BajaNomad - Mulege vacationers and money

Mulege vacationers and money

bajaboolie - 9-27-2007 at 11:42 AM

I'm curious to hear feedback about how vacationers to Mulege do their money. Typically, we just bring all the pesos we need for a week (for gas roundtrip, food and shopping) down from the States, but aren't always comfortable carrying that much cash. Are ATM's in Sta. Rosalia always reliable? Are there plans to put a bank or ATM in Mulege? I'd love to get other ideas from you all.

Diver - 9-27-2007 at 11:56 AM

They put in a bank and ATM in Mulege last year; no more problemo.

Bajaboy - 9-27-2007 at 11:57 AM

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=21092

bajaboolie - 9-27-2007 at 12:06 PM

Thanks so much!! I didn't catch that thread.

bajaboolie - 9-27-2007 at 12:13 PM

I'm assuming there have been no problems with this ATM? It's always up-and-running and reliable?

tuna stick - 9-27-2007 at 12:28 PM

I wouldn't assume there have been no problems with this ATM! Nothing in Mexico is always up-and-running and reliable!

Bob H - 9-27-2007 at 12:28 PM

We are leaving for Baja Sur on October 1st. Destination Mulege! Where is this bank/ATM in Mulege located? Directions? We will be setting up our cabover in the Orchard.
Bob and Audrey H

[Edited on 9-27-2007 by Bob H]

bajaboolie - 9-27-2007 at 12:31 PM

:lol:

Yes, tuna stick... It's part of what endears me to Mexico. I just don't want to be stuck short in the money department!

Diver - 9-27-2007 at 12:34 PM

Bob,

As you head into town past the municiple building, take the first left towards the lavamatica and the bank is on your left in the middle of the block. It's the ground floor of a 2 story building across from Bruce's old business.

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Cypress - 9-27-2007 at 12:54 PM

bajaboolie.There's a bank in Mulege.

Bob and Susan - 9-27-2007 at 01:20 PM

it's a regular bank
no atm problems

contact your local bank in the usa to avoid transfer fees and have them mark your account that you'll be using your card in MEXICO :light:

the ATM "pays out" :lol:

in pesos soooo....
our bank likes to charge a "international fee" to take money

i hate banks...
they charge you to get the "your" money

the bank will exchange dollars at the current rate without fees
much better than a cambio at the border

just bring dollars :tumble:

they love money here :lol:

Cap - 9-27-2007 at 02:51 PM

Water-proof money belt and an ATM card. I would NEVER rely on Atm (s) exclusively. Keep a couple of cards in different secure places and a couple of stashes of $ both US and Pesos. Just my method. hope it helps.

bajaboolie - 9-27-2007 at 03:07 PM

Thanks Cap, Bob and Susan. Good info.

edinnopolo - 9-27-2007 at 03:19 PM

I have "NO" money to bring.

So, I usually work my way down.

Sometimes it takes a while to get to where I'm going. :tumble:

Minnow - 9-27-2007 at 03:35 PM

Cap, good advice. Never had problems with the ATM's though.

BTW, is that your plane in your avatar>? It looks like Michale George's plane that used to be parked at the Serenedad. He used to own the bar in front of the hotel hacienda in Mulege, until he passed of cancer. Interesting fellow.

I will be there mid November, looking forward to meeting up with you.

Saludos

Al G - 9-27-2007 at 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by Cap
Water-proof money belt and an ATM card. I would NEVER rely on Atm (s) exclusively. Keep a couple of cards in different secure places and a couple of stashes of $ both US and Pesos. Just my method. hope it helps.

Cap...what kinda money do you carry??...My money is waterproof :lol:

Some papers are not...not that I would put them in my money belt as I tend to only get in it when I am in a sucure place.
My point is why...is there something I need to learn :?:

roundtuit - 9-27-2007 at 05:29 PM

Bob is there still a ATM next to the post office also?? Was last April..

Bob and Susan - 9-27-2007 at 06:44 PM

yup

there's an atm by the post office too

different bank

Bob H - 9-27-2007 at 07:01 PM

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Originally posted by Diver
Bob,

As you head into town past the municiple building, take the first left towards the lavamatica and the bank is on your left in the middle of the block. It's the ground floor of a 2 story building across from Bruce's old business.

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Thanks for these directions. I know wher ethe lavamatica is. Everyone seems to know where Bruce's old business was - I don't. Is it a landmark of some kind that I should be familiar with?
Again, thanks for this information.
Bob H

Bob and Susan - 9-28-2007 at 05:25 AM

you mean YOU were 1000 feet from Bruce Leech's cambio and DIDN"T visit him your last trip???? :lol:

you MUST leave "jungle jims" once and a while when you're here :lol:

Diver - 9-28-2007 at 05:40 AM

Bruce's former business and house is across the street from the lavamatica.
It is the house with the courtyard on the corner and the iron gates.

Visitor map

Sharksbaja - 9-28-2007 at 12:15 PM

Mulege Map

bajaboolie - 9-28-2007 at 12:56 PM

Ok, I'm really impressed by how that map is marked! We've always frequented Dony's and Danny's for our meals, but I think we'll swing by Sirena. I've never heard about it. And now I know where it is.

What kind of food do they serve? Similar to Equipales?

Gee, tanks Boolie

Sharksbaja - 9-28-2007 at 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by bajaboolie
Ok, I'm really impressed by how that map is marked! We've always frequented Dony's and Danny's for our meals, but I think we'll swing by Sirena. I've never heard about it. And now I know where it is.

What kind of food do they serve? Similar to Equipales?

No, their food is more homespun. I ate there. Nice folks. Have been there only a few years. The food is, uh, not bad.
It pains this Nomad to critique other restaurants. I understand how subjective meals can be. For example, last night we were invited to dine with a client. He was shocked we'd never been there. We rarely go out to eat. If you were an ER tech, would you want to spend time in other ERs? :lol:

You get the pic.
The generous gentleman had noted earlier that the food was better than most nearby restaurants and was only a 35 min drive from our place.

I was of course a gracious guest but secretly I'm a friggin' critic! One does not expect an SOS meal. Yeah, they had hazelnuts and raisins on some thin sliced cookedallday pork loin. It was really bad IMO. See! :lol:

Now, there is some good food down there but I doubt it will grace the covers of Sante' :lol:

Seriously tho, I eat in Mulege regularly. Usually at La Palapa or Scottys' El Candil or Equipales. There are many little places to get a good meal. The problem is KNOWING what they really make good and delicious. So depending on what yer lookin' fer kinda decides where you are going that day. There are places to get Chinese food or perhaps roasted pig (both places once a week). So get yer butt down there and find out!

Watch the fried food, sometimes that grease has a lot of mileage on it.

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Cap - 9-28-2007 at 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by Al G

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Cap...what kinda money do you carry??...My money is waterproof :lol:

Some papers are not...not that I would put them in my money belt as I tend to only get in it when I am in a sucure place.
My point is why...is there something I need to learn :?:

I guess you are right about money being waterproof, but I have had a hard time getting wet pesos (or any kind of marked pesos) accepted in some places. I have a waterproof belt that I keep cash, a copy of the last page of my passport, a copy of my visa, copies of all of my pertinent aircraft docs, and my fishing license. Along with these things, I also keep a copy of all of these documents for my passengers. It is all much smaller than it sounds, if you copy several things onto one page. The belt I use has two compartments, one for documents and large bills, and one for smaller denominations.
I developed this system after an attempted shake down by some Guatemalan police. I haven't been caught unprepared, or bartered any passenger's freedom since.
As for my airplane it is very similar to Mike's. I met him a number of years ago in Mulege. His was a turbo charged version, and very nicely appointed if I remember correctly. Mine is much more bare-bones, simple and slow (relatively) but works nicely in baja.

bajaboolie - 9-28-2007 at 05:09 PM

Yow, hazelnuts and raisins...sounds like a feeble attempt to be Gourmet. It's true, knowing what is they make well is the key. I think what I love about Danny's is the simplicity of the menu (or lack thereof) and the fact that you can see the kitchen. You just can't find a shrimp taco llike that in the States. Hadn't thought of the mileage that oil must have, tho. :no:

Haven't gone to the pig roast since I was probably 5, so may have to check it out.

bajaboolie - 9-28-2007 at 05:10 PM

Beautiful plane, Cap.

Cap - 9-28-2007 at 05:25 PM

Thanks, I hope you have a good time on your trip.

Bob H - 9-29-2007 at 09:30 AM

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Originally posted by Sharksbaja

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Watch the fried food, sometimes that grease has a lot of mileage on it.

Russ - 9-29-2007 at 11:24 AM

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