BajaCactus - 5-22-2004 at 07:19 PM
Hi...
First af all, let me tell you that we have been in Baja for a very, very, very, long time,
so if there is anyone who needs any information about El Rosario, or even
from any place in Baja, please let us know and we will gladly try help you out.
Now, for some introductions...
We own the Pemex Station at El Rosario, and also the small motel next to
it, formerly known as "Servicio Meza" and "Motel El Rosario".
In october of 2003, as a prelude of things to come, we integrated the two bussiness
and changed our name and image to "BajaCactus Tourist Services".
We have been in bussiness in this town since the beginnings of the 20th
century (around 1902). For the last 10 years we have been working very
hard in establishing a better quality of service on our bussiness. As a first
result we finished the gas station, and are still working in new projects.
Now, after 2 years of planning and constructing, we are about to finish
the 1st stage in our motel, with 16th very, very different kind of rooms; and
for now we will also keep 6 of the old ones, giving us a total of 22 rooms.
Our web site is not yet developed, we will work on it as soon as we have
advanced a little bit more in our plans.
For now I can tell you that all of our new rooms will have 29 inch tv's
with satellite channels(9), phones, in room internet access (through a LAN),
air conditioning (hot and cold), fans on the ceilings, orthopedic deluxe king
size beds in all our rooms and of course all the usuals (hot an cold water,
amenities, 24 hrs front desk services and security, etc.).
We have already finished 4 of this rooms (one bed) and the reception.
These are already in operation.
We are now capable of taking VISA and MASTERCARD debit or credit cards, as
well as AMERICAN EXPRESS and CITIBANK travelers cheques, at both the gas
station and the motel.
For a time, we will keep very low prices on these new rooms, as a promotional campaign (around $30 usd per night), so you are all invited to know our
new services for a very low price.
We would love to hear your comments and/or questions.
Thanks.
Antonio Mu?oz
BajaCactus Motel... "Where the Baja is much more than a dream..."
www.bajacactus.com
Motel@bajacactus.com
(616)165-8850
BajaCactus Tourist Services
Km. 55 carretera transpeninsular tramo San Quint?n-Punta Prieta
El Rosario, Baja California, M?xico
David K - 5-22-2004 at 07:33 PM
Hola and Welcome to Baja Nomad!
It will be good to have a contact in El Rosario on Baja Nomad...
I always buy gasoline at your station and appreciate the good, honest service!
Looking forward to reading about your life on the edge of the great central desert of Baja California.
Gracias
BajaCactus
BajaCactus - 5-22-2004 at 07:53 PM
Thank you.
Whatever info or help is needed, we will do our best effort to assist, just let us know.
Antonio M.
BajaCactus
"Where the Baja is much more than a dream..."
My favorite Pemex in Baja
jrbaja - 5-22-2004 at 08:03 PM
Speaks!! What next ?? Welcome aboard Antonio. I am sure you will be overwhelmed with questions toot sweet.
You will be seeing a lot of the brown van you see in some of the other posts on here. I will say Hi next time through in just a few days.
And thanks for your years of good service. J.R.
Here's a pic. from your neck o the woods.
tim40 - 5-22-2004 at 08:15 PM
Great to hear from you. Like near all that travel south your place is a must stop and I have wondered about the rooms. We will give you a try the
next time down.....possibly as early as next week. Tim
David K - 5-22-2004 at 09:07 PM
I wonder if Speedy will be upset that the business isn't called Baja California Cactus ?
june 19-june 26
BajaCactus - 5-22-2004 at 09:57 PM
Tim40:
Thank you... we would love to have you with us...
If you are traveling between june 19th and june 26th, and you are planning to stay overnight at El Rosario, please let us know because we have a non
confirmed reservation for all our rooms on those days....
Hope to see you soon...
Antonio M.
BajaCactus
"Where the Baja is much more than a dream..."
El Rosario
academicanarchist - 5-23-2004 at 06:08 AM
Antonio. Welcome to the board. I guess the question that I have is if adequate steps are being taken to protect the ruins at the two mission sites in
town.
Mexitron - 5-23-2004 at 07:49 AM
Hi Bajacactus--hope your motel venture does well. Was wondering what the progress of the golf course was and what effect you think it will have on El
Rosario. Thanks.
Baja Cactus
Baja Bernie - 5-23-2004 at 08:32 AM
Hi,
Would you please email me at bernie@mibaja.com. I'm thinking I might want to put your place in my next book on Baja. Thanks.
JR what a great picture.
surfer jim - 5-23-2004 at 03:55 PM
B.C.....do you know of Edward and Yolanda L.....have a bed and breakfast in El Rosario...KM 60....?....I was in Ensenada this weekend and was talking
with someone who gave me a business card....thought it might have been you....
cabonut - 5-23-2004 at 04:00 PM
I would happily give San Quintin a miss and drive the extra 30 odd miles to El Rosario . . . that?s where (my) Baja starts!
Ed from El Rosario
thebajarunner - 5-23-2004 at 08:33 PM
Yep, we got Ed's card as well, from Ed hissownself.
Baja Vida and I met him at the City Hall where he had gathered up a Kawasaki 650 which had been involved in a nasty crash the week before, right in my
rear view mirror, very scary but that is another story.
Ed was holding it for the guys from Canada to come and retrieve it.
He has started his place just on the South end of town, right side headed South. It has a very large Starbucks Coffee sign painted on the wall.
He and his Mexican wife are hoping to start up their place.
Seemed like a straight-up guy.
Told us to stop off next time down for a real cup of coffee.
Baja Arriba!!
David K - 5-23-2004 at 11:05 PM
Is it near the little gift shop/museum/map store run by that nice American lady who builds houses?
El Rosario
BajaCactus - 5-24-2004 at 03:57 PM
Thank you all for your warm welcome....
Academicanarchist: unfortunately no. No one is taking any steps (as far as we know) to care or protect those ruins. Is really a shame because those
ruins are a part of the history of Baja, and no one seems to care. It is sad. By the way, a local History Society is being formed right now, If you
want, I could put you in contact with them.
Mexitron: Thanks. The 2 gulf courses you talk about are a part of the Project Diamante del Mar (a piece of the Escalera Nautica). The project
contemplates an airstrip, a marina, 2 gulf courses, a couple of first class hotels, 1,500 cabins among some other things. The airstrip is already
finished, however the rest was stalled because some land disputes in that area. They are trying to solve them right now. About the impact on El
Rosario. I believe that, when completed, it will be an economic explossion over there. Just imagine, with all that economic inversion, it will be
great. All that development is really on the outside of town, so I think that El Rosario as a town, will be able to keep very much alive the feeling
it has now.
Surfer Jim: I do know them, but recently I observed that the restaurant they opened, is being taken care by another couple from town, they say they
own the place, so I do not know if Edward leaved town. Have not seen him recently.
David K.: Are you talking about Kim?, a very nice ladie who is an artist, arquitect?
To BajaCactus
academicanarchist - 5-24-2004 at 04:15 PM
Antonio. I have sent you several U2U messages.
BajaCactus - 5-24-2004 at 04:45 PM
Academicanarchist....
Sorry, new at this forum, just getting to know it.
Just reply.. Thanks...
Antonio M.
BajaCactus
"Where the Baja is much more than a dream..."
El Rosario
thebajarunner - 5-24-2004 at 06:29 PM
DK, since I have never tarried any longer than necessary in E.R. I don't really know the town, other than the Pemex and, years ago, Espinoza's.
However, the "Starbucks" place is on the right as you are headed out of town, Southbound. It is pretty close to the edge of the builtup town area.
Edward sort of had that 'wandering' look to him, we commented as we left him that he looked like someone who had sort of appeared on the scene and
might just as easily unappear.
But, he was a very nice guy...
Baja Arriba!!
KurtG - 5-25-2004 at 01:47 PM
Bajarunner, Can you give more info about the bike accident? My Baja bike is also a Kawi KLR650 and over the years I've met many of the guys who ride
there regularly including several from Canada, just hoping it wasn't one of my buddies and that severe injuries weren't involved.
Thanks,
Kurt
Bike crash
thebajarunner - 5-25-2004 at 04:46 PM
Kurt, let me start a new thread "Bike Crash" and tell the story.
(These folks that take threads off into their own little wilderness (s) drive me nutzo....)
Baja Arriba!!
People in town
BajaCactus - 5-29-2004 at 06:58 PM
whistler...
Yes.. I know Andres, he stills owns a market over there and mos importantly, he is the official distributor of Tecate Beer in town...
I also know Ernesto, nice helpfull guy.
grover...
Thank you. Of course I know them, they are very nice guys... I am amazed how many people go thru El Rosario and and make the time to do some
friends... nice...