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NE14Baja
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Gasoline in Catavina, BOLA?
Rumor has it that there’s a gas station under construction in Catavina now, can anyone confirm. If so, is it open now?
Second rumor says there are two gas stations in BOLA now.
Last time I was there the one coming in to town was open, didn’t see one in town though.
Heading through the area next week, would appreciate any info, thx! 😎
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advrider
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I don't think the station is open yet, it's the one that has been there just adding pumps, but it is Mexico. Barrell gas is still available in several
locations in Catavina.
There are two stations in BOLA and they have always been open when I've been there. One on the right as you come into town and one just past it on
the left. I would fill up on your way in, they do run out of gas on occasion.
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NE14Baja
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Thx for the prompt reply. 👍🏽
I’m old school so I always top off before any long dry stretch.
Too many trips with folks asking to buy gas from my Jerry cans!
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David K
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Cataviña is only 76 miles from El Rosario (where everyone should top their tanks). Gas is sold from Jerry cans there and the L.A. Bay junction, 60
miles south.
Shorter and quicker from the border is using Hwy. 5. Top off in San Felipe, then if you want, under 100 miles south is Gonzaga's station, otherwise,
go the 200 miles from San Felipe to L.A. Bay.
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Marc
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I remember the Pemex at Cataviña before it closed sometime in the early '90's. The hotel had a pump going for a while also. You could always buy gas
from the hotel clerk. I wonder why the station at the BOLA turn-off closed. Seems like it would be a natural money maker at that location.
As far as BOLA goes.......electricity, gas stations, and next coming is cell coverage. There goes the neighborhood.
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David K
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Hi Marc,
Both the Cataviña and L.A. Bay junction Pemex stations opened in 1974 or just before, to supply travelers on the new highway. Both stations are in
great locations but when managed by ejidos, or mismanaged, the future was dim. Pemex gave them multiple passes on not paying for fuel but that finally
ended. Gas has been sold in those locations by independent dealers out of cans. The hotel at Cataviña had a pump for a short period, but that didn't
last long.
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Lee
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Get gas in El Socorro S. of San Quintin, now. El Rosario has been crowded every time I pass through. That would be last 1/2 dozen times I pass
there.
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What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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David K
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Knowing what Antonio does with the income for all of us travelers is worth any wait, plus the pumps are 100% honest.
Halcones del Desierto (Desert Hawks) emergency rescue and fire service in El Rosario is a wonderful effort thanks to Nomad 'BajaCactus'.
Items sold in the motel nextdoor support the Desert Hawks, as well.
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DawnPatrol
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note on the LA Bay stations:
Only one carries Diesel
so as soon as you get into town, fill up. On occasion they run out
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It was not clear whether the OP wanted to visit BOLA or not. There is no need to deviate extra 80 miles to BOLA just for gas. There are always 2 guys
with barrel in pickup on the Hwy 1 turn-off, North of the BOLA road. One is next to the remnants of old Pemex station and another one across the
street at tiny restaurant.
Though I can't imagine any car not being able to make it to the next Pemex station on Hwy 1 if topped up at El Rosario.
For those who do need to be in BOLA, buy anything you need before you need it. One or both gas stations might close for several
hours or for a day, stores might not have what you want when you want it, water fill outlet may be closed if there is power black-out (happens
sometimes), and so on. Top up your gas tank immediately when you arrive.
[Edited on 1-13-2020 by Alm]
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JZ
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Diesel was out for a week (at least) over New Years in BoLA.
We got it out of jugs at the turn off to Coco's. We were down to about 50-75 miles left.
[Edited on 1-13-2020 by JZ]
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But never a long wait
Quote: Originally posted by Lee  | | Get gas in El Socorro S. of San Quintin, now. El Rosario has been crowded every time I pass through. That would be last 1/2 dozen times I pass
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I get gas at least twice a year for the last 25 years from Antonio
Yeah, generally pretty crowded
Also, very efficient
I have never waited over 5 minutes and in Baja 5 minutes is not a big deal....
And the reason it is crowded is that he is honest and a good guy and supports a really important service toward highway safety...
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Whatever you do, do not get fuel at Jesus Maria, which is just North of GN.
It is the first gas station after BoLA when heading South.
Not sure the markup they are charging, but it ridiculous. Continue on to GN.
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As of last Wednesday the pumps were in at the station in Cativina but were out on. It's been that way for quite some time.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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NE14Baja
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Reason for BOLA gas question is we’re heading south from BOLA along the coast for a couple of weeks of fishing, exploring and camping. 🤠
Didn’t want to carry extra gas from up north all the way down if not necessary. Top off vehicles and fill jerry cans in BOLA.
Will also stop at the purificadorá to fill water jugs as well.
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Alm
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| Quote: Originally posted by NE14Baja | we’re heading south from BOLA along the coast for a couple of weeks of fishing, exploring and camping. 🤠
Didn’t want to carry extra gas from up north all the way down if not necessary. Top off vehicles and fill jerry cans in BOLA.
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Wouldn't it be nice to carry enough gas to go from the border to BOLA and back, without extra weight penalty...
Those 2 stations in BOLA have 15-20% mark-up compared to Tijuana.
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | Diesel was out for a week (at least) over New Years in BoLA.
We got it out of jugs at the turn off to Coco's. We were down to about 50-75 miles left.
[Edited on 1-13-2020 by JZ] |
They got diesel late last week, apparently it was out for three weeks or so. I was there for a couple weeks a year and a half ago and they didn't
have any for the two weeks I was there, but I can do San Felipe - B de LA - San Felipe on a tank. With two stations gasoline is reasonable reliable,
but I have seen both out for a short period of time.
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NE14baja, do take pictures and tell us a story! I love the strech South from BOLA out to El Archo, always wanted to stop and check out the ranchos
along the way. I would guess you will be staying at Poncho's (Rafeal's) if you are camping and fishing, love that place. Refer to David K'S map and
trip reports for lots of details..
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Stayed the night in Catavina last Thursday the station was not open yet, new pumps installed but that's it.
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by advrider | NE14baja, do take pictures and tell us a story! I love the strech South from BOLA out to El Archo, always wanted to stop and check out the ranchos
along the way. I would guess you will be staying at Poncho's (Rafeal's) if you are camping and fishing, love that place. Refer to David K'S map and
trip reports for lots of details..
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Trip Report and Maps for San Felipe to Punta San Francisquito (Jan 2017):
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2017-baja-expedition-1-e...
Updated report for San Felipe to Hwy. 1 section (Aug. 2018): https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/trip-8-aug-2018-new-hwy-...
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