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Bassaholic
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Leaving for Asuncion tomorrow, few last questions.
Ok we are finally leaving Mon morning the 4th. We are going to spend the night at "The Mission Inn" in San Quintin before heading to Asuncion on
Tuesday. Question is....good place to eat dinner, near our hotel in San Quintin? Should I unload the contents of roof rack into our room, so it
doesn't disappear over night?
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let your conscience be your guide, Grasshopper! just know how much it'll suck to wake up and not have your stuffs......
tons of places to eat along the way. you do realize that San Q is only 3.5-4 hours SOB? add another 1.5 to the border from Riverside and you'll be
looking for lunch by the time you arrive. i'd drive to G Negro-another 4 hours.
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splurge a bit and enjoy a really nice hotel in Catavina. Plus an evening hike among the boulders. Sq is pretty boring and hotels are average.
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"...... you do realize that San Q is only 3.5-4 hours SOB? " IF you drive full-out. Good rule of thumb this time of year, if you get to San Quintin
BEFORE 2 pm, you have another 4 hours to Guerrero and daylight. If not, take your time and enjoy the drive. Live long and prosper.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
splurge a bit and enjoy a really nice hotel in Catavina. Plus an evening hike among the boulders. Sq is pretty boring and hotels are average.
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I agree with you goat.....wait a minute, did I say that out loud?
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Bassaholic
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How much further to Catavina from San Q ?
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Bassaholic
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OK found it on the map. Whats so special about Catavina? Where to eat? Where to stay?
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Bassaholic
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabuddha
"...... you do realize that San Q is only 3.5-4 hours SOB? " IF you drive full-out. Good rule of thumb this time of year, if you get to San Quintin
BEFORE 2 pm, you have another 4 hours to Guerrero and daylight. If not, take your time and enjoy the drive. Live long and prosper.
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Was planning on driving about 50 mph the whole way. I'm loaded and regeared to 4.56 on 33's. slow and
steady for my first visit back in 25 yrs.
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Catavina is very special! Let me see if I can find a link with some nice pics.
Great rule of thimb to see how long it takes you to get SQ and then take it from there. No rush....Asuncion will be awaiting with open arms.
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bajabuddha
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Cataviņa is about 2, 2 1/2 hours from SQ. Be sure to gas up at El Rosario.
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Bassaholic
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Thanks fellow Nomads. Any tips on restaurants and hotels in Catavina?
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I think there is only one formally at the Mision desert inn (la quinta) hotel?
[Edited on 8-3-2014 by gnukid]
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There are a couple (or just one now) cheap motels there, and one pricey old, but nice La Quinta Hotel (on right side) that has a restaurant. The old
ranchero of Santa Ynez a mile south used to rent out 'bunkhouse' rooms and had a small family kitchen. Stayed there once, but that was 11 years ago.
For security, the La Quinta would be your best bet; ain't cheap though. I'd guess around $80/night give or take.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bassaholic
Thanks fellow Nomads. Any tips on restaurants and hotels in Catavina? |
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Everyone has their preferred place to stay.
I've enjoyed Hotel Mision in Catavina. The rooms are dated but comfortable, the grounds are pleasant and the restaurant has great views of the boulder
field just outside the doors. It's a good place to stop the first night.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabuddha
There are a couple (or just one now) cheap motels there, and one pricey old, but nice La Quinta Hotel (on right side) that has a restaurant. The old
ranchero of Santa Ynez a mile south used to rent out 'bunkhouse' rooms and had a small family kitchen. Stayed there once, but that was 11 years ago.
For security, the La Quinta would be your best bet; ain't cheap though. I'd guess around $80/night give or take. |
most La Quinta Hotels are North of the border. So the OP does not get confused, the Hotel Mision Catavina, is on thewest side of the hwy middle of
town. There are No La Quinta hotels there.
http://hotelmisionsantamaria.com/en/catavina%20en.html
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabuddha
There are a couple (or just one now) cheap motels there, and one pricey old, but nice La Quinta Hotel (on right side) that has a restaurant. The old
ranchero of Santa Ynez a mile south used to rent out 'bunkhouse' rooms and had a small family kitchen. Stayed there once, but that was 11 years ago.
For security, the La Quinta would be your best bet; ain't cheap though. I'd guess around $80/night give or take. |
most La Quinta Hotels are North of the border. So the OP does not get confused, the Hotel Mision Catavina, is on thewest side of the hwy middle of
town. There are No La Quinta hotels there.
http://hotelmisionsantamaria.com/en/catavina%20en.html |
Sowwy, was going by VERY old memories. Used to be the 'chain' down Hwy 1. And, i believe it used to be 'La Qinta'... My apologies.
[Edited on 8-3-2014 by bajabuddha]
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bassaholic
Whats so special about Catavina? |
It's a beautiful part of Baja. These photos were taken within a ten minute walk from the hotel.
[Edited on 8-3-2014 by tripledigitken]
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Right across the street from the big Hotel is a cafe next to the old Pemex. They are a nice family, and I have always enjoyed authentic local food at
their tables. Even watched part of the "lights out" Superbowl on their dish!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabuddha
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabuddha
There are a couple (or just one now) cheap motels there, and one pricey old, but nice La Quinta Hotel (on right side) that has a restaurant. The old
ranchero of Santa Ynez a mile south used to rent out 'bunkhouse' rooms and had a small family kitchen. Stayed there once, but that was 11 years ago.
For security, the La Quinta would be your best bet; ain't cheap though. I'd guess around $80/night give or take. |
most La Quinta Hotels are North of the border. So the OP does not get confused, the Hotel Mision Catavina, is on thewest side of the hwy middle of
town. There are No La Quinta hotels there.
http://hotelmisionsantamaria.com/en/catavina%20en.html |
Sowwy, was going by VERY old memories. Used to be the 'chain' down Hwy 1. And, i believe it used to be 'La Qinta'... My apologies.
[Edited on 8-3-2014 by bajabuddha] |
La Pinta,to refresh your memory.
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