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Travel Route from New Mexico to Loreto?

taoswheat - 11-7-2009 at 03:14 PM

What is the best route to get from Interstate 10 to Mexico 1? Where to cross the border?
Is Mexico 2 from Nogales an option?

[Edited on 11-7-2009 by taoswheat]

Lee - 11-7-2009 at 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by taoswheat
What is the best route to get from Interstate 10 to Mexico 1? Where to cross the border?
Is Mexico 2 from Nogales an option?

[Edited on 11-7-2009 by taoswheat]


10 to West of Phoenix, then Hgwy 85 South to 8, then West to 805, then South to the San Ysidro Border, then MX Hgwy 1.

Or, take the Buckman Springs Rd. South from 8 (East of El Cajon) to 94 (Campo Rd.). West on 94 to Tecate Rd. (188), then South to the Border.

Nogales is not an option to Hgwy 1.

http://maps.google.com/

dtbushpilot - 11-7-2009 at 10:41 PM

Definitely Tecate.....dt

LOSARIPES - 11-8-2009 at 04:05 AM

TKT (tecate)........ best by far... and get some wine while through the "Ruta del Vino" (wine route)

Pompano - 11-8-2009 at 04:44 AM

An interesting option would be driving to Nogales then south to Hermasillo to Guaymas/San Carlos, Mexico ....and book passage on the car ferry to Santa Rosalia on the Baja peninsula.

Guaymas is only about 3 1/2 - 4 hours hours from Nogales and very good 4 lane highway. From Santa Rosalia to Loreto ..figure a little over 2 1/2 hours.

Also you will not have to make the drive from Taos to Tecate...about 900 miles...and then the 700-plus mile drive down Baja to Loreto.

A. About 1600 road miles from Taos to Loreto via US Interstate to Tecate.

B. About 950 road miles from Taos to Nogeles to Loreto via Guaymas ferry.

Note: The car ferry is not quick. You have to be at the dock many hours before sailing time. If rough weather, it could be cancelled.


I did the ferry route roundtrip for about 15 years and had some 'experiences.' (good weather and storms!) Back then, I had a very beautiful friend, Evangelina, who ran the ticket office at Guaymas. In those days nobody could make a 'reservation' ahead of time. You just showed up and took your chances....and sometimes waited for 2-3 days for an opening. I became aware that Evangelina's passion was music boxes..and I always brought her one. When I appeared on scene out of the blue, she would smile at me and wave me to the head of the line of waiting tourists.

I think some travelers caught on...because years later, when Evangelina came to Mulege to manage the Pemex station, she told me she had over a hundred music boxes.


Although I've not made that crossing in probably 25 years, I am assuming it is still operational.

http://www.ontheroadin.com/santarosaliaferry.htm

http://www.baja.com/services/ferry_schedule.htm

Buen viaje!.. whichever way you go.
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[Edited on 11-8-2009 by Pompano]

capt. mike - 11-8-2009 at 11:26 AM

ferry beats all.
time money etc.
but get the vehicle permit at nogales.

Bajahowodd - 11-8-2009 at 12:58 PM

The ferry option really does cut down on the wear and tear factor as well as road fatigue. Know this, however, the ferry only runs Tuesdays and Fridays. Will cost about $100 for a standard vehicle and $10-$20 per person depending upon the class you choose.

vandenberg - 11-8-2009 at 01:11 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
The ferry option really does cut down on the wear and tear factor as well as road fatigue. Know this, however, the ferry only runs Tuesdays and Fridays. Will cost about $100 for a standard vehicle and $10-$20 per person depending upon the class you choose.


Don't think those prices are current. $27.50 per person and $248.00 a regular vehicle.

http://www.mexbound.com/guaymas-santa-rosalia-ferry.php#pass...

Bajahowodd - 11-8-2009 at 01:23 PM

Wow! Shows you how long ago I did it! Thanks.

taoswheat - 11-8-2009 at 04:15 PM

Great information. Thanks for all the help. We have been to Guaymas/San Carlos a number of times so getting to the ferry is straightforward. If we have an itch to see Baja Norte, it might be smart to take the ferry going down and return north via Mexico 1.

rhintransit - 11-9-2009 at 06:58 AM

besides the prices, the vehicle permit has changed, too. no sticker required for Nogales to Guaymas area, and none in Baja. permit is only required if further south into mainland. and I believe, though it may be old info, too, that one must leave the same port of entry as entry with sticker.