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The Baja Bible!

rocmoc - 6-16-2009 at 07:54 PM

Is there a book that is considered the Bible for RVing in Baja? On the Mainland we use Church's RVing Book. Help me with a recommendation so I don't drive you crazy with questions.


Thanks,
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Curt63 - 6-16-2009 at 08:04 PM

The AAA travel book has been somewhat helpful.

The Baja Almanac is the "bible" of maps. It is out of print, but the new edition is supposedly at the printers and available in Aug??????

Transpeninsula outfitters online has a great collection of links of reputable service providers.

I saw you were asking for riding areas. I had a blast last week from Campo Rene all the way up to San Roque above Asuncion. The vigilancia did not allow me to travel north of san Roque. They were pretty on the ball.

If you u2u to rts551 he is very knowledgable about riding the area and he's a "Zonie" too

You will have a blast!

DianaT - 6-16-2009 at 08:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by rocmoc
Is there a book that is considered the Bible for RVing in Baja? On the Mainland we use Church's RVing Book. Help me with a recommendation so I don't drive you crazy with questions.


Thanks,
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico


Are you from the RVNET? Don't check there often since we sold our little trailer and my memory just ain't what it used to be. :lol:

Church has one for Baja and then there is the DVD and I feel just awful I have forgotten their names---they made one for the beach areas of Mexico---Kevin??? I should know as I communicated with them a lot. Sometimers disease. I do remember that on the RVNET they are tahoenow

However, like the mainland, lots of things change quickly in Baja---so, my suggestion would be, check out the Church book and the DVD, also look at one of the tour guide books like the Lonely Planet or Moon publications and then---------

Then, on this forum and the TalkBaja forum, write up what you are driving and your priorities---willing to do dirt roads etc. Then start asking specific questions about certain areas and help will come your way.

Baja is quite different from the mainland---both great places, just different.

Diane

[Edited on 6-17-2009 by jdtrotter]

DianaT - 6-16-2009 at 08:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Curt63
The AAA travel book has been somewhat helpful.

The Baja Almanac is the "bible" of maps. It is out of print, but the new edition is supposedly at the printers and available in Aug??????

Transpeninsula outfitters online has a great collection of links of reputable service providers.

I saw you were asking for riding areas. I had a blast last week from Campo Rene all the way up to San Roque above Asuncion. The vigilancia did not allow me to travel north of san Roque. They were pretty on the ball.

If you u2u to rts551 he is very knowledgable about riding the area and he's a "Zonie" too

You will have a blast!


Tis a great area if you like the dirt roads, but then again, I am just a little biased. :lol::lol:



Diane

[Edited on 6-17-2009 by jdtrotter]

castaway$ - 6-16-2009 at 09:42 PM

Moons handbook is pretty good it has a basic map but it gets us by.

capt. mike - 6-17-2009 at 05:58 AM

try Walt Perterson's The Magnificent Peninsula
great baja RV info.

rocmoc - 6-17-2009 at 07:45 AM

Thanks thus far, anymore? I only want to place a single order with Amazon.

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

DENNIS - 6-17-2009 at 07:55 AM

Here's a source of Baja info. [ doesn't bajajudy work with this company? ]

http://www.bajabooksandmaps.com/

Timo1 - 6-17-2009 at 08:01 AM

Our very first trip down to CSL we had a copy of "Baja Handbook"
I don't recall who wrote it
Its a km by km guide all the way down
Tells you what to look for on just about every corner
Gives a good history of each town you go thru
We lent it out one to many times...But sure appreciated it on those early
trips

David K - 6-17-2009 at 08:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
try Walt Perterson's The Magnificent Peninsula
great baja RV info.


Umm...

Walt Peterson wrote 'The Baja Adventure Book' and 'Exploring Baja by RV'...

Jack Williams wrote 'The Magnificent Peninsula'

All three are good, but The Baja Adventure Book is the best if you want to find the hidden treasures of Baja inclucing old mines, caves, etc.

Walt's RV book is probably closer to what Rocmoc is seeking.

There is no one book, Rocmoc... You need several to cover as much as possible.

capt. mike - 6-17-2009 at 08:10 AM

thx DK - you're right. i think i have both , they may be a little dated. they were part of my initial studies when i started flyin' south further than rocky point in 1980.

David K - 6-17-2009 at 08:12 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Timo1
Our very first trip down to CSL we had a copy of "Baja Handbook"
I don't recall who wrote it
Its a km by km guide all the way down
Tells you what to look for on just about every corner
Gives a good history of each town you go thru
We lent it out one to many times...But sure appreciated it on those early
trips


I think it was a different book, Tim... The Baja Handbook by James T. Crow (1973) was more of a camping how-to book made before the highway was built/ finished... In fact, it was a good book, but the highway changed the focus of books on Baja starting in 1974.

I think you are thinking of Tom Miller's 'The Baja Book' or Jack Williams 'The Magnificent Peninsula' if after the highway was finished?

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David K - 6-17-2009 at 08:15 AM

Tom Miller's book was the most popular Baja guide from 1974 on... for many years... Tom published three editions and Ginger Potter wrote the 4th edition following Tom's death.

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David K - 6-17-2009 at 08:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
thx DK - you're right. i think i have both , they may be a little dated. they were part of my initial studies when i started flyin' south further than rocky point in 1980.



Here is an early version of Jack Williams book...

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David K - 6-17-2009 at 08:19 AM

Back to what Rocmoc is seeking...

Here is the AAA Baja guide... it is very good for the paved and graded roads of Baja...

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rocmoc - 6-18-2009 at 06:49 AM

Thank you everyone!

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico