure that printed the stamp of his people.

Carlos Castro for his part said that the policy and commitment to lead the municipal government of President René Oscar Nunez Cosio is to promote and encourage cultural activities and forums to encourage artistic expression and craftsmanship so this year is to encourage and support strong not only achieve this if the event needed to promote an increase in art and culture of our town.

This has been agreed at the first meeting that had been put on the table the concerns of the authorities in an effort to promote a quality event which is already a tradition for the whole of Los Cabos, which is expected this years to look at its best.

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Baja Safari Salsa Off-Road Travel Events

2009-07-22T08:54:00.000-07:00

Join the Baja Safari Club on another Free Travel Tour off-road in Baja Mexico August 1 & 2, 2009

We'll run the historic Baja 1000 course from Ensenada to La Paz, all the fun and food of Baja Mexico you can handle. Contact us today at bajasafari@cox.net

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2009-07-21T10:37:00.000-07:00

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