Its funny to hear people's perceptions of things and realize how far from reality that reports on the internet can make things. Coco's Corner could
not be considered a dive bar in any sense of the term. It is really nothing more than a waypoint on a map or at best, a brief rest stop. Coco is
just one of those icons for long time drivers of the peninsula. Really not much different than San Felipe's Clam Man, El Rosario's Mama Espinosa,
Catavinas' Gotta Peso, La Paz's Rainbow Hawk or for that matter, even the Laguna Greeter.
It is rather sad to hear declarations that Coco is nothing more than a common scam artist. In reality he is known to people from all over the world
and I would hazard to say not one of them would ever claim they had been scammed by him. In fact, given his location and the many years he has been
there it is amazing to all that he has been able to eek out an existence at all. Prior to the extension of Hwy 5 his only visitors were race crews and
hardcore adventurers. If one stops and considers the life he has lead and the challenges he has faced, one can't help but be impressed and even feel a
little better for having the chance to meet him. |
