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What's good in Rosarito?
We're here for a month or more after a year in La Paz and boy, what a change.
What should we check out while here?
So far it looks like everything is just on the main strip, Highway 1, and it's mostly tourist oriented stuff. Obviously the beach is close but it
definitely hasn't been beach weather since we got here.
Is there a local market with fish, meat, fruits and vegetables like we've visited in other Mexican cities? Is there a permanent Gringo community with
perhaps an email group or something?
Is Spring Break going to be nuts?
Also need a suggestion for a mechanic for some suspension work on our Jeep.
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DENNIS
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The Red Cross in Rosarito is more than an aid station. It's the hub of a lot of expat activities. [used to be anyway]
Maybe someone here will tell us all about it.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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bc4me
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Be careful. Per capita Rosarito has turned into one of Mexico's violent crime hotspots.
Also, late in 2013 the Mayor of Rosarito Beach was caught trying to smuggle 1 million dollars into the US, which clearly speaks to the level of
corruption that has overtaken this city.
http://www.oem.com.mx/elsoldetijuana/notas/n3181953.htm
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Ateo
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Go to El Nido on the main drag. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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bajacalifornian
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Hey apple,
Answer to your question is, a bunch.
First, get your Jeep fixed at AutoServicio JOHNNY in Rosarito. Local, dial 612-10-33. Father & son both named Johnny. The younger speaks
English and will give you directions.
Food & drink, try Bistro Le Costeau in Rosarito. c-cktails in the bar at Rosarito Beach Hotel. Paradise Cove Tiki Bar, Charly's Place, Taco
Stand and Terasitas at K38, Olle's Brick Oven Pizza, food anytime at Fiesta at El Pescador, and food prepared by Johnny at the Half Way House.
Stop by the Point restaurant at Calafia.
Google tripadvisor for your own decisions and directions.
Music at Paradise Cove, Charly's & Fiesta. Johnny cooks his magic also at La Mission, and sings with some groups there.
Take the toll road (without toll) bypassing the center of Rosarito to quickly find groceries, movie theater etc. beginning with Commercial Mexicana,
Wal-mart, Smart & Final. Home Depot is across from the movie theaters.
Get to know the beach north of La Mission, turn directly off the toll road. If it stays cool add some layers. With the toll road closed, they will
pass you. Tell them you're going to La Salinas, or the beach.
With you Jeep fixed, do the back country. Guadalupe Valley and points north.
Cannot help much with Gringo community info. You'll find them at all the food & music places above. Subscribe to the Rosarito Town Crier at
rosaritotowncrier.com
Stroll the beach & visit the fisherman at Popotla.
Loreto in the South is our primary home. Learned Rosarito last summer, with it's English language and American dollars when we stepped away from
Loreto's heat. Liked the find here well enough to pick a spot. I'm into horses & mules. Lots of rodeos later on. Can help if you're
interested.
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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DENNIS
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Hey Jeff......Does Rene's still allow the old expats at the end of the bar to pee in their pants without getting off the barstool, saving them an
embarrassing walk to the men's room? That may be a fun group to hang with. 
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Ateo
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I would listen to bajacalifornian.
Totally.
That will enable an epic experience in the region.
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DocRey
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Tacos Yaqui. Best in town (IMHO). Calle Del Mar Norte. 1 blk east of Hotel Fiesta. Off the the main drag.
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bc4me
Be careful. Per capita Rosarito has turned into one of Mexico's violent crime hotspots.
Also, late in 2013 the Mayor of Rosarito Beach was caught trying to smuggle 1 million dollars into the US, which clearly speaks to the level of
corruption that has overtaken this city.
http://www.oem.com.mx/elsoldetijuana/notas/n3181953.htm |
Run, run, run away, as fast as you can!! LOL 
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DocRey
Tacos Yaqui. Best in town (IMHO). Calle Del Mar Norte. 1 blk east of Hotel Fiesta. Off the the main drag.
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( make that hotel festival )
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DocRey
Tacos Yaqui. Best in town (IMHO). Calle Del Mar Norte. 1 blk east of Hotel Fiesta. Off the the main drag.
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Absolutely!! Love this place. Not touristy at all, but very tasty, indeed. Must have a Tacos Perrones !
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150774-d107495...
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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willardguy
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Is there a local market with fish, meat, fruits and vegetables like we've visited in other Mexican cities? Is there a permanent Gringo community with
perhaps an email group or something?
Is Spring Break going to be nuts?
both the mercado hidalgo and the 6th steet fish market are just a chip shot up the free road to tijuana, and spring break is mostly mexicans these
days, glory daze are long gone!
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grace59
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Be sure to check out the Rosarito Beach Hotel...go inside, look around, have a drink. There are also some shops near there that sell artwork, leather
etc. Go check out the shops on Artist Row. For breakfast I like Los Pelicanos. It has outdoor seating overlooking the beach, but is sheltered from the
wind. Good food and friendly service.
http://www.lospelicanosrosarito.com/rosarito-beach/
And, yes, I like El Nido for dinner.
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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bc4me
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
Run, run, run away, as fast as you can!! LOL |
Bob, way to exaggerate. Keep that noggin of yours firmly buried in the sand.
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David K
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Jeep? There is a road that crosses over to Hwy. 3 and passes some history... see my web page from April 2005 when we went from Hwy. 3 Valle las Palmas
west to Hwy. 1 at Puerto Nuevo/Cantamar: http://vivabaja.com/305/
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Paradise Cove, south of town overlooking the ocean is a good gringo bar with a nice pool table.
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bajacalifornian
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Hey apple,
Learn the lay of the land: Take every Rosarito Exit and get back on. The toll road is Rosarito's rapid transit system.
Follow this treasure hunt:
Go find All the Pretty Horses of Baja.
Go find Cerro del Coronal i.e., http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=68343#pid8310...
Go find Rincon Tropical hotel Rosarito.
Go find Huahuatay. http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=68308#pid8302...
Go find Plaza Monumental. See the Mexican group Zoe there, upcoming.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h2ryr_uUEs
Find the birds, El Nido & Rosarito Beach Hotel.
From the patio at Fiesta, you can see The Boob House. Go find it.
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
Jeff Petersen
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dpwahoo
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Doc, Yes, tacos yaqui, and los cabos tacos for the fishy variety.
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bajacalifornian
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Farmers Market (here once a month)
Saturday March 15, 12 - 5 p.m. Rosarito Beach Hotel
The Mariachi Divas (not to be missed), same day, same place, doors open at 6 p.m., $10 dollars.
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
Signature addendum: Danish physicist — Niels Bohr — who said, “The opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth.
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