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JZ
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Some pics form Puerto Los Gatos
About 3 miles North of Timbabichi. Thanks to TMW for his trip reports inspiring us to go and check it out.
Drive in.
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Wow, spectacular. Were those drone shots?
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Cool!
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Loved it there. My wife thinks it is the most beautiful place in Baja so far for us. The locals told me I was the first large truck camper in there.
Not sure if that is true.
Did you meet the local security guy, Manuel?
Great pictures.
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Arroyo Puerto Gato is absolutely stunning (about 1.5 miles in from the beach)
North from Puerto Gato are a number of missionary time ranchos
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Great pics!
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Now I'm bummed out I didn't visit Puerto Gato when I had the chance. Next time I won't be making that mistake. Those pics are stunning.
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So beautiful. Baja never ceases to amaze.
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Inspiring photos, thanks for sharing! One more place for my Bucket List.
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Is this a "secret" beach JZ?
The Sea Ray will be dropping the hook here soon.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Puerto Los Gatos is on every map
Here for the modern world:
25°18'9.07"N, 110°56'44.09"W
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JZ
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It was actually pretty crowded. I was thinking we'd have the place to ourselves.
There were 3 sail boats at anchor. And 3 pangas that were taking a large group up from La Paz to Loreto. They had maybe six tents. Plus a guy and his
girl on the other end of the beach.
Leaving we passed about 3 or 4 gringo trucks coming in.
Took my boat there once and there was no one, so guess it was just because of Easter break.
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How long of a drive is in in from pavement? And where is a good starting point? TIA
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Here is the track info. This was from just a bit West of Timbabichi heading into Constitution. So you need to add 3-4 miles to that. The last 10
miles are payment.
Coming in we came from Loreto and cut the corner off bypassing Insurgents and Constitution.
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If your going to drive in there and it is getting late when you reach the canyon, camp at the second spur road on the ridge at the bottom. It has
amazing views.
I cut the road out to get my camper in there. If you drive through Tembabichi and take the road north to Los Gatos you will follow my brushed route.
It is really tight through the canyon for a full size camper. I recommend walking it first. It is only 900m.
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.... Map anyone?...
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Check your WAC. 25 I believe.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
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Quick and dirty directions....
If heading south, turn left after the Ley in Constitution.
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Quote: Originally posted by Mulege Canuck  | If your going to drive in there and it is getting late when you reach the canyon, camp at the second spur road on the ridge at the bottom. It has
amazing views.
I cut the road out to get my camper in there. If you drive through Tembabichi and take the road north to Los Gatos you will follow my brushed route.
It is really tight through the canyon for a full size camper. I recommend walking it first. It is only 900m. |
We rode that NW route from Timbabichi to Los Gatos, while the truck went along the coast. I had it on GPS, but saw the truck tracks - at the
beginning. We rode it all the way until the 2 roads joined up again. The last mile was a b-tch. No tracks to follow and up and down the wash. My
kid's bike was running on fumes, my phone/GPS hit 5%, and it was getting dark. Got a little scary. Thankfully we had a HH radio and the truck has a
50W radio.
The road to the East along the coast is MUCH easier.
Here is the area:
[Edited on 10-26-2020 by JZ]
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PM me and I'll send you the track.
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