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04/10/2026

On April 1st, Mexico updated its regulations for Temporary Importation Permits (TIPs) for boats, reducing the time amount on the permit from 10 years to 5 years for each permit. Boats may still get two permits, but with the permit reduction to 5 years each, the lifetime importation time for a boat is now limited to 10 years. Permits previously issued for 10 years are not affected and owners may get a second permit for an additional 5 years.

More information can be found on our Boat TIP page.

Every boat over 4.5 meters (15 feet) that will be going down to Baja, Mexico needs to have a temporary boat import permit (TIP).

04/10/2026

The April Baja fishing report is in!

Spring’s arrival in March ushered in a season of renewed possibilities for anglers heading to the Coronado Islands and the Rockpile, where shifting conditions promised both opportunity and challenge. Although... Read more »

03/18/2026

The southbound San Ysidro El Chaparral Port of Entry is currently closed to vehicle traffic into Mexico due to protests by the Mexican teachers' union. All southbound traffic on Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 is currently being diverted to State Route 905. Please use alternate routes and the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. The protest is expected to last for three days through March 20th.

We will keep our Road Conditions Page updated with current information: https://discoverbaja.com/baja-california.../road-conditions/

03/13/2026

Have you visited the old "prison without doors" in Mulegé?

Perched on a hill overlooking the palm-filled oasis town of Mulegé in Baja Sur stands one of the most unusual penal institutions ever built in Mexico: the famous “Prison Without... Read more »

03/12/2026

The March Baja fishing report is in!

March ushers in one of Baja’s most dynamic transitional fishing periods, offering anglers a blend of winter fishing and early‑spring season pelagic opportunities. Each region—Cabo San Lucas, East Cape, La Paz,... Read more »

02/23/2026

On Sunday, February 22, the Mexican Government killed "El Mencho," the leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The event incited acts of violence throughout Mexico as trucks and other vehicles were lit on fire. The U.S. embassy sent out an alert for parts of mainland and the state of Baja California (norte) advising that U.S. citizens shelter in place due to ongoing security operations and related road blockages. We recommend that you register for the U.S. State Department's STEP (Smart Traveller Enrollment Program) in order to receive important updates and alerts about Mexico from the U.S. embassy or consulate.

We advise that you delay travel to Baja California for a few days while things settle down. We will keep our Road Conditions page updated with current information.

UPDATED Oct. 8, 2025 Tropical Storm Priscilla brought heavy rain and flooding to Los Cabos earlier this week. Highway Mexico 1 is currently clear and passable. The storm is expected... Read more »

02/19/2026

Can you help identify this vessel? Let us know!

A message from Peter Jensen, a Baja maritime historian specializing in documenting shipwrecks around the peninsula:

"I am hoping some of your members can help identify a particular vessel. It is a steel-hulled tugboat, partially sunk in about 10 feet of water at San Juan de la Costa, just north of the pier, in Bahia de La Paz. She is clearly visible from the shoreline road. Ideally, I would like to learn her name. Any further details such as date - or approximate date, even just year - of her loss, cause of sinking, her age, owner, any known history, and/or anything else would be very much appreciated. If there are any early photos of her, I would be grateful to include them in the book with full credit given to the photographer."

02/10/2026

The February Baja Fishing Report is in!

The new year brings Baja California Sur waters the same blend of surprises and steady action that have defined this coastline in years past. Late-season winds continue to shape conditions,... Read more »

02/03/2026

The elevated viaduct in Tijuana is now open!

The first 4.5-mile stretch links Playas de Tijuana to the area around the San Ysidro border crossing and downtown Tijuana.

01/22/2026

TRAVEL ALERT: There are peaceful protests taking place along Highway Mexico 1 in San Quintín, El Rosario, and Camalú where they are blocking the highway. They are only allowing traffic through once every hour. Avoid the area if possible and expect delays if you need to travel through the area. If possible, we advise you to take Highway Mexico 3 which is open and passable. We advise you to use the Tecate border crossing and take Highway Mexico 3 is your destination is north of San Quintín (to avoid the construction along the I-5 at the San Ysidro crossing). Use the Mexicali border crossing and take Highway Mexico 5 to avoid the protests if your destination is south of San Quintín.

01/15/2026

Have you hiked to San Telmo falls?

By DeeDee and Dave Kelly Over the last 15 years, we have seen many changes in the arroyos surrounding Loreto, mostly due to Hurricane Odile in 2014. San Telmo Falls... Read more »