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Recommendation for accomodations in Northern Baja

mjf - 4-13-2008 at 12:19 PM

Hey there,

I'm driving from TJ to Cabo next week. I'm giving myself 3 days (2 nights to do it). I'd like to stay night 2 in Mulege, but I was wondering whether anyone could give their input of where to stay (city and hotel) for that first night? Looking for a nicer-type place in a nice ciudad. We will probably cross the border around noon, so I'm looking for somthing w/in 7 hours of the border. Also, is the drive from Mulege to Cabo feasible in one day? Thanks in advance for suggestions.

CHeers

SUNDOG - 4-13-2008 at 12:39 PM

Here is a site with many places to pick from. Hope it helps.
http://www.bajasundog.com/directory2/bajalodging.html

motoged - 4-13-2008 at 01:27 PM

MJF,

THE place is in El Rosario...called Baja Cactus...

Scroll down:
http://www.bajaexpo.com/cities/elrosario.html#anchor010101

Beside the Pemex...A gem of a place....:light:

BMG - 4-13-2008 at 01:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mjf
Hey there,

I'm driving from TJ to Cabo next week. I'm giving myself 3 days (2 nights to do it). I'd like to stay night 2 in Mulege, but I was wondering whether anyone could give their input of where to stay (city and hotel) for that first night? Looking for a nicer-type place in a nice ciudad. We will probably cross the border around noon, so I'm looking for somthing w/in 7 hours of the border. Also, is the drive from Mulege to Cabo feasible in one day? Thanks in advance for suggestions.

CHeers


We have stayed at Baja Cactus and would also recommend it. Try to get one of the newer rooms. http://www.bajacactus.com/

Unless you are in a big hurry to get to Cabo, you might want to consider taking it a little slower and adding another day to your trip. Mulege to Cabo is about 440 miles.

Hook - 4-13-2008 at 02:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mjf
Hey there,

I'm driving from TJ to Cabo next week. I'm giving myself 3 days (2 nights to do it). I'd like to stay night 2 in Mulege, but I was wondering whether anyone could give their input of where to stay (city and hotel) for that first night? Looking for a nicer-type place in a nice ciudad. We will probably cross the border around noon, so I'm looking for somthing w/in 7 hours of the border. Also, is the drive from Mulege to Cabo feasible in one day? Thanks in advance for suggestions.

CHeers




So, you're really trying to do it in 2.5 days? That's a real cojone crush, amigo. You'd better leave Baja Cactus at first light if you dont want to drive in the dark. And regardless of what the clock says, you will be driving east and the sun will set earlier so you will basically lose an hour of light.

Then, there's that day three you've set up for yourself. :o

You've got to be a madman AND have luck that everything goes smoothly during the drive.........which it sometimes does (flats, odd inspection, mordida, accident blocking the road, etc. Not common or probable; just possible.

Certainly, no fun in this scenario. No time to even enjoy Mulege.

tripledigitken - 4-13-2008 at 02:27 PM

Jardines in San Quintin.

Very quiet and nice restaurant right next door.

I would add one day to your schedule. Spend third night in La Paz.


Ken

mjf - 4-13-2008 at 03:35 PM

wow, you guys are great. I think I'd agree with the extra day and spend an evening in La Paz. Any suggestions for a nicer place?

mjf - 4-13-2008 at 03:37 PM

one more thing. With the exception of mexican insurance, what else will I need? I've read about the visa? Do I get that in ensenada? Where exactly?

805gregg - 4-13-2008 at 06:41 PM

In La Paz Los Arcos cabanas, get one away from the pool. Right on the malacon walking distance to restruants and ice cream. You'll love it.