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CROSSING SOUTH: Beekeepers & Burgers

Host Jorge Meraz stabs a variety of burgers from Pai Pai Zoo in Ensenada, Mexico.
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Host Jorge Meraz stabs a variety of burgers from Pai Pai Zoo in Ensenada, Mexico.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Saturday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

This season Jorge is back to exploring the amazing sights south of the border and showcasing local philanthropy. On this episode, we meet Roberto Rico who does beekeeping in Ensenada. He shows us his bee hives and his honey collection equipment. And wow, does it taste good. We also get to see his family's classic car he drives around for special events. Afterwords, we head to a restaurant at the Pai Pai Ecopark to discover epic hamburgers and pizza.

Host Jorge Meraz (right) nervously holds a panel from a bee hive as Roberto Rico shows his apiary
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Host Jorge Meraz (right) nervously holds a panel from a bee hive as Roberto Rico shows his apiary

Season 11 of CROSSING SOUTH premieres March 24!

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Host Jorge Meraz is back to exploring the amazing sights south of the border. In eight brand new episodes watch as he trains and fights fires alongside the Rosarito Fire Department, tag along to Ensenada’s Pai Pai Zoo where he is bombarded by a baby panther and a group of monkeys, and later witness Jorge face his fear as he dives into the hives of stinging bees.

Along with visits to top tourist destinations and under the radar spots, this season will showcase some of the charitable work happening in Baja California. We will meet compassionate volunteers dedicated to helping stray animals, visit a special school for the refugee children stuck at the border, then tour the Rosarito Boys and Girls Club. And as always, you guessed it - Jorge will devour some amazing food!

CROSSING SOUTH: Season 11 Preview

Watch On Your Schedule: CROSSING SOUTH airs Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV, anytime on the PBS App and the KPBS YouTube channel.

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About Producer: Centurion5 Productions has taken multiple productions to air. They produce CROSSING SOUTH for KPBS San Diego & CreateTV. They also produce reality/factual/travel shows, documentaries and TV adverts. They are an award winning production company that broadcast both in regional and national markets. From pre-production planning all the way through to release, they translate thoughts and visions into a concrete expression that can be shared with the world.