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UNESCO gives Mexico 6 months to show ‘concrete actions’ to protect...

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At stake is not only the survival of the world's smallest cetacean species but also the Gulf of California's reputation as the "Aquarium of the World."
Playa Balandra in La Paz

MND Local: Baja California Sur by the numbers in 2026

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Baja California Sur has the most coastline and the lowest population density in Mexico, but the unusual numbers don't stop there.
1650 map showing California as an island

When Mexico colonized California

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The Spanish colonization of California, thought to be an island until the beginning of the 18th century, was an epic undertaking influenced by the world's first true global trade route, writes Bob Pateman.
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Miss Universe from Mexico, Fátima Bosch, with her crown

MND Local: Miss Universe Mexico and what else is new in Los Cabos during...

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The Miss Universe Mexico pageant is coming to Los Cabos this summer, along with several other high-profile events and the premiere of a new ultra-luxury resort.
Cabo San Lucas Marina looking at El Tesoro with its distinctive lighthouse feature.

Postcards from Mexico: On the Cabo San Lucas Marina

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The Cabo San Lucas is more than just a "parking lot for yachts," it's also a place with a distinctive variety of unusual sights and sounds.
Acre Resort treehouse in Los Cabos

MND Local: 10 years of treehouses and farm-to-table food at Acre in Los Cabos

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Acre is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a farm-to-table restaurant in San José del Cabo, but during its first decade of operation it has also evolved into something more.
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Ex-Baja California Governor Ernesto Ruffo arrested for organized crime

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The specific charges are fuel smuggling and tax evasion, which are linked to a headline-grabbing bust last year in Coahuila in which 5.5 million liters of fuel and 129 tanker trucks were seized by authorities.
Quijada, Pereida

Morena councilor shot, husband killed in attack in Tecate

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A municipal councilor in Tecate, Baja California, was hospitalized in the United States on Tuesday after she was severely wounded in an armed attack in which her husband was killed.
Marina del Pilar

Leaked audios suggest BC governor sought deal with FBI to avoid US charges and...

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Is Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar the latest Mexican politician to face criminal charges in the United States? An audio recording, possibly obtained by espionage, raises more questions about Mexico-U.S. backchannel dealings.
Cabo San Lucas Marina and bay beyond

MND Local: Why high-value tourism is down, not just in Los Cabos, but across...

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International air arrivals are down this year in Mexico's three biggest beach resort destinations: Cancún, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. Writer Chris Sands digs into the details.
An illustration of a Ruta del Desierto bus in Los Cabos

Postcards from Mexico: On a Ruta del Desierto bus bound for Cabo San Lucas

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How long can a bus trip to Cabo San Lucas take? Ethan Jacobs is about to find out.
Cabo San Lucas Marina and Land's End

MND Local: Ecological and tourism challenges for Baja California Sur’s 3 oldest protected areas

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Natural Protected Areas in Baja California Sur help to conserve the state's natural bounty, including endemic flora and fauna. But three of the oldest to hold the designation are facing challenges.
A courtyard at Rancho La Puerta in Baja California, Mexico, ranked the No. 1 wellness resort in the world.

3 Mexican cities are among Travel + Leisure’s top 10 in the world

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From wellness retreats to colonial streets, the country garnered numerous accolades in one of the most influential rankings in the tourism industry.