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wfurse
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Gonzaga Bay Hotels not Alfonsina's? Punta Bufeo?
Hey guys...
Long time lurker, first time poster 
4 of us will be riding through Gonzaga in the evening of Sept. 27th.
I've stayed at Alfonsina's a number of times...and I'm not trying to invite criticism about the rising costs over there, but would like to stay
someplace new if possible. We have camping gear, but would prefer a hotel with AC where possible.
I've read a bit about Punta Bufeo and El Sacrificio (the latter having quite mixed reviews). I'm not a Facebook guy, so I haven't been to communicate
directly with either place (both have FB pages).
Does anyone have experience at either of these places ? Or other hotels with AC in the Gonzaga area? Is there a way to email these folks without
using FB?
Additionally, we'd really love to stay at a place that serves food so we're not riding in the dark after tacos and beers if we don't have to.
Thanks so much.
-Will
(in Dolores CO)
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David K
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There are units for rent at Rancho Grande.
They look like mobile homes or construction site offices?
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Will, say "hello'' to Toni and Tom if they're still in Dolores for me. (BLM, firefighters)
u2u me if you need to. 
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I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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Rancho Grande accomodation
Ok - first for the spell check geeks, I realize it's accommodation - two c's and two m's
About a year ago we stopped at Rancho Grande store and asked about the little trailers just across the road - at that time they were not available for
rent. However, on the beach just north of the Rancho Grande palapas is what was planned to be a restaurant, converted now into some sort of rooms for
rent.
Those, at the time, were quoted at more than $100 ea!
Times and prices and availability change.
John M
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Not worth staying anymore. Priced me out.
San Felipe to Bola is easily made in a day. Stop at alfonsinas for lunch or the little taco stand at the market. Buy a couple cucumbers for coco.
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David K
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Papa Fernandez' Restaurant is good and cheap. It is also closer to the highway than Alfonsina's is. Not quite the view and no margaritas, however.
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  | | Papa Fernandez' Restaurant is good and cheap. It is also closer to the highway than Alfonsina's is. Not quite the view and no margaritas, however.
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Yep cheaper quicker and bring your own beer. Try the chile rellenos.
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wfurse
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Good stuff here. I didn't realize that CoCo wanted Cucumbers. Thanks!
The reason for the Gonzaga Bay inquiry is that we'll be leaving Phx on 9/27...early, early....cross at Calexico East and get to San Felipe.
We plan on dropping our trailer somewhere in San Felipe (tbd....any recommendations?) and riding dual purpose bikes (with camping gear) as far south
as we can that day....
...the plan after that is ride north to Catavina and then west to the Pacific....south to Santa Rosaliita....Rosarito....San Borja....Bay of LA....
I've never gone this Pacific route before as I normally ride San Felipe to CoCo's to Bay of LA.....then off road from there.
I wasn't sure how far I could get in one day....so a safe bet for day 1 is Gonzaga. I'd love to be somewhere south of San Felipe for Day 1...then in
Bay of LA (if that's possible) by end of Day 2.
Any thoughts? 4 of us. Competent riders.
Where is Rancho Grande? Is that the store across from the Pemex?
Thanks!
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Rossman
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| Quote: Originally posted by ehall | Not worth staying anymore. Priced me out.
San Felipe to Bola is easily made in a day. Stop at alfonsinas for lunch or the little taco stand at the market. Buy a couple cucumbers for coco.
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Totally agree. Prices are just crazy in that area. Not just the lodging but the market, camping at Beluga, fuel. And if you are using dollars, you
get stung bad on exchange rates. San Felipe to anywhere is a better idea. If BdLA is not your destination, you can get to Guerrero Negro with just a
bit longer drive than BdLA.
By the way, great food, nicer view and reasonable prices at La Poma, 8 miles north of Bahia Gonzaga.
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wfurse
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| Quote: Originally posted by ehall |
By the way, great food, nicer view and reasonable prices at La Poma, 8 miles north of Bahia Gonzaga. |
La Poma? Sweet! hotel and restaurant? sounds like a winner. I'm not seeing La Poma on my maps though. Im using the E32 mapset.
Think I could count on La Poma having availability early season?
thanks!
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by wfurse | | Quote: Originally posted by ehall |
By the way, great food, nicer view and reasonable prices at La Poma, 8 miles north of Bahia Gonzaga. |
La Poma? Sweet! hotel and restaurant? sounds like a winner. I'm not seeing La Poma on my maps though. Im using the E32 mapset.
Think I could count on La Poma having availability early season?
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La Poma is just a good restaurant and camping, no rooms. The closest rooms are just sout at Punta Bufeo. Here is my Gonzaga area map with all the
places mentioned shown along with kilometer markers near the points. Oh, and Gonzaga is only 2 hours ride from San Felipe.
All my maps are on the Nomad Road Conditions forum if they help you at all...
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Photos of all the places mentioned (La Poma, Punta Bufeo, etc.) are in my Trip #1 and #3 reports (2017) in the Nomad Trip Reports forum.
Not bad for under 300 pesos (it was halibut and morethan I could eat)!
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Gonzaga
I have stayed at El Sacrificio several times and have been satisfied. You can camp under a large awning or on the beach. Showers and flush toilet for
campers. The cabins are are fine for my taste, a bit primitive for some, but have air conditioning at night (8:00 PM to 0400AM), a nice hot shower and
flush toilet in your room. There were beds for 5 of us. $75.00 per night, don't know how much camping is.You can contact the owner by phone directly.
Marcella owns the place and speaks excellent English. Phone is on the Facebook page .There is a restaurant on board and Luis does a good job of
cooking. He will cook your catch for you as well. Security was good never had to worry about anything wandering off. Draw back is that it's a ways off
the road.
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la poma is one of the grandsons of papa Fernandez. he has good food and camping. his brother has the motel at Bufeo (mile apart with a connecting road
down the beach). the motel is very basic … good for off roaders and dirt bikers. no a/c could be an issue in sept. hot water and a bed is about it.
25-30 bucs 2 in a room.
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| Quote: Originally posted by wfurse |
...the plan after that is ride north to Catavina and then west to the Pacific....south to Santa Rosaliita....Rosarito....San Borja....Bay of LA....
I've never gone this Pacific route before as I normally ride San Felipe to CoCo's to Bay of LA.....then off road from there.
I wasn't sure how far I could get in one day....so a safe bet for day 1 is Gonzaga. I'd love to be somewhere south of San Felipe for Day 1...then in
Bay of LA (if that's possible) by end of Day 2.
Any thoughts? 4 of us. Competent riders.
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That's probably close to 250 miles on day 2. Way too far to be fun if you ask me.
Camp somewhere on the Pacific, like Punta Lobos, beautiful spot. Or if you are determined to end up in BoLA, cut out going up to Catavina, and just
take the road North of El Crucer into the Pacific. That shaves off 60 miles - which is still a long way for a single day
When we ride the SS we usually take 2 full days. Camp out one night and a motel near Santa Roslialita the 2nd night. Drink some beer along the way
and enjoy the ride. Lots to see around there.
Come along for a ride of the famous Seven Sisters https://youtu.be/hrdzmTWPUQs
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| Quote: Originally posted by wfurse | | Quote: Originally posted by ehall |
By the way, great food, nicer view and reasonable prices at La Poma, 8 miles north of Bahia Gonzaga. |
La Poma? Sweet! hotel and restaurant? sounds like a winner. I'm not seeing La Poma on my maps though. Im using the E32 mapset.
Think I could count on La Poma having availability early season?
thanks!
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Drats! La Poma put up a notice on their Facebook page about an hour ago that their restaurant will be closed until further notice.
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Bummer... Here is the page: https://www.facebook.com/campo.lapoma
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | | Quote: Originally posted by wfurse |
...the plan after that is ride north to Catavina and then west to the Pacific....south to Santa Rosaliita....Rosarito....San Borja....Bay of LA....
I've never gone this Pacific route before as I normally ride San Felipe to CoCo's to Bay of LA.....then off road from there.
I wasn't sure how far I could get in one day....so a safe bet for day 1 is Gonzaga. I'd love to be somewhere south of San Felipe for Day 1...then in
Bay of LA (if that's possible) by end of Day 2.
Any thoughts? 4 of us. Competent riders.
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That's probably close to 250 miles on day 2. Way too far to be fun if you ask me.
Camp somewhere on the Pacific, like Punta Lobos, beautiful spot. Or if you are determined to end up in BoLA, cut out going up to Catavia, and just
take the road North of El Crucer into the Pacific. That shaves off 60 miles - which is still a long way for a single day
When we ride the SS we usually take 2 full days. Camp out one night and a motel near Santa Roslialita the 2nd night. Drink some beer along the way
and enjoy the ride. Lots to see around there.
Come along for a ride of the famous Seven Sisters https://youtu.be/hrdzmTWPUQs
[Edited on 9-15-2019 by JZ] |
Sounds like a great plan.
As I mentioned, I've never taken the route via Catavina before and would be up for suggestions or even GPS tracks if anyone wants to share.
Where is Punta Lobos? Is that north of Bahia Blanco?
Knowing we'll be camping that night, any thoughts on where we should stock up on groceries/beer for the campsite? Or where to eat before settling in
for the night? Or should we just be prepared coming out of San Felipe?
Thanks again for the all the friendly advice.
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PM me with your email and I'll send you a KMZ with tracks and way points of the area.
You can get stuff at the Rancho Grande market in Gonzaga or Catavina. Only other place is Santa Rosaliita. Other than that you have nothing for
about a hundred miles along the Pacific coast.
[Edited on 9-16-2019 by JZ]
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The hardest part is from Canoas to Bahia Blanco. On a bike it's very easy. Truck it's a little bumpy and steep is some spots.
Once you hit Blanco it is fast going. The most beautiful beaches/bays are South of Blanco: Cono, Lobos, Maria - and several others. The last ~20
miles into Santa Rosaliita is a fast track where you can run 50-60 mph.
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