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LisaR.
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Thanks for the lodging advice, and the POVs on the road to La Bufadora. We will definitely check out El Cortez. San Nicolas sounds nice, too, but I
think we'd like to be closer to the center. Next question... Do you think we need advance reservations for Sun-Wed the last week of April? In the
"olden days," I know the answer was a definite yes, but now?
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by LisaR.
Do you think we need advance reservations for Sun-Wed the last week of April? In the "olden days," I know the answer was a definite yes, but now?
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A leap of faith but you'll do better price wise if you just show up and haggle a bit. If you make reservations you'll overpay. The news reports are
claiming occupancy is off by 50% but I'd bet it's much higher...70% or more.
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TecateRay
Hotel:
1st choice is the San Nicolas, a few extra blocks from the center of the tourist zone, but very nice with secure parking. The pool and jacuzzi are
great, the bar is small and very friendly. Good rooms, good service and they have a casino.
2nd choice is the El Cid right in the center of things, only problem is the parking is "inside" and trucks don't fit. Restaurant is very good, rooms
are nice.
Guadelupe Valley - Los Naranjos restaurant for a classy meal, L.A. Cetto for good wine and olive oils with a small deli and picnic area, there are
several small inns in the valley now so you might want to spend one night there.
The bar scene is pretty quiet on weeknights. For seafood either Mahi Mahi or Bahia Mariscos (or Mariscos la Bahia?). Good breakfasts and lunches at
Baja Fruit just behind the San Nicolas Hotel and over 1 block.
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Yes, El Cid is central, the rooms are nice, a good restaurant and the parking is secure. I have stayed there on several trips going and returning. BUT
NEVER AGAIN. Last September, on a Friday night the noise (I won't call it music) from the club next door was so loud as to be unbelievable and it went
on until 4:30 AM. The jerk at the front desk claimed not to hear anything. I did get $20 USD of the bill. At least make sure it is not a club night
before checking in. San Nicholas is the best bet.
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BajaBlanca
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If you go to the el cortez, no reservation is necessary. we will be there in a couple weeks and can give an accurate update then, but in the last 4
years, we have never made a reservation and have never had a problem.
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KASHEYDOG
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Mood: SO MANY TACOS, SO LITTLE TIME... Gotta Go, See ya there.... 
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Try this..............
Try this. It's agreat place to stay..........
http://www.hotelesterobeach.com/home.html
[Edited on 3-15-11 by KASHEYDOG]
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience.....  ....  ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ?? 
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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Oso
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The MUST in Ensenada is El Taco de Huitzlipochtli for pre-columbian cuisine. But they're not always open. Anybody remember open days, address etc.?
Also the blowhole can be impressive (the first time) when the tide is right but disappointing otherwise. Of course if you're looking for an obscene
tee shirt, a carved stone hash pipe or a hokey charro sombrero, there are plenty to choose from.
Also, if you want to take a picture of the Aztec dancer, it'll cost you a buck.
[Edited on 3-16-2011 by Oso]
All my childhood I wanted to be older. Now I\'m older and this chitn sucks.
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Gypsy Jan
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Already There is Great Advice for Place to Stay and Avoid (PB)
But, if I can be helpful, I would like to mention some very good places to eat that locals (and several Nomads) really like.
Monique's Cafe on Calle Novena on the east side, across from the police station. Outstanding breakfasts and lunches (Mrs. HoseA, (HoseA is a Nomad),
works there.
Cocteleria Mazatlan, one block east of Calle Novena; a big, tall, palapa roofed place near the bus station. A bucket of beers is aproximately $5.
Excellent, fresh seafood - clams w/cheese in the shell roasted over a charcoal fire, seafood c-cktails - shrimp, clams, etc., oysters on the half
shell or roasted over the fire, fish prepared several ways, whole or fillet.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
The MUST in Ensenada is El Taco de Huitzlipochtli for pre-columbian cuisine. But they're not always open. Anybody remember open days, address etc.?
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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/baja-california/ensenada/...
http://en.touristeye.com/place/15812/ensenada-el-taco-de-hui...
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