CROSSING SOUTH: Chenowth & Brew

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published July 9, 2024 at 12:52 PM PDT

Host Jorge Meraz (right) learns about the history of off-road vehicles with the famous Lynn Chenowth (left) at his museum to the south of San Felipe, Mexico. — Host Jorge Meraz (right) poses as a driver as he learns about the history of off-road vehicles with the famous Lynn Chenowth (left) at his museum to the south of San Felipe, Mexico.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Monday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2

On this episode, we take a journey to the Chenowth Offroad Museum just south of San Felipe. Meet Lynn Chenowth, the man behind the incredible vehicles built over the years, accompanied by an amazing story.

Host Jorge Meraz (right) poses as a driver as he learns about the history of off-road vehicles with the famous Lynn Chenowth (left) at his museum to the south of San Felipe, Mexico.

Explore the first brewery in San Felipe, the "San Felipe Brewery," where the mastermind behind it shares a dizzying array of beer selections.

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Host Jorge Meraz (right) visits San Felipe Brewery, where the mastermind behind it shares a dizzying array of beer selections.

Season 13 Overview: With 8 new episodes coming to KPBS TV and the PBS App starting May 23, join CROSSING SOUTH host Jorge Meraz as he ventures to even more must-see Baja spots. This season, embark on a mesmerizing journey through “La Rumorosa” en route to Mexicali and San Felipe. In Mexicali, Jorge takes a deep dive into the “La Chinesca,” an underground Chinatown in Mexicali, a city known for its Chinese-Mexican fusion cuisine. Then, explore San Felipe with visits to a salt pool, an otherworldly glamping adventure, and experience the soulful vibes of the city’s Blues & Arts festival, along with its world-famous seafood scene. There's a lot to learn and fun to have right next door on CROSSING SOUTH.

CROSSING SOUTH: Chenowth Museum & San Felipe Brew

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