Art and History6 March, 2018 Missionary Art & History Iglesia de San Luis Gonzaga (Chiri yaqui) Historical Background The location was settled by Father Clemente Guillén in 1721 and converted into a mission in 1740 by Father Lambert Hostell. Father Johann Jackob Baegert replaced Hostell in 1750 and built the church. The mission is located in the valley of Santo Domingo, in a placeContinue reading...
History10 February, 2018 The Interview: Fernando Flores Originally from Guadalajara, Fernando first set foot in Los Cabos 16 years ago. In addition to reading, his hobbies include traveling with his family, playing the guitar, and outdoor activities. The amazing open spaces in Baja California Sur have become his favorite get away spots. There’s kitesurfing in La Ventana, diving in Cabo Pulmo, hikingContinue reading...
History30 December, 2017 Cave paintings in Baja California Sur Cristina Ortiz Manzo Rock paintings are considered the oldest intangible cultural item in the world. In Mexico, it’s possible to find expressions of this nature in different places. For example, the Baja California peninsula has several areas where you can appreciate the beauty of cave art. It is appropriate to mention here that the National Institute of AnthropologyContinue reading...
History27 December, 2017 From dusty road to the Camino Real in Southern California Rosamaría Mendoza Salgado The geography of the California peninsula has been delineated over thousands of years by trails carved through plains, valleys, crests of the sierra, and over the earth, sand and rocks trodden by the indigenous people who populated this land. The paths joined ranches and places inhabited by Californios where there were watering holes and landContinue reading...