I have been reading this site for a while trying to get info for a trip I have planned March 27 - April 4 and I decided to jump in and ask the
experts.
I am driving from San Diego to Los Cabos with some buddies from college for a week on Medano Beach. I read a lot of great information on insurance and
paperwork requirements for crossing the border from this site. Great resource!
I am wondering, how busy is 'The Road' during this time? Will fuel supply be a problem? Also, are the gas stations open on Easter Sunday?
Many thanks in advance, and I'll be sure to post a trip report once I get back.
-Joemonoloco - 3-5-2010 at 11:56 AM
There will be more traffic than usual, and many will be intoxicated, but fuel shouldn't be a problem. The gas stations will be open on Easter Sunday.Woooosh - 3-5-2010 at 12:00 PM
It'll be a trip of a lifetime. Don't worry about us cranky old geezers and the scary things we post here. Most of us secretly wish we could turn our
body clocks back 40 years and join you! Have a great trip junior. Bajahowodd - 3-5-2010 at 02:46 PM
More traffic than usual. But you probably won't think of it as traffic. That's because in recent times, traffic has been way down. I know so many
people who cringe at the thought of making that drive. I tell them that everyone should do it at least once. It can be beguiling. By the way, just
curious as to where on Medano you'll be staying. Good news is that they finally finished an infrastructure project in Cabo that had the roads screwed
up for like a year. Have a great time.BajaGeoff - 3-5-2010 at 04:20 PM
If you are coming from NYC, the traffic you will encounter in Baja will not compare at all to what you are used to!Bob and Susan - 3-5-2010 at 04:22 PM
dont travel on easter sunday...lots of traffic and waits at checkpoints
it could easily double your drive time home
all the other days will be fineDianaT - 3-5-2010 at 04:30 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob and Susan
dont travel on easter sunday...lots of traffic and waits at checkpoints
it could easily double your drive time home
all the other days will be fine
Careful driving on Good Friday. The Federal Highway Police like that day. If you are stopped, you can't go to town to pay a driving ticket until the
following Monday----not a wait most want to experience.
So the payment of the ticket might have to be handled in a different manner----I know this only from others---no direct knowledge of same.
There will be lots of campers---have a great time!vandenberg - 3-5-2010 at 04:48 PM
Joe,
surely will be looking forward to the pics of your adventure.
But, word of advise:
Since you have to, somehow, cover 2200 miles in that timeframe, you almost "HAVE TO" drive at night. A dangerous proposition, if you're in a hurry. At
50 mph average, you're looking at close to 45 hours driving time. And that is, if you don't hit a major snag. Please be careful !!
Wishing you a wonderful time and hope you end up finding it all worth it.
[Edited on 3-5-2010 by vandenberg]
[Edited on 3-5-2010 by vandenberg]Bajahowodd - 3-5-2010 at 05:00 PM
I dunno 'bout that. Since he starting in San Diego, an early start could easily get him to Guerrero Negro in daylight. And depending on the progress
and time of day at GN, he could push on to Vizcaino or even San Ignacio. If he is willing to take off at the crack of dawn, he could make Cabo the
next day. I'm a sleep-in type of guy, who hasn't hit the road at dawn in decades. That said, two years ago, staying in Cabo, we left 9-10-ish, took
the "long" route, stopping for breakfast in Los Barilles, and still made it to San Ignacio before dusk.
However, I will second your admonition, especially if newbies are involved, that it is really tempting fate to drive after dark.woody with a view - 3-5-2010 at 09:19 PM
i love the "crack" of Dawn!NYC_in_SD - 3-7-2010 at 11:25 AM
Great info guys! I plan on breaking the trip up into two days each way. I don't really want to be on the roads at night. I plan on at least making it
to GN by night, any further is a bonus. I didn't make any reservations for a hotel since I don't know where I'll wind up, but worst case I can just
sleep in the truck.
Bajahowodd, I got a timeshare trade-in courtesy of my aunt at Villa del Palmar. I'm not sure if it's the nicest place on the beach, but I don't plan
on spending much time there anyway with the beach and downtown Cabo being so close!torch - 3-7-2010 at 11:59 AM
ahhh the college days. Back then I would have tried to drive the whole way down in one shot, only stoping for gas an a fresh driver. yea that theory
would go right out the window with a "quick stop at a place to eat with a bar"Bajahowodd - 3-7-2010 at 01:33 PM
Villa Del Palmar is ok. I have a neighbor who has a timeshare in Cancun, but trades almost every year to stay there. Bonus is that some of the rooms
have a view of Sam's Club and Walmart!El Jefe - 3-7-2010 at 04:37 PM
Agree with most of what is said above. You can do the drive in two days each direction without problem. On your return you will be driving Saturday
and Sunday of easter weekend. So you might want to consider getting a very early start both days to be off the road by mid to late afternoon. The
later in the day you are on the road, the more alcohol there will be in the system of that guy pulling out on the highway in front of you. In other
words, driving in the 4 AM dark is a lot safer than the 8 PM dark. And daylight is preferable to both.
Oh, one more thing. Many folks think the first thing to do once you get past Ensenada is to crack a beer. Don't even think about driving that highway
with beer on board. Fine if your pals want to imbibe, but the driver should be stone cold sober. There will be plenty of alcohol to consume on the
beach.
[Edited on 3-7-2010 by El Jefe]rts551 - 3-7-2010 at 04:58 PM
During Semana Santa the Federal Policia usually set up checkpoints along the highway checking for drinking and driving.
