For years, Rick has been fascinated with the border towns in north Mexico. He’s your go-to dude for the seafood and history.

 
 

LEGENDARY TOUR MANAGER RICK MARINO HAS CIRCLED THE GLOBE WITH MAJOR BANDS. NOW, HE’S TRADING IN THE BLUR OF TOURING to write monthly dispatches for desert magazine

 
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8 spots to eat in Puerto Peñasco
8 spots to eat in Puerto Peñasco

We’re talking clam cocktails and churros.

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Travel guide: How to see the whale migration off the Baja peninsula
Travel guide: How to see the whale migration off the Baja peninsula

You just need a good car and a passport.

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Guadalajara guide: Centro Histórico is full of history, mariachi
Guadalajara guide: Centro Histórico is full of history, mariachi

Centro Histórico is full of history, architectually significant buildings and landmarks.

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Guadalajara guide: La Chata serves the best flautas — ever
Guadalajara guide: La Chata serves the best flautas — ever

On most days, the line to get into this place is down the block!

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Guadalajara guide: Tlaquepaque restaurants, shops, tequila
Guadalajara guide: Tlaquepaque restaurants, shops, tequila

Tlaquepaque is a Pueblo Magico about 20 minutes from the city center of Guadalajara.

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Guadalajara guide: Río Viejo for traditional, casual ambiance
Guadalajara guide: Río Viejo for traditional, casual ambiance

The menu ranges from traditional items like Aztec Soup (tortilla soup) to more modern items like tiradito a'tun (tuna sashimi).

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Guadalajara guide: Head to Punto Trópico for breakfast without the crowds
Guadalajara guide: Head to Punto Trópico for breakfast without the crowds

It's a good spot to hit for a coffee and a light breakfast without the weekend crowds.

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Guadalajara guide: Start at Mercado San Juan De Dios
Guadalajara guide: Start at Mercado San Juan De Dios

When I travel to a new city or town, the first place I hit is the central market.

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Guadalajara guide: Eat at PalReal for the city's best breakfast
Guadalajara guide: Eat at PalReal for the city's best breakfast

You'll be surrounded by hipsters, but it's worth it.

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Guadalajara guide: Demetria Bungalows are an affordable hotel option
Guadalajara guide: Demetria Bungalows are an affordable hotel option
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Guadalajara guide: Eat at Bruna for upscale dining
Guadalajara guide: Eat at Bruna for upscale dining

Bruna is an upscale, modern Mexican restaurant in an architectural wonderland.

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San Felipe: Where to eat, stay and play
San Felipe: Where to eat, stay and play

The fishing town known for fresh shrimp sits on the Sea of Cortez.

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Ensenada: Food's amazing, locals are welcoming
Ensenada: Food's amazing, locals are welcoming

It’s a cruise ship destination and the birthplace of the margarita.

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Swim with whale sharks in the Bay of LA
Swim with whale sharks in the Bay of LA

At the Sea of Cortez, swimming with whale sharks in Bahia de Los Angeles is a once in a lifetime experience.

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Check out the whale migration from the Baja peninsula
Check out the whale migration from the Baja peninsula

You just need a good car and a passport.

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Guadalupe Valley is the wine region you need to visit
Guadalupe Valley is the wine region you need to visit

Valle de Guadalupe lives up to the hype, even if you don’t drink wine. The food scene is worth the trip.

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In San Felipe, the Malecón comes alive at night
In San Felipe, the Malecón comes alive at night

We’re only scratching the surface of Baja.

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La Paz: Experience old and new Baja
La Paz: Experience old and new Baja

Visit one of the oldest resorts in Baja – using a whole new way to cross the Mexico border.

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Puerto Peñasco: Escape to beachfront living and coastal cuisine
Puerto Peñasco: Escape to beachfront living and coastal cuisine

We’re talking clam cocktails, lava fields and ATVs.

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How to use the Cross Border Xpress to get to La Paz
How to use the Cross Border Xpress to get to La Paz
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