It's the holiday season upon us. Christmas is passing and the New Year's is almost upon us. What to expect for New Years Eve in Mexico? One thing you can definitely count on for your New Year's celebration is warm weather. Doesn't warm, balmy night sound so inviting? It's party time in Mexico!
San Felipe Baja is no different. Small private parties will be on the beach, bars will have live music and celebrations. Or why don't you make your own party?
Vacation rentals are the best, because you can easily have a party. Forget about the big resorts or small hotel rooms, make some memories in your vacation rental. You don't have to just celebrate with your family or partner, meet new friends or invite the whole neighborhood block. Another great thing about a vacation rental is you can be as load as you want. Crank up the music, fly open those windows and party down for the night! If you are near the shore, see if it's safe and of course allowed, light some fireworks and light up the sky. Happy New Year, San Felipe!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Glorious Food
San Felipe Baja has so many delicious restaurants. They are famous for their jumbo blue shrimp. They are so famous for the shrimp that they have an annual festival dedicated to the shrimp. Here are some of the delectable cuisines in town.
*El Nido Restaurant and Steak House: their food is always fabulous. They have reviews from people all over the world that visit San Felipe. El Nido was especially unique because of the mariachi singer serenades you and guests at your table.
*Mariscos La Morena restaurant is another favorite in San Felipe for their awesome seafood, oceanfront view and great prices.
*El Kikiriki restaurant: if you are craving fish tacos, El Kikiriki is the only place to go for the most delicious tacos. Each taco is only one dollar, what a deal!
*El Minuto, this restaurant is a little hole in wall eatery but worth the search. Only Mexicans work, cook, and serve there. So, if you do not know Spanish you will have to point to the menu for what you want to eat but worth every bite.
These are the top restaurants with the most reviews. Good foods and great prices.
*El Nido Restaurant and Steak House: their food is always fabulous. They have reviews from people all over the world that visit San Felipe. El Nido was especially unique because of the mariachi singer serenades you and guests at your table.
*Mariscos La Morena restaurant is another favorite in San Felipe for their awesome seafood, oceanfront view and great prices.
*El Kikiriki restaurant: if you are craving fish tacos, El Kikiriki is the only place to go for the most delicious tacos. Each taco is only one dollar, what a deal!
*El Minuto, this restaurant is a little hole in wall eatery but worth the search. Only Mexicans work, cook, and serve there. So, if you do not know Spanish you will have to point to the menu for what you want to eat but worth every bite.
These are the top restaurants with the most reviews. Good foods and great prices.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Driving vs. Flying
Usually when you vacation, road trip is not really appealing especially if you have kids. But in this case driving to San Felipe could be way more convenient, that is if you live in a nearby state. Other than crossing the Mexican border, as that could be tedious and long, it then could be a breeze once crossed. Wouldn't it be nice to have your car on vacation instead a rental? Yes, San Felipe is not a big city to need a car, but there are some excursions that you would need a car to participant in. Like riding the sand buggies in the dunes or horseback riding. Or maybe while vacationing in San Felipe you might visit the hot water springs or take a dip at other beaches from afar.
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Flying to San Felipe could be a hassle. First you need to get a ride to the airport from your hometown then once you arrive in Baja Mexico you have to either rent a car in a foreign terrrtory or find a shuttle. Or maybe you reserved a shuttle before leaving. Don't forget you have to tip the driver, and they see you as a rich American or foreigner, so they expect a high tip. Once you arrive in San Felipe how do you plan to get around? There are so many factors to consider if flying into Mexico. So, you might reorganize your thoughts and take a road trip instead to San Felipe.
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Flying to San Felipe could be a hassle. First you need to get a ride to the airport from your hometown then once you arrive in Baja Mexico you have to either rent a car in a foreign terrrtory or find a shuttle. Or maybe you reserved a shuttle before leaving. Don't forget you have to tip the driver, and they see you as a rich American or foreigner, so they expect a high tip. Once you arrive in San Felipe how do you plan to get around? There are so many factors to consider if flying into Mexico. So, you might reorganize your thoughts and take a road trip instead to San Felipe.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Little Escapes
Living in
San Felipe is Heaven. How would you like a little more heaven? Hop in the car
and take a road trip. There is a great called Gonzaga Bay. It’s like a 3 hour
trip from San Felipe but so worth it. Don’t forget your picnic lunch, beach
toys, swimsuit, and company. Gonzaga Bay is a great little spot to find total
relaxation. Not many people have discovered this little paradise. And if you
are real adventurous; you can camp overnight. Gonzaga Bay is a couple degrees
warmer and the water is crystal clear.
It would
best to take a SUV on your road trip because the terrain or road is kind of
rugged; otherwise a regular sedan will slow down your trip. Otherwise the drive
has splendid views of the coast. Make sure you leave early; so you can enjoy
the day and still arrive home while it’s still light.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Best Time of the Year
It’s Christmas and then New Year’s! Holidays are the best time of the year because it’s time to visit with family, friends and go on vacations. What’s the best place to go on vacation but warm climates. San Felipe Baja Mexico is a wonderful place to go during the holidays. San Felipe has a full calendar of things to enjoy during the holidays. Like tomorrow night is the Festival of Tamales, their 2nd annual celebration of the Tamale.
Virgen de Guadalupe day is celebrating the Lady of Guadalupe. This an all day affair. There is a parade of the Lady of Guadalupe, the locals carry the statue through town to honor her.
Or have you started holiday shopping yet? San Felipe has some great markets where you can bargain with the shop owners or maybe you would enjoy better a Christmas Art, Gift and Craft show, which is held annually every year, this year on next Saturday December 16, 2012. So, don’t miss out on all these great activities on your paradise - holiday vacation.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Holidays in San Felipe
How would you like to vacation over the holidays in San Felipe Mexico? Who wouldn't like to soak up the sun on a tropical beach by the Gulf. Toasting your footsie’s in the hot, white sand or playing in the warm ocean waves. San Felipe is the perfect vacation spot. There is lots of entertainment and shopping. Markets that you can have a field day in bargaining for, like beautiful silver Mexico has to offer or the ponchos you have been dreaming about. Okay maybe you have not been dreaming about the poncho’s. But
San Felipe also has great activities to share with the whole family. Can you imagine going snorkeling in the middle of winter? You can in San Felipe, and you can also go horseback riding, sun bath or jump into a sand buggy and punch the sand dunes. You will never experience the holidays sitting at home in Iowa, freezing your bootee Instead get warmed up and hop on the next plane to San Felipe Baja Mexico. You won’t be disappointed!
Saturday, November 17, 2012
No Bad Days
San Felipe is a sweet, little village that only gives the visitor or traveler bright and sunny days. The sea of Cortez calls for the people to play on the sand and hunt for sea shells. There is always something to in San Felipe Baja. Never a dull moment. You can pick and choose your activities.
There are many activities inside or out or in water or on land. Lots of boutiques and market shopping in the center of town at Malecon or maybe you would like to go on a dirt bike ride. Or how about a fishing boat excursion, San Felipe is known for having many types of fish to hook. Never a dull moment in San Felipe, actually most travelers have a difficult time leaving and some even end up staying year long or forever.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Perfection
San Felipe Baja is perfection! Out of 350 days of the year, it may have bad weather once or twice out of each month, then the rest of the time it’s balmy and beautiful! San Felipe is perfect o to vacation or live. There is always something to do in San Felipe! From outdoor water activities to indoor activities anytime of the week. The pubs and dance clubs offer live entertainment, comedians, bands, or DJ’s. There are so many outdoor activities from water to land. Maybe you like to boat. There are at least 5 different activities on a boat. Or maybe you like to wind surf or go fishing. San Felipe is known for the best fishing, because every season there is a different fish to be caught.
Or maybe you would like to play on land, how about dune buggy or horseback riding on the beach? There is always something to do in San Felipe. If you just want to relax, the open beaches await to sunbath or search for shells or play catch with the family. Come in bask in the sun at the Sea of Cortez.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
The Shrimp were Dancing
In San Felipe this weekend they just celebrated the 20th Annual Shrimp festival. What a weekend. The Shrimp festivals just get bigger and busier every year! Guest chefs came to create amazing dishes with the fresh catch of the festival - Shrimp! The plump big blue shrimp are locally harvested in the beautiful Sea of Cortez, this is why San Felipe has celebration. The celebration is not just for the glorious shrimp but also the simple life of the shrimp fisherman of San Felipe.
The guest chefs made every meal you could dream of made with the shrimp, a splash of tequila here and there. And there were contests of the best made shrimp dishes. The festival also offered carnival rides for the children and adults, dancing, live music, and even a little bit of shopping of the local artists in town. All around the 20th Annual Shrimp Festival was another success!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Different Kind of Racing
Racing on dirt terrain is a very popular sport in San Felipe. Racing time is coming up again in San Felipe, December 14-16, 2012. Racing fans are excited because it's almost about time to break some records.
This type of racing is well liked because the race track or race terrain is rocky, muddy, hilly, and has long stretches of road. The race car drivers are very experienced and professional; you have to be to stay on the dirt race track. The drivers can get up to very high speeds, however they have to slow down may times because of the change of the terrain and their fans standing by. The fans come from and wide to watch the Off the Road Racing. There are 4 different races to experience: San Felipe 250, the annual Tecate SCORE Baja 500 Race, Norra 1000, and the Record Race Ready. So, please come and join in on the fun of “Off the Road Racing” in San Felipe Baja!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Best Accommodations
The Shrimp Festival coming up next weekend is the most delicious time of year! So, many incredible tasting cuisine, music and the background setting amazing. San Felipe Mexico is a mini paradise of Baja. Once you visit, you most likely will not want to leave. There are so many activities for the whole family. Excursions in the desert, mountains, by the shore or at the number one resort. There are many different choices for accommodations: hotels, B&B, vacation rentals, or resorts. It just depends what are your desires for your vacation in San Felipe Baja. If you have a big family, a vacation rental is your best choice. A vacation rentals will give you more freedom to move about and give you privacy for family time. If you are a couple traveling alone, a Bed & Breakfast is the best choice because this accommodation will make you feel at home and feed you well. Bed & Breakfast Inn is also more romantic, you will feel more secluded from the crowds and it allows more alone time. Hotels and resorts are very active and crowded. Or if you are social, resort or hotel accommodations are the best bet for your stay. Hotels and resorts give a lot different choices in restaurants, bars, activities, and amenities. Whatever or wherever you decide to stay in San Felipe you will for sure enjoy your time.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
BAJA CALIFORNIA’S 20TH ANNUAL SAN FELIPE SHRIMP FESTIVAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Annie Drury
619-533-7972
Annie@allisonpr.com
BAJA CALIFORNIA’S 20TH
ANNUAL SAN FELIPE SHRIMP FESTIVAL
CELEBRATES REGION’S FAMOUS GIANT BLUE SHRIMP
Three-Day Festival Features Renowned Guest Chefs
Including Javier Plascencia and Bonito and Solange Molina
BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico, Oct. 18, 2012 – Baja California tourism welcomes visitors to the 20th annual San Felipe Shrimp Festival Nov. 2-4, 2012. This year’s event features Baja’s most famous chefs, including Javier Plascencia and Bonito and Solange Molina. San Felipe, the “gateway to the Sea of Cortez,” is renowned as the shrimp capital of Baja California, Mexico, where giant, blue shrimp naturally grow in its gorgeous blue waters. Guests will sample delicious culinary aspects of the famed blue shrimp and celebrate the lifestyle of the San Felipe fisherman at the three-day event. Cultural events, entertainment, wine and tequila tasting, and local and regional folk artists will also entertain visitors. The main event will feature Baja California chefs who present their best shrimp recipes to a panel of Baja’s most notable chefs. The judging panel will name the 20th annual event’s best shrimp recipe at the conclusion of the festival. The family-friendly festival also offers entertainment for all ages with carnival rides for children and winery and tequila tasting for adults. Attendees can also experience the culture of Mexico at a Mexican-style rodeo, while local artists and crafters will showcase their finest artwork, all handcrafted in Baja. Additionally, bands from both the U.S. and Baja California will offer performances in a variety of musical genres.
“It’s an exciting year as we celebrate 20 years of San Felipe’s famous blue shrimp and special guest chefs from Baja showcase their best recipes in a cook-off,” said Baja California State Tourism Secretary Juan Tintos. “We welcome visitors to the best shrimp event of Baja.”
San Felipe, is located 130 miles south of Mexicali on Highway 5. The Shrimp Festival takes place on Friday, Nov. 2 from noon - 2 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. - midnight. Entry into the event is free, attendees pay per sample. For more information please visit sanfelipeshrimpfestival.comor discoverbajacalifornia.com. About Baja California Located just south of San Diego, Baja California, Mexico offers stunning Pacific Ocean beaches, warm waters of the Sea of Cortez, as well as forests, mountains, deserts and bays.
The state’s five municipalities, Ensenada, Mexicali, Playas de Rosarito, Tecate and Tijuana, have unparalleled landscapes of tremendous beauty. Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions including sport fishing, bike riding, off road racing as well as exploring the missions, cave paintings and wine country, among others. Visit www.discoverbajacalifornia.com, follow us on Twitter at @discoverbaja, and like us on Facebook. About San Felipe known as the “gateway to the Sea of Cortez,” San Felipe draws sport fisherman from around the world and is famous for its crystal clear waters and giant natural blue shrimp. Visitors enjoy kayaking, diving or swimming. Sand dunes and the region’s rough terrain make an excellent environment for four wheel vehicles, rock climbing and off-road cycling. Nine miles south of the town is the thousand-year-old “Valley of the Giants,” a natural reserve forest of the world’s largest Cardon Cactus. Visit www.discoverbajacalifornia.com/explore-san-felipe.php
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Legend of San Felipe
Every country and town have their own history and legends. San Felipe has deep legends because the Mexican heritage. Legends usually come from some heard something or someone a long time ago told the story about something or some place. Legends are made from history. Sometimes legends are inscribed in books, stories from the local people or found on cave walls.
San Felipe's legends exist, like the Giant Cardon. The Giant Cardon is a cactus that is growing in San Felipe desert. This cactus has been there in the desert for hundreds of years. Why is it so special? Baja wanted the giant cactus to be in the World Fair to be admired for it's height and greatness as a natural plant. The giant cactus grew so big that when they wanted to move it to bring to the World Fair it was impossible at first. The giant cactus stood 45 feet tall. They tried to immobilize it with a heavy duty crane but nothing would move that plant. They were out of luck. The world fair in Spain finally received the famous giant cactus, but San Felipe will never forget how long it took to up-root it and send it across the seas. It did eventually returned, never looking the same.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Weekly Events
San Felipe has events weekly. It's very rare for dull moments in San Felipe. There is always something wonderful and exciting in town. There are a lot of musical events, like karaoke or name that tune or live bank shows. Or maybe you feel like a play in the theater. San Felipe has a local theater with play productions of famous tales. Or how about dinner and entertainment, many restaurants offer this. Some bars or restaurants offer live entertainment on a weekly basis.
No matter what day of the week, there is always a restaurant or bar that is offering live music, karaoke, comedy show or some other kind of entertainment to keep the locals and tourists happy. There are also festivals depending on the season like the Shrimp festival, the annual Christmas parade, or the traveling street dancers. There is never a dull moment in San Felipe.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Whale Watching
Probably every person that has the opportunity to go whale watching in San Felipe has many and different stories of their great adventure. Their's a great little company that takes you out on the water to watch the whales play in the great, big body of water we call the ocean. This little tour boat is called a panga. You actually get trained to go out on the water by yourself if you are trained biologists. Otherwise someone takes you out that is experienced in large bodies of water where big gray whales spy hop. Spy-hopping is when the whale peeks its head out on the surface of the water, like they are saying hello.
Whale watching is very serine. Whales are very gentle and smart mammals. It's a very exciting moment when these big creatures swim so close to the pangas (boats), it's hard to stay calm. To go whale watching in San Felipe it's around $45 per person, but the expense is worth every minute at gazing upon these magnificent mammals. You have a chance to whale watch, do it, it's definitely worth it!
Monday, October 8, 2012
Small Town Vibe
In the past San Felipe was once known as a fisherman village; it's now a hot spot but still has the small town vibe. Once Los Cabos Baja became over loaded with people and too expensive, San Felipe became the new hot spot of Baja Mexico. San Felipe is everything a small town represents. The community works together, has small local events, and neighbors know each other.
Walking is the only way to travel when going shopping or popping into the library or market. Bikes are great too, biking around town. Small towns are great for not wasting gas and living the simple life. The great thing about San Felipe is you have the small town feeling but still have many events and activities to enjoy. Plus San Felipe has many bonuses offering the desert, mountains and ocean. Now that is paradise!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Discos in San Felipe
San Felipe is a quiet little fisherman town but when the weekends come around this quiet little town becomes a big party. All the dance clubs and bars come alive, thousands of people are doing the disco. The night clubs don't offer food, drink and dancing but volleyball and laser light shows. It's definitely not boring in San Felipe on the weekends.
Here are some of the big night clubs, that you are sure to have a blast: Barefoot Bar, BeachComber, Miramar Cantina, and Rockodile Bar & Nightclub. Barefoot Bar is located on the beach that serves drinks and fun. BeachComber is on of the biggest clubs. The bar is two-stories, amazing views of the sea, and great place to watch your sports. Miramar Cantina is most famous in San Felipe, it has a small dance floor, a patio inside and out, a ping pong table, and loads of fun! Rockodile Bar & Nightclub is San Felipes biggest hang out for Spring Breakers, weekend tourists and even the locals. It has a huge dance floor that is located inside and outside. If you want to dance the night away, Rockodile is the place to be.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Vacation Alone
Probably men go on vacations alone more than women. However, women can have as much fun if not a better time than men. The hotel staff would probably open the doors for a single woman or she would probably get a lot more attention from the staff, make sure she was taken care of.
If vacationing alone, get to know the locals wherever you are visiting. Getting to know the locals, your vacation will become a lot more fascinating. You will learn about the great eateries or maybe a new dance club. Locals always know the great little spots to go.
Vacationing alone, can be as fun and exciting as if you were vacationing with friends or your partner. You can meet new friends, relax, hang out at the beach, swim in the crystal blue ocean, or go horseback riding. Maybe even find another companion that is alone on vacation and hang out together. Anything can happen when you are vacationing alone; take it with stride.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Awaited 2012 Christmas Parade
Christmas is just around the corner and San Felipe goes all out for Christmas. If you did not already know, most Mexicans are Christians or Catholics. So, Christmas is very important to them. Like most of North America, Christmas is a celebration of religion and family. San Felipe has a very nice tradition, a Christmas parade. The annual Christmas parade is very eventful with all kinds of colorful costumes, and twinkling Christmas lights.
The parade starts with sirens from the police cars and fire trucks to let the crown forming the parade is about to begin. The Christmas parade always has a few surprises that were not presented the years before. Everyone that is involved with organizing the parade have to be secretive, if they do not hold their tongues they are put to death. No not really but the Christmas parade is top secret. The date of the Christmas parade is not even told. Of course it falls around the same time each year but the mysterious date is not revealed until the night of when the sirens go off.
The Christmas parade is beloved by the locals, if they could play music and dance everyday they would have a daily parade. The tourist of course enjoy the whole scene and sing along happily to the Spanish and English Christmas hymns. The 2012 Christmas parade is long awaited by both the locals, all the people that are participating and the tourists.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
A Day of Art
San Felipe has some amazing and local artists. Annually San Felipe shows off their local art. It's usually held over a weekend. You can roam through the maze of paintings, drawings, pottery, photography, watercolors, and glass creations. The weather is not always predictable, so if there is rain the art show would be postpone for the following weekend. It's best to see artwork in the sunlight, it brings out the brilliant colors and the images jump out.
The art show is usually held by the busy highway, to attract more people. Every year seems to bring more artists to surface and show and sell their incredible work. If you are in San Felipe and it's the right time for the local art show, adventure out, you will not be disappointed. If you don't like art so much, there is yummy cuisine and drink available. Live music like a local band or radio station. It's a day of art and fun!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Desert Racing
Have you ever gone to desert race? It can be very exciting. There are dirt bikes everywhere, dust and lots of people. This is not just a man sport, there are plenty of girl dirt bike racers, too. The terrain is very rough and the racers have to be smart in how they maneuver around. Two racers cannot race side by side because the dust will force one of the riders to separate. Basically each rider is on their own in the race, yes they are racing against one another but one rider can go for miles without seeing another rider for long periods of time. It's just the rider and the terrain in front of them. A rider can be riding behind another and suddenly break away because they found a better way to get around their competitor.
The older the age group the harder the terrain. These desert racers have to be very knowledgeable of the hundred acres of Mojave Desert if they want to win. The terrains become more difficult for the older groups to ride: there are drops, steep hills or bumpy trials. Not only do the older rides need to know the desert terrain like the back of their hand but they also need to know how to ride in any kind of weather. When it rains the desert becomes like mud, but the race must go on. This is a very exciting and entertaining event for everyone in San Felipe to enjoy.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Hot Springs in San Felipe
Hot Strings in San Felipe is a great activity in the late
fall. Sometimes it can get cooler in the evening in San Felipe; going to the
hot springs warms you right up. The hot springs are heated tide pools. It’s
literally like sitting in a hot tub except it’s completely natural. Getting to
the hot springs is quite a trek, but definitely worth it. Hot springs can be a
healing to the body and soul. Puertecitos hot springs cost a dollar to go into
the springs but hey, that’s a great price.
There are three different tide pools, one was very hot, one
was medium temperature like a hot tub with jets on and the last one was just
the right warmth. There are many more pools but the three are the most popular
with the tourists. The hot springs is a comfortable amount of people not too
busy, but enough people to make it entertaining. When visiting San Felipe definitely don’t miss
the Puertecitos hot springs.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Paella Festival
Last February it was the 10th Annual San
Felipe Paella Festival. The Paella festival is awaited all year to eat all the
delicious cuisine. It’s crowded with tourists and locals every year. Music (the
mariachi) and dancing in the beautiful sunny weather, fills every moment of the
festival. Each year the Paella Festival gets bigger and busier. It is usually
held at the Hotel of Cortez and on the beach. The festival is inexpensive, $10
dollars for three dishes of “yummy” cuisine. There are lots of seafood dishes,
mixed with paella rice. Most festival goers leave with full stomachs but
satisfied smiles across their faces. This is well enjoyed weekend full of
friends, wine, lots of food, music, and dancing.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Flying like a Bird
Have you ever wished you could fly? How about flying over
paradise? Well, you can! In San Felipe Baja you can have the experience of a
lifetime. It’s called Ultra-lights flight. Ultra-lights feels like you are
floating above the world. An ultra-light is a two-part airplane kit. It’s like
sitting on a motorcycle but flying in the air. The ride is short-lived about 20
minutes but worth the money. You can climb up to 500 to 600 feet. Taking off
and landing is remarkably smooth. Most ultra-light rides fly over open areas,
that are why this sport is so popular near beaches.
Purveyors of sky-dreams have
successfully run their business for many years in San Felipe. They have taken
up hundreds of people. It’s an addicting sport. Once you soared with the birds,
you don’t ever want to come down. It’s a memory you will never forget.
Friday, September 14, 2012
San Felipe Water Sports
San Felipe offers several different water sports. The most
popular sport is fishing. There are many fishing charters that go out for the
day or a whole week. Actually San Felipe is known for fishing. Each season,
there is a different fish to catch.
Or maybe you have your own boat; there are several boat
ramps available to easily get your boat into the sea. Of course swimming is a
great past time for tourists. The beach is calm and warm, so swimming is enjoyable
for the whole family.
Or how about hopping onto a Banana Boat; now that will be a bouncy
ride. Or there is water ski rentals. Kayak is another popular water sport
because of the calm bay. Take your kayak and explore other bays. Just be
careful with any water sport because of the tides. Tides come in completely and
unexpectedly. Always be aware but don’t let it ruin your fun on the Sea of Cortez.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Las Caras de Mexico Golf Course
If golf is your game, Las Caras de Mexico golf
course has 18 holes by the coast by the Sea of Cortez. So, either riding along
in your golf cart to each hole or walking the golf course you can experience
the views of the sea or mountains of San Felipe. The views are spectacular.
The villagers of San Felipe have named the golf
course “Faces of Mexico”, the names gives it a touch of heritage of the land.
So, if you are a lover of golf and you want to vacation to Mexico, come visit
San Felipe Baja. It has a small time feeling of local and tourist mingling,
great food, the best seafood, the mountains, desert and sea and a great game of
golf. A vacation made in paradise.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Shrimp Festival in San Felipe
The season of November is shrimp in San Felipe; it’s the
nineteenth year of celebration. San Felipe is known for fishing, so a shrimp
festival is quite popular with the locals. The restaurants experiment with many
delicious culinary dishes, during the festival the locals and tourist can
sample. During this festival there is wine tasting, local cultural events, and Tequila
samples. This festival is not so much a culinary experience more the fisherman’s
lifestyle.
San Felipe is famous for the Blue Shrimp; it’s one of most
delicious shrimp in the world. You can purchase to take home over 8 pounds of
shrimp. Now that’s a lot of shrimp. You could be like Bubba from Forest Gump
movie, and come up all kinds of recipes with shrimp. This is a very unique festival;
learn all about the San Felipe culture and one of the village’s main food resources:
seafood. And the bonuses come and enjoy the beautiful coast of San Felipe Baja
Mexico.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Playing in San Felipe
San Felipe Baja has so many activities to keep the whole
family entertained. The ocean is everyone’s first stop. The warm is at least 10
degrees warmer than the Pacific Ocean, so you can stay in the water for hours.
The weather is mostly 75 to 80 degrees pretty much all year round and sunny.
There are tons of water sports available to play on the water or if you just
want to go shells hunting. Or maybe you love to fish; there are many tour boats
that take people out to fish for a day or a week. The best time to sport fish
is during the months of March thru June.
San Felipe also has desert. The excursion of the day at the
desert is dirt bikes 2-wheelers, 3-wheels which are sand rail and 4-wheels sand
buggies. This sport is fun for the whole family. You can drive alone or with a
partner. Make sure you bring a scarf and sunglasses; it gets dirty and sandy
out there. These are just a few of sports and activities that are offered on
your vacation in San Felipe Baja Mexico.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Fishing Tours in San Felipe
Tony Reyes fishing tours last 6 days of fishing and fun.
Tony will go over 22 hours of fishing grounds. It will be a trip you will not
forget. Not only great fish to catch but the other activities include diving,
beaching exploring and sightseeing. The trip begins early morning Sunday the
boat departs. The fishing is usually in peaceful parts of the bay. Reyes will
bring you to fish heaven. Midriff Islands is migration of Yellowtail fish,
Grouper, Giant Squid, Marlin, and Pargo, just to name a few fish in this area.
On this fishing trip will also view Finback Whale and Bottlenose Porpoises at
the Midriff Island. Sea Cortez is a spectacular place and you will not forget
this amazing adventure. You will return 6 days later on the following Saturday
early morning with your ice cooler filled with caught fish and memories for a
lifetime.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
What Documents to Have when Renting Temporary Home?
The first thing you need to do once you decide on a vacation
rental in San Felipe Mexico is a Mexico vacation rental agreement. This is
probably the most important document you will need in Mexico, other than your
passport or ID. This agreement goes over the specifics of renting temporary
homes on foreign land. If you are using a realtor to help you find a vacation
home than they will provide this agreement. It’s very important that you know
about this agreement and probably good to go through a license realtor. The
shady, not licensed realtors may not know or care to give you this information,
and later you may get in trouble with the Mexican law. You don’t want any
headaches on your vacation, so be smart and always ask questions whenever
renting. Ask and you shall receive.
The agreement is basically another type of contract but
easier to understand and all they need is a simple “yes” or “no”. Not like a
legal rental contract, where it has all the details about the rental and
clauses. Basically the agreement is saying the landlord or property management
can cancel the reservation at any time before the transaction and that you may
lose your deposit. Again like any agreement, read and ask before signing
anything.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Searching for a Relaxing Vacation Rental
San Felipe has awesome vacation rentals. There are many
rentals on the coast, where it can be very relaxing hearing the waves, sitting
on the beach and barbequing on the deck. There are many ways to find your perfect relaxing
vacation home. You can surf the Internet and view all the offered vacation
rentals in San Felipe. Shopping online for your vacation rental can be
rewarding because most vacation rental and real estate websites give deals.
They want to rent their places during all seasons not just peak times.
Or you can shop in person if you are planning a longer
vacation. Most people do the checking and deciding on online and via phone. Why
don’t you check out the rentals in person? If you are planning a longer
vacation, viewing the rentals in person can be very satisfying. Lots of real
estate agencies are willing to work with you to find the perfect, most relaxing
vacation home. San Felipe is a sweet, fishing town that has many resorts,
hotels and Bed & Breakfast Inns you may stay while searching for your
vacation rental. Good Luck!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
I love Holidays
Holidays are great, time to relax and enjoy the sunshine. San Felipe Siesta vacation Rentals offers high end properties in San Felipe
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Memorial day weekend
I looks like town will be busy, we are nearly booked full. Fish on the grill or fishing in the Sea of Cortez, either way you will enjoy your visit in San Felipe
Monday, May 21, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
Summer booking season
The summer booking season is in full swing. Book now and choose from 35 great properties in San Felipe. San Felipe Siesta Vacation Rentals offers high quality resort rentals and best in class service.
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