gordfromborder - 3-17-2007 at 11:35 AM
Our daughter and son in law arrive next Saturday at SJD Airport at 7:00 pm. We live in La Paz and aren't fussy about driving back home in the dark. We
are thinking of overnight somewhere in the area.
Any suggestions?
We are thinking of La Ribera ( where we ususally camp/ fish a week at a time). It will show them how mom & Dad spend their inheritance. It will
also show them the spectacular drive through San Bart, San Antonio and El Triunfo.
Or am I too paranoid abought driving at night?
Thanks in advance for tips/ advice.
Gord
Osprey - 3-17-2007 at 12:11 PM
Our beach in La Ribera is wonderful right now with 20 brand new ramadas -- the beach is clean, the water is warming up (I see swimmers every day) and
we have lots of whales passing by. It's all free and carefree. I also dislike the drive over the mountains to La Paz but especially at night. Take
your time and be safe.
Overnight in SJD!
Cameron - 3-17-2007 at 03:58 PM
Just my 2p worth... 
I'd stay in SJD over night instead of hitting the road after dark. As plenty of the folks here will tell you, San Jose Del Cabo is a great place to
spend some time, with lots of incredible food to try and places to see!
If you want to give your daughter and son in-law a taste of Baja, why not let them see SJD a little that night, have a good breakfast in town, and
maybe even stop by the hot springs on the way. Springs not your thing? Hit the zoo in Santiago. Watch the kiteboarders in Los Barilles. Spend a little
time in El Triunfo. Of course, you could always head the other way around and swing through Todos Santos... There's plenty to show 'em on the way to
La Paz!
Suerte! Cameron
gordfromborder - 3-17-2007 at 04:09 PM
Yes, many things to see and do, all worth while. But for now, just a convenient and relatively safe spot for the night. Any suggestions, Cameron? or
others?
Thanks,
Gord
jerry - 3-17-2007 at 11:23 PM
vagabundos rv park in san jose??
AmoPescar - 3-17-2007 at 11:31 PM
Regarding SJD Overnight In Camper...
La Ribera still seems like it would be quite a long drive from the airport at that time of night. I agree with Cameron, that you should spend the
night and take a leisurely drive the next day. I sure don't think I'd like to make that drive at night!!! It's a pretty good driving challenge in
the daytime!
Miguelamo
bajajudy - 3-18-2007 at 08:15 AM
I have been thinking about your question and I dont know of anyplace in San Jose to park an RV overnight. There is a place in La Playa but finding it
after dark could be a challange and I dont know what, if any, facilities they have.
I would get a couple of rooms(I believe all the rooms have 2 double beds, so maybe one would do) at the Tropicana. They have a large relatively
secure parking lot, nice pool and you could walk to get something to eat after you check in.
jerry - 3-18-2007 at 08:20 AM
bajajudy isnt the vagabundos rv park still between sjdc and csn??
Overnight in SJD w/a RV...
Cameron - 3-18-2007 at 02:12 PM
I don't know of an "RV Park" real close to the airport in SJD, but maybe you could try contacting the folks at Wahoo RV in SJD. It seems like they've
got the best selection of RV parts and services in BCS, and I'm thinking they'll be able to tell you where there's a safe place to park & sleep
close to the airport if that's what you'd prefer.
You can get them via their web page at: http://www.mexonline.com/wahoorv.htm
Suerte! Cameron
[Edited on 3-18-2007 by Cameron]
Diver - 3-18-2007 at 04:07 PM
Try Vagabundos.
Still in good shape last time we stopped and friends stayed there this year.
http://www.vagabundosrv.com/
Iflyfish - 3-19-2007 at 09:17 AM
We really enjoyed Vagabundos also. A little tricky to get into, need to U turn before entering Cabo from SJD via parallel roads, but worth it.
Iflyfish
Iflyfish - 3-19-2007 at 09:20 AM
We also found the road back to La Paz via Todos Santos to be much easier than over the mountains. Great rolling waves and scenic beaches on the way
back. Nice way to introduce them to Baja.
Iflyfish
bajajudy - 3-19-2007 at 10:23 AM
Yes Vagabundos is between SJN and CSL. I got the impression that he wanted to go the La Ribera way. And in my mind a better route for stopping along
the way in some small towns of interest. San Antonio is an interesting stop..maybe 15 minutes to check it out. Empenadas from the Pemex. Take a
left just past the Pemex and you will come to the center of town. BUT before the town is a Mirador on the right with a view of the sea on a good day.
Then El Triunfo, the old mining town with a piano museum, baskets for sale and a fascinating cemetary. The stores on the highway have all kinds of
local foods. Really good ranchero cheese.
San Pedro has a lot of places to eat, not much else.
Yes Wahoo people are on top of the entire scene, so maybe they could help you.
Good luck and have fun whatever you decide.
bajalera - 3-19-2007 at 05:59 PM
Judy, have you ever thought of writing a travel guide to the Sur? This board gets a lot of questions about accommodations and whale-watching and other
stuff down here, and you always seem to come up with great answers.
gordfromborder - 3-19-2007 at 06:18 PM
Thanks for the tips. We have travelled the Baja quite a bit. We are trying to avoid the drive to La Paz in the dark. Los Cerritos south of Todos
Santos is also an option.
The East Cape road was an option because of the wonderful scenery through the mining towns the following day. Or any other SJD camping/boondocking
ideas.
Am I being too paranoid about driving back to La Paz via Todos Santos in the dark? We would be in La Paz by 10:30pm.
Hope this clarifies some of the confusion, and to all Nomads, thanks again.
Gord