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Baja Cactus

mulegejim - 2-9-2016 at 05:12 PM

Need a phone number for Baja Cactus...Thanks

BajaGeoff - 2-9-2016 at 05:14 PM

Here you go:

01-616-165-8850
or
01-616-165-8700

Email is: info@bajacactus.com

mulegejim - 2-9-2016 at 05:20 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Maybe even better is a USA phone number!
619-694-1082


I had that number also....not working at this time....get a called failed message..

Bajahowodd - 2-9-2016 at 05:24 PM

I am probably in the minority here, but having stayed at Baja Cactus several times we found it to be dark, dank, and noisy (the jakebrake of the downhill truckers) Tried to like the place and gave it several attempts, but even with the marble and glass bathrooms, just did not enjoy our stay.

I know that the owner is a Nomad, and the Davidk is a paid spokesperson for the place and the owner, but after years of transiting Baja, and given the fact that the place fills up regularly, we just don't include it in our itinerary.

Udo - 2-9-2016 at 05:24 PM

I have a 4th number: 664-120-2240

Udo - 2-9-2016 at 05:26 PM

I think this is a (magic jack) number, and like mine, it works most of the time, and you have to restart the MJ after rebooting the computer (if you remember).
Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Maybe even better is a USA phone number!
619-694-1082

bajabuddha - 2-9-2016 at 05:28 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bajahowodd  
I am probably in the minority here, but having stayed at Baja Cactus several times we found it to be dark, dank, and noisy (the jakebrake of the downhill truckers) Tried to like the place and gave it several attempts, but even with the marble and glass bathrooms, just did not enjoy our stay.

I know that the owner is a Nomad, and the Davidk is a paid spokesperson for the place and the owner, but after years of transiting Baja, and given the fact that the place fills up regularly, we just don't include it in our itinerary.


Wodd, this was posted in General Discussion, not 'Hotel Accommodation Critiques'. I'm sure it doesn't live up to your Los Cabos condo-golf resort digs.

For once, STFU......... please.

BooJumMan - 2-9-2016 at 07:02 PM

I've stopped referring people to go there. Only reason is that it is so popular these days its hard to get a room there now! ;)

rts551 - 2-9-2016 at 07:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Odd, seriously... get real... paid spokesman? LOL

I support Baja Cactus because the owner is a good human being who puts so much effort towards his community and his customers.

Antonio provides all the assistance anyone could possibly dream for if they are in need. What other Pemex station or motel in Baja has done so much with such things as emergency ambulance service and now fire service... and does so with honest pumps!

The motel has always been one of the most amazing places and ranks above most places costing twice as much or more in Mexico or the U.S.

That he consistently is filled means he needs no more promoting, but at least, fill up your vehicles there and help his ambulance service, as you never know when you may need it? Los Pinos has great tomatoes, but get your gas at Baja Cactus and support a Nomad business!


"the most amazing places? you need to get out more often. There is a lot more to Hotel Santa Maria than tomatoes. I am not here to keep Nomads in business. You still getting a kickback?

rts551 - 2-9-2016 at 07:05 PM

Quote: Originally posted by BooJumMan  
I've stopped referring people to go there. Only reason is that it is so popular these days its hard to get a room there now! ;)


Jardines is harder to get into. I still get into Baja Cactus in a pinch....and always give for the ambulance, unlike our most vocal supporter.

Lee - 2-9-2016 at 07:37 PM

My impression too: dark, dank and noisy, and I've written that before. Obviously, it's popular and this stuff doesn't bother most people. Isn't a deal breaker for me but let's not pretend it doesn't have a down side. Even if it doesn't bother everyone.

willardguy - 2-9-2016 at 07:40 PM

david claims even the pemex next door is so good you can use it in margarita's! :lol:

rts551 - 2-9-2016 at 07:49 PM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
david claims even the pemex next door is so good you can use it in margarita's! :lol:




:lol:Maybe that is what he was drinking at the bar in Conception bay.

JCK - 2-9-2016 at 08:25 PM

This sort of exchange is what turns so many away from this forum!

rts551 - 2-9-2016 at 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JCK  
This sort of exchange is what turns so many away from this forum!


You prefer the

"The motel has always been one of the most amazing places and ranks above most places costing twice as much or more in Mexico or the U.S."


review???

rts551 - 2-9-2016 at 08:52 PM

Baja Cactus is a nice place to stay in the middle of nowhere. some of the showers showing their age, some thievery in the past in the parking lot .at the bottom of a noisy grade without a good restaurant to eat at..but good beds.

30 miles away. Santa Maria with a nice restaurant and bar, on the beach, more rooms, and better beds.

also jardines.. nice beds and great restaurant...or go out to the old mill.

Other options with great service through out San Quintin Valley. But they are not Nomad members.

rts551 - 2-9-2016 at 08:54 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Quote: Originally posted by JCK  
This sort of exchange is what turns so many away from this forum!


Don't let the anti-amigos chase you away. It used to be a place to make friends, now there's a few who can't wait to be unfriendly. It's like a schoolyard instead of an episode of Cheers.


Yes the Kum ba Ya chicken coup gang just aint the same. Some of us actually go to Baja often.

mtgoat666 - 2-9-2016 at 09:23 PM

Baja Cactus?
I recommend san Quentin, Catavina and Guerrero Negro for overnighting,... Better places, better food.

motoged - 2-9-2016 at 10:22 PM

Geezuz....the guy just asked for a telephone number....not a bunch of wannabe Tripadvisors :rolleyes:

bajabuddha - 2-10-2016 at 03:24 AM

Amen, Ged. Goes to show long-term mixing of Prozac and Viagra has poor results......

FLUUUSSSSHHHHHHH........... :(

BajaMama - 2-10-2016 at 07:24 AM

Here is my two centavos - I always stop at Baja Cactus. I like the owners, the next door gas station, the wi-fi, the dog friendly part, the watching of the parking lot at night, and the fabulous fish tacos around the corner. But most of all I like that I can get up early in the morning to drive over the (for me anyway) white knuckle hills to the south while on coming traffic is light. It is just about the right length of a drive to our house in Punta Chivato, always gets me there in in daylight. The rooms are clean and there is bottled water provided. We can also park up front so my father in law can keep his fridge plugged in over night.

motoged - 2-10-2016 at 12:51 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha  
Amen, Ged. Goes to show long-term mixing of Prozac and Viagra has poor results......

FLUUUSSSSHHHHHHH........... :(


BB,
There are a few new drugs to combat that combination:

.....Mycoxafloppin or Mydixadud..... :biggrin:

mulegejim - 2-10-2016 at 02:27 PM

All I asked for was a phone number....this is ridiculous. Thanks for all who responded with a phone number.

mtgoat666 - 2-10-2016 at 03:45 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mulegejim  
All I asked for was a phone number....this is ridiculous. Thanks for all who responded with a phone number.


Mission accomplished! You got the phone number, and some extra free stuff too!

Bajahowodd - 2-10-2016 at 05:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Lee  
My impression too: dark, dank and noisy, and I've written that before. Obviously, it's popular and this stuff doesn't bother most people. Isn't a deal breaker for me but let's not pretend it doesn't have a down side. Even if it doesn't bother everyone.


Exactly. First time, second time, I always wanted to like the place, but never could.

That, and the fact that for the most part, I never found the merchants in El Rosario to be particularly hospitable. More than once, in two of the markets, I was forced to wait for locals to conduct business even though I was front on line.

My take on El Rosario is that Ed's Baja's Best is a great place for breakfast. Other than that, we stay at Jardines, gas at the Los Pinos station, and stop at Ed's and head on South.

Buddha fellow, you are so missing the fact that we have traveled all over Mexico by car. We have stayed in many spots throughout the nation. You are obviously fixating on my profile and so much for you.:P

El viejo, el niño y el burro...

BajaCactus - 2-10-2016 at 06:31 PM

This thread reminded me of the Fable "El viejo, el niño y el burro"... anyway, thank you for the nice comments about BajaCactus... and about the "paid spokesperson"... no, BajaCactus does not pay anyone to promote our services... it is called friendship.

Regarding our US phone line (619-6941082), we discontinued it last year. The reason is that initially that was an IP phone line provided by a company named Getfon. It worked great for a couple of years but then it was bought by Alestra and since then we had a lot of trouble with it. We finally decided to cancel the service. Sorry about that.

We can be reached at:

-- (616) 165-8850... From the US: (01152-616-165-8850)
-- (616) 165-8700... From the US: (01152-616-165-8700)
-- motel*at*bajacactus.com (replace *at* with @)

Again thank you for your continuous support and friendship... we will continue to do our best to help and be of service to anyone who needs it.

Safe and happy travels!!!

Antonio Muñoz
BajaCactus

TMW - 2-10-2016 at 07:37 PM

Thanks Antonio, you can't please everyone all the time but you have pleased many of us and continue to do so.

bajabuddha - 2-10-2016 at 09:53 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bajahowodd  


Buddha fellow, you are so missing the fact that we have traveled all over Mexico by car. We have stayed in many spots throughout the nation. You are obviously fixating on my profile and so much for you.:P


Wodd-man, you obviously travel in much nicer circumstances than poor I, having slept in mere trailers and bunkhouses. Pip-pip, Old Boy. Ya friggin' snob.

THIS IS THE REAL MEXICO, BOYO. Take yer bucks back to Di'dneylan'.

BajaBlanca - 2-10-2016 at 10:07 PM

thanks for chiming in Antonio! and I also stop by with donations for the ambulance....it ain't much, but if we all do a little it becomes a big mountain of good!

Bajahowodd - 2-11-2016 at 05:42 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha  
Quote: Originally posted by Bajahowodd  


Buddha fellow, you are so missing the fact that we have traveled all over Mexico by car. We have stayed in many spots throughout the nation. You are obviously fixating on my profile and so much for you.:P


Wodd-man, you obviously travel in much nicer circumstances than poor I, having slept in mere trailers and bunkhouses. Pip-pip, Old Boy. Ya friggin' snob.

THIS IS THE REAL MEXICO, BOYO. Take yer bucks back to Di'dneylan'.


Have traveled the world, Buddha fellow.

Really didn't want to get into this on this forum, but back in the day, my friends and I were in the march from Selma to Montgomery.

I knew Bill Clinton in college. Have to say that although he was a vigorous organizer for the Selma march, he stayed back in Georgetown after all was said and done. Kinda speaks for his character.

I was at the Woolworth's counter incident in Greensboro.

I spent a whole part of my life working for the disenfranchised.

That you trivialize my life by writing about Disneyland or a condo I have in Cabo is disgusting to me.

[Edited on 2-12-2016 by Bajahowodd]

chuckie - 2-11-2016 at 06:18 PM

Wodd, for you, trivial would be an upgrade...

alacran - 2-11-2016 at 06:24 PM

People love to talk any chance they get.

Skipjack Joe - 2-11-2016 at 06:29 PM

I really like the showers at Baja Cactus. The water just rips there. The volume and intensity is amazing. Better than just about any motel in the states. Taking a shower at Baja Cactus is an experience.

The card they gave 5 weeks ago gives this number from the states
619-694-1082

mulegemichael - 2-11-2016 at 06:38 PM

And always remember, " Bill didn't inhale"....but i thought he was a fabulous president...

ELINVESTIG8R - 2-11-2016 at 06:49 PM

As most of you know when I go to Baja I stay with Mama Espinoza because she raised me and they expect me to stay there with them. That said, I have stayed next door at Baja Cactus in the rooms in front of the office. They were clean and a very good price, and the desk clerks were nice too. I would not hesitate to stay there again if need be. My only complaint is that they did not have any Baja Nomad stickers. I'd also like to say I alway fill up my truck and my brother Sany's truck at the gas station next door before going to the Ranch in the San Juan De Dios Mountain. I have never had one problem and believe the gas attendants to be honest. I know some of the gas pump attendants and they are good people.

rts551 - 2-11-2016 at 07:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ELINVESTIG8R  
As most of you know when I go to Baja I stay with Mama Espinoza because she raised me and they expect me to stay there with them. That said, I have stayed next door at Baja Cactus in the rooms in front of the office. They were clean and a very good price, and the desk clerks were nice too. I would not hesitate to stay there again if need be. My only complaint is that they did not have any Baja Nomad stickers. I'd also like to say I alway fill up my truck and my brother Sany's truck at the gas station next door before going to the Ranch in the San Juan De Dios Mountain. I have never had one problem and believe the gas attendants to be honest. I know some of the gas pump attendants and they are good people.


nice to have a simple honest opinion, David....Thank you.

cocomo - 2-12-2016 at 09:50 AM

I stayed at Baja Cactus the first time last year and I had always heard good things. My room was clean but simple and I was happy to be so close to the freeway for an early start the next morning. I didn't hear jake brakes so much but my neighbors kept going into their car at all hours and I kept hearing the chirp of the automatic car locks. You can't get rid of rude neighbors.
After I got into car trouble an hour south the next day and got towed back to El Rosario, I needed help. I got caught up with a bandito mechanic but I had no choice, I had to leave my car there. When I got home to Mulege, I needed to have someone tow the car back to San Ysidro and sought Nomad help to do so. Someone on Nomad alerted Antonio from Baja Cactus and he not only towed it back north for me, he did it willingly and for his gas cost. When my friend went to pick up the car in the States, Antonio wouldn't accept payment for his time and effort. My friend really tried to get him to take some sort of consideration and after much effort, Antonio finally took a donation for his cause...the Bomberos in El Rosario.

BOTTOM LINE:
I prefer to spend my money and time with people who care. Antonio did me a really big favor and he is a good man. I would spend my money with him ANY DAY OF THE WEEK and I would highly recommend that anyone who wants or needs a hotel will consider the Baja Cactus in their travels. These are the people who make Baja adventuring great! You may need a tow one day, you may need the Bomberos one day. Aren't you glad there are groups founded by guys like Antonio? Aren't you glad they're funded so they have resources to help people who need their services? Have you considered what they do for the Baja 1000 that passes through and the car fires that are inevitable? Aren't you willing to spend your money with people who CARE about their communities and travelers? I personally don't care if the hotel down the street has a pool and free car washes, I'm spending my money where it goes back into the community and if you want people who care and help others to succeed, put your money there.

David K - 2-12-2016 at 11:21 AM

Nicely said Cocomo!

As for the rooms, there are still a few of the original rooms from before the new motel project of about 13 years ago, they are ground level and across from the office. If they are sold out of the "new" rooms, they will do fine and are on par with the other motels. If you can, do check out the newer rooms and be really amazed, considering where you are.

Photos of Baja Cactus room in this thread: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=80096

Baja Bucko - 2-12-2016 at 11:39 AM

Antonio has done so much good for the community and for us as travelers...have stayed there many times over the years and hope to support more of his humanitarian projects in the near future....Life is short-help when you can. He has been there in times of trouble for so many.

Bajahowodd - 2-12-2016 at 05:12 PM

Just saying different strokes. Have no issue with the work that Antonio does. Just would rather stay elsewhere.

chuckie - 2-12-2016 at 05:23 PM

Do so.....

Bajahowodd - 2-12-2016 at 05:26 PM

Quote: Originally posted by chuckie  
Do so.....


I have, and I do.

rts551 - 2-12-2016 at 05:31 PM

Quote: Originally posted by cocomo  
I stayed at Baja Cactus the first time last year and I had always heard good things. My room was clean but simple and I was happy to be so close to the freeway for an early start the next morning. I didn't hear jake brakes so much but my neighbors kept going into their car at all hours and I kept hearing the chirp of the automatic car locks. You can't get rid of rude neighbors.
After I got into car trouble an hour south the next day and got towed back to El Rosario, I needed help. I got caught up with a bandito mechanic but I had no choice, I had to leave my car there. When I got home to Mulege, I needed to have someone tow the car back to San Ysidro and sought Nomad help to do so. Someone on Nomad alerted Antonio from Baja Cactus and he not only towed it back north for me, he did it willingly and for his gas cost. When my friend went to pick up the car in the States, Antonio wouldn't accept payment for his time and effort. My friend really tried to get him to take some sort of consideration and after much effort, Antonio finally took a donation for his cause...the Bomberos in El Rosario.

BOTTOM LINE:
I prefer to spend my money and time with people who care. Antonio did me a really big favor and he is a good man. I would spend my money with him ANY DAY OF THE WEEK and I would highly recommend that anyone who wants or needs a hotel will consider the Baja Cactus in their travels. These are the people who make Baja adventuring great! You may need a tow one day, you may need the Bomberos one day. Aren't you glad there are groups founded by guys like Antonio? Aren't you glad they're funded so they have resources to help people who need their services? Have you considered what they do for the Baja 1000 that passes through and the car fires that are inevitable? Aren't you willing to spend your money with people who CARE about their communities and travelers? I personally don't care if the hotel down the street has a pool and free car washes, I'm spending my money where it goes back into the community and if you want people who care and help others to succeed, put your money there.


Yes. Antonio does good stuff. So does Rafa Rodriguez, from the Los Pino Family, so do they people (los Pinos) at Ranch Grande.. So Does Ron (Baja Gringo) in San Quintin. so do many others. Baja is a large place with lots of helping people lest we forget it because someone posts on Nomad.

David K - 2-12-2016 at 08:12 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rts551  


Yes. Antonio does good stuff. So does Rafa Rodriguez, from the Los Pino Family, so do they people (los Pinos) at Ranch Grande.. So Does Ron (Baja Gringo) in San Quintin. so do many others. Baja is a large place with lots of helping people lest we forget it because someone posts on Nomad.


Look, lot's of great people in Mexico... this is about supporting a businessman who goes way out of the way to HELP BAJA NOMADS (as much as others in need).

Ron is wonderful but does he own a motel or Pemex?

Rodriguez owns Rancho Grande at Gonzaga, and two former Desert Inns, and a Pemex, and many do business at those places... Rancho Grande, it's a great store at Gonzaga, far off the main stream.. well now on pavement.
He has lot's of income streams, not the least of which are all the tomatoes we eat from his farms.

Does Mr. Rodriguez take time out of his business to help Nomads get their car fixed, or towed to the border, 225 miles away, or have an ambulance with a pay if you can policy?

Baja Cactus (Antonio) does, so let's all reward that kind of support and service with our business, as much as possible.

I also commend and support through business and recommendations other Baja businesses who provide "extra" levels of service to help reward them and help them get as much business as possible to continue to offer great service so all Baja travelers will have positive memories of Baja.

My praises of Baja people are not limited to Antonio, he is just one of the best Nomads we have, living in Baja.

MitchMan - 2-14-2016 at 11:35 AM

I always stay at the Cactus and always eat at Mama Espinosa's and always fill up at the Pemex when I drive from Orange County California on my way to La Paz. It is the perfect place to stop for the first night on the trip south. Always get there between 5pm to 6:30pm.

Over the recent years, I've read here in this forum of good and bad stuff about the Cactus motel. Generally, in these matters, the bad stuff is usually closer to the reality than the good stuff.

FWIW, my random experience has always been a good one at the Cactus and at Mama Espinosa's. Personally, I like the rooms (clean), the level of security there, the convenience of proximity to Pemex and to Mama Espinosa's, and I have always liked the food at that restaurant. The good news for a cheap guy like me is the prices are very good at the motel and the restaurant...win win.

Don't really know if I have just been lucky or not. I remain skeptical...there's been a lot of negative things written. I tend to pay closer attention to that than the positive stuff written, but like with people, I trust my actual experience over hear say until I encounter otherwise.

dtbushpilot - 2-14-2016 at 09:47 PM

I like the motel but I'm usually not in ER in the evening, I appreciate Antonio's ambulance service and have supported it. The year+ bathroom remodel cost the Pemex my business forever.

David K - 2-15-2016 at 09:12 AM

Quote: Originally posted by paranewbi  
Can't be hijacking a thread that got lost somewhere down the line so;
Maybe a "Baja local 'do-gooder'" thread would be appropriate?

DK,,,My van abruptly quit at Rancho Grande and after a local, Gabby, deduced the problem I walked out to the road to catch a long ride back to San Felipe for the part. I stopped in at the store to grab some water and while paying I started up a conversation with the man sitting at the counter. He picked up his sat phone which I thought was sort of rude as I was in the middle of a sentence and after hanging up informed me that my part would be there in the morning, come back.
He had called a fish camp up the road where the gentleman who delivered the days catch to San Felipe would acquire my part and bring it with him when he returns with a truck full of ice to preserve the next days catch.
The next day went by and late in the evening the man from the store pulled up on his quad at our campsite and delivered the part only accepting the small amount the part cost. He would not accept anything for his or the deliverers service.
I know this man was the one who lived at the store with his wife and child and seem to own/or run the facilities...I don't know if this is the man you mentioned but it was a service that was given much in the sense that you questioned. Just sayin'....


Thank you and very good to hear. I also support the Rancho Grande store at Gonzaga. The man who helped you would be someone who works for Señor Rodriguez (a multi-millionaire, I would think). Supporting Rancho Grande does not take away anything from Baja Cactus.

In given a choice of supporting Baja Cactus (motel or Pemex) vs. Los Pinos (Pemex) or Hotel Misión Santa María (San Quintin south); I am suggesting to support Baja Cactus BASED on the help Antonio (BajaCactus) provides that is unparalleled by Sr. Rodriguez, who will not suffer without Nomad business.

Thank you!

Steve in Oro Valley - 2-15-2016 at 10:03 AM

Greetings from blazing Oro Valley:

The Baja Cactus place in El Rosario must be a palace and we all should be grateful for its existence. Look forward to staying there

About 35 years ago, we stayed in the then new casitas at Rancho Santa Inez. Fred Hampe and pioneer Josefina Zuñiga were the proprietors for a long time. We had no electricity, heat or running water and were so grateful for the hospitality. My young daughter made friends with a daddy lon-legs spider..... We paid $50 per night and we had the bonus of a fantastic night sky for star gazing...

Steve in Oro Valley

TMW - 2-15-2016 at 12:24 PM

Have times changed, I stayed at R. Santa Inez 10 years ago and paid $25 and had the place to myself in the evenings.

Skipjack Joe - 2-17-2016 at 04:33 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Steve in Oro Valley  
Greetings from blazing Oro Valley:

The Baja Cactus place in El Rosario must be a palace and we all should be grateful for its existence. Look forward to staying there

About 35 years ago, we stayed in the then new casitas at Rancho Santa Inez. Fred Hampe and pioneer Josefina Zuñiga were the proprietors for a long time. We had no electricity, heat or running water and were so grateful for the hospitality. My young daughter made friends with a daddy lon-legs spider..... We paid $50 per night and we had the bonus of a fantastic night sky for star gazing...

Steve in Oro Valley



My son and I did the same about 12 years ago. The price was $35. We sat on he porch after dusk because it was pitch black in our room. It was a efferent experience and a fond memory but I wouldn't want to repeat it very often.