Welcome to Rosarito! Lower California

An expat community of 15,000 is waiting for you to join us. With so much to do, a great cost of living, and as a bonus, some of the most beautiful beaches, mountains, and valleys to be found anywhere, you can’t go wrong.

Wondering what to do here? Travel around Mexico City with groups of like-minded friends. Volunteer at one of the many essential organizations like the Red Cross, Flying Samaritans, or the Nutrition Center at The Mission.

Do you play chess, do yoga or paint? There is a club and classes for almost any activity you can have. Later today I’m going to Writers Workshop to hone my skills with the help of writers with many publications to their name. One summer I studied with one of the prominent local artists who has a great gallery called Polo. And the cost of these activities and individuals is usually free or nominal.

In the center we have a state-of-the-art cinema, the Cemac, which is the art center with theater and many activities. You want to ride a horse on the beach, no problem. How about spending the day at a spa? Or buy unique items. I promise you will never get bored here or lack company.

On New Year’s Eve and all other holidays in Baja many people go from house to house to visit before ending up at a party. You will find that in an expat community people come together like nowhere else you have lived before and most of the class structure falls apart. I have friends who are rich as well as those who are poor or in between. And interesting people abound here.

I used to know the chief engineer of the Apollo project, who has since moved on. Or my girlfriend who was married to the Jordanian ambassador she met while attending college in Arizona. Or any of the hundreds who volunteer and give their time endlessly. I was completely moved by a woman who gave her horse to a Mexican boy for Christmas because he loved the horse as much as she did.

Here, too, places of worship abound. There is a large Jewish community along with Christians of all kinds, Mormons and just old folks who have a deep spirituality of their own. The neighboring Valle de Guadalupe, also known as the wine valley, has a large indigenous population.

I am fortunate to live in the rural town of La Misión, population 2,000, which is just around the corner from the wine valley. World-class wines are made in the 28 wineries that were originally started by Russians and missionaries. A rich and diverse culture wrapped in vineyards, excellent restaurants with close proximity to anyone who lives on the coast.

What about the technology you might ask? High-speed Internet, satellite TV, cross-border cell phone, all for quite reasonable prices are available. And great technicians to keep it all up and running for you are everywhere.

And finally, one of my favorite topics… Food. Fresh seafood at incredible prices. A local favorite right on the water with waves crashing on the rocks serves up completely fresh seafood dishes starting at $1.75 for a shrimp taco. It’s called Splash, the owner Nicolás Santos was immediately successful. Many people already knew him. The atmosphere of food and service keeps people coming back for more. Wireless internet for those who want to sit at the horseshoe bar and look out the huge glass windows. Either throw a party, have your charity function, or hang out with friends, and this is just one of many options of a diverse nature.

Our area includes, Italian, French and Baja Fusion, we even have Japanese. Three wood-fired pizzerias in the area within a 40-mile radius. And I’m talking about Rosarito. Ensenada is a complete article in itself and only 35 minutes from my house along one of the most beautiful roads you can imagine.

So why not come out and join us? We will be happy to welcome you with open arms!