JamesBC - 2-12-2008 at 06:32 PM
We are planning a trip from Punto Canoas along the coast down to about Punta Negra. Can anyone tell me anything about the ranchos/fish camps along the
way? We are looking to enjoy some remote beaches, and to meet cool people who live way out. Any other info would be great too -
Thanks!
David K - 2-12-2008 at 06:41 PM
We drove the Pacific route last July, map, road log, photos start here: http://vivabaja.com/707/page3.html
This is an area regarded as sacred by some surfers and even though many books have published details and the auto club has a decent map showing the
road, some think the area is still a secret...
If you go to the Baja Nomad Baja Trip Reports forum, you can read my report there and the feedback by some Nomads...
Photo near Punta Canoas...
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance!
[Edited on 2-13-2008 by David K]
David K - 2-12-2008 at 07:02 PM
Here's the part of the trip report on Nomad covering the area of your interest... There are more photos than in the web page I made for the trip,
by-the-way: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=25998
Gadget - 2-13-2008 at 02:55 PM
James, you're not a surfer are you?
Your question is going to get David in deep doodoo with some. 
He can't resist sharing his knowledge 
and or stirring the pot 
JamesBC - 2-13-2008 at 03:06 PM
Nope - just a guy in Oregon needing some drier, warmer weather in a place away from people.
I'm mostly interested in knowing whether I should avoid the fish camps or not, and if you generally run into cool people in the Ranchos.
I have traveled to out of the way placed in southern Mexico quite a bit, but this will be the first trip beyond the border area into Baja.
Didn't mean to touch a nerve with anyone - Just looked on the map for an area on the water that looked difficult to access.
rts551 - 2-13-2008 at 03:25 PM
The fish camps and ranchos are fine. and I think that this is a great trip if you can take your time and enjoy. You have to make it more than a one
day trip. Go for it.
JamesBC - 2-13-2008 at 03:29 PM
We are planning on taking about 3 days to do it. Hopefully 15 extra gallons of gas and 2 spares will cover us.
David K - 2-13-2008 at 06:07 PM
I made it from El Rosario Pemex to Villa Jesus Maria Pemex on one tank (which included some four wheeling along the way)... but, I was in a Toyota so
your milage will vary!
The fish camps and ranchos of Baja have always been great... Enjoy your time!
Tomas Tierra - 2-13-2008 at 08:54 PM
Safe bet on the fish camps, if you see women and children all is cool. If its all Men, procede with a little guarded caution.
Have a great trip!
Edit: 2 spares, 15 gallons of gas= good idea
[Edited on 2-14-2008 by Tomas Tierra]
4baja - 2-14-2008 at 07:33 AM
james watch the weather, if its raining i would not do it without another vehical. when i was traveling that area alot i allways had a winch(front,
rear) and a pull-pal. i have had some problems with the fisherman at diablo(pulled a knife on some friends) but mostly they stay to them selfs. dont
forget the fishing pole and lots of crocs(chrome) as there is halibut ,sand bass, and white sea bass along the coast. good luck.
Mexitron - 2-14-2008 at 09:03 AM
Keep in mind this area is used frequently by drug smugglers--Federales can show up from time to time to do some searching--be smart about not bringing
illegal substances, even way out there. I've heard stories about Diablo(Maria) too. Ditto on the rain--stay put until it dries out--much easier to
drive and you don't ruin the road surface for others.
JamesBC - 2-14-2008 at 09:09 AM
Great info. I'm not worried about the federales (I won't be carrying anything to worry about) but I would like to steer clear of any smugglers.
We'll be taking two toyota tacomas, so gas should be ok.
Enlighten me on the fishing. What are 'crocs'? I'm not much of a fisherman (more into hunting) but if shore fishing is productive, I'm always willing
to wet a line.
Gadget - 2-14-2008 at 12:36 PM
I've also found the root beer or green colored scampy to be good producers of swimming tacos (rock or kelp bass) what ever they a called. Throw em on
the fire skin and all or fillet em and make a little beer batter.
I gotta stop now 
[Edited on 2-14-2008 by Gadget]
4baja - 2-14-2008 at 04:27 PM
thanks glover. look at the picture above, it is one of the best lures to use in that area. i allso agree with mexitron, we have been checked by the
feds there and allso have seen the drug runners. we have never been messed with by them but be carefull. heres a shot of one of my favorite places to
hang.
pappy - 2-16-2008 at 09:31 AM
thanks 4baja-i sure could dig being there right now-the crowds here are getting to be too much!that too, is one of my favorite spots....
in addition to spares bring some plugs, even the cans of fix-a-flat work, most of the roads along that stretch are rocky-sharp rocks, which can easily
puncture tires, especially if not durable off road type tires(even they get torn up now and then). it should be a fun trip and heed the advice given
by all above....