Rosarito To Offer Tourist Information Booths Daily From 10 To 5 During July 4th Weekend

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---The city will have two information booths to assist tourists from 10 to 5 this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The booths will be in front of Oceana Plaza on Boulevard Benito Juarez in the city’s main downtown tourist district and at the world famous Puerto Nuevo Lobster Village.

Brochures and other materials will be available as well as staff who can answer visitors’ questions.

The booths are among many steps that the popular tourist destination 30 miles south of San Diego has taken this year to make its visitors feel even more welcome and secure.

Others include establishing a Tourist Police Force, plus a special city department and ombudsman to assist visitors.

“Rosarito has been an extremely popular tourist destination for the United States for decades, with more than a million visitors annually in recent years,” said Rosarito Mayor Hugo Torres.

“Unfortunately some unbalanced media coverage about the Mexican government’s crackdown on drug cartels has created the misleading impression that Baja is not safe for tourists.

“But in truth our visitors have never been more welcome or safer,” Torres said. “Those who have visited us this year can attest to that, as can the 14,000 expatriates who have chosen to call Rosarito home.”

The coastal city is known for its beach resorts, spas, extensive shopping, outdoor activities, culture, history, craftsmen, artists, fine dining and Baja Studios, where Titanic and Master & Commander were filmed.

Additional information is available on www.rosarito.org

ROSARITO SUMMER FEST 09

Including the “Steak & Lobster Festival”, “Rosarito Art & Furniture Expo” , "International Seafood Fair" and “The Pavilion of Tequilas”. The most spectacular events of summer come together for this festival from the making of furniture, to our regional food tasting of steak and lobster and the best tequilas combined with live music, mariachi and folkloric dancing. Come and join us at the Rosarito Pavilion.

Incluye el festival de Steak y Langosta, Exposición Mueblera y Artística, Feria del Pescado y Marisco, y Pabellón de Tequilas y mucho más.

More info visit: www.bajaevents.com.mx

Rosarito Beach Pro-Am Scheduled for August 7-9

The City of Rosarito Beach, Baja California and FDt Marketing are proud to announce the Rosarito Beach Pro-Am which will be held on August 7th-9th, 2009 in Rosarito, at the Rosarito Pier. The event, which has been in development for nearly 7 months, will feature some of North America’s best shortboarders mixed with excellent up and coming amateur surfers from the U.S. and Mexico.

“Finally a surf event is back in Northern Baja. It’s awesome that the city of Rosarito is stepping in to provide both local and international surfers an opportunity to showcase their talent and win some coin”, said Zach Plopper, Professional Surfer.

FDt Marketing, the management company behind the Rosarito Beach Pro-Am, feels they are bringing this contest to Rosarito at the perfect time of year, seeing huge potential for this year and beyond.

“We feel bringing this surf contest to Rosarito is a perfect opportunity to not only help with the tourism in Rosarito, but to also give another opportunity to those surfers, professional and amateur, to compete in a location where they usually would not. Being in Mexico will not only draw a lot of great local pro U.S. surfers, but also give opportunity to those amateurs in the Mexican Surf Federation as well as those up and coming U.S. amateurs. We are excited to be a part of this event and look forward to a great contest.” Jeff Stoner, president FDt Marketing.


The event will be webcasted with live scoring on Saturday and Sunday, August 8th and 9th, and can be seen on www.rosarito.org/surf. For more information on the event, travel arrangements, or the City of Rosarito, please visit the Rosarito website www.rosarito.org or contact FDt Marketing.


CONTACT INFORMATION: info@fdtmarketing.com or 858.200.7619

Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres Begins San Francisco Promotional Tour Today

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Mayor Hugo Torres and other city officials today began a two-day San Francisco visit to promote tourism, business investment and real estate opportunities in this region.

The focal point of the visit is a forum called “Doing Business In Mexico,” which also includes representatives of other regions of the country.

Both the federal government of Mexico and the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco assisted in arrangements. Rosarito Economic Development Director Hector Reyes and Convention & Visitors Bureau President Laura Wong also are on the trip.

“Rosarito has been a popular tourist destination for the U.S. for decades, and we are the focal point for the construction of vacation and retirement homes along Baja’s Gold Coast,” Torres said. ”About 14,000 foreign nationals now call Rosarito home. In addition, many foreign firms have recognized the advantages of doing business here.”

But Torres said the some unbalanced media coverage of Mexico’s crackdown on organized crime have falsely created the impression that the area is unsafe.

“The battle against drug cartels is an important one that is of vital concern to both Mexico and the U.S.,” Torres said.

“But our visitors and typical residents are in no way at risk from it, despite many media stories that have suggested otherwise.

“Most recent stories and media outlets now recognize that fact, which has been verified by many leading U.S. officials, including the U.S. consul for Baja. But much damage has been done and we need to work hard to reverse the inaccurate perception.

“Trips like this will help do that by informing people that we have wonderful things to offer visitors, residents and investors, all in a safe and welcoming environment.

“We’ll continue with similar trips and other efforts in the future, to make sure the accurate story of our area is told.”

CONCIERTO DE LA AGRUPACIÓN CHILENA GONDWANA SE CANCELA EN ROSARITO

El Gobierno Municipal de Playas de Rosarito anuncia que la presentación del grupo de reggae chileno Gondwana, a celebrarse en Playas de Rosarito este 4 de julio se cancela.

Por este medio se informa a la ciudadanía en general que, el concierto del grupo Gondwana que se tenía programado para el 4 de julio del 2009 a llevarse a cabo en la “Col. Barbachano” de Playas de Rosarito, queda CANCELADO en Rosarito como evento gratuito, tomando en consideración las limitaciones que se puedan presentar, por tener coincidencia de un día antes de las elecciones para Diputados Federales que habrán de ocurrir el 5 de julio en el Estado de Baja California.

Agradecemos su apoyo y comprensión y los invitamos a continuar pendientes de la programación de este y otros eventos que se estarán realizando en nuestro municipio.

Playas de Rosarito a 24 de Junio de 2009
Comité de Turismo y Convenciones de Playas de Rosarito
publicidad@rosarito.org
(661) 612.0396

Mexican Immigration Office Opens To Serve Expatriates In Rosarito

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---A branch office of Mexico’s department of immigration has opened at Rosarito’s City Hall to better serve the area’s large and growing expatriate population.

Previously, the nearest office was in Tijuana. The Rosarito office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 to 1. Phone numbers are 661-612-7262 or 661-612-7263.

Through the office people can receive advice and assistance with FM3s, FM2s and other immigration matters. Appointments are available by calling the above numbers or people can simply go to the office.

Immigration officials also welcome presidents of the city’s several expatriate groups to contact them for information they can share with their members.

About 8,000 expatriates in Rosarito, primarily from the United States, are registered with immigration. Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres estimates that about 6,000 are not registered.

“This office is a welcome addition to the city and will make it easier for our residents to receive needed services,” Torres said.

“Already, about 10 percent of our population are expatriates and we expect that number to grow significantly in the future as more Baby Boomers retire here,’ Torres said.

Rosarito also was the first city in Mexico to establish a Foreign Residents Attention Office to assist expatriates.

Expo Mueble y Arte Rosarito, Festival de Verano

La Asociación de Fabricantes de Muebles y Accesorios de Playas de Rosarito anuncia la celebración de la VIII Edición de la Expo Mueble y Arte Rosarito, tradicional evento organizado con el objeto de dar a conocer las maravillas que se fabrican en manos de artesanos mexicanos, esta muestra consistirá en una exhibición en 1500 m2 de muebles y accesorios fabricados en la localidad, madera, herrería, mármol, artículos de decoración, pisos, puertas, talavera y mucho mas además de exhibición de artículos para el hogar.

Este evento tendrá verificativo del 3 al 5 de Julio en el nuevo centro comercial de la ciudad Pabellón Rosarito, ubicado en la entrada norte de la ciudad.
Para hacer de esta exhibición todo un acontecimiento con el apoyo de la Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Restaurantes y alimentos condimentados delegación Rosarito organizara festivales gastronómicos, artísticos durante todo el mes de julio dentro del marco de la Expo Mueble y en otras sedes como el Hotel Rosarito, los evento son Festival de comida internacional .

En este evento contaremos también con una exhibición de ARTE que gracias a la Asociación de artistas plásticos de Playas de Rosarito en donde se mostrara lo mejor del arte local

Este evento ofrecerá alternativas para toda la familia entretenimiento, música, gastronomía, arte, muebles, la entrada es libre.

1. MUEBLERIAS PARTICIPANTES
2. ALEX CURIOS
3. LA IGUANA
4. CASA LA CARRETA
5. ARTES LUIS
6. TERRA TILE
7. ACENTOS DE MEXICO
8. CASA RUSTICA
9. IRON GARDEN
10. INDUSTRIAS DOVAL
11. MUEBLES DICO
12. MUEBLERIA ESPACIOS
13. MERCADO DE ARTESANIAS
14. PLATINO
15. CALDERON
16. ARESANIAS POBLANAS

AMAR , ASOCIACION DE ARTISTAS PLASTICOS DE PLAYAS DE ROSARITO.

RESTAURANTES
CARNITAS EL CACHANILLA
HOTEL ROSARITO
RESTAURANTE LAS CUBETAS
GORDITAS EL TECO
VIRGILIOS PIZZA
TORTAS AHOGADAS GUDALAJARA
CLAMATOS EL CORA
MARGARITAS LOS VARGAS
BARON BALCHE
CAFÉ SENEMI
SANTO TOMAS
CANIRAC
PUERTO NUEVO 2
COMEX
PATROCINADORES
NISSAN
REALE

My Baja Real Experience

My husband and I own a condo 7 miles South of Rosarito and a home in La Mesa, Ca. I have owned the condo for 17 years and love Baja. We ride our Harley down here as much as we can.
Last Tuesday we rode our motorcycle on the free road to Ensenada and then cut across to The Guadalupe Valley on the newly paved road. It is a beautiful ride. Horses, cows, beautiful ranches and very peaceful. Absolutely wonderful.

We stopped along the way by the roadside so that my husband could stretch his back. A little white car with "Bimbo" decals on the side when by and then turned round and came back to check on us. They had turned around to see if we were OK and did we need help. Awesome!

I thanked the very nice gentlemen in the "Bimbo" car and thought to myself that all everyone hears about in the news and internet anymore is the bad things that seem to happen in Mexico. There are so many good things that happen here every day.

This is just one good thing that happened here in Mexico. Wouldn't it be nice if more people who live here or love Baja as much as I do could mention good things!

I sent an e-mail to the "Bimbo" company that day to thank their employees for stopping to see if we were OK. Also, I complimented "Bimbo" on how their employees looked so professional and being so caring about our welfare.

I went out and bought a loaf of Bimbo bread that afternoon!
Thank you,
Sherry Stevenson-Mahoney

ROSARITO CFEST 2009 AT PAPAS AND BEER!

Once again Collegiate Circuit Inc. brings you the largest college festival of its kind…and this year we’re making history again! If you haven’t experienced C’FEST, then let this summer’s be your first! Join us for our 14th Annual C’Fest in Rosarito Beach, Mexico!

Every year over 10,000 students from colleges & universities across the country gather at the largest and wildest college event ever! C’FEST combines Baja’s top beachfront resort- Papas & Beer, along with music, tournaments, and plenty of school spirit.

Go ahead and browse... Book your tickets and hotel rooms on the spot; Check out our new and improved festival schedule, see what’s NEW for this years fest and take a virtual tour of Papas&Beer highlighting the resort’s hot spots and much more!

Every year Collegiate Circuit Inc. redefined college fun… no more excuses…it’s time you checked it out!

See you in Baja!
CFest Team

More info: www.papasandbeer.com

Finally! A way to cross the border reducing the waiting time to the U.S.!

The Fast Track Border Line at the San Ysidro Crossing Border is a project developed by the Tijuana Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Baja California Secretary Tourism and the Tijuana Economics Development Consul, for those tourists who visited certain merchants that are part of this program.

With the border fast pass, you will significantly reduce your wait time at the border. The average time with the pass is 30 minutes or less. Is very important to emphasize, that is a single-use coupon and that you still need to present your official documents (U.S. Passport) at the crossing border.
You can obtain the border pass by visiting and consuming on the following establishments:

IN ROSARITO
Rosarito Beach Hotel
Hotel Festival Plaza
Hotel Calafia
Hotel Brisas del Mar
Las Rocas Resort & Spa
Grand Baja Resort
La Casa de la Langosta Restaurant (Puerto Nuevo)
Puerto Nuevo II Restaurant (Puerto Nuevo)
Fausto Polando Hacienda Furniture

For you, to obtain the border pass, is necessary to spend the amount of $70.00 dollars or $1000 pesos on the mentioned establishments only. The pass IT'S FREE, once you have met the requirements.

From the Scenic Toll Road: Take Avenida International, once you are near 2nd. Street, turn to your right and then go al to the 3rd. lane.

From Paseo de los Héroes: Take Paseo de los Héroes and passing CECUT, turn to your left to Sanchez Taboada all over to 3rd. Street and then take a right to 2nd. Street, stay on your right lane. Please on either way, follow the mark sings (they are blue and say with pass only). Once you are on the bridge, you will see a booth with a police official, who will take your fast track pass and gives you access to the line.

When you arrive to the booth provide the officer with the following:

* Pass
* Purchase Receipt

Note: The officer will not keep your Purchase Receipt.

Suggestion and/or recommendations, please email fasttrack@tijuanaonline.org


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Gondwana in Rosarito, 4th of July

Gondwana en Rosarito, 4 de Julio
Reggae Gruop Live@Rosarito Beach
http://www.gondwanarosarito.com

Rosarito Beach! Your Nearway Getaway!

So close yet so different from the ordinary!
Check out this San Diego Channel 6 Segment
on Rosarito Day Trips

Baja Is Safe For Visitors,Says Ranking U.S. Diplomat

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Baja is safe for visitors and he hopes its vital tourism sector quickly rebounds, a leading U.S. diplomat told El Mexicano newspaper in a front-page story published Monday.

Ronald Kramer, head of the U.S Consulate in Tijuana, said that some coverage of Mexico’s war against drug cartels had falsely created the impression in the U.S. that the area is unsafe for visitors.

While the bi-national effort against drug cartels is a serious one, visitors are not targeted, Kramer said. He also praised the Mexican army and authorities for their successes in the effort.

Kramer expects efforts by Mexican leaders, including Rosarito Beach Hugo Torres, to be successful in rebuilding Mexico’s image, but said the country’s economy and many of its people currently are suffering because of the significant loss of tourism dollars.

Kramer also said concerns in past weeks about the H1N1 virus (also known as the swine flu) had hurt the area’s economy.

He cited as an example some cruise lines canceling voyages to Ensenada and diverting them to San Diego, which actually had more confirmed cases of the flu.



MEDIA CONTACT: Ron Raposa

619-948-3740

ronraposa@hotmail.com

QUIEN ES MAS MACHO? Mx Grand Prix

Motocross Championships with the best riders from both sides of the border competing on a specially designed race track with jumps and obstacles in a circuit of approximately 100 miles of pure fun!. Participants of all levels compete, from children in peewees category to adults in the professional category. Each race is for points to determine the best racer in each category.

General Information:
On June 13th we'll be celebrating ROUND 4 of our 100 Mile Race SERIES, with 2/2 hrs. motos, of Team or Solo race, open to Quad's and MC's, at the FORD MX Track, located only a couple of minutes north of downtown Rosarito Beach. The course will use the traditional MX track, plus an additional 6+ mile trail course.

SCHEDULE:

Track is NOW open for practice to Quad's or Bikes everyday from 9AM to 5PM
Race Day Practice 2 laps ONLY: Quad's 7AM, Bikes 8AM
Registration: Friday June 12th from 1 to 5PM at the track.
Race Day from 7 to 8:30AM
9AM FIRST MOTO: Quad's
11AM SECOND MOTO: Bikes
1PM THIRD MOTO: Quad's
3PM FOURTH MOTO: Bikes
Awards Ceremony: 7PM @ the Rosarito Beach Hotel

For More Info: US(619) 819.6323 www.toomuchfun.com.mx

Rosarito Beach Receives $16 Million U.S. Bank Loan For Street Paving

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---The city has received a $16.6 million loan from a U.S.-based bank for additional street paving, Mayor Hugo Torres announced.

“The loan will allow for improvements that will benefit both our rapidly growing population and our more than one-million visitors a year,”

said the mayor of the popular seaside tourist destination 30 miles south of San Diego.

The loans come from San Antonio-based North American Development Bank. Torres and bank managing director Jorge Garces signed the loan agreement last week in Rosarito.

This is the first time the city has obtained a loan from a U.S. bank although that has occurred elsewhere in Mexico.

The terms from the U.S. development bank were the most favorable available, at 9.5 percent interest over 15 years. The repayment amount is in pesos to lock in the amount due, Torres said.

The money will be used for additional paving of city roadways where underground utilities already have been installed. This will aid traffic flow, make areas more accessible and improve air by reducing dust and emissions from slow-moving traffic.

“It also will help people have easier access to their homes in the rainy season, and make it quicker for emergency services to reach them,”

Torres said

In all, about 7 million square feet will be paved, about half of the 50 percent of city streets currently unpaved.

Under the terms of the loan, the work will be awarded based on an international bidding process. Construction is expected to begin in July of this year and take about a year to complete.

“The population of Rosarito is one of the fastest growing in Baja and we want our residents to have the best services possible,”

Torres said. “It also is important that we provide the best quality services to our many visitors.”

“Much has already been done, including extensive street paving, construction of the new Tecate-Rosarito Highway 2000 and major improvements to the scenic and free highways,”

he added. “Solid planning for the future is essential.”

Rosarito has an estimated population of 140,000, including 14,000 expatriates, primarily from the United States. It also has been the focal point for construction of vacation and retirement residences along the Baja coast from Tijuana to Ensenada.

More than a million people a year visit its hotels and resorts to enjoy outdoor activities, shopping, spas, Mexican culture, dining and attractions including the world-famous Puerto Nuevo Lobster Village and Baja Studios, where Titanic and Master & Commander were filmed.

Your Dream Wedding come True!

Your Dream wedding come true! Rosarito Beach has it all!
Beachfront settings, elegant ballrooms, close to home,
and all for a fraction of the cost
of other beach destinations.

Check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvD2jb-c9lg

San Diegans Flock to Baja By The Sea Exhibit At The Embacadero Park North

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA---Thousands of people attended Saturday’s Baja By the Sea showcase promotional event at the Embacadero Park North at Seaport Village, sampling free food and wine and artistic creations of the area.

Baja Governor Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millan, mayors of Baja’s five cities, tourism and business leaders were among officials at the event. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders gave the welcoming remarks.

“This is a tremendous honor for San Diego, being able to display what Baja has to offer,” Sanders said. “We know when Baja does well in tourism and business, San Diego does well in tourism and business.”

Exhibit booths featured signature foods from Baja cities, plus wine and beer from regional vineyards and breweries. Real estate and business opportunities also were featured.

Rosarito Mayor Hugo Torres helped prepare a large lobster burrito, which was shared with some of those attending. The popular tourist destination 20 miles south of San Diego is famous for its lobster and includes the world-famous Puerto Nuevo Lobster Village.

Rosarito also featured a popular display of work from its large community of artists. The city’s Convention & Visitors Bureau sponsored an information booth for distributing brochures, schedules of upcoming summer events and price promotions.

Plans are to make Baja By The Sea an annual event. Additional information about Rosarito is available at www.rosarito.org

SPRING MOTOCROSS SERIES RND. 5 FINALS ON JUNE 6

Motocross Championships with the best riders from both sides of the border competing on a specially designed race track with jumps and obstacles in a circuit of approximately 2 miles. Participants of all levels compete, from children in peewees category to adults in the professional category. Each race is for points to determine the best racer in each category.

www.toomuchfun.com.mx