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Codorniz - Los Pelicanos Restaurant - Rosarito

Para los que estan comiendo buen provecho, para los que dicen no tener hambre, quiza esto les despierte el apetido, les dejamos estas Codornices! estan deliciosas! - Los Pelicanos Restaurant

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Cerro de El Coronel - Rosarito

Este encuentra localizado a 15 km al sureste de Rosarito. Existen historias de Cuando un coronel del ejército de los Estados Unidos deserta y huye hacia la Baja California con un gran cargamento de oro robado, se refugia en la cueva llamada del Coronel en donde esconde el oro, que según la leyenda, aún permanece oculto. Su verdadero valor es paisajístico y podemos, en días claros, tener vistas extraordinarias, además,podemos encontrar una gran variedad de flora y fauna silvestre característica de la zona.

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George Lopez Mural in Rosarito

George Lopez in Rosarito Beach! check this out, we found this on a mural located in Down Town Rosarito, pretty cool! Rosarito has a thriving community of talented artists, come and visit!

@georgelopez en Rosarito! nos encontramos este mural padrisimo, Rosarito cuenta con una comunidad creciente de talentosos artistas!

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Cañon Historico Rosarito

Buen Miercoles! Conoces el Cañon Historico Rosarito? Ideal para actividades al aire libre, especialmente caminata y Ciclismo de Montaña, ademas cuenta con ranchos y balnearios para disfrutar en familia! -Comparte lo Bonito de Rosarito-

Happy Wednesday! Have you visited The Rosarito Historic Canyon? Ideal for outdoor activities, hiking and Mountain Biking, you can also find ranches! Enjoy a great time with the family!-Share the Goodness of Rosarito-

Gracias a @jaimekrauss por compartirnos esta padrisima fotografia!

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Rosarito Beach Hotel Vintage

The Rosarito Beach hotel back in the day! still is an awesome vacation spot!

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Mercado de Artesanias Rosarito Artisan Market

Conoces el Mercado de Artesanias? Este lugar alberga artesanias de distintos puntos de la republica a precios accesibles, es un punto que tienes que descubrir cuando visites Rosarito, no olvides pasar por los recuerditos! -Comparte esta imagen con tus amigos-

Have you visited the Mexican Artisan Market? Here you will find several shops that feature handy crafts, folkart and much more from Mexico, this is a must when visiting Rosarito, don't forget those souvenirs! -Feel free to Share a piece of Rosarito with your friends and family-

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Had so much fun on vacation at Rosarito Beach

Buenos Dias!!! Good Morning Amigos!!!
Thanx to our amiga @TheJudalina for sharing this cool pic ♥ ! -Had so much fun on vacation at #Rosarito Beach, #Mexico -

Eventos en Rosarito Baja California

Eventos de este fin de semana en Rosarito!

Rosarito Speed 200

CaliV

4th of July Beach BBQ

Xtreme 4x4

Vinos y Mercado Frente al Mar

Opera Frente al Mar - Rosarito

Opera frente al mar, 14 de julio, música, degustación, danza. Parque Abelardo L. Rodríguez, 14 horas, entrada libre. 

4th of July Samaritans Rosarito Beach BBQ

Flying Samaritans
3rd Annual 4th of July event.

BBQ & fireworks

Saturday, July 7, 2012
General admission $7 USD
Children under 12 $3 USD
VIP $12 USD
Children VIP under 12 $6 USD

All proceeds benefits the Flying Samaritans free clinic.

3ra. Celebración de Flying Samaritans 4 de Julio.

BBQ & juegos pirotécnicos.

Sábado 7 de Julio de 2012 
Admisión general $7 USD
Niños menores de 12 $3 USD
VIP $12 USD
Niños VIP menores de 12 $6 USD

Los fondos recaudados son a beneficio de la clínica gratuita de Flying Samaritans en Rosarito.

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Convencion de Ciudades Hermanas - Sister Cities Convention Rosarito

Convencion Binacional de Ciudades Hermanas

La ciudad de Playas de Rosarito sera la sede de la XXVIII Convencion de Ciudades Hermanas Mexico-Estados Unidos del 14 al 17 de Junio de 2012

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Binational Sister City Convention

Join us at the opening ceremony and annual meeting of the Mexico-US Sister Cities Binational Association to be held on June 14-17

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EXITOSO TORNEO DE PESCA EN ROSARITO

 Más de 200 pescadores participaron en el cuarto torneo del Circuito Internacional de Pesca Deportiva Baja California 2010 “Copa Gobernador”  Se grabó el programa “Con Caña y Carrete” que se difundirá a nivel nacional e internacional

PLAYAS DE ROSARITO.- Con más de 200 participantes se llevó a cabo de manera exitosa cuarto torneo del Circuito Internacional de Pesca Deportiva Baja California 2010 “Copa Gobernador” frente a las costas de Playas de Rosarito, informó la Secretaría de Turismo del Estado (SECTURE).

The 1st Annual Rosarito Beach Mariachi & Folklorico Festival

The weekend of October 1st-3rd features...here goes... a huge (and extremely affordable) Saturday evening Espectacular featuring the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas and Friends; Team Mexico vs Team USA competing during each day (in both mariachi AND folklorico) for bragging rights & big cash prizes; a beautiful ocean-front venue as the site for all the festivities, as well as your own very special accommodations; Baja's ethereal beauty in October featuring the best weather on the planet; the tastiest comestibles accompanied by the most refreshing beverages; and, in addition, all the net proceeds donated to The Boys and Girls Club. Whew! 

Simply put: You can't touch this!!!

We appreciate your support. Please get friends, family, and other aficionados to check this out. If you'd like more information, please let us know. The schedule of events and how to reserve rooms/book tickets should get you started.

We look forward to your guests' sojourn to our little corner of the world. It may be their first visit, but if it is, we guarantee you it won't be their last.

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Rosarito’s Year-To-Date Crime Total Declines To Lowest Level In 5 Years

The number of crimes in this city from January to August of 2009 compared to the same eight months of 2008 declined by 24 percent, according to state government figures.

Rosarito had the largest decrease of any of northern Baja’s five cities --- which had an average decline of 10 percent --- and it was the only city where figures reached a five-year low.

“We are proud of the decrease,”

said Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres.

“We attribute it to improving our police force and expanding its size from about 140 officers to about 230, better equipment and expanded citizen watch efforts.”

“Police Chief Jorge Montero also has done an exceptional job,”

he said. Montero, a former Army captain, was brought in as chief in December of 2007.

Torres also cited strong support from the state attorney general’s office and arrests of high-level criminals by the Mexican military as reasons for the decline.

“We know there is much additional work to do, as there always is in fighting crime, but these are some very solid and encouraging numbers,”

added Torres, who took office in December of 2007.

The total number of crimes throughout the state declined from 92,060 to 83,155, with Rosarito accounting for 3 percent. Almost every major category declined with the exception of homicides, which went from 417 to 482 in Baja and 17 to 19 in Rosarito.

“The increase is primarily due to members of rival drug cartels killing each other as it becomes tougher for them to function because of the government’s crackdown on organized crime,”

Torres said.

“We hope to see a significant reduction in that category in the future. Currently it’s significantly higher than the U.S. average although lower than 2007 figures for cities including New Orleans and Baltimore, and about the same as Washington, D.C.”

In other categories in Rosarito, total crimes of violence went from 40 to 39 (-3 percent), robberies and burglaries (combined) from 1,657 to 1,178 (-29 percent), vehicle thefts from 768 to 430 (-44 percent) and home burglaries from 362 to 364 (+1 percent).

Rosarito’s World Famous Puerto Nuevo Celebrates 17th Annual Lobster Fest Oct. 11

You very well may have enjoyed Puerto Nuevo-style lobster at many restaurants in California and Mexico --- on Oct. 11 you can eat it at a festival where it was invented.

That Sunday from noon to six on Renteria Street (the main thoroughfare) the 17th annual lobster festival will be held in the Puerto Nuevo Lobster Village. Cost for a plate of lobster and three drinks will be $15.

It is the latest edition of the annual festive celebration of the delicious spiny crustacean that helped make Rosarito a popular tourist destination.

The festival is organized by the Puerto Nuevo Restaurant Union and Rosarito’s Convention & Visitors Bureau. Restaurants participating include La Escondida, Puerto Nuevo II, Casa de Langosta, Villa Ortegas, Susanna’s and the Grand Baja Resort.

“Supporting these type of events is fundamental for Rosarito; we want to show to our visitors the real side of Rosarito, its food, colors, culture and warmth of our people,” said Daniel Cortes, President of the Rosarito Chamber of Restaurants.

The family friendly festival will include Baja wine tasting, Baja beer breweries and traditional Mexican Candies, as well as Mexican dance numbers, live music, raffles, prizes and much more.

“Millions of people have visited Puerto Nuevo over the past five decades,”

said Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres.

“It has become world famous and one of the attractions for which Rosarito is best known. The festival is a great way to enjoy it.”

Puerto Nuevo, about 10 miles south of downtown Rosarito on the Free Road, began as a simple fishing village. For local fishermen, in the days before refrigeration was common, a meal of fresh fried local lobster, rice, beans and tortillas was common.

Fishermen’s wives also served this delicious meal to many Americans who came down for the day to fish --- and fame and demand for luscious lobster prepared Puerto Nuevo-style grew.

In the early 1950s a small stand opened near a Newport cigarette billboard there (which gave the village its name and which translates into Puerto Nuevo in Spanish) and many restaurants opened soon thereafter.

The cigarette billboard is long gone but more than 30 restaurants and many shops now dot what has become one of the most famous lobster destinations in the world.

More information about Puerto Nuevo and the 17th annual lobster festival is available by dialing toll free 1.800.962.BAJA or visiting www.rosarito.org

Legendary Hotel Offers Chance to Rediscover Rosarito

For $19.25 a Night, September 14 Through October 29

The legendary Rosarito Beach Hotel is offering the chance to rediscover the resort and the tourist city for $19.25 a night Sundays through Thursdays from Sept. 14 through Oct. 29, 2009.

The rate applies to select rooms in its oceanfront Coronado Tower, one of three at the 500-room resort which, not coincidentally, opened in 1925. U.S. holidays and special events are excluded, and reservations must be made by Sept. 14.

“The $19.25 price is the lowest we have offered in decades,” said hotel Executive Director Laura Torres, a third-generation owner of the landmark hotel. “The weather is perfect and it’s a beautiful time to be here.”

“The price of $19.25 is a reminder of the year we opened,” Ms. Torres said. “More importantly, we want to give people an irresistible incentive to rediscover this wonderful area and the resort. That’s why we’re calling the program Rediscover Rosarito.”
The hotel also will offer lower rates on attractive packages and suites, including the 271 in its 18-story luxury condo-hotel Pacifico Tower, which opened in 2007.

Rosarito, 30 miles south of San Diego, is known for its pristine beaches, surfing, fine dining including the famous Puerto Nuevo Lobster Village, exceptional shopping and original arts.
It also home to Baja Studios, where James Cameron’s Titanic and Master & Commander were filmed and which now offers tours and a museum of Titanic sets and memorabilia.

The city has been so popular with its many visitors that an estimated 14,000 expatriates now call it home.
The hotel opened in 1925 and become the resort for Baja and Southern California, including Hollywood. Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth, Gregory Peck and John Wayne are among the galaxy of stars who have been guests.

The hotel has a quarter-mile fishing pier, two restaurants, including Chabert’s, the world-class Casa Playa Spa located in the former family mansion, world-class music and dance events, bars and fine shops. It also is a popular wedding destination.
Advance registration is required to take advantage of the $19.25 offer. People can visit www.RosaritoBeachHotel.com or call 1-866-ROSARITO

Baja Charity Golf Tournament

AMPI, Rosarito Board of Realtors invites you to enjoy a fabulous day of October golf over the Columbus Day weekend at the beautiful Real Del Mar Golf Course. Your day will include 18 holes of golf with cart, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn and ending with a catered steak and shrimp dinner plus dancing to the sounds of a big band. Save the date of Sunday, October 11th. Golf is open to all who want to play for $125 USD pre-registration, or $150 USD day of the event.

Please register at www.BajaCharity.com

This will be a 4 person scramble with check in at 8:30 AM. Play begins at 10:00 AM. There will be prizes, contests, silent auctions and all around great fun for a field of 144 golfers.

Dinner and dancing will be open for non golfers as well and we encourage the community to join us for this festive evening. Dinner and dancing for non-golfers is $40 USD.

The tournament will benefit three of the City’s most involved charities; DIF Rosarito, Flying Samaritans, and Boys & Girls Club of Mexico.

Summary

What: AMPI Charity Golf Tournament & Dinner Ball
Where: Real Del Mar Golf Course – just 12 miles south of the border - www.realdelmar.com
When: Sunday, October 11, 2009
For: To Benefit the children and their families from Rosarito Beach
Charities: DIF Rosarito, Flying Samaritans and Boys & Girls Club of Mexico
Price: Pre-registration is $125 USD. $150 at the day of the event
Time: Check-in at 8:30 am. Play starts at 10:00 am

Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride Draws 5,000 In A Full Weekend Of Tourism Activities

The Rosarito-Ensenada 50 Mile Fun Bike Ride had 5,000 participants --- an increase of more than 40 percent from the April edition --- as the event in its 30th year passed the 20 million mile mark.

The Saturday ride along a scenic route from the seaside resort area to the port city of Ensenada was one of several high-profile weekend events for Rosarito, including the first in a planned annual sand sculpture contest and the annual steak and lobster festival.

Bike ride organizer Gary Foster attributed the ride’s increased attendance to the growing awareness that Mexico’s highly publicized crackdown on organized crime did not affect visitors or daily activities.

“The corridor from Rosarito Beach to Ensenada is safe for tourists, and Baja remains a beautiful and affordable destination for travel with friends and family,"

Foster said.

Foster also thanked the Baja Secretary of Tourism and the city of Rosarito for their support.

Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres was the official starter as a sea of cyclists filled Boulevard Benito Juarez from the starting line near the Rosarito Beach Hotel and stretched blocks to the north.

“I want to thank you all for coming to Rosarito and for trusting us,” Torres told assembled cyclists.and their many supporters “Enjoy the ride and come back every year --- or more than twice a year.”

Cyclists came from throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. Abut 400,000 riders have participated in the event which began in 1979.

This year’s riders included men and women of a wide variety of ages. The youngest rider in the iconic and festive event was 7.

Following the successful bike ride, Rosarito on Sunday hosted Baja Sand 2009. The event sponsored by the State Secretary of Tourism and the city is the first in what is hoped will become an annual event for Rosarito.

As well as a competition between more than 20 amateur teams, Baja Sand 2009 also featured an exhibition by Archisand.

Archisand, a team of architects and craftsmen, was founded by in 1989 by Greg LeBon. It has won the 10-man division of the U.S. Open at Imperial Beach six of the past nine years. More than 300,000 people attend that annual competition.

“This is a great venue,” LeBon said Sunday. “We’ve been tremendously impressed by the hospitality of the people and the cleanliness of this beautiful stretch of beach.”

Raul Aragon, Rosarito’s state tourism delegate, said the number of participants exceeded expectations. The first full-scale sand sculpting competition is scheduled for May 2 of 2010, he said.

While the sand sculpture competition was taking place, people walked the nearby grounds of the Rosarito Beach Hotel and sampled food from Rosarito restaurants during the city’s annual steak and lobster festival.