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JZ
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I know Loreto a lot better than La Paz.
Loreto is super easy to get a panga. You just have go down to the little marina. There will be someone there almost anytime of day. I PM'ed you the
guy I use.
In La Paz, they rent pangas at Tecolote for sure. But it's more of a group tour thing. If you pay extra you can get one by yourself (not that
cheap). Tecolote is convenient, as it is the furthest point North and the closest to the islands. As a side note, just East of Tecolote is very good
off-roading. You can drive and have really nice deserted beaches all to yourself. Can build fires on the beach etc. My kids drove Jeeps down there
when they were 12-13. Fantastic sunsets.
I don't know if they rent panga's closer to the town of La Paz. I've only rented center consoles from there.
At San Evaristo, there is a guy near the restaurant who will take you out on a panga to the islands. Very affordable. Not sure if he is there all
the time or not.
Here's another thing you can do with your kids. At Los Barriles they rent very cool RZR's. You can get a 4-seater and take it out by yourself. The
dirt road that goes North for 50+ miles above Los Barriles along the coast is speculator. Great place to run the RZR. The wife can easily follow in
your SUV. We actually had them trailer one up to La Paz for us and took it all the way to San Evarsito, followed by my truck.
Out at the islands in La Paz
Coast above Los Barriles
RZR's for rent
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JC43
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Admitted: I did not read the entire thread b/c everybody has a different opinion where to stay and what to eat. My question: Why do you want to spent
your time on the road for seven or more days instead of making that trip in a three day trip? Or maybe four days if driving is stress for you. ? But,
if so, if driving is stress for you, consider flying into La Paz and get a rental car.
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JZ
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Quote: Originally posted by JC43  | | Admitted: I did not read the entire thread b/c everybody has a different opinion where to stay and what to eat. My question: Why do you want to spent
your time on the road for seven or more days instead of making that trip in a three day trip? |
Lol. No matter the topic, you are on the wrong side of the discussion.
The journey is the destination.
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by JC43 | | Admitted: I did not read the entire thread b/c everybody has a different opinion where to stay and what to eat. My question: Why do you want to spent
your time on the road for seven or more days instead of making that trip in a three day trip? Or maybe four days if driving is stress for you. ? But,
if so, if driving is stress for you, consider flying into La Paz and get a rental car. |
As JZ said, in Baja, it is the journey and not the destination... from a time when getting there meant days driving on rough, dirt roads.
However, in Baja, the destination is often just as good as the journey. When it is not, then the journey home will make up for it!!!
I kind of feel sad for anyone who didn't experience the peninsula before 1973 and it is partly why I share the history, books, and other artifacts of
pre-pavement Baja California. I was just a kid and a teenager in those years, but I soaked up Baja like a sponge! You guys get to ring it out of me,
LOL!!
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honda tom
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I would vote Loreto for the snorkeling panga trip. coronado and carmen are only 30 minute ride out. lots of sea life, and the beach at coronado is as
close to the carribean you can get. You may have to request that you want to snorkel carmen, and eat your lunch on coronado, the snorkeling at carmen
is better.
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The journey is the destination!
For me, that is a true statement! Aside from dental appointments in La Paz, I have never had a target destination in mind to "Sit...Stay!". I would
rather spend money on gasoline than hotels, and crowds are anathema to me!
This applies to miles I log north of the border as well. I try to include a route, or side trip that I am unfamiliar with on the way south, or on the
return trip!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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JZ's drone shots are the only way that people that dont have the ability to boat for several days, will ever see some of the amazing "scapes" the sea
of cortez has to offer.
30 years ago I was cruising south just North of isla san jose.... I noticed a group of large palm trees on the Baja coastline and went to check them
out.... interested because I knew this to be soooo far away from hwy 1. Got close and saw a very large building... no signs of movement... anchored
and swam ashore and walked up to what seemed to be a fish camp. the building was full of rooms with bunks, there was a dining hall.... concrete tables
sloped for fish cleaning outside. lots of fresh water.... the building was of mortar .. with large wood doors and beams. It was (by baja standards)
very nice and well kept. Best I could tell from the maps i had it was Dolores.
ANYWAYS..... I wish I had a drone so bad!
There may be a handful of people on this site that have seen this place... sooo far from hwy 1... and a dead end. I started with disposable cameras
in the 80's then digital... then went to go pro..... I hope to visit this place again this month..... and get some drone shots and share them with
people that will never have the opportunity to go there.
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JZ
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Would love to see it Tom. The drone definitely gives you some cool angles for shots.
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winwinstudios
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Tom, I will go with your advice on renting a panga in Loreto, that sounds pretty cool.
AK, I like road trips. Obviously, flying is quicker, but you miss out on the adventure of the drive. Besides the people on this forum, I don't know
anyone who has made the trek from the top to the bottom of baja.
Those drone shots are spectacular; they give another perspective of the area. The pics of you cruising in the mangroves and anchored in La Paz on the
center console look inviting.
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David K
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Our 2012 trip to the tip was wonderful... and we saw many fascinating places... http://vivabaja.com/712/
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