Mexico Travel and Tourist Information

Travel Information for Tourist and Visitors to Mexico

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Mexican Consulate
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Tel-(619) 231-8414
FAX -(619) 231-4802 Postal Address:
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CA - 92101 email

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Mexico Tourism

Baja Mexico Northern 'Discover Baja'

North Baja Tijuana Rosarito Ensenada Tecate San Felipe

More Websites with Mexico and Baja Info
Baja	BajaExpo	MexOnline
Mexico

AIRLINES

Aeromexico Aerocalifornia
1-800-237-6225 Aviacsa

Azteca Mexicana TAESA

GROUND TRANSPORT FROM SAN DIEGO TO TIJUANA,
FROM TIJUANA THROUGH MEXICO

*FROM-*	*TO-*	*VIA-*
San Diego	International Border-Tijuana-	Trolley, Bus #932-
Tijuana Border	Downtown Tijuana, 'Revolucion' -Cultural Center 'Paseo de los Heroes'	taxis, Mexicoach, walk over the bridge to the right after crossing the border.
Tijuana	Las Playas- beach community on the border of the U.S.A.	Blue & White/'Azul y Blanco' city bus from near the border or a 'Libre' taxi from 'Revolucion'
Tijuana	Rosarito-	you can take any of the following- taxis, buses, shuttles by Mexicoach on Revolucion.
Tijuana	Ensenada	ABC or Estrellas buses from near the border.
San Diego	San Felipe	Greyhound to Calexico, to Mexicali bus
downtown San Diego	to Tijuana Main bus terminal	Greyhound $12
downtown San Diego	Tijuana Airport
TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES Charter bus companies from San Diego to North Baja Mexico
Five Star Tours	Mexicoach	Balboa Transportation tel-619-299-0571
Bayside Tours tel-619-482-6666	Grayline San Diego

MORE INFO- FERRIES-
SCHEDULES Maps of Mexico by Mapquest,
with other info links!

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CALENDAR OF MEXICAN HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS IN NORTHERN BAJA
Mexican Public Holidays are an exciting time to visit Mexico!
These events can include Parades with floats, music, dancing in the streets & food!

JANUARY

January 1 - Ano Nuevo - New Year's Day-Celebration of the arrival of the new year

6th-6th-'Dia de los Reyes Magos' - Dia de los Santos Reyes - Three King's Day-
The day when Mexicans give each other Christmas presents in accordance with the custom of the three wise men.

FEBRUARY

5th- Constitution Day- Anniversary of the Constitution, Flag Day February 5 - Dia de la Constitucion - Official holiday that commemorates the Constitution of Mexico

14 - Dia de la Amistad - Valentine's Day-The day when lovers exchange gifts

24 - Dia de la Bandera - Flag Day-This Mexican national holiday honors the Mexican flag.

MARCH

5th - Carnaval-Carnaval is a five day festive holiday celebration commencing the week before Lent with numerous parades, music, dancing and feasts.

21 - Natalicio de 21st,'Benito Juarez Day' Benito Juárez DayBenito Juarez - Birth of Benito Juarez, Official holiday honoring the birthday of Benito Juarez, a national hero and famed Mexican president

APRIL Dia del Nino
April Semana Santa - Holy Week
Semana Santa is the holy week that concludes the 40 day period of Lent. This week includes Good Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

MAY

1st- Dia de Trabajo- International Labour Day, May 1 - Primero de Mayo
A Mexican national holiday honoring the workers of Mexico similar to Labor Day in the U.S

5th - Cinco de Mayo - Battle of Puebla- National holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over the French in 1862 at Puebla de los Angeles

10 - Dia de la Madre - Mother's Day-Day when Mexican mothers are honored

18 - Dia de la Expropriacion Petrolera - Nationalization of the Petroleum Industry
Holiday commemorating the taking over of oil producing properties from foreign interests by the Mexican government.

JUNE

22 - Corpus Cristi=Religious holiday during which animals are allowed to enter churches for blessing.

24 - San Juan Bautista -Religious holiday honoring St. John the Baptist

JULY

18th - Death of Benito Juarez-Holiday in commemoration of a famous and highly respected Mexican hero

AUGUST Guadalupe Valley Wine Harvest Festival- Wine Harvest Festival for the Guadalupe Valley, between Ensenada and Tecate in North Baja Mexico.

SEPTEMBER

15 - El Grito de Dolores - 'Cry of Independence'-Celebrates the day that Miguel Hidalgo announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule.

16th-Independence Day 9/16/2006 Independence Day

OCTOBER

12th-Dia de la Raza/Columbus Day October 12 - This day commemorates Columbus' arrival to the Americas.

NOVEMBER

2nd-'Dia de los Muerto' Dia de los Muertos- - Day of the Dead-A significant Mexican holiday that honors Mexico's dead.

20th-Revolution Day Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, - Dia de la Revolucion -
This day celebrates the Mexican Revolution of 1910.

DECEMBER

12th-Virgin of Guadelupe , Nostra Virgen de Guadalupe - Our Virgin of Guadalupe
On this day are held many celebrations and feasts in honor of Mexico's patron saint.

6 - Christmas Posadas-Las Posadas celebrates Joseph and Mary's search for shelter in Bethlehem just prior to Jesus's birth.

24 - Nochebuena - Christmas Eve

25 - Navidad - Christmas Day

31 - Vispera de Ano Nuevo - New Year's Eve

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Mexican Consulate in San Diego	Tel-(619) 231-8414 FAX -(619) 231-4802		Postal Address: 1549 India St. San Diego- CA - 92101	email consulsd@cts.com	WEBSITE CLICK HERE
Mexico Tourism
Baja Mexico	Northern				'Discover Baja'
North Baja	Tijuana	Rosarito	Ensenada	Tecate	San Felipe

AIRLINES
Aeromexico	Aerocalifornia 1-800-237-6225	Aviacsa
Azteca	Mexicana	TAESA

CALENDAR OF MEXICAN HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS IN NORTHERN BAJA Mexican Public Holidays are an exciting time to visit Mexico! These events can include Parades with floats, music, dancing in the streets & food!
JANUARY	January 1 - Ano Nuevo - New Year's Day-Celebration of the arrival of the new year 6th-6th-'Dia de los Reyes Magos' - Dia de los Santos Reyes - Three King's Day- The day when Mexicans give each other Christmas presents in accordance with the custom of the three wise men.
FEBRUARY	5th- Constitution Day- Anniversary of the Constitution, Flag Day February 5 - Dia de la Constitucion - Official holiday that commemorates the Constitution of Mexico 14 - Dia de la Amistad - Valentine's Day-The day when lovers exchange gifts 24 - Dia de la Bandera - Flag Day-This Mexican national holiday honors the Mexican flag.
MARCH	5th - Carnaval-Carnaval is a five day festive holiday celebration commencing the week before Lent with numerous parades, music, dancing and feasts. 21 - Natalicio de 21st,'Benito Juarez Day' Benito Juárez DayBenito Juarez - Birth of Benito Juarez, Official holiday honoring the birthday of Benito Juarez, a national hero and famed Mexican president
APRIL	Dia del Nino April Semana Santa - Holy Week Semana Santa is the holy week that concludes the 40 day period of Lent. This week includes Good Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
MAY	1st- Dia de Trabajo- International Labour Day, May 1 - Primero de Mayo A Mexican national holiday honoring the workers of Mexico similar to Labor Day in the U.S 5th - Cinco de Mayo - Battle of Puebla- National holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over the French in 1862 at Puebla de los Angeles 10 - Dia de la Madre - Mother's Day-Day when Mexican mothers are honored 18 - Dia de la Expropriacion Petrolera - Nationalization of the Petroleum Industry Holiday commemorating the taking over of oil producing properties from foreign interests by the Mexican government.
JUNE	22 - Corpus Cristi=Religious holiday during which animals are allowed to enter churches for blessing. 24 - San Juan Bautista -Religious holiday honoring St. John the Baptist
JULY	18th - Death of Benito Juarez-Holiday in commemoration of a famous and highly respected Mexican hero
AUGUST	Guadalupe Valley Wine Harvest Festival- Wine Harvest Festival for the Guadalupe Valley, between Ensenada and Tecate in North Baja Mexico.
SEPTEMBER	15 - El Grito de Dolores - 'Cry of Independence'-Celebrates the day that Miguel Hidalgo announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule. 16th-Independence Day 9/16/2006 Independence Day
OCTOBER	12th-Dia de la Raza/Columbus Day October 12 - This day commemorates Columbus' arrival to the Americas.
NOVEMBER	2nd-'Dia de los Muerto' Dia de los Muertos- - Day of the Dead-A significant Mexican holiday that honors Mexico's dead. 20th-Revolution Day Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, - Dia de la Revolucion - This day celebrates the Mexican Revolution of 1910.
DECEMBER	12th-Virgin of Guadelupe , Nostra Virgen de Guadalupe - Our Virgin of Guadalupe On this day are held many celebrations and feasts in honor of Mexico's patron saint. 6 - Christmas Posadas-Las Posadas celebrates Joseph and Mary's search for shelter in Bethlehem just prior to Jesus's birth. 24 - Nochebuena - Christmas Eve 25 - Navidad - Christmas Day 31 - Vispera de Ano Nuevo - New Year's Eve