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mulege to san juanico

absinvestor - 4-18-2011 at 03:05 PM

We are taking a three day trip in Mid May from the Mulege area to San Juanico. Is the road west off Mex 1 (just a little south of Rosarito) paved or at least in a condition to be traveled in a motorhome? It looks like there are plenty of areas to dry camp on the beach around San Juanico?? Thanks Ron

KurtG - 4-18-2011 at 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by absinvestor
We are taking a three day trip in Mid May from the Mulege area to San Juanico. Is the road west off Mex 1 (just a little south of Rosarito) paved or at least in a condition to be traveled in a motorhome? It looks like there are plenty of areas to dry camp on the beach around San Juanico?? Thanks Ron


That road between Hwy 1 and San Isidro/La Purisima is dirt with some rough, rocky, steep sections.

absinvestor - 4-18-2011 at 05:43 PM

Thanks Kurt- looks like we'll take the 4 wheel drive and leave the motorhome in Mulege. Ron

woody with a view - 4-18-2011 at 06:24 PM

that road is not the best. 4x4 should get you thru. definately leave the moho.

mulegemichael - 4-18-2011 at 07:11 PM

we scratched from mulege to san juanico BEFORE jimena...it's a great trip tho..one you'll not soon forget.

absinvestor - 4-18-2011 at 07:11 PM

Thanks to both who responded. Looks like we'll take the 4wheel drive and stay at the Scorpion Bay Hotel. We're a little more casual than the Scorpion Bay Hotel but I'm not seeing any casual type rentals. (We got rid of the tents a few years ago.) Thanks again. Ron

mulegemichael - 4-18-2011 at 07:13 PM

ron...be sure and check if the hotel is open..there are rumors out there. m.

woody with a view - 4-18-2011 at 07:19 PM

there are rentals there. u2u russ. he has info.

absinvestor - 4-18-2011 at 07:31 PM

MulegeMichael-Thanks for both comments. I have emailed the hotel and if no response by tomorrow I'll give them a call. Ron

KurtG - 4-18-2011 at 08:11 PM

It is a beautiful drive to San Isidro. If you are returning east late in the day with the sun low at your back the Cardon and the red volcanic rock take on brilliant colors. Quite spectacular. Last month it took a little more than an hour to do the roughly 30 miles from Hwy 1 to San Isidro in a Bronco.

updated info on Scorpion Bay Hotel/Las Barrancas

absinvestor - 4-19-2011 at 12:18 PM

Prior to the responses I received from MulegeMichael and Kurt I had emailed the hotel to see if they were open and I asked them about the road. I just received an email from the club manager confirming that Scorpion Bay Hotel is open. He said the road is now paved from Las Barrancas. Unfortunately I can't locate Las Barrancas on my Guia Roji map. Where is Las Barrancas? Thanks Ron

woody with a view - 4-19-2011 at 12:19 PM

south along the coast.

David K - 4-19-2011 at 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by absinvestor
Prior to the responses I received from MulegeMichael and Kurt I had emailed the hotel to see if they were open and I asked them about the road. I just received an email from the club manager confirming that Scorpion Bay Hotel is open. He said the road is now paved from Las Barrancas. Unfortunately I can't locate Las Barrancas on my Guia Roji map. Where is Las Barrancas? Thanks Ron


Here is the new road south from San Juanico... I drew onto the AAA map from what I could see on Google Earth satellite photos of the new highway. Just extend the pavement on to Las Barrancas from where Google showed it ending...



This was one of the maps I made to show Mike's trek.

[Edited on 4-19-2011 by David K]

absinvestor - 4-19-2011 at 02:32 PM

Thanks Woody with a View and David K. The hotel said I could bring a motorhome but judging from what others have said and looking at the map it would seem that unless I really want to go far out of my way the only real choice from Mulege (Santispac) is in our 4 wheel drive. Thanks again. Ron

David K - 4-19-2011 at 02:47 PM

I would say that a motorhome on a Baja washboard road, is like eating popcorn on a roller coaster... it can be done, but it will be messy... and you will lose a lot along the way!

Take the 4WD... unless you stay on Hwy. 1 to Loreto to Insurgetes then come north to San Juanico all on pavement.

There is also the 4WD road over the mountain from Mulege via San Miguel and Arroyo San Raymundo?

absinvestor - 4-19-2011 at 04:15 PM

Great info and thanks to all. Looks like 3 trips for us. One that's planned in the 4 wheel drive, one extended trip later via Loreto (in the motorhome) and one (just to add a little spice) over the mountain. The vision of eating popcorn on a roller coaster sealed our decision. Thanks again. Ron

David K - 4-19-2011 at 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by absinvestor
Great info and thanks to all. Looks like 3 trips for us. One that's planned in the 4 wheel drive, one extended trip later via Loreto (in the motorhome) and one (just to add a little spice) over the mountain. The vision of eating popcorn on a roller coaster sealed our decision. Thanks again. Ron


Happy to help! Have fun, take photos, post trip reports!:light:

mulegemichael - 4-19-2011 at 07:27 PM

hey ron....last year we drove from san juanico to san gregorio totally on the beach...it is such a COOL trip!...not sure how many miles but probably around 15 or so...wonderful country!

woody with a view - 4-19-2011 at 07:52 PM

on the beach between the purisima rivermouth and gregorio....

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David K - 4-19-2011 at 10:04 PM

Yellowfin croaker... mighty fine eating!

tiotomasbcs - 4-20-2011 at 06:52 AM

Amigos, the camping and beachcombing at San Gregorio is great! Muy Rustico but a great remembrance! We surfed there,too. Easy side trip up to La Purisima let's you taste the flavor of an Oasis. San Juanico with 1st point for the kids and us Viejos!:tumble: Wax up! Tio

BajaBlanca - 4-20-2011 at 09:00 AM

woody - love the hat inthe picture with the brazilian flag on it !!!!

merlin - 4-22-2011 at 06:31 AM

Hi all,

The road from Rosarito to La Purisima is all dirt - some parts good and some pretty rough. The graded it before the Baja 1000 last year and I hear it is in pretty decent shape. Of course, the highway being paved is the right way to take a motor home - makes for an easy trip. The dirt road over from Mulege is very rough, beautiful drive just add several extra hours to the trip.

The Scorpion Bay Hotel is a great spot but if you need a house rental look us up.

www.scorpionbayrentals.com

805gregg - 4-22-2011 at 07:40 PM

Take the south road, and the motorhome, then you can camp, the other roads basicilly suck. I made it from Cuidad Insurgentes to San Juanico in less than 3 hrs. the east road may take 3 days.

absinvestor - 4-23-2011 at 02:54 PM

To 805gregg- looks like bcs53 is pretty much a straight shot from Ciudad Insurgentes. Is it all paved to San Juanico? Thanks Ron

Cypress - 4-23-2011 at 03:01 PM

Don't be in a hurry. You're gonna have to take your time. Enjoy it.:D

woody with a view - 4-23-2011 at 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by absinvestor
To 805gregg- looks like bcs53 is pretty much a straight shot from Ciudad Insurgentes. Is it all paved to San Juanico? Thanks Ron


yes, 'cept for the last few.... still the most convenient route if you are down there, otherwise, pick the right north road!:light: