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Pangas in Las Animas?

m12m12 - 6-17-2008 at 02:01 PM

Are there any pangas for hire in Las Animas?

lingililingili - 6-17-2008 at 02:57 PM

Where is Las Animas? The only Las Animas I know of is a small fishing village near Las Bocas in Sonora.

David K - 6-17-2008 at 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by lingililingili
Where is Las Animas? The only Las Animas I know of is a small fishing village near Las Bocas in Sonora.

Unexcusable!

Baja Nomad unwritten law: A Baja map must be displayed in your home or office!

Seriously, Bahia las Animas is the next bay south of Bahia de los Angeles (you do know that one, yes?)... A small fish camp is on the shore of the bay reached by a dirt road off the Bahia de los Angeles/ Punta San Francisquito road.

Some photos: http://vivabaja.com/704/page2.html

Road Log:
GPS and Mileage Notes (map datum NAD27 Mex.)

0.0 Camp Gecko Driveway (4.1 mi. so. of pavement/ town): 28°53.96', 113°31.85'

5.7 The old Las Flores jail is 0.3 mi. to right.

8.1 Poor road ahead (28°46.98', 113°32.00') to reach the railroad terminal platform (3 mi.). Main road bends left. Platform at 28°44.73', 113°32.54'

18.5 Old road south via La Bocana valley 28°40.72', 113°25.41' (rejoins main road after 33 rough miles.)

22.3 Las Animas road, turn left 28°40.52', 113°21.72' (stay left at both forks, going in)

33.6 Bahia las Animas 28°48.57', 113°21.34'

David K - 6-17-2008 at 03:26 PM

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Originally posted by m12m12
Are there any pangas for hire in Las Animas?

You never know if you can find one not working that day who may wish to make some $$... However, this is not a tourist destination of any sort. L.A. Bay has them for hire.

Perhaps a Nomad who goes there frequently would know... Marv Sherrill comes to mind as he is there every year with the Dana Point High Marine Biology Class firld trip. See http://www.bajacalendar.com

lingililingili - 6-17-2008 at 04:31 PM

Thank you David: I loved the pictures. Made a note to myself to buy a map of Baja to hang in the office. You won't catch me making that mistake again! And, those babies are beautiful!

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Originally posted by David K

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Originally posted by lingililingili
Where is Las Animas? The only Las Animas I know of is a small fishing village near Las Bocas in Sonora.

Unexcusable!

Skeet/Loreto - 6-17-2008 at 04:45 PM

And David, Do you know where the other"Las Animas" is located????

Please send information.

Your "Ole" Friend Skeet/Loreto

mtgoat666 - 6-17-2008 at 04:57 PM

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Originally posted by m12m12
Are there any pangas for hire in Las Animas?

if you desire to do business with a cool local eco-tour outfit near there, contact La Unica Natural Reserve and Resort www.amazingbaja.com owned by the Smith family - people working to preserve the wild. I think La Unica is in next bay to south of Las Animas.
You can also probably hire a panga out of BOLA.

m12m12 - 6-18-2008 at 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666

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Originally posted by m12m12
Are there any pangas for hire in Las Animas?

Thanks, I'm familiar with La Unica. It's located north of Las Animas. It's a bit pricey though.

marv sherrill - 6-19-2008 at 01:39 PM

There is a permanent fishing villiage at Las Animas, and a few weeks ago on the aformentioned student trip, we were able to rent pangas a lot cheaper that getting them from Bay of LA, but it was afternoon fishing only as they had to pick up their nets etc in the mornings. - It would be hit or miss probably for a morning run. Hope this helps ...

David K - 6-19-2008 at 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
And David, Do you know where the other"Las Animas" is located????

Please send information.

Your "Ole" Friend Skeet/Loreto

Give me a hint Skeet! :yes: