Audio Documentaries

Episode 1: Why Rosarito?

In Episode 1, “Why Rosarito?,” the host, Mary Ann Cicala, provides an overview of the RediscoveRosarito campaign. We talk about why the students of Emerson College took interest in Rosarito Beach, Mexico. In part 2, Dr. Gregory Payne provides an overview of the RediscoverRosarito Project. He shares his own personal goals and objectives as a professor leading and advising the students and explores what Emerson College can offer to the project. He also shares a little bit about what he loves about Rosarito Beach.

Episode 2: Rosarito, here we come! A drive by weekend in paradise.

In Episode 2, "Episode 2: Rosarito, here we come! A drive by weekend in paradise" listeners will rediscover...or discover for the first time... the promise of serenity, beauty and hospitality of this little extension of America along the Baja strip of Mexico. The episode opens with a description of the drive across the border with seven Emerson students and our professor.  In part 2, Laura Torres, President of the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Motel Association and the daughter of Rosarito Beach's Mayor, Hugo Torres, shares the charming and nostalgic history of the Rosarito Beach Hotel and Resort.  This is one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Baja.  Local residents and expatriates share their favorite destinations and outings.  Finally, in part 4, classmate Sarah Moniz joins host Mary Ann in an exploration of the booming nightlife and bustling streets of this whimsical belt named a "super hot spot" for spring break, by Playboy Magazine.