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micah202
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your favorites in the SanFelipe-Peurtecitos area??
...I don't have much time this year,,but want to get a short blast of baja anyways,,so plan to go to SanFelipe-Peurtecitos area for remote
camping,,sailing,kayaking.
..any recommendations for fun places to visit,,
,,remote camping,,,and/or cheap campgrounds with good showers,
,,good eats,,,etc??
...many thanks in advance
...and no,,I don't plan to stop in PlayaTijuana this time!
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=57716
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Some photos
Shell Island is a four mile long barrier island which is separated from the Baja peninsula by lagoons and salt flats. During the highest lunar tides
(over 18') the lagoons from each end connect creating a true, water surrounded island. Most of the time, one can access the island's sand beach from
the road at Km. 26, 2 miles from Hwy. 5. Also, driving on the salt flat road from either Rancho Percebu or Bahia Santa Maria is one able to the access
route onto the beach... except at highest tides!
View south:
View north:
View west to Baja from the island:
View of the beach just after high tide:
Our camp:
If it gets windy, some waves are created... up to a foot or two!
Low tide:
No facilities, just you and the beach and the Sea of Cortez... Pack out what you bring in... it has been a beautiful place since I first camped there
35 years ago.
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micah202
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wow,,,TRIPLE thanks Dave,,,
.....only got a 2wd for this trip,,,did allright sand-tracking 2 years ago,,but -no- way for open sand
....I'm hoping there's lots of access trails along that coast--as long as there's driving tracks the crappy nissan fwd can get through okay
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Micah202...
If your as far south as Peurtecitos, just keep heading south and you will see plenty of spots to camp and kayak (what we do) in a very short drive on
paved road. Keep going another hour and a short adventurous drive on a few miles of dirt road (very 2 wheel capable - what we drive) and you can go
to Gonzaga Bay. We love to camp and at Papa's and you can launch a kayak right off the beach or over at the boat ramp.
There's also some camping with provisions you seem to be seeking a short distance before Gonzaga but I can't remember the name of the bay...has a
whale on the sign where you divert off the dirt road...all very 2 wheel capable. Maybe one of the other Nomads remembers this spot and can offer the
name.
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by paranewbi
Micah202...
If your as far south as Peurtecitos, just keep heading south and you will see plenty of spots to camp and kayak (what we do) in a very short drive on
paved road. Keep going another hour and a short adventurous drive on a few miles of dirt road (very 2 wheel capable - what we drive) and you can go
to Gonzaga Bay. We love to camp and at Papa's and you can launch a kayak right off the beach or over at the boat ramp.
There's also some camping with provisions you seem to be seeking a short distance before Gonzaga but I can't remember the name of the bay...has a
whale on the sign where you divert off the dirt road...all very 2 wheel capable. Maybe one of the other Nomads remembers this spot and can offer the
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gonzaga sounds like a good place to check-out.
..those camping 'provisions' are just for every 3rd or 4th day,,when I like the luxury of a freshwater shower**
.....any favorite eateries in the area whether tacostands or sitdowns?
**...wether I need one or not!!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
wow,,,TRIPLE thanks Dave,,,
.....only got a 2wd for this trip,,,did allright sand-tracking 2 years ago,,but -no- way for open sand
....I'm hoping there's lots of access trails along that coast--as long as there's driving tracks the crappy nissan fwd can get through okay
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Oh sorry, indeed this is a 4WD only place... although the Mexican fishermen who sometimes tend to nets there use a 2WD pickup with the air greatly
reduced from the tires to float on the sand. Too risky withount others around, in your case... Also if it was after a high tide, you need to get
through mud and that is a 4WD condition for security.
Paranewbi mentioned the whale sign at Gonzaga Bay.. that is Campo Beluga, turnoff is 1.2 miles south of the Pemex... I will show it to you... stay
tuned...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
I like the luxury of a freshwater shower**
**...wether I need one or not!! |
grab a bottle of Prell shampoo. it is the only stuff i've found that produces lather in salt water. that camping soap/shampoo is WAYYY overpriced.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by paranewbi
Micah202...
If your as far south as Peurtecitos, just keep heading south and you will see plenty of spots to camp and kayak (what we do) in a very short drive on
paved road. Keep going another hour and a short adventurous drive on a few miles of dirt road (very 2 wheel capable - what we drive) and you can go
to Gonzaga Bay. We love to camp and at Papa's and you can launch a kayak right off the beach or over at the boat ramp.
There's also some camping with provisions you seem to be seeking a short distance before Gonzaga but I can't remember the name of the bay...has a
whale on the sign where you divert off the dirt road...all very 2 wheel capable. Maybe one of the other Nomads remembers this spot and can offer the
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The whale sign is Campo Beluga, south of the Gonzaga Pemex... Punta Bufeo is 7.5 miles north of the Pemex, and it is north of Gonzaga Bay.
My map of the bay area roads in 2002...
Campo Beluga:
Sign on Hwy. 5, in 2011
We camped at Beluga in 2007:
Sunrise at Beluga
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Eat at Bahis Cristina's.............well worth the stop. Hector will treat you right!!! It is VERY good. Oh, it is about 5 miles past Peurtocitos.
Nancy
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"......... I like the luxury of a freshwater shower"
I cant camp without having a shower each day :-) A solar shower allows you the freedom to camp anywhere :-) These units do indeed gather hot hot hot
water!
Drive straight on down to Puertecitos from San Felipe. Once there....get a soak at the hot mineral springs. Puertecitos camp has a great bay and
launch ramp there. Very good for kayaking southward. Their campsite sucks....but do have electric and sometimes hot showers. Fishing off that
litter pier offers great views and little fishies for the deep fryer.
Five miles further down is this area is a great little cove that offers fishing, launching...wind protection......and great hiking. Eight miles down
is Black Mountain......again.....a great spot. No 4w is required. Here's a map for you. BTW...if you u2 me....I'll set you up with a good buddy of
mine that lives there at the cove.
To play it safe....I would go straight over to Gonzaga bay from these locations. Many spots in between is 4w recommended. http://www.papafernandez.com/ as a fellow BN said......is really a great spot. This area can keep anyone busy for weeks...being located in Bahia
San Luis Gonzaga. Gas, grocery, motel....restaurant.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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....ahh,I realized that old adage...''be careful what you wish for,,in case it comes true''!!.........all these hints and pictures have removed the
'adventure of discovery' somewhat,,but what the heck, this is a time limited 'business trip' ,I'm proto-testing out a fun new little sailboat I'll be
marketing,,,,,DO keep the tips coming!
...McFez,,I'll definitely have the camp shower along,get salty every day,,,,,,the sad irony of them is that when you most need -warm- during the
norte' breeze,,they do the least to warm things!...that's when I look for the campground or cheap motel.
...speaking of which,,is there any place in these parts that rivals LasCasitas in mulege for ($30)price/quality??(I'm spoilt!)
and thanks Nancy,,I'll definitely try Bahis Cristina's,,,should I say you sent me??
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Camp Beluga has showers (not heated) and flush toilets... a restaurant was in the plans, back in 2007, but the drop in tourism since then may have
halted that? There is a restaurant at the Rancho Grande store, across from the Pemex that is reported by others to be excellent (considering the
location) and the restaurant at Alfonsina's and Papa Fernandez's is good to great. John Wayne loved Gonzaga Bay and helped Papa secure the property
back in the early 60's. See the photo of the Duke and Papa in the restaurant. See live web cam there at http://www.papafernandez.com
The shelter of the bay may make Gonzaga an excellent place for you to test the boat. Also, the pavement is now less than two miles from Papa's road/
about four from the Pemex/ Rancho Grande/ Alfonsina's road... Beluga's road is 1.2 miles south of the Pemex. El Sacrificio is also accessed by the
Beluga road.
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...any secret picto-sites in the area I shouldn't know about?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
...any secret picto-sites in the area I shouldn't know about?
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Yes...there is.......but I can't tell you. It's a secret 
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Sure but you will need to discover them as I can't think of any where a 2WD can go along Mex. 5.
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Remote is a relative term??
Remote relative compared to where you are coming from
or
Remote, no one near by with a 4 wheel drive?
or
Remote, far from your relatives?
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Sure but you will need to discover them as I can't think of any where a 2WD can go along Mex. 5. |
...huh?....went through in the late 80's in 2wd,
,,,,took a long time,got stuch once in a big arroyo,
,,hadn't seen anyone for -ages-,
but a pickup with 3 amigo's came along almost immediately!
..they pulled us out,,wouldn't take $
....gave me a big lesson in the magic which is Baja!
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micah202
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
Remote is a relative term??
Remote relative compared to where you are coming from
or
Remote, no one near by with a 4 wheel drive?
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Remote, far from your relatives? |
...that's strange,,I thought I answered this already!
...remote to me,can be as simple as being 1/4 mile from the highway,down some dirt-track,,,,,,but not see anyone beyond the occasional curious vulture
or pelicano stop by on the nearest cactus,,,or a set of dolphins stop and do some tricks as they perceive my presence!
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...is it just sanFelipe for motels,,,and recco's for best price/quality??
...and what are the recco's for good eating in sanFelipe?
..also,,it'd be good to know any and all kayaks and small motorboats available on short rental.....will need to do some filming of these boats I'm
proto-ing........or any friendly nomads with a boat and steady camera-arm?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Sure but you will need to discover them as I can't think of any where a 2WD can go along Mex. 5. |
...huh?....went through in the late 80's in 2wd,
,,,,took a long time,got stuch once in a big arroyo,
,,hadn't seen anyone for -ages-,
but a pickup with 3 amigo's came along almost immediately!
..they pulled us out,,wouldn't take $
....gave me a big lesson in the magic which is Baja! |
You are asking about rock art site locations near San Felipe/ Puertecitos... and I am only aware of some in the canyons facing Valle Chico on the east
slope of the San Pedro Martir mountains, for which you should really invest in a 4WD off road vehicle to get near. Others may be in the area, but you
will need to discover them! Get Bruce Barber's book '...Of Sea and Sand' for details on the backcountry around San Felipe.
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