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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Gracias por tu Hospitalidad Rosarito

Nuestro Amigo Celso Rodriguez nos comparte su experiencia visitando nuestra ciudad! Gracias por compartir amigo! - Gracias por tu Hospitalidad Rosarito, pasamos un fin de semana increible, 100% recomendado para todo el mundo, nos vemos pronto : The Rodriguez Family -

Festival del Pescado y Marisco - Rosarito Seafood Festival

Rosarito Laborday Weekend - Bikefest

Rosarito Bike Fest, August 31st – September 3rd. Labor Day Weekend – Papas & Beer #Rosarito

Hotel Festival Plaza 4th of July deal! Rosarito Beach

More Than 200 Attend 23rd Binational Convention of Sister Cities in Rosarito

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---More than 200 members of the international community attended the XXIII Binational Convention of the Sister Cities of Mexico and the United States in this beach front city from June 14 to 17.

Jun 25, 2012 - 
ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---More than 200 members of the international community attended the XXIII Binational Convention of the Sister Cities of Mexico and the United States in this beach front city from June 14 to 17.

Among those who spoke at the June 15 opening ceremony at the landmark Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort were U.S. Consul General Steven Kashkett; George Barks, president of the United State-Mexico Sister Cities Association; and Baja Tourism Secretary Juan Tintos.

Mayors from cities including Javier Robles of Rosarito, an event sponsor, were among those at opening ceremonies. Mayor Robles thanked all at the convention, including many Rosarito expatriate residents.

"I want to thank all the representatives of the U.S. and Mexico cities who attended and U.S. and Mexican residents of Rosarito for their participation," said Jorge Villanueva, president of the Rosarito Sister Cities Association.

Former Rosarito mayor and hotel owner Hugo Torres extended a special thanks to Mr. Barks for bringing a delegation of Sister Cities directors from the U.S. Mr. Torres is president of the Baja Image Committee, another event sponsor.

In welcoming comments, Mr. Barks noted that the Sister Cities program was started in 1956 by former U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, who called it the "last hope for peace in our time." The association promotes brotherhood, international assistance and cooperation.

The U.S.-Mexico Sister Cities Association was formed in 1962 and has more than 250 member cities in the two nations,

U.S. Consul Kashkett spoke of the close ties between southern California and Baja California, including a linked economy. "We'll succeed or fail together," he said. "It's hard to find two countries in the world who are more closely linked,"

Consul Kashkett also said the new expanded border crossing into the U.S at San Ysidro likely would be completed in three years. He also mentioned some misunderstanding of a U.S. State Department travel warning for Mexico and urged close reading of the document.

"Baja California has never been on the list of states where we say to avoid travel," he said.

Baja Studios --- where Titanic, Master & Commander and other Hollywood blockbusters were filmed --- is in Rosarito, and Tourism Secretary Tintos talked of a resurgence of the film industry here. The major motions picture "All Is Lost" now is filming at Baja Studios.

"If any of you were walking on the beach this morning and thought you saw Robert Redford, you're right," he told the more than 200 people at the opening ceremony, "It was Robert Redford."

The XXIII Binational Convention of the Sister Cities Mexico and the United States was an important forum to discuss international cooperation and plan for the future. It included discussions on challenges, as well as success stories about sisterhood programs.

Those who attended enjoyed a blend of work and play, of interesting conferences and beach front sunsets. Many dined on traditional lobster dishes at world famous Puerto Nuevo plus visited the vineyards of the Guadalupe Valley.

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.

http://flyingsamaritansrosarito.org/

Aniversario de Papas And Beer 2012 - Rosarito

Aniversario de Papas and Beer
Playas de Rosarito, Baja California
3 dias de fiesta del 27 al 29 de Julio 2012
mas info visite www.papasandbeer.com 

Life in Baja as a Single Mom

Perhaps it’s the foreign language that intimidates many “would be” visitors of Mexico. Or, it could be the tales from south of the border that keep many from experiencing our sister country. For example, I myself have heard the horror stories; the man and wife who went to Mexico and were never heard from again; the two guys who spent five years in a Mexican jail because a Mexican citizen hit their car; The woman who drank the water in Mexico and nearly died (or she did die, depending on who is telling the story).

So how safe is Mexico? I felt safe enough to venture on the trip alone, but ended up taking Ms. Star Thompson along with me. Star, a twenty-seven year Chula Vista resident, had never been to Rosarito. Her fathers warning of the forbidden country had, to this date, been taken as the word of the almighty himself.

Rosarito Mariachi Divas' Festival Attracts 1,500 And Is On Track To Become An Annual Event

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---The Oct. 2 seaside concert by the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas attracted 800 people with 700 more attending weekend competitions between music and dance groups from the U.S. and Mexico.

As well as being what many consider one of the best concerts ever presented in the city, the event on the grounds of the Rosarito Beach Hotel raised $5,000 toward the construction of Rosarito’s $1.3 million Boys and Girls Club. Other income went for the sound system, lighting and other expenses for the spetacular.

Rosarito’s Puerto Nuevo Celebrates 18th Lobster Festival on October 17

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---It all started with a tiny fishing village beside a road sign advertising Newport cigarettes --- hence the name Puerto Nuevo (New Port).

Now the village about 12 miles south of downtown Rosarito on the Free Road has grown into one of the most famous destinations in the world for lobster lovers, with as many as 40 restaurants serving up to a million of the tasty crustaceans each year.

More than 60 Artists To Be Featured At Oct. 16 & 17 Rosarito Beach Art Fest

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---More than 60 artists from this city’s thriving artist community and beyond will be featured on Oct. 16 and 17 at the first Rosarito Art Fest.

The huge free exhibition and sale of paintings, sculpture and other works will be held Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 6 on Boulvard Benito Juarez, directly in front of the landmark Rosarito Beach Hotel.

Tickets Still Available for Rosarito Mariachi Spectacular Featuring Grammy Winners

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – Despite brisk sales, some tickets remain for this weekend’s international mariachi festival which will feature a Saturday night seaside concert by the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas.

“It’s truly going to be a spectacular event,” said Rosy Torres, president of the Rosarito Boys & Girls Club, which will receive all profits from the event at the Rosarito Beach Hotel.

“We’ve had hundreds of people from the area and outside the region reserve tickets for the event, but some still area available and also will be at the festival. We are so grateful for the support, the performers and to Gil Sperry for organizing this great event.”

Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride To Top 20 Million Mile Mark This Saturday

Now in its 30^th year the Rosarito-Ensenada 50-Mile Fun Bicycle Ride will surpass 20 million total miles covered with its Sept. 26 event.

About 5,000 riders are expected for the festive scenic ride, much of it along a coastal route, from Rosarito to Ensenada, said ride organizer Gary Foster.

During the past 30 years since 1979 the iconic twice-yearly event has been held 52 times and almost 400,000 riders have participated, Foster said.

Harley Riders Donate Backpacks & Supplies For 300 Rosarito Beach School Children

More than 250 motorcyclists from the U.S. donated backpacks and other items for 300 Rosarito school children at this weekend’s annual Harley Charity Run.

5,000 Cyclists Expected This Weekend For Rosarito-Ensenada Fun Bike Ride

Cyclists from Around the World Roll Into Baja for the September 25 Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride.

The Rosarito-Ensenada ride has been called the Original Party on Wheels. Revelers in costume roll along, tossing candy to children along the course. Beach cruisers strap boom boxes to their handlebars.  Parents tow children in bike trailers. And racing teams form pace lines, trying to beat the official record of 1:52:54 set in April of 2007.

Thousands Mark Mexican Bicentennial At Rosarito Beach City Hall Celebration

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO

Thousands of people filled City Hall and municipal plazas Wednesday night as Rosarito joined 
the nation in celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mexico’s independence.

Hundreds of government officials, students and other residents joined in a parade from Boulevard Benito Juarez to City Hall to start the celebration.

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.

For further information on How To Reserve Rooms & Book Tickets, and the event schedule, please e-mail: gilsperry@yahoo.com

Rosarito Crime Rate Reaches Lowest Level Since State Figures Have Been Compiled

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Six-month crime figures here reached the lowest level since the state began reporting figures for the city and once again recorded the greatest reduction in all of Baja.

The year-to-year state rate for Rosarito from January through July of this year declined by 15 percent, compared to an average reduction of 7 percent for Northern Baja’s five cities.

The figures include all major crimes with the exception of drug offenses and weapons violations, which are handled by the federal government rather than the state.

The crime rate was the lowest in Rosarito at least since the state began reporting figures for the city in 2000 and probably longer than that, said Mayor Hugo Torres. Rosarito became a city in 1995.

The six-month figures follow a year in which crime declined in the city by 21 percent from 2008 to 2009, compared to a 10 percent average reduction in Baja.

“I hope these figures will be widely reported on both sides of the border,” Torres said. “Largely because of drug violence between rival drug gangs scattered throughout Mexico, some people, especially in the U.S., have the perception that our city is unsafe.

“But Rosarito has never been more secure for our visitors and residents, who include about 14,000 expatriates, most from the U.S.”

Among six-month crime figures for Rosarito:

·        Homicides declined from 17 to 9, a rate lower than numerous U.S. cities, including Washington D.C.

·        Crimes of violence declined 38 percent, from 32 to 20

·        Robbery and burglary declined 21 percent, from 928 to 730

·        Residential burglaries declined 22 percent, from 298 to 233

·        Robberies with the threat of force declined 20 percent, from 128 to 102

·        Commercial burglaries declined 41 percent, from 34 to 20

·        Vehicle thefts declined 35 percent, from 339 to 221

Torres attributed the crime decline to exceptional cooperation between city, state and federal authorities, which he said could serve as a model for all of Mexico.

Torres ran for mayor in 2007 on a platform of increased security. Since then he has expanded the police force from 150 to 217 while replacing officers who did not meet standards, established a tourist police force and expanded citizen watch efforts.

He also brought in an Army captain on leave, Jorge Montero, to serve as director of public security

“Even with our outstanding results, I know there is additional work to be done,” Torres said. “Fighting crime anywhere is a lifelong challenge.”

(State crime figures are always posted on www.bajacalifornia.gob.mx)

Baja Book Festival (with art, food, wine and more)

MEDIA ALERT                                                                     CONTACT: 

August 3, 2010                                                                               Carla White

                                                                                                        Local:  (646) 155-4008

                                                                                                        US: (619) 955-6430

                                                                                                

Words, Wine, Food and More at the Baja Book Festival

(Media:  Contact organizers for accommodation & other arrangements)

On Saturday, October 9, 2010, all eyes will be focused on Cantamar, just south of Rosarito Beach, where writers, publishers, artists and others will celebrate books and the many other arts that are part of the culture and lifestyle of Baja California.  The Baja Book Festival is being sponsored by the Baja California Secretary of Tourism, the Rosarito Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Baja Times.

Scheduled from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Joanna Jones Galeria y Café at kilometer 47.6 on the –Ensenada Carretera Libre (free road, and just 40 minutes south of the U.S. border), the Baja Book Festival is already stirring up Baja’s writer’s community and those to the north.  It will feature local legends like Tom Gatch, Marsh Cassady, Martina, Michael Miller, Peter Fowler, Cora Kerr, Melinda Bates, Nicole Beaudry and others.  In addition, the festival will have a Children’s Reading Area, hosted by Rosarito’s Friends of the Library, promoting literacy at an early age.

Besides books-a-plenty, there will be art and jewelry areas, service and nonprofit areas, food and entertainment.  Accommodation and restaurant discounts are available through the Newport Beach and Grand Baja Resort hotels, among others.  And luscious foods and beverages will feed the desire to read, so come ready to partake. The festival, which is anticipating drawing 300-600 people,  is already supported by the Nitro/CreatividadVisual, Baja Good Life Club, Newport Beach Hotel, Baja Bound, Bajamar golf course, Hogaza Hogaza, Ocean’s Flavor, and other businesses, but is seeking additional sponsors, exhibitors and, naturally, published writers.   

Baja Book Festival Fact sheet

SUMMARY

We are all working for the same goal: to promote Baja California for the benefit of writers, artists, merchants, hotels and restaurants, and – not least – the thousands of visitors and residents from within and outside of Mexico, who should be exposed to the best of Baja.  From books and authors, to arts and crafts, to foods, wines and beers, the Baja Book Festival will offer this kind of exposure. 

Where:          Joanna Jones Galeria

Km. 47.6, Tijuana-Ensenada Carretera Libre (free road)

Cantamar, Rosarito, Baja California

Ph. Local:  (661) 614-0819   Ph. US:  (619) 630-1170

When:             Saturday, October 9, 2010

                        10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

                        10 a.m. – Opening & Welcome

                        10:30 a.m. – Coffee and Pastries available

                        11 a.m. – Book reading for children in Magic Reading Room

                        12 noon – Regional food available

                        12 noon – Entertainment begins, different music throughout the day

                        1  p.m. --   First Raffle drawing

                        3 p.m.  --  Book reading for children in Magic Reading Room

                        4 p.m.  --  Second Raffle drawing

What:    A one-day cultural and lifestyle event showcasing authors and publishers of both English and Spanish language books and publications.  Festival highlights include music, food, wine and arts of the region, providing a fun and entertaining venue just south of Puerto Nuevo (which will celebrate the opening of the Lobster Festival the very next day). 

Who:    Authors:  Tom Gatch, Marsh Cassady, Peter Fowler, Martina, Cora Kerr, Nicole Beaudry, Melinda Bates, Michael Miller, Kathleen Scott, Teresa Olmos, and others.  The Baja Book Festival will feature both English and Spanish language books and publications.  It will be marketed to both cultures, both within Baja California and in Southern California and beyond. 

Goal & Purpose:   To reinforce the positive image of Baja California and its rich culture.  The Festival seeks to draw between 300-600 attendees in its first year, and to reach tens of thousands through its publicity, outreach efforts and ongoing visibility.  This event resonates with many in Baja, who have experienced book and author events previously, and who enjoy celebrating culture in Baja California. Previous events attracted hundreds of people.  A regenerated event will attract both an existing audience and a new audience, lured by the appeal of a cultural fair; an easily accessible location just 40 minutes south of the border; food/accommodation discounts, and the promise of the best of Baja (food, music, wine and art).  Some portions of the Baja Book Festival will support the Baja Scholarship Foundation and the Friends of the Library.

How:   With the partnership of the Rosarito Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Baja Times and the Baja California Secretary of Tourism, the Baja Book Festival will be heavily marketed: through an online presence (www.bajabookfestival.com), the Baja Book Blog, collateral materials and mailings, a press conference (to be scheduled), calendar postings and press releases, tv/radio interviews, and more.

Organizers:

Jo Ann Knox                                                                         Carla White  

Baja Book Festival                                                                Baja Book Festival

(661) 614-0819                                                                       (619) 318-5347

Jo Ann Knox owns Joanna Jones Galeria Y Café. 

Jo Ann Knox is nicknamed ‘Joanna Jones’, sister of Indiana Jones, because of her love of adventure. She is a successful veteran of the film industry in Los Angeles, producing hundreds of commercials, educational projects and academy award winners. Her love of Baja brought her to Rosarito, Baja California, where – seven years ago -- she opened an art gallery and café with beautiful gardens and the support of many regional artists and the Baja community. The gallery has become iconic, with impressive art exhibits and fundraisers, outstanding food and entertainment.  Most currently, Jo Ann attended the wine school in Valle de Guadalupe and produced an award winning wine.

Carla White is a principal with The White Group, marketing and public relations. 

She is a public relations consultant and writer.  Her career includes 10 years with the Los Angeles Times (managing special events and sponsorships for the LA Times Charities program for five of those years), and ownership of a wine marketing business.  Since moving to Baja California in 2003, White has managed PR for Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA; created promotion materials for Santa Barbara at Bajamar and for Bajamar Oceanfront Resort; written for the Los Angeles Times, Rangefinder magazine, the Baja Times and Mexico Living, and edited the Baja Breeze magazine.