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Podcast: The Nick Fong Podcast
Episode: Ep. 203 Baja's untamed spirit: Eco-tourism and lifestyle
Description: In the latest episode of The Nick Fong Podcast, Nick welcomes Oscar Ortiz, a long-time friend whom he has known for over 15 years. Oscar shares his inspiring journey of moving to Baja California Sur from Mexico City in 1997, arriving with only 200 pesos and two plastic bags.
He recounts living on the beach in Medano for two months and working odd jobs before getting his first break as a snorkeling guide.
Eventually, Oscar was offered the chance to buy his first boat, which led him to pioneer whale-watching tours in Cabo, starting in 1999. This marked the b...