Expo Tequila Rosarito 2013

Esto no termina hasta que se termina! Continua la fiesta, Expo Tequila Rosarito del 3 al 7 de Abril! Feliz Lunes!

This isn't over 'till it's over! the fiesta continues at the Rosarito Tequila Expo April 3 to 7, happy monday!

Expo Tequila Rosarito
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Testimonials for Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico

I am a native Californian who has been visiting Baja since I was a child. There have been many changes over the years, but few as dramatic as in the decade or so since Rosarito became an incorporated city. Particularly in the recent years, Rosarito has faced a crisis and stepped forward with deliberate speed and leadership to bring order and safety to its residents and visitors.


Now as a full-time ex-patriot foreign resident, my real-life experience in Rosarito is far different from the one I see portrayed in the media. Of the 14, 000 or more full-time foreign resident Americans and Canadians living here, I am unaware of a single incident where any innocent foreign residents or tourist visitors have been victims of the violence visited upon us by the drug cartels. All but a few of the incidents between drug dealers have taken place, while technically within the city limits of Rosarito, far into the deserted canyons and hills surrounding the population center.


Teen-agers are not, perhaps, the most prudent tourists, but even these young people have ventured into our city for years and not one has encountered the predicted danger. In 2009, there are fewer of them so far, but they are coming here, and they are having fun-filled, violence-free vacations at bargain prices. Even the State Department "alert" stated calmly that Mexico is one of the most visited countries by Americans, who are advised to stay in tourist areas! All of the business zone in central Rosarito is a "tourist area" where visitors walk from taco stands to fish markets, from disco bar to family restaurant, from motels to luxury condos, and from sidewalk cafe to art gallery.


I am a member of the Rosarito Friends of the Library, and we visit libraries throughout the city without fear, even in outlaying colonias. Recently major corporations such as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Applebees, Burger King and GNC Nutrition have opened locations in Rosarito. Others are coming. They share our confidence in the safety and sunshine we enjoy in Rosarito.


Just so you know... I am semi-retired, but have nothing to sell. I don't own a business here, don't sell real estate, and don't have a financial interest in the tourists who either visit or don't visit Rosarito and Baja. It is simply an injustice to watch repeated media reports that use years old video tape and information from other parts of the country while they stand in San Ysidro, California and do their reporting with cameras pointing toward Mexico... where they have never visited.

Ken Bell
Rosarito, Baja California
RosaritoKen@gmail.com

Testimonials for Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico

I've lived here in Rosarito for 2 1/2 years in a wonderful home on the beach. I do everything I would do if I were living in San Diego, only at about 1/2 the price. Rosarito is a charming town with the friendliest people I have ever encountered in all my travels. How many times have you had on-coming traffic stop for you, so you could make a left turn? Happens to me all the time here!
Do I feel safe? Absolutely! I have spoken to many people in the American community and they too feel perfectly safe. The bad guys are not after us, they're mostly after each other. When the US media quotes "drug deaths in Mexico" The are reporting on an entire country NOT Baja. I don't know what the number of Drug related incidents are in the US, but I'll bet if you included users along with dealers and assaults, robberies and other related issues, you'd come up with a pretty high number

Sr. Torres, the mayor of Rosarito has done an incredible job of cleaning up the police force and even setting up a Tourist Police group (all of whom speak English) who are ready to help you with any problems you may encounter. But frankly there's no reason to expect any problems, other than needing some directions on how to find something.
The merchants and restaurants in town are anxious to have your business and in addition to generally lower prices, you dollar goes a lot further here in Baja
COME ON DOWN!!!

Susan Smith
susansmithz@hotmail.com

Testimonials for Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico

From the moment I moved here almost two years ago my experience has been wonderful. I feel safer in my little town of La Mision than I ever did in any US city or rural town.

The people here have been, almost without exception, kind, friendly, helpful, respectful, gentle and warm. My favorite part of life in Mexico is that nearly everyone will smile and wave if you smile and wave.

Their willingness to engage and their trust in other human beings is a balm to my tired soul. I love the landscape too, the sea, the rocks, and the unique buildings. It's as though each one was created and built spontaneously, and then painted in glorious colors just for me.

Barbara K.

Testimonials for Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico

As residents since 1998 we have never regretted our decision to come to Baja. The weather, the people, and the lifestyle is all we hoped it would be. If you are an independent spirit with a flexible approach to life you can't make a better choice than living the good life here. Come join us!

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SYLVIA DOMBROSKY

Testimonials for Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico

We enjoy a far more quiet, friendly, inexpensive life in the Rosarito Beach area than we do in even our beautiful small town north of Santa Cruz, Ca. True, we stay away from downtown Tijuana in the middle of the night, and we don't flaunt an expensive car and fancy clothes even in Rosarito; but that is no more precaution than we would take in Watts, East L.A., Hartford, etc. in the States.

Oh, and our house here on the ocean front cost us less than a neighborhood tract house in Ca. Jack Haeger and Janice Patten

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Dr. Jack H. Haeger
jhhaeger@gmail.com

Fall in love with Rosarito all over again!

The City of Rosarito Beach is inviting you to our 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, a fun filled weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd which will focus on the vibrant colors, alluring flavors and lively sounds of Mexico.

There will be something for everyone! Starting with a two day restaurant competition, highlighting the scents and flavors of early Puebla, a headliner “concert” on Saturday night, many “native” dance troupes, many local artisans, local music, carriage rides and a “grand finale” fireworks display. Wear your best local garb; there will be a “best dressed” contest just for the fun of it!
Through the Hotel Association there are special hotel rates, with spa and golf packages available. Don’t forget to bring your surfboard!

This fiesta is a collaboration of the City of Rosarito and many of the Cities’ local business associations. This is our way to remind you that Rosarito Beach is fun, diverse and still, very safe. Please mark your calendars, and come enjoy yourselves with us.

For local information about Rosarito Beach log onto: www.rosarito.org

Baja Car Fest Rosarito 2009

Rosarito Beach, B. C. - With great enthusiasm and joy, the organizing committee of BAJA CAR FEST 2009, organized by TJ Soul Tijuana Car Club, the Automobile Council of Baja, members of "Rincon del Abuelo", and MVC events agency, presented a proposal before the local media and businessmen for the BAJA CAR FEST event, First Edition, which will consist of the exhibition of classic cars, low riders, mustangs, vw’s, euros, motorcycles and bicycles, to be held on Sunday, May 17 of 2009, in the Parking lot of Pavilion Rosarito Grand shopping center, at the North part of town.
The participation of 100 to 150 automotive, motorcycle and bicycle participants from car clubs from the states of Sonora and California, and the different clubs that comprise the Automobile Council of Baja California is planned for Rosarito.

It was also announced that the funds collected in this event will be donated to the members of "Rincon del Abuelo" a senior citizens non-profit organization group and thus offer greater support to other adults focused on supporting occupational programs by helping initiate small businesses with economic supports, which will require that the interested parties approach this future association to make their request and project proposal so that it may be evaluated and, if feasible, support can be granted to them.

Besides supporting social work, this event also can help the tourist sector because the visit of people from Sonora, California, and other Baja California cities is expected. Since BAJACARFEST is working on an excellent promotional plan that includes the states mentioned above, as well as supporting the city's economy, it is inviting the various businesses of the city to participate as sponsors and exhibitors in the event.

For further information Email: bajacarfest2009@hotmail.com

Tacos & Beer Festival at Rosarito Beach, Come and Enjoy the Flavors of Baja!

The Rosarito Chamber of Restaurants invites you to join the annual Tacos & Beer Festival on March 21st from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in front of Festival Plaza Hotel at the main street.

Come and taste the real flavor of Mexico while enjoying a delicious beer in a great family atmosphere.

Folkloric ballet, Mexican music and several shows will amenize the evening.

Tacos represent one of the most traditional dishes in the Mexican cuisine and are served in very different ways. From “Perrones” invented in Rosarito Beach, where the meat is cooked over a mesquite wood fire, to “Mulitas” which are filled with delicious cheeses that melts in your mouth, to the fish tacos where fresh fish is caught locally each day … you won’t run out of options to try. This event will showcase the diversity of flavors that exist in the world famous Baja California.

Prices will range between $12-$15 pesos per food sample at the event and general entrance will be free.

At the mains stage the Ballet Yuman will perform folkloric dances, Group Acero will present a Rodeo Show and they will have participation of many local artists.

Some of the participant restaurants are: “Carnitas el Cachanilla, Restaurant El Patio from Hotel Festival Plaza, Mariscos el Carrizal, Tacos Víctor, Tacos El Gerente, Tacos Tijuana Jr, Las Cubetas Restaurant-Bar, El Pollo Feliz Restaurant, Mariscos Mi Jacalito and for the kids they will have Virgilios Pizza.

For more information please call 01152(661)612-0700 or e-mail: martha@bajaevents.com.mx

Rosarito Beach Security Q&A

Rosarito Beach, the popular Spring Break destination is preparing to welcome hundreds of students from different U. S. Universities.

Rosarito Mayor Hugo Torres is expecting a good Spring Break Season this year, because the government took actions to improve security and tourist attention, while they are in the area.
Mayor Torres answered some questions to clarify what is the actual situation in Rosarito.

01.-What is Rosarito offering to the Spring Breakers?
Rosarito is offering sandy beaches, outdoor activities, delicious food, great shopping, accommodations, hospitality, entertainment, affordable prices and fun.

02.-Is it safe to visit Rosarito?
Rosarito is safer than ever before. We created the Tourist Police Force, a bilingual new group of young officers to protect and help visitors, and a Tourist Attention Office, working 24/7 for any incidents our visitors may have during their stay in Rosarito.

03.-Do you have any advice for the Spring Break Students?
They must use common sense like when visiting any city in the world; stay always within the tourist areas; avoid dark-isolated areas, and stay close to their friends.

04. - Are there any other rules tourist have to observe during their visit to Rosarito?
Do not drink nor carry open liquor bottles in the streets or when driving; drugs and firearms are not allowed in Mexico, and respect traffic signals. If someone gets stopped by the police, they must ask for the bilingual traffic ticket. They can pay the bilingual traffic ticket fine with a U.S. check from home. Fines are converted to dollars at the back of the ticket.

05. - Is violence affecting tourists?
Not a single tourist has been affected by serious crime in the last year. Publicized violence is not directed against common citizens or visitors. It is a battle amongst drug cartels always very far away from the tourist areas.

Dr. Jim Gerber Director of Latin American Studies at San Diego State University recently wrote an article about violence in border cities and how it is affecting people on both sides of the border. This in an excerption of the article:

“The murder rate in Tijuana is less than 40 per 100,000, which puts it between Oakland, CA and St. Louis, MO. That is high, but less than Baltimore and Detroit (mid-40s) and well below New Orleans (65 to 95, depending on who you talk to). New Orleans is a great place to visit, and we have yet to meet anyone who decided not to go due to its murder rate.”
“In addition to crossing the border fairly frequently, we have talked at length to our colleagues at various institutions throughout the border region, all of whom assure us that although crime has increased, our students, colleagues and average US citizen are not targets any more than are average Mexican citizens and they look forward to our continued interactions with them.”

“San Diego FBI Agent Keith Slotter has been telling parents for nearly a year that college kids have generally not been targets, but adds that they should be told to keep a low profile and be aware of their surroundings.” Abc News – USA \ Feb. 27, 2009

If you need more information about Rosarito dial U. S. Toll Free: 1800-962-BAJA or log onto: www.rosarito.org