Amigos, Tecate to San Ignacio in one day hauling a boat???? Suggestions on where to stop with a pick up & boat....
Ensenada, Guerro Negro, San Ignacio??
Final destination Loreto....
Also best route from Tecate?
Time border crossing at Tecate opens?
I drive relatively slow hauling my boat...
50 MPH.....hours driving time to all those destinations (approximate).
Always appreciate your help and suggestions! Capt. GeorgeDavid K - 9-18-2003 at 05:08 PM
Hi George, my two centavos opinion would be to not push it and plan on Catavina/Sta. Ynez or the L.A. Bay jcn. for the first night.
The hilly driving south of Tecate, south of Ensenada, and specially south of El Rosario will be a bigger burden than 50 mph avg. Tecate opens at 6 am
(I think).
However, why not go south from Tijuana on the toll highway (open 24 hrs, and faster speed possible).
Catavina to Loreto is much easier. Just the steep downgrade to Santa Rosalia will slow you down.
Whatever you do don't rush or drive at night on narrow Hwy. 1, and get there safe!
Trip to Loreto
Capt. George - 9-19-2003 at 04:53 AM
Thanks David! Thinking about Tecate because I'm going to have a lot of stuff, staying from Oct through May....Lots of fishing tackle in poarticular.
Heard it's a more liberal policy crossing at Tecate??
Will be in no rush at all, no schedule. Two nights on the way south, no problem.
How is the inspection at Tiajuana and the drive through the city hauling a 19 footer?
etc., etc., etc.?? dadgcp@msn.com
Thanks for your help now and in the past!
GeorgeBob and Susan - 9-19-2003 at 06:07 AM
Geroge
David's right
Just drive slow and safe. Sometimes you will want to almost stop when a semi passes you.
Tijuana to Guerrero Negro = 12 hrs with boat.
You might not have enough light to get as far as you want.
Tijauna crossing is very easy. If you don't have your visa you can get it at the border.
If you cross very early they will let you park you boat right there. After they will chase you out. No proplem with your fishing stuff. Everyone
brings it.
No town driving in Tijauna. You follow the boarder till you get to the coast then a 4 lane highway to Ensanada. (~$8.00 toll)
Have FUN
Bob and Susan
start from tecate!! see the guadalupe valle!!
capt. mike - 9-19-2003 at 07:13 AM
Geo, trust me on this, its beyootiful!
i drug my 34' trailer that way, you're coming from the east, not north so why go to TJ? big waste of time. look, it will take you 3 days of driving
min to do it all the way to Loreto easy from Tecate - why push it? i did it to mulege in 3. call me i'll lay out the plan for where to stop for the
night but good choices are - SQ, catavina, san ignac, guerrero neg, etc! and of course my placio in mulege where BBQ is king and pigs run scared!!BajaNomad - 9-19-2003 at 07:21 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
...my placio in mulege where BBQ is king and pigs run scared!!
[Edited on 9-19-2003 by BajaNomad]Anonymous - 9-19-2003 at 08:13 AM
Driving from Tecate down Mex. 3 is a two-lane road with many sharp turns, blind turns, etc. With a boat you'd be driving 20-35 mph most of the way.
I definitely would not want to be hauling a boat on that twisty road. Yes, it's a pretty drive, but if you want safety and good driving conditions,
then take U.S. Int. 8 and the toll road from TJ to Ensenada. Any inspection at the TJ entry is unlikely. The TJ entry is open 24/7. There is no
driving through the City. You get on the highway to Ensenada going straight after you pass the entry point , then a left onramp - follow the signs. Mike Humfreville - 9-19-2003 at 08:18 AM
What about a leisurely (day 1) drive through the wine country south of Tecate, lunch at a small taco stand somewhere on the outskirts of Ensenada or
in Maneadero, with the campground at Cielito Lindo for the night, just south of San Quintin. All an easy days? drive.
Day 2: Cielito Lindo departure whenever and 3 hours later stop at Santa Ynes, just south of Catavina for food, then on to San Ignacio, 4 more hours
for the night try Ricardo?s Rice and Beans hotel and restaurant ($45/night, meals great and ~$8 on average).
Day 3 San Ignacio to Santa Rosalia (2 hrs) where you grab a pan dulce from the bakery and continue south to Loreto (3.5 hours) for dinner.
I built in an additional day, but that makes it more leisurely, you can arrive relaxed and absorb some local scenery. The places I?ve mentioned all
have adequate turn-around space for someone towing a boat.
Have a great trip and please report back.
THANK YOU TRIP PLANNERS
Capt. George - 9-19-2003 at 09:30 AM
Amigos, you guys are the best.....always considerate and knowledgeable.
I really appreciate all your help, you'll all always be welcome in Loreto at our casa!
Will print out all. Mucho Gracias.....
Capt. Georgehonda tom - 9-19-2003 at 11:40 AM
the trailer and boat i hauled down last week was 8' wide at the tires. on the way down i left tj at 8am and arrived san ignacio at 9:30pm. this made
for a nice 4hr drive the next day into loreto. we stoped for 40 min for lunch, and 45 min trailer brake repair. we hit G.N. just after sundown. If you
cross the border at 5am you should be able to safely and comfortably make it to san ignacio by sundown. I personally like san ignacio because of
ricardos rice and beans hotel, the rooms are great the food is grerat and the boat and gear seems to be safe. I dont know about the rest of you, but
when i'm heading to loreto, nothing on hwy 1 is enticing enough for me to waste too much time on.........
driving
Ski Baja - 9-19-2003 at 12:02 PM
This is a test
[Edited on 9-19-2003 by Ski Baja]Pescador - 9-19-2003 at 02:14 PM
George, you can cross either place with ease. We always go on to Tijuana and take the toll road when southbound and come out at Tecate. If you
decide to go in at Tecate, you can stay at Portrero State Park and camp there. It is great camping. We always go to El Pebellon the first day. We
find it much nicer and quieter that Cielito Lindo, the noisest thing I have ever heard there was a racous seagull. Then we generally make it to San
Lucas on the second night. If things are going slowly, you can also stay at El Mallarimo in Guerro Negro. This is one of our favorite restaurants
and places to stay in that area.
Hope to see you guys down there. If business just slows down a little we are leaving Colorado on Oct. 1, and if things stay real busy we may have
to stay here till the 10th. But the camper and boat are loaded and we are southbound.
pescador, stop in if you venture south of
capt. mike - 9-19-2003 at 02:26 PM
caleta san lucas!
Southbound, Yeah!
Capt. George - 9-19-2003 at 03:02 PM
Jim, if you have the time, could you be more specific with your southbound route, campsites etc.......
E me at home, I finally have a lap top set up just when we're getting ready to leave! Had no phone connection at in trailer. Will try to use cell
phone hook up next year....
Look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Loreto...be there late October, early November.....
Best regards.......George
Acroos the Border
Capt. George - 9-20-2003 at 04:17 AM
Hi Glenn,
Would like to be on our way on the Baja side of the border by first light...No rush from that point on......rather take it easy and be safe. Will be
rtrailering the boat and it's our first trip driving Baja Norte.
Did you receive my E of yesterday at home? Check it out....Thanks George
be sure Capt. George to visit
capt. mike - 9-20-2003 at 09:22 AM
the new nautical and fishing info discussion board over at www.baja.net
a lot of your amigos are there too!
Southbound
LaTijereta - 9-20-2003 at 10:00 AM
George,
All sounds goodI prefer to cross at Tijuana when heading with a
"load". They seam to look the other way at 6am in morning, and friends at Tecate
have been detained for hours in past.
The 3 day plan makes San Qunitin the good stop, with San Ignacio the next.
The 2 day plan, means getting into Guerro Negro where there are lots of choices to stay and eat.
You have to decide, but with your long term plans for Loreto, you have the time to explore and experiance some great places and people heading south.
SOUTHBOUND
Capt. George - 9-20-2003 at 11:32 AM
La Tijerteta,
If you have the time please E me at home, have a lap top set up. Believe I sent you a BCC (original to Jim) Pescador.
Need as much info as possible, have never crossed border.....Drove Mulege to Cabo Pulmo and back, no problem. Militrary check points were actually
fun, nice guys, they seem to like "Bomberos".
Always a great appreciation for all thehelp I receive from you westerners, us N/E Yankees could learn a lot from you guys!! Thanks......
George......See you in Loreto, staying at 24 calle Davis, corner of Benito Juarez...
Road Trip
CJ - 9-20-2003 at 03:53 PM
Capt. George
I would have to agree with the three day driving plan. Especially since it is your first time driving Mex 1. After a time or two you'll probably
start doing it in two days. Crossing at Tecate or Tijuana is six to one half a dozen another; but don't tell the aduanas at the border you are going
to your house in Loreto. You will be inspected less thoroughly if they think you are just a tourist.
Day One: I usually cross around 9:00am, arrive in San Quintien around 3:00 pm. Day Two: Leave SQ around 8:30am. arrive Gurrero around 3:30pm. Day
Three: Leave Guerro around 6:00am arrive mi casa en Loreto 1:00pm.
After a trip or two, and you figure out where you need to slow down, you will probably end up leaving San Quintien around 4:00 am. and arrive in
Loreto around 4:30pm. Hey, it works for me, driving down twice a year for the last 12 and pulling a trailer for the last four years.
I'll be looking for you, we will be getting to Loreto around the 5th. of Oct. We live on the north end of Calle Davis. Bien Viaje Amigo. CJPescador - 9-20-2003 at 06:16 PM
Capt. Mike: Yep we are headed way south this year again. Will be headed for La Ventana first, and leave there around the middle of November. Plan
on coming north, spending a few days in Loreto and teaching Capt. George how to catch some yellowtail. Will check at Santispac to see if the Jolly
Roger Flag is flying. If so I guess I could always stop there a day or two and teach you how to catch some of those nasty yellowtail off of Punta
Conception. And then we plan on heading up to Caleta San Lucas until the first of the year. So if I miss you at Santispac, you have a standing
invitation at San Lucas Cove, you just gotta get up there. David K - 9-20-2003 at 08:33 PM
Tecate is not a busy entry port... ie. they have more free time to search you. They pulled me over at Tecate and checked my (empty) gas can and opened
and sniffed my (blue) water jug to make sure I wasn't bringing any extra gas INTO Mexico. Now, this could happen at Tijuana as well. But, the drive to
Ensenada will be much easier along the coast on the 4 lane highway. You decide...AcuDoc - 9-21-2003 at 01:10 AM
Here's my usual
Day 1 Sun Valley, Idaho to Laughlin, Nevada
Day 2 Laughlin to Ensenada (hotel colon $25 per nite, great place)
Day 3 Ensenada to Mulege (hotel mulege $30 per nite, another find)
Day 4 Mulege to La Ventana (breakfast in Loreto and lunch in La Paz)
About a month in La Ventana
On the way back
Either La Ventana to Camachos Camp or San Ignacio (rice and beans)
Next night Ensenada
Then Laguna Beach to see family a couple days
Next night Laguna to Vegas
And home the next day Vegas to Sun Valley
Loreto etc.
Capt. George - 9-21-2003 at 04:52 AM
CJ, same calle as us, we'll be at 24 Calle Davis.......COOL!
Pescador, all fishing lessons graciously accepted, room for 4 on the Dusky AKA
"Saracuda" after my granddaughter.
Acudoc, will be in Loreto by November 1, you are certainly welcome to have lunch etc. with us....see above address.
To all: will take the Tiajuana route/will take a slow drive down Baja and enjoy this new adventure.
We thank you all for being so generous with both your time and information...
Keep em coming, I learn something from every post!!!
Capt. George Skeet/Loreto - 9-21-2003 at 12:12 PM
George: It seems that you have all the info you can need to get to Loreto.Every one is very helpful>
I like Tecate, I do not like the Toll road from TJ.Fast Drivers and no respect!
I would stay in San Quintin,Virginia and I preferred the Los Ciros about a block off the main Road and if you like seafood try the "El Pariaso" on the
west side of the road across from the Pemex.
I would stop in GN the next nite and eat at the Maillimarino. Then to Loreto the next day , you will have good light each day and when you get to your
new digs you will have some time to look around before dark.Skeet/Loreto
Traveling south
Ski Baja - 9-21-2003 at 01:43 PM
And, our house is right off the free road south of Rosarito if you want to check in, have something cold, leave messages, get latest info. etc.
Beinvenidos Amigos.
I prefer to cross at Tijuana when heading 
