Discover Baja February 2017 Newsletter

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The February Discover Baja Newsletter is here! This month we bring you updates and news in the Baja Bulletin; Graham Mackintosh checking out Ensenada's Caracol Museum; hiking the old road to San Javier; the February Baja fishing report by Gary Graham; some of Baja's unique Flora; and Tijuana's new Tras/Horizonte restaurant.

Gas is currently available everywhere on the peninsula but more gas increases are scheduled for this month. You can read about the most recent Baja road situations and gas availability on our Baja Road Conditions Page.

Don't forget your FMM tourist permits or your Mexican auto insurance before heading south! If you spend less than 120 days a year in Baja, you can save $100 on average on your annual Mexican auto insurance policy by becoming a Discover Baja member. This is because our members have access to our SUPER SAVER Mexican auto insurance policies that are not available to the regular public. Sign up online to become a Discover Baja member or get a free quote on Mexican auto insurance! Or give us a call at 800-727-2252 or come into our office in San Diego.

See you in Baja!
Hugh, Carol, Jen, Maythé, Monica & Arlene

February Baja Bulletin
This month we bring you news and information from the peninsula about more gas price increases, gray whale watching season, Bancomer ATM problems, and 2017 Vendimia dates announced. Read more.

Super Saver Mexican Auto Insurance
If you spend less than 120 days a year in Baja and you aren't a Discover Baja member, you're paying way too much for your annual insurance policy. Discover Baja members save on average $100 a year with our Super Saver annual Mexican auto insurance policies. Learn more.

Misión to Misión: Hiking the Old Road to San Javier
Dave Kelly, author of Hiking Loreto, describes hiking the old road to San Javier Mission, just outside of loreto. Read more.

February Fishing Report
Gary Graham brings us the February Baja Fishing Report with what's being caught on the peninsula right now. Read more.

Ensenada's Caracol Museum
Ensenada's new Caracol Museum brings science to life for the whole family. Graham Mackintosh recounts his recent visit. Read more.

Peninsula Picks: 5 Unique Baja Plants
With over 600 endemic species, the flora of Baja California is truly unique. We bring you a few of our favorite plants on the peninsula. Read more.

Buen Provecho: Tras/Horizonte
Tijuana's beloved Kokopelli tacos receives an upgrade and a new location, becoming the new Tras/Horizonte restaurant. Read more.

Wine + Food Tours in Valle de Guadalupe
Join our sister company, Baja Test Kitchen, for one of their scheduled group tours exploring the Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico's wine country. New tours are being added on a regular basis, so check back often! Learn more

February Calendar

Feb. 9: DBTC Graham Mackintosh Lecture

Feb. 11-12: Todos Santos Open Studio Tour

Feb. 23-28: La Paz Carnaval

See our full Baja Calendar for more events

DBTC BAJA CAJA

Peso Exchange Rate
$20.6 MXN = $1 USD

Gas Prices
Due to the deregulation of Mexico's fuel industry, gas prices now fluctuate from station to station on the peninsula. You can see the prices at specific stations at Guia Pemex

Road Conditions
Check the latest road conditions on the peninsula before heading south.

Mexican Auto Insurance
Our special SUPER SAVER Mexican auto insurance policies are good for use throughout the year and can save you $100 on average. You won't find these policies anywhere else - they're available only for Discover Baja members.

FMM Tourist Permits
All tourists entering Baja are required by law to have an FMM tourist permit. Discover Baja members can obtain their prepaid FMMs through Discover Baja for just $35.

Mexican Fishing Licenses
DBTC member prices:
$12.25 day
$31.20 week
$42.80 month
$54.40 year

Nautical Sportfishing FMMs and Boat Temporary Importation Permits (TIPs) also available for DBTC members!

Discover Baja Caravans Facebook Page
We've launched a new group on Facebook, "Discover Baja Caravans" to give you a platform specifically for arranging caravans with like-minded Baja travelers. We hope you'll find this a useful tool. Learn more

2017 Gray Whale Tours
SPECIAL OFFER: $100 DISCOUNT!
Join Baja Custom Tours and Baja author Graham Mackintosh for this unique experience to see the gray whales in February 2017!
Learn more.

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