BajaNomad - Does the ferry still run Cabo to Mazatlan?

Does the ferry still run Cabo to Mazatlan?

Iflyfish - 11-20-2010 at 04:11 PM

I know that the ferry runs Santa Rosalia to Guaymas, and Mazatlan to La Paz. There used to be a run from Cabo to Mazatlan, does it still run?

Thanks,

Iflyfish

David K - 11-20-2010 at 04:28 PM

It used to run to Puerto Vallarta... stopped a long time ago... Not sure if it went to Mazatlan, too...

When the government ran it, it didn't have to make sense or money... that kind of thing doesn't last for long... as Europe is discovering, but some in America haven't heard yet! :rolleyes:

Bajahowodd - 11-20-2010 at 04:31 PM

Nope. No ferries in or out of Cabo. You can cross the SOC to-from Mazatlan through La Paz/ Pichelingue.

http://www.bajaferries.com/

Huh?

Bajahowodd - 11-20-2010 at 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by David K
It used to run to Puerto Vallarta... stopped a long time ago... Not sure if it went to Mazatlan, too...

When the government ran it, it didn't have to make sense or money... that kind of thing doesn't last for long... as Europe is discovering, but some in America haven't heard yet! :rolleyes:

First off, the Cabo ferry went to Puerto Vallarta. Second, ferries abound all over Europe, whether in the Med, or up in the Baltic. Literally hundreds of ferries all around Europe.

Far as I know, Mexican ferries are/were private enterprise. You need to stop watching Glen Beck.

David K - 11-20-2010 at 04:45 PM

Nope, the ferry system in the gulf was government subsidized... When that ended, the non-profit routes were abandoned and the prices went up so they weren't a burden on every taxpayer in Mexico.

Bajahowodd - 11-20-2010 at 05:00 PM

Subsidized. Hmmm. Think about it. Sometimes a government actually has to spend money for the good of its people as well as to grow the country's economy. Who exactly paid for the interstate highway system in the US? A project that began under Eisenhower.

woody with a view - 11-20-2010 at 05:03 PM

a finer hijack of a ferry thread there never was....

give him a break, he's feeling important today.

[Edited on 11-21-2010 by woody with a view]

[Edited on 11-21-2010 by woody with a view]

Gracias

Bajahowodd - 11-20-2010 at 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
a finer hijack of a ferry thread there never was....

give him a break, he's feeling important today.

[Edited on 11-21-2010 by woody with a view]

[Edited on 11-21-2010 by woody with a view]

David K - 11-20-2010 at 05:17 PM

Actually, I feel important everyday... don't you?

It is not the same as fealing 'high and mighty' with secret places, and spending other people's money (taxes)!

:rolleyes:

(edit to correct bad spelling... I am so human

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[Edited on 11-21-2010 by David K]

woody with a view - 11-20-2010 at 05:28 PM

we're not worthy!

Bajahowodd - 11-20-2010 at 05:59 PM

DK- give the shilling for Fox News a rest. You do realize that they don't pay you.

Keep posting about the history of Baja, what you do best. And stop infiltrating so many posts with useless tea party comments. Please. This is not Huffingtonpost.

David K - 11-20-2010 at 06:01 PM

What is Fox News... the ex-president of Mexico's blog?

Woooosh - 11-20-2010 at 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Subsidized. Hmmm. Think about it. Sometimes a government actually has to spend money for the good of its people as well as to grow the country's economy. Who exactly paid for the interstate highway system in the US? A project that began under Eisenhower.

Amtrak is a good example for your point. Totally popped up by the US gov't.

Iflyfish - 11-20-2010 at 10:44 PM

I don't care if it is a Socialist, Communist or Oligarchic ferry. They all work. Geesh!

Iflyfishunderabannerofpeaceamigosandnownotwatchingtvandfeelingmuchmoretranquilandwaylessafraid

Alaska anyone?????

bajaguy - 11-20-2010 at 10:51 PM

http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/index.shtml

Bajatripper - 11-21-2010 at 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by Iflyfish
I know that the ferry runs Santa Rosalia to Guaymas, and Mazatlan to La Paz. There used to be a run from Cabo to Mazatlan, does it still run?

Thanks,

Iflyfish

Another ferry option available in Southern Baja that you didn't mention is La Paz-Topolobampo (near Los Mochis), an easy six hours to get to the mainland.

mcfez - 11-21-2010 at 05:32 PM

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Originally posted by Iflyfish
I know that the ferry runs Santa Rosalia to Guaymas, and Mazatlan to La Paz. There used to be a run from Cabo to Mazatlan, does it still run?

Thanks,

Iflyfish

That's the French town down there? Suppose to have a steel constructed Church done by Gustave Eiffel?

Iflyfish - 11-22-2010 at 07:53 AM

Thanks all.

Iflyfish

David K - 11-22-2010 at 08:47 AM

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Originally posted by Iflyfish
I know that the ferry runs Santa Rosalia to Guaymas, and Mazatlan to La Paz. There used to be a run from Cabo to Mazatlan, does it still run?

Thanks,

Iflyfish

That's the French town down there? Suppose to have a steel constructed Church done by Gustave Eiffel?

From my web site, July 2007 trip:

Gustave Eiffel (of Paris' Eiffel Tower fame) designed this prefabricated, iron church for the 1889 World's Fair. After the fair, it was shipped to Santa Rosalia and re-assembled.

Deno, I want you to go to Greg Niemann's web page and order 'Baja Legends'

http://www.gregniemann.com/bajalegends.html

mcfez - 11-22-2010 at 01:42 PM

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Originally posted by Iflyfish
I know that the ferry runs Santa Rosalia to Guaymas, and Mazatlan to La Paz. There used to be a run from Cabo to Mazatlan, does it still run?

Thanks,

Iflyfish

That's the French town down there? Suppose to have a steel constructed Church done by Gustave Eiffel?

From my web site, July 2007 trip:

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I didnt waste any time getting it ordered. Thanks David for the referral to this book. Always got time to do fine reading...

GregN - 12-16-2010 at 07:41 PM

Just saw this. Thanks for the plug, David. Deno -- I hope you are enjoying the book. Thanks for ordering it. Greg

bajalera - 12-16-2010 at 11:18 PM

Line me up with those who own this very useful and readable book. Thank you, Greg.