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yellow281
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San Diego to Cabo San Lucas
I will be driving from the border to CSL around May 24th, first time and a little nervous. Anyone else looking to caravan around that time by chance?
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Bajaboy
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take it slow, enjoy the drive, and follow your instincts...you'll have a blast!
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desertcpl
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don't drive at night
and yes take your time, MX 1 is not a interstate high speed freeway, to many people think so,
what is your time frame on traveling
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yellow281
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I'll take my time and I am flexible on dates. I won't be doing this alone - not comfortable and would prefer to wait on others
| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
don't drive at night
and yes take your time, MX 1 is not a interstate high speed freeway, to many people think so,
what is your time frame on traveling |
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David K
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It is a wonderful drive... Don't pass El Rosario without topping your fuel tank (220 miles from Tijuana) and if it is late afternoon, spend the night
there or before (San Quintin for example). In El Rosario, next to the gas station is Baja Cactus Motel, new rooms are amazing and surpass most
American hotels in comfort and amenities at crazy-cheap prices. Print out a Baja Nomad membership card or have a Discover Baja membership for even
better deal there and other places. If Baja Cactus is full... go about 2 miles to the far end of town to the Turista Motel... or for more luxury,
across the highway at Baja's Best Bed & Breakfast (also restaurant & bar).
The next day, getting to San Ignacio, Mulege or even Loreto are choices depending on your start time. Remember the time zone changes at Guerrero
Negro, so you loose an hour southbound.
Have a great time, and relax! 
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Pompano
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Can't offer any convoy help at this point...
...but maybe some comfort advice for your drive.
...make sure your AC is working great. Late May will be getting WARM TO HOT.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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yellow281
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Thank you all and appreciate it. Will wait to see if any other nomads will be travelling South
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Bajafun777
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Yellow 281 don't worry be happy no problem on your drive down with or without someone else. On April 11th we left Carlsbad at 5:30am and got to
Loreto at 8:30pm. We had only stops for fuel and bathroom at the same time and ate sandwiches we made the night before in the ice chest.
We stayed at Santa Fe Hotel in Loreto and enjoyed the Dominos Steak House next door before going to bed. Back up at 6am and on the road to La Paz
which we made by 11:30am and again only stopped to get fuel and use bathroom. The roadways were good with only a small road work detail that did not
really hold us up. Had three military checks after Loreto and started to wonder what was up as this did not happen 4 years ago when I made this run
to Cabo.
Today on the 16th we went to Todo Santos and really enjoyed the drive that only took us about 40 minutes with great road conditions. We encountered
another military check by Todo Santos coming out of it but no big deal waved us through. Had a very little road work repair by the bridge a few miles
out of Todo Santos but no real hold up at all. Your run on down to Cabo will only be a couple of hours and road is good according to others I have
talked to in La Paz. Still in La Paz and what great weather down here loving it. Cool nights with just overhead fan very easy for sleeping
comfortable. The malecon is great to walk on and enjoy others enjoying it with you. So many good places to eat and have a cold one would be unfair
to name them as others just waiting for you to try them also.
Have to head back on the early morning of 18th but will get two more days staying in Las Gaviotas starting on Friday the 19th.Just having a blast and
relaxing in Baja, LOL. We came down to La Paz to put a friend's ashes out to the ocean, some of you may have known Dave Murphy who lived in La Paz
for over 20 years and the Carlsbad area when not there. Take Care & Travel Safe----" No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777
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Anders
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| Quote: | Originally posted by yellow281
I will be driving from the border to CSL around May 24th, first time and a little nervous. Anyone else looking to caravan around that time by chance?
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Are you looking for additional cars to follow you or have some room in your rig for 1 or 2 people. This is an amazing trip!
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yellow281
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Absolutely! The plan is to leave Los Angeles on or around the 30th and head to CSL. We would LOVE to convoy with people that have done the drive
before. We'll have two dogs and two people so not really any room as its a Saab sedan. Are you driving down? Have you done this trip?
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yellow281
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Thank you for your kind advice. I am nervous.. its natural.. first time and all so I would much prefer a caravan if we're going all the way to CSL.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajafun777
Yellow 281 don't worry be happy no problem on your drive down with or without someone else. On April 11th we left Carlsbad at 5:30am and got to
Loreto at 8:30pm. We had only stops for fuel and bathroom at the same time and ate sandwiches we made the night before in the ice chest.
We stayed at Santa Fe Hotel in Loreto and enjoyed the Dominos Steak House next door before going to bed. Back up at 6am and on the road to La Paz
which we made by 11:30am and again only stopped to get fuel and use bathroom. The roadways were good with only a small road work detail that did not
really hold us up. Had three military checks after Loreto and started to wonder what was up as this did not happen 4 years ago when I made this run
to Cabo.
Today on the 16th we went to Todo Santos and really enjoyed the drive that only took us about 40 minutes with great road conditions. We encountered
another military check by Todo Santos coming out of it but no big deal waved us through. Had a very little road work repair by the bridge a few miles
out of Todo Santos but no real hold up at all. Your run on down to Cabo will only be a couple of hours and road is good according to others I have
talked to in La Paz. Still in La Paz and what great weather down here loving it. Cool nights with just overhead fan very easy for sleeping
comfortable. The malecon is great to walk on and enjoy others enjoying it with you. So many good places to eat and have a cold one would be unfair
to name them as others just waiting for you to try them also.
Have to head back on the early morning of 18th but will get two more days staying in Las Gaviotas starting on Friday the 19th.Just having a blast and
relaxing in Baja, LOL. We came down to La Paz to put a friend's ashes out to the ocean, some of you may have known Dave Murphy who lived in La Paz
for over 20 years and the Carlsbad area when not there. Take Care & Travel Safe----" No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777
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chuckie
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Bajafuns trip sounds like a speed run to me...What happened to the no hurry part? A first timer aint gonna see much on that schedule
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yellow281
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We're in the same position. I want to get there quickly - I don't have much time off work =)
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bajaguy
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Insurance
Get your vehicle insurance at Bajabound...should be an ad header at the top of this page.
Great people to do business with and a Baja Nomad supporter!!!!
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yellow281
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Yeah - all done and dusted. I think it was those guys. Made me smile because the insurance for 6 months was cheaper than the insurance for 30 days for
some reason!
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bajajudy
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One thing that you should be aware of is the check points.....just because I dont want you to freak out when you see the guys with the guns.
Generally they are young kids and hardly threatening.
The reason I bring this up is the first time we drove down, I was not prepared for this although there were absolutely no problems.
I usually try to stay in the vehicle with our two dogs. Only once have they made me get out.
As for your concerns about driving down....go for it.
I have one girlfriend in her 70's who drives both ways every year all alone...well she has a dog.
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yellow281
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Good to know - thank you! Reminds me of landing in Montego Bay for the first time and seeing the airport police waving around sub machine guns while
chatting and laughing! Little disconcerting.. but then Heathrow is a little like that these days!
As it is.. I think we might have solved our CSL issue regarding broadband. Its a little bit spit and glue and multiple connections.. combined with a
VERY good switch but I think it will do the job. We will be proud to have the fastest, albeit hacked and weird broadband connection in CSL! Anyway..
the plan is to head down there for 10 days.. see if this appears to be true and if so.. we'll stay. CSL was always the draw for me so while we've been
entertaining Northern Baja.. it certainly looks like CSL may win out after all which makes me happy =)
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Bajahowodd
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Give It A Rest, Already!
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
It is a wonderful drive... Don't pass El Rosario without topping your fuel tank (220 miles from Tijuana) and if it is late afternoon, spend the night
there or before (San Quintin for example). In El Rosario, next to the gas station is Baja Cactus Motel, new rooms are amazing and surpass most
American hotels in comfort and amenities at crazy-cheap prices. Print out a Baja Nomad membership card or have a Discover Baja membership for even
better deal there and other places. If Baja Cactus is full... go about 2 miles to the far end of town to the Turista Motel... or for more luxury,
across the highway at Baja's Best Bed & Breakfast (also restaurant & bar).
The next day, getting to San Ignacio, Mulege or even Loreto are choices depending on your start time. Remember the time zone changes at Guerrero
Negro, so you loose an hour southbound.
Have a great time, and relax! |
You make it seem as if Baja Cactus is the number one attraction in Baja!
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Bajahowodd
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One other insignificant tip is that when you arrive at the state border just outside Guerrero Negro, you will be told to pay $2 to get your vehicle
sprayed.
It is totally optional, and you can decline.
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yellow281
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Thanks Guys - are dogs welcome at most hotels?
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