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ranpar01
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Places to stay between San Felipe and Guerrero Negro?
We are planning an early morning crossing at Tecate, heading over to Hwy 5 and then southbound toward Todos Santos. I want to make a good amount of
progress south that first day but depending how long it takes at the border I'm thinking Guerrero Negro is too ambitious (don't want to drive at
night). San Felipe is not far enough south, but I'm not seeing any motels on the map between San Felipe and Guerrero negro? Hoping there are some
smaller places that Google doesn't know about along that route? I've never taken this route so wondering how far most people drive south on the 5
(from Tecate) on day one and maybe get some recommendations on places to stay the night. Don't want to camp out, so need a motel. Thanks!
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https://alfonsinas.com/?lang=en
Gonzaga Bay if you want a hotel is really youre only option, Alfonsinas it definitely has mixed reviews.
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I believe it is doable crossing early but it's a long stretch to GN. search reports...or hold up in El Rosario. Small places...NOT---camping only in
between.
You do understand we are still in Cuarentina in BCS and Todos Santos. As a local here in Pescadero I would hope you would Quarentine for 2 weeks upon
arrival! BCS has not opened yet as we are still in high stages. I would wait up North. Wait a minute...You say crossing Tecate..and then saySan
Felipe??? Not a good indication you know what you're doing!?? Sorry.
[Edited on 6-11-2020 by tiotomasbcs]
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I'm sure that you could make it to GN in one day. I did from Santa Monica, although I left at 3:30 am
Crossing into TJ about 6:00 am after getting FMM's
It was one LONG day but made it before dusk.
Since I've given up all hope, I feel much better
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Alfonsina's is a beautiful beach resort not a overnight motel so it is not cheap.
Get to the border when it opens or soon after... Because you can easily get to Guerrero Negro in one day.
There are small motels north of Guerrero Negro at Nuevo Rosarito (Cactus Motel, on the left) and in Villa Jesus Maria (on the right).
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Most motels were closed 3 weeks ago when we did the drive.
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ranpar01
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Quote: Originally posted by tiotomasbcs  | I believe it is doable crossing early but it's a long stretch to GN. search reports...or hold up in El Rosario. Small places...NOT---camping only in
between.
You do understand we are still in Cuarentina in BCS and Todos Santos. As a local here in Pescadero I would hope you would Quarentine for 2 weeks upon
arrival! BCS has not opened yet as we are still in high stages. I would wait up North. Wait a minute...You say crossing Tecate..and then saySan
Felipe??? Not a good indication you know what you're doing!?? Sorry.
Totally understand about the quarantine, i own a home in Los Barriles and will quarantine there. My co-driver owns a casita in Todos and that’s why
I have to stop there, to drop him off. You are correct about me not knowing what I am doing, that is why I am researching and asking questions here.
😃 So help me out - The advice I got was to cross at Tecate and take the toll road over to highway 5, then head south. Now that the 5 is completed
I’m told it’s much faster. Going that way takes me right past San Felipe right? If I have that wrong please let me know, I’ve got a couple
more weeks to nail down the route so open to suggestions. Thanks
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ranpar01
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | Alfonsina's is a beautiful beach resort not a overnight motel so it is not cheap.
Get to the border when it opens or soon after... Because you can easily get to Guerrero Negro in one day.
There are small motels north of Guerrero Negro at Nuevo Rosarito (Cactus Motel, on the left) and in Villa Jesus Maria (on the right).
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Great, thank you - this is super helpful!
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I would think that crossing at Mexicali might be better than Tecate but I'm not sure?
Nomads, what'cha think ???
Since I've given up all hope, I feel much better
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Thanks, I'll be watching the trip reports closely to see what is open. I'm hearing most Cabo hotels are set to open on 6/15 and I head down on 6/26
so hoping most will be open by then.
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I asked this same question a few weeks ago, got a lot of great replies but no definitive answer - it was pretty close to 50/50 and seemed to be
personal preference.
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| Quote: Originally posted by ranpar01 |
I asked this same question a few weeks ago, got a lot of great replies but no definitive answer - it was pretty close to 50/50 and seemed to be
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Here is the link to that question about crossing in Tecate vs. Mexacali:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=94569
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Mexicali is faster for sure.
If you have 2 drivers I'd just haul ass to GN. Leave about 5am and you'll make it no problem.
If not, bring a small tent and rough it for one night.
[Edited on 6-11-2020 by JZ]
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Sounding like making it to GN on day one is doable with an early start, thanks for the replies. I'm trying to find out now if Mexicali is open
earlier than Tecate. I know the hours for both have been shortened due to COVID but can't find the exact open/close times anywhere.
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I just did the routing math on my mapping program...
Tecate - S Felipe - G Negro 440 Miles
Tecate - Ensenada - G Negro 446 Miles.
If you're thinking that you'll average 50 mph, you won't, or at least you shouldn't (IMHO). Too many road hazards to slow you down, including
potholes, cows and horses on the road.
I think time wise, they'd be fairly close to each other.... depending if there's construction still going on south of Ensenada.
The advantage of driving Tecate - Ensenada - G Negro is there are a lot more and better motel choices -
I agree with the assessment of Alfonsinsa's and mixed reviews. Some think it's a paradise, others think it's a sh*t hole. I've only stayed there
once and won't ever again. I prefer to make my first day a short one. Start at Yuma, stay at S Felipe, then it's a doable day to get to Loreto ....
highway is fairly decent....(500 miles) We did it last year and were were in Loreto by dinner time (we took a lunch with us and ate on the road).
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I do San Diego to GN in under 10 hours via the 5. So you can easily get to GN from Tecate in 1 day.
Wasting time xing at tecate. Cross at Mexicali.
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According to Google Maps it is a 9 hour drive to GN from Mexicali. Which means 7-8 depending on speed, I hear Mex 5 is paved all the way. Quite
doable. Does anyone know if Hotel TerraSal is open?
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Agreed cross at Mexicali west go to GN last time we stayed at the Halfway Inn it was clean decent food good little bar and good price.
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| Quote: Originally posted by ranpar01 | | Sounding like making it to GN on day one is doable with an early start, thanks for the replies. I'm trying to find out now if Mexicali is open
earlier than Tecate. I know the hours for both have been shortened due to COVID but can't find the exact open/close times anywhere.
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The end of February I crossed Mexicali East at 6:00 AM, obtained FMM, paid aduanas for all my housewares, obtained my TIP for my boat and was checking
into GN at 6:00 PM.
The end of this month, I'll leave Plumas County at 5:00 AM and arrive in San Felipe by about 7:30 PM. next stop Loreto and hit Los Barriles in time
for lunch on day 3.
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| Quote: Originally posted by BajaParrothead |
The end of February I crossed Mexicali East at 6:00 AM, obtained FMM, paid aduanas for all my housewares, obtained my TIP for my boat and was checking
into GN at 6:00 PM.
The end of this month, I'll leave Plumas County at 5:00 AM and arrive in San Felipe by about 7:30 PM. next stop Loreto and hit Los Barriles in time
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From Portola, do you head west to I-5, or east to 395 on your way south? I am just south of you in Nevada County, and I prefer the east side of the
Sierras.
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