What's Happening in La Ventana? Let us know if you have something to share or questions for the community. Reminder - Look for “News & Info” in Tuesday’s newsletter.
Events
For the full listing of all events visit the Ventana View Web Calendar. It has it all. New Event Announcements:
Golden Hour Groove - at Casa Tara Thursday March 6, 5pm to 630pm. Bachata Lesson at 5 to 530. 200 peso. Includes glass of white wine to celebrate the opening of casa taras new expansion and infinity pool. Theme: elegant white attire.
Jazz in the Desert - It is not too late to reserve your space for this amazing event and fundraiser for the Ambulance Project. Friday March 7, 5-8pm at Pólvora. This will truly be a night to remember! Featuring Grammy Award winning trumpet player Terry Townson, joined by internationally renowned keyboard player Mitch Forman, drummer extraordinaire Willie Ornelas, and more. Don’t miss opening Brother Gil, the highly entertaining composer and singer of songs that will make you smile. Limited entry - guarantee your spot by donating to the Ambulance Project at Thursday Farmer's Market 9-11am, Pólvora, Scotty's studio at Plaza El Teso or via chris.bradley3@gmail.com. Suggested donation $600MX (or more). Doors open 4:45pm. Bring your own chairs. We encourage you to come in your finery or sparkles or fancy hat or whatever, just for fun! Complete details here.
The Fortunates - Live at Pitaya Farm 2 Table. Saturday March 8, 6pm-8pm. Lisa Mills, Larry Russ, Linda Kreiner and Joe Wells will play music from six decades. Enjoy an evening of great music, food and drink at this beautiful setting.
Annual Baja Joe’s Film Festival - March 8th & 9th 2025! This year we are presenting two viewings of the same Film Fest: Saturday, March 8th 6:30pm, Sunday, March 9th 6:30pm. A nightly winner will be chosen via a nightly Ballot Vote-1 vote per person. (If you would like to vote, you must be there before the first video of the night). Bring a chair. Videos must be submitted on or before March 7th, 2pm at Baja Joe’s Coffee Shop, or emailed to rachelcallahanbotg@gmail.com. More info on submitting videos.
Astrocandles & Wine Workshop - March 9, 6-8pm, La Mezcaleria. Join Dhar Mar Astrovelas and Vayu Wine Society for a delightful evening of magic, creativity and indulgence! Craft a personalized candle created with intention and your choice of scents, flowers and crystals. Savor 4 exquisite wines selected from the Vayu Wine Society and let your imagination and creativity take flight. $700mxp (includes wine & all materials). Limited space, WhatsApp +17755273206 to reserve your spot!
Cetacean Monitoring Day - Join our upcoming scientific cetacean monitoring tour in La Ventana, organized by Aguacea Explora and the scientifics of MMAPE. On the agenda: actively searching for marine life, helping biologists with collecting valuable data for their ongoing research (photographic identification, behavior, morphometrics, acoustics and more), learn from passionate people from the sea & marvel at beautiful wild encounters! When: March, Monday 10th - seems to be a no wind day! What: around 6 hours at sea. Small groups for better participation. For more info: +52 612-149-1840 / info@aguacea.com / @aguaceaexplora
Cribbage & Backgammon Tournament - We are back! Tuesday, March 11th
6:00 pm Baja Joe’s w/ Grom and Rachel. Cribbage will be 3 rounds with your combined score determining the final round. Backgammon will have 4 rounds with your combined score determining the final round. If you have a board, cards or dice please bring them. If you don’t, don’t worry we have extra! Smash Burgers by @lascazuelasdejoes from 4-9pm! See you there at 6pm at Baja Joes!
The Dogfather of Rock - Thursday March 13th 7pm. No Cover. Come and dance your tail off to Craig Asher as he plays classic hits and banger tunes! Sing along and rock out to our quality @qscaudio equipment, there is no better sound quality in town. House brewed IPA’s, Pilsners and Seltzers, as well as margaritas, piña coladas and more available at Joe’s Garage Bar. 4-9pm Smash Burgers from Las Cazuelas de Joe's! This is an excellent time. Thank you @jroljaeger, The Hound of Sound for helping produce this live music event. See you Thursday!
Carol’s Journey Through Art - This abstract art exhibition showcases a new collection of masterpieces by Carol Haug, celebrating her vibrant artistic vision and creativity. Visitors will be immersed in a world of color and form, where each piece tells a unique story and invites the viewer to explore the depths of imagination. Friday Mar 14, 5-8pm. More info and directions.
Lisa Stark Open Studio - New, colorful original paintings and unique fine jewelry. Friday, March 21, 2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Where: Casa Stark Calle Gobernadora (google maps). Contact: Lisa Stark starkartsapps@gmail.com starkpaintings.com
Upcoming events at Aqua Ventana - Reservations +52 612 114 0065 www.aquaventana.com
Friday March 7: This and every Friday, Happy hour with Larry from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday March 8: Brother Gil will be playing again on from 6 to 8. Come and find out what zany things he will come up with next.
Wednesday March 12: Flor Saban offers a versatile show with a mix of genres, ranging from soul, funk, pop, disco, and other classics, creating a warm and pleasant atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. 6pm - 9pm
Friday March 14: Full Moon with DJ Mar-P. 6pm- 9pm
Wednesday March 19: Live music by Martin Capdeville. His show is a mix with instruments and looping. 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday March 26: Live music by Blue Monday. They offer a versatile show with a mix of rock, pop, R&B, soul and reggae in an acoustic format! 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Health & Wellness
The complete calendar of yoga and other wellness classes and retreats is featured on the Health & Wellness page. Announcements:
Ecstatic Dance - Breathe, move, and awaken this Saturday, March 8th, at Ventusbay for an uplifting ecstatic dance journey. As the waves meet the shore, we’ll flow together to the soul-stirring beats of Ashley Resonance, surrendering to the moment and embracing pure expression. All are welcome—bring your heart, your body, and your presence. Let’s dance! (google maps)
Eat & Drink
Every restaurant, cafe, street vendor and bar in town has been added to our Eat & Drink Directory with up-to-date information. Not kidding, over 100 in total! Announcements:
Taquería Rizo - we would like to inform you that we again open for business. Wednesday-Sunday 5:00pm-12:00am.
Business
More than 220 listings for local businesses and services can be found in Business Directory. Announcements:
Elevation Kite & Wing Center - Our next Women’s Kite Camp is happening from March 13-15! Elevation’s women’s camps are perfect for those looking to try kiteboarding, connect with other female kiteboarders, or take their skills to the next level. With experienced instructors, women-specific gear, and a fun, supportive environment, this camp is designed to help participants become safe, independent, and confident kiteboarders. Over the course of three days, attendees will cover essential skills such as safety procedures, launching and landing, kite control, self-rescue, body dragging, and board riding, with opportunities to advance beyond the beginner level. More info.
The Kids Kiteboarding Camp is happening from March 17-19, offering three days of fun, adventure, and skill-building on the water! Perfect for young water enthusiasts, whether they are beginners or already have some experience, this camp provides a safe and exciting environment to learn and improve their kiteboarding skills. Activities include beach practice, safety training, kite flying, wing handling, body dragging, and an introduction to the board, all supported by watercraft-assisted lessons and two-way radio coaching for wingfoiling. More info.
For more details or to sign up, visit Elevationkiteboarding.com, email lessons@elevationkiteboarding.com, or call +52-612-177-9847.
Classifieds
The Classifieds is your 24/7 swap meet. Post your own available/wanted, and it shows up on the site immediately, will stay up for two weeks. Go here now to see all listings! New this week:
Lost - windsock (John), White Hat left at a palapa (Marilyn Collier), Lost Apple Left Airpod (Arwen)
Found - Armstrong foil cover (Robin), Armstrong foil cover (Jim), Gold ring (Christian)
Available - Slingshot G900 (1263cm2) (Sylvain), 75 L wing board (Jessie Nauman), 3 kites north to sell with accessories (Pierre Tremblay), 12 volt 4000 watt inverter (Roger), 2024 Cabrinha Mantis Wings (A-D-D), Ion SOL Twist Harness Women's Medium/38 (Kristen), Barstools Upholstered 24" tall (Kristen), 16" Aluminum Truck Wheels 6 lug (Kristen), Generator (Ken), plus 49 more items...
Wanted - Wndsurf foil board (Jhony D), Charger for a Dell laptop (Joel Olney), Bike wheel 26 rear wheel (Jerry), Impact vest (Jerry), Buying kite twintip binding M (Nicolas), Small sit on top kayak (Margi), Armstrong Foils (Butch Simones), Pet Sitter (CS), Board - MID Length Wingfoiling (Michael), plus 3 more items...
Real Estate & Rentals
The self-service Real Estate & Rentals section is where you manage your own rental and real estate listings. Add photos, and edit your listing as you like. Learn more and submit your listing here.
Se Vende: Houses/Condos (17), Lots (18)
Se Renta: Houses/Condos (77), RV/Camping Spots (9)
Ride Sharing & Travel
The Travel Board is where you coordinate with other travelers.
Need a ride to or from the Airport? Want to share a shuttle? • Looking to Caravan up and down the Baja peninsula? • Need transport for you or your stuff to or from La Ventana? • Or can you offer a ride for people or stuff?
New Rideshares
Los Cabos Airport → La Ventana: Mar 6, 20, 27.
La Ventana → Los Cabos Airport: Mar 6, 10, 13, 17, 22. Apr 3.
La Ventana → La Paz Airport: Mar 7, 8.
New Travelshares
outhbound Mar 2025: Ride for People. I’m looking for a ride from La ventana to Cabo pulmo on the 10th of march, anyone heading that way that has a spot lef… (Debbie)
Southbound Mar 2025: Ride for People. Travel for two people, two bags, and one carry-on flight leaves at 7:40 pm international, prefer to leave south beach ar… (grant frost)
Northbound Mar 2025: Ride for Stuff. Hey there! Anyone traveling through/to Colorado in late March or early April? Needing a few sleeping bags transported! H… (Jourdan DuFort)
Northbound Apr 2025: Caravan. Heading north April 1st to drive Baja in 2 days, crossing in Mexicali on the 2nd day. Looking for another vehicle to dri… (Irene)
Northbound Apr 2025: Caravan. My wife and I are leaving April 10th for Mulege then onto San Felipe on the 11th. Crossing at Mexicali East the 12th. Ma… (Jon and Nancy)
In Case of Emergency
Bookmark the In Case of Emergency page. Numbers to call and how to call them if you need help. We depend on the entire community to help keep this often changing information up to date. Email us with feedback, suggestions, corrections.