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ligui
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Tucson to Loreto drive time
Hi everyone  I have a friend that will be traveling from Tucson to Loreto this
winter . He will be towing a 19-21 ft fishing boat . He would like to leave Tucson early on a sunday morning cross the border and drive thru to El
Rosario the first day . Spend the night then head to loreto in a day of travel .
Anyone have any feed back on this ? Thanks for your help 
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backninedan
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I just finished towing a boat down from San Diego to Loreto. It was a tough two day drive. Three days would be a lot more enjoyable from Tuscon.
Its rather expensive, but the ferry from Guaymas is a much easier way to go. Just something to consider.
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bill erhardt
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Another possibility if your friend is wedded to two days would be to overnight in San Quintin. Villa de San Quintin is right on Mex 1 with plenty of
parking for a boat/trailer and much nicer accommodations than he will find in ER. SQ would be an easier reach from Tucson in one day, and with an
early start he could easily make Loreto in daylight on day two......
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tiotomasbcs
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Roadwork/construction will be an issue for all travelers .Someone just posted some good pictures of a few construction areas and another mentioned a
rock to windshield! I would add a few hours to each days travel! Tecate was an easy crossing as usual. Slow and easy. Tio
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bill erhardt
Another possibility if your friend is wedded to two days would be to overnight in San Quintin. Villa de San Quintin is right on Mex 1 with plenty of
parking for a boat/trailer and much nicer accommodations than he will find in ER. SQ would be an easier reach from Tucson in one day, and with an
early start he could easily make Loreto in daylight on day two...... |
Seriously, you need to experience Baja Cactus in El Rosario sometime...
Room has King beds, satellite TV (English channels incl.), phone (can call anywhere in the world from), coffee maker, Kirkland bottled water (no
charge), pressure boosted hot water showers, a 24 hour desk clerk, large secured parking, and more...
Even at the low price of under $40, they still offer discounts to Baja Nomads and Discover Baja members... have your card if you want even more off
the rediculously low price for such a comfortable place.
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rhintransit
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wouldn't recommend it. two night minimum for comfort and safety. pulling a trailer and with days getting shorter, makes no sense to push it that
hard.
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by bill erhardt
Another possibility if your friend is wedded to two days would be to overnight in San Quintin. Villa de San Quintin is right on Mex 1 with plenty of
parking for a boat/trailer and much nicer accommodations than he will find in ER. SQ would be an easier reach from Tucson in one day, and with an
early start he could easily make Loreto in daylight on day two...... |
Seriously, you need to experience Baja Cactus in El Rosario sometime...
Room has King beds, satellite TV (English channels incl.), phone (can call anywhere in the world from), coffee maker, Kirkland bottled water (no
charge), pressure boosted hot water showers, a 24 hour desk clerk, large secured parking, and more...
Even at the low price of under $40, they still offer discounts to Baja Nomads and Discover Baja members... have your card if you want even more off
the rediculously low price for such a comfortable place. |
Sounds great...............Is there a gas station near by, how about restaurants???????????????????
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David K
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When your joking please add a 
For the unknown number of newbies or lurkers... Yes, the gas station is next door (open 24/7, reliable fuel supply and honest pumps).
There are many eating establishments in El Rosario from taco and hot dog stands to dining rooms. Mama Espinoza's is next door... like going into a
Baja museum food has been reported as good to poor, same with service. Breakfast always good. Down the street is many restaurants and then Tacos
Mision (for a treat try Hugo's stuffed baked potatoes or giant burritos). At the far end of town is Baja's Best Bed & Breakfast and Bar &
Restaurant... always good.
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
When your joking please add a
For the unknown number of newbies or lurkers... Yes, the gas station is next door (open 24/7, reliable fuel supply and honest pumps).
There are many eating establishments in El Rosario from taco and hot dog stands to dining rooms. Mama Espinoza's is next door... like going into a
Baja museum food has been reported as good to poor, same with service. Breakfast always good. Down the street is many restaurants and then Tacos
Mision (for a treat try Hugo's stuffed baked potatoes or giant burritos). At the far end of town is Baja's Best Bed & Breakfast and Bar &
Restaurant... always good. |
"Breakfast always good" at Mama's?????
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Bob and Susan
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easy as apple pie...
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Desertbull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
easy as apple pie... |
bwahhhh....of course it is, but, well you know
ain't tough like ol' Jimmy Smith boyz any more...few and far between
cept' for Wild Bill, Roberto and lemme think...maybe I shouldn't think...
see ya soon Bob
DREAM IT! PLAN IT! LIVE IT!
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Roberto
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Methinks DK has never stayed in a truly nice hotel. Calling out the "Kirkland" bottled water and the phone from which "can call anywhere in the world
from". Wait, I can do that with my cell phone!
Too f'ing funny!
[Edited on 10-21-2011 by Roberto]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
Methinks DK has never stayed in a truly nice hotel. Calling out the "Kirkland" bottled water and the phone from which "can call anywhere in the world
from". Wait, I can do that with my cell phone!
Too f'ing funny!
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Guess the being in El Rosario was missed... not all U.S. cell phones work there, and the U.S. bottled water is free... in U.S. hotels there is a $2+
charge... and those rooms are over $100. Makes Baja Cactus better than a Hyatt in many ways, besides being in Baja.
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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
Methinks DK has never stayed in a truly nice hotel. Calling out the "Kirkland" bottled water and the phone from which "can call anywhere in the world
from". Wait, I can do that with my cell phone!
Too f'ing funny!
[Edited on 10-21-2011 by Roberto] |
Guess the being in El Rosario was missed... not all U.S. cell phones work there, and the U.S. bottled water is free... in U.S. hotels there is a $2+
charge... and those rooms are over $100. Makes Baja Cactus better than a Hyatt in many ways, besides being in Baja. |
News bulletin - you mean I need a cell phone that works in Mexico? Boy, am i glad you told me.
Better than the Hyatt "in many ways". More great info!
[Edited on 10-21-2011 by Roberto]
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LaTijereta
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With the current road construction and waiting.. You will need to allow two days to get from the border to Loreto towing a boat or trailer..
Trailer with be torn-up in the "off pavement" sections
May be Tuson- Ensenada > Ensenada-GN > GN-Loreto would be break-up.. allowing for getting through the border paperwork..
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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honda tom
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two days from tucson will be an easy pace(even with the construction).
Day one get a early dinner in san quintin and push on.
Day 2 leave el rasrio early 5am... be in loreto late afternoon. lunch on second day at guerrero negro. on first day you may want to push on to
catavina, or new hotel at Rosarito, if daylight allows.
I travel to Loreto with my boat every sept. this year because of the fishing conditions i did not go. 3 of the guys that have gone with me for years
took another boat and went. we usually pass Ensenada at 3 or 4 am and always make loreto before dark. that is what they did ... and even with the
construction the travel plan worked again.
[Edited on 10-24-2011 by honda tom]
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honda tom
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Only stop there for fuel. (El Rosario) ate there once, me and dad... two taco plates, carne asada... two beers, Pacifico... billed over $20 bucs!
NEVER AGAIN.
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Wally
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ligui
Hi everyone I have a friend that will be traveling from Tucson to Loreto this
winter . He will be towing a 19-21 ft fishing boat . He would like to leave Tucson early on a sunday morning cross the border and drive thru to El
Rosario the first day . Spend the night then head to loreto in a day of travel .
Anyone have any feed back on this ? Thanks for your help
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Yes this can be accomplished without any problem. Personally, I'd make the first day a 14 hour drive and push for Guerrero Negro, using Cativina as a
back up--thus only having a 5 - 6 hour day #2. I flat-towed a vehicle round trip this summer to Utah. The highway construction was an issue only once
with me literally having to follow behind the road grater (if you've ever flat towed then you know that the towed vehicle doesn't like soft surfaces).
Whenever I have to drive a long distance I just want it to be over.
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rts551
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There is no way he can make GN in 14 hours from Tucson towing a boat (approx 800 miles). Just going to El Rosario wll be ong enough.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Wally
| Quote: | Originally posted by ligui
Hi everyone I have a friend that will be traveling from Tucson to Loreto this
winter . He will be towing a 19-21 ft fishing boat . He would like to leave Tucson early on a sunday morning cross the border and drive thru to El
Rosario the first day . Spend the night then head to loreto in a day of travel .
Anyone have any feed back on this ? Thanks for your help
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Yes this can be accomplished without any problem. Personally, I'd make the first day a 14 hour drive and push for Guerrero Negro, using Cativina as a
back up--thus only having a 5 - 6 hour day #2. I flat-towed a vehicle round trip this summer to Utah. The highway construction was an issue only once
with me literally having to follow behind the road grater (if you've ever flat towed then you know that the towed vehicle doesn't like soft surfaces).
Whenever I have to drive a long distance I just want it to be over. |
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honda tom
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Tucson to border 6 hours. Leave tucson at 4am cross at 11am after eating. 5+ hours to el rosario, and its 4pm. 4 more hours and your in GN between 8
and 9. A long day.... yes, but not a big deal for those of us that love to drive.
I cant sleep the night before a baja trip so I would leave at 3am.
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