jaymtb - 10-30-2008 at 10:03 AM
Has anyone heard any recent info on the San Evaristo Road Conditions? I have done it before with 4x4 -no problems. Wondering about changes after
recent rains?
Thanks for your help,
Jay
San Evaristo El Bosque road report
jaymtb - 11-26-2008 at 09:51 AM
Hi,
The road is good to San Juan, Pta Coyote, the shrimp farm and Las Animas. The mine is running with bus shuttles for workers, and the housing area
is occupied. The mine is carving up a newer area on the coast that had just prospect roads before, north of Pta Tarabillas. You must stay left at
this point, and avoid going through their gate at the top of a hill.
That's the good news. After Las Animas it gets very rough due to major washouts from Norbert--like driving down a rocky arroyo. The San Evaristo
people are frustrated, as it is much harder to haul fish and ice, as well as to get supplies from La Paz. The store had limited stock and hours
have been spotty.
Allow plenty of time to get there. High clearance, off road driving talent, and 6ply+ tires area a must. 4x4 is best if you are carrying
weight, or don't want to rough up the rubber or vehicle. Locals have gotten through with 4x2 trucks, but they know every rock. They try to use
4x4s. The road going west to El Bosque from Evaristo is closed per locals.
Be sure to stop at Tacos Trasvina at KM 13 (on left leaving La Paz) in El Centenario on the way out of La Paz, and have plenty of gas.
Cheers,
Jay
fandango - 11-26-2008 at 11:12 AM
jay:
sounds like fun! how long were you there? any photos?
Cochi - 12-7-2008 at 03:11 PM
J, congrats!In late May we headed there from Pt Chivato but road conditions about Pt Mechudo shorten our trip. We stopped before a steep grade and
hiked up a real beatup stretch and declined that much adventure. The colors of the landscape were the most awesome greens and pinks. Camping was
limited due to beach access and the bees were swarming but just thirsty. We will return. But this road was nothing compared to the Ensenada de los
Muertos road to Punta Pescadera! We will go back to the bartender at the new Giggling Marlin and have him define a "good road".