BajaNomad - Least amount of ex-pats

Least amount of ex-pats

Joey - 6-28-2012 at 11:22 AM

Hi All,

After reading this forum for quite a while, I am interested in an area of Baja (north or south) with the least amount of ex-pats. The one criteria would need to be by the sea or ocean. Thanks, Joey

tiotomasbcs - 6-28-2012 at 12:57 PM

Never been to Baja? Lurking should have given you some ideas. Basic response would be in what season? or what are your basic needs! Welcome aboard! How about Punta Final on the gulf or Punta Baja on the Pacific? Go for it. Tio

Cypress - 6-28-2012 at 01:24 PM

Joey, Good question! Maybe the Purisima/Commundo(spelling) area?

shari - 6-28-2012 at 01:53 PM

Welcome to the sandbox Joey! Your in for a wild ride partner....OK so what else are you interested in? do you like hot weather or cooler?

There are very few expats in central baja on the pacific side...for example at the moment there are 10 expats here in Asuncion...it varies. Fishing villages like San Hipolit0 and Pta.Prieta have a whopping 0 gringos! The nice thing here is that although there are a few expats living here, they are spread out in separate neighbourhoods and mostly have immersed in the culture here having their own mexican friends in the hood. Most gringos who bought here like it because there arent many gringos.

sancho - 6-28-2012 at 02:21 PM

Don't know if you would want to live there,
but your criteria suggests Guerrero Negro,
stateline, between Baja/Baja Sur,
there may be a couple Gringos in GN,
I doubt more than that

DavidE - 6-28-2012 at 05:04 PM

Close your eyes, draw your drapes, throw away the cellular, computer and television and there won't be any at all no matter where you are.

¿Habla usted español? ¿Sabe usted las costumbres? ¿Puede existir como la gente méxicano?

Vamos a ver si, you post again. What are the odds?

[Edited on 6-29-2012 by DavidE]

TMW - 6-28-2012 at 05:07 PM

Timbabichi

motoged - 6-28-2012 at 08:35 PM

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Originally posted by TW
Timbabichi

Yeah, except when overrun by back-roading off-roading dust-loving BN's out for a run..... :lol:

Joey - 6-28-2012 at 10:50 PM

Shari and Tio, Do you guys know of any props for sale in those areas? Thanks

bajadock - 6-28-2012 at 11:35 PM

OGITH is my new restaurant review criterion...Only Gringo In The House.

Yes, I DO live in a gringo community, but, I prefer to hang and Spanglish with locals.

Despite Ensenada's gringo-friendly environment, I can always find a mom/pop shop that serves great value for locals.

El Primo Nava

El Primo Nava is on Lopez Mateos/1st at Hidalgo, approx 5 blocks west of the main tourist district. DELICIOSA

shari - 6-29-2012 at 06:25 AM

Joey....there are several lots available in and around Asuncion...there is a great house in San Hipolito too ready to live in! You'd be the first expat there! can I come and eat the halibut you catch there?

weebray - 6-29-2012 at 08:37 AM

If you are looking for a place to "live" instead of an out of the way backwater camp spot, La Paz, in gringo/mexican ratios would be a great choice. Unlike the beach towns of the Pacific and East coasts and the Los Cabos area it is possible to live in La Paz and rarely see a "merican".

DavidE - 6-29-2012 at 08:51 AM

OK joey you passed the "return" hurdle in my book.

I prefer to not live around a gaggle of ex-pats myself. What I wrote is my first post is not a joke. If you don't want to live around other gringos, it is easy to do so in most of Baja California. It is hilarious when I have encountered gringos in a supermarket, they always look away, like people do in a men's restroom.

Bahia Asuncion is like Shari described it to me. It certainly is not gringolandia.

mes1952 - 7-1-2012 at 09:37 AM

I have lived in both Tijuana and now in Rosarito and I purposefully associate more with Mexicans rather than Americans. So all you have to do is choose to do that rather than isolate yourself in some out of the way (and boring) place esp. if you are single.
I live in Rosarito in a large apartment building with 1/2 Mexicans and 1/2 Americans and find the Mexicans living here much more friendly than Americans (esp. the older age 65+ ones).
So you can choose who to associate and not associate. If you get away from the typical American venues such as Walmart and other American brand stores (which are always more expensive anyway) you will find you can integrate yourself into the local community...and speaking Spanish is definitely an asset.
FYI...Tijuana is FULL of Americans (esp. lower income)due to the persistent bad U.S. economy. It all depends on where you live.

Bajatripper - 7-1-2012 at 10:34 AM

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Originally posted by TW
Timbabichi

willardguy - 7-1-2012 at 10:38 AM

wow! just off the top of my head, on the pacific side how about san martin and soc side maybe la guardia? :lol:

surfdoc - 7-1-2012 at 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by Joey
Shari and Tio, Do you guys know of any props for sale in those areas? Thanks

Wait a minute Noob............who said we want another Gringo here ???

there's 2 sides to this coin

Marc - 7-1-2012 at 12:21 PM

The eastern side of La Guardia would work for you.

BajaBlanca - 7-1-2012 at 05:00 PM

Hi Joey and welcome ! I would definitely go with shari's suggestions of punta prieta or san hipolito. they are gorgeous locations, right on the beach so that meets one criterion and there are NO gringoes there which meets your second criterion.

If you ever did want to see some gringoes - you would have to drive. I bet property is dirt cheap to boot.

good luck !

shari - 7-1-2012 at 07:22 PM

a good pal of ours is selling his home in the fish camp of San Hipolito (45 minutes south of Asuncion) because he moved to ensenada with his daughter...it IS a great deal...3 bedroom block house across the road from the beach with a great view of the beautiful bay.

It is a nice big lot 1,174 square meters with a garage type shop at the back of the lot....for only $20,000 (US) San Hipolito is a sweet little village...great fishing, some surf, water and power now too...but no cell coverage yet there...so probably no internet...he is eager to sell so U2U me if there is any interest out there.

tiotomasbcs - 7-1-2012 at 07:59 PM

Mystery Man. How do you know you want to buy property and live down here? If you haven't explored the area you're willing to take my suggestions? Most of us have visited Baja for years before finding our sweet spot! Lots of considerations . Come visit. Tio

willyAirstream - 7-1-2012 at 08:17 PM

Tio will you be in Shari land in Aug? I think I'll be there.

[Edited on 7-2-2012 by willyAirstream]

Joey - 7-2-2012 at 05:36 PM

Anyone other then Shari ever been to San Hipolito?

BajaRat - 7-2-2012 at 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by Joey
Anyone other then Shari ever been to San Hipolito?

Yes, Sooooooooooo whats your angle Joey? Most people would say a visit would be your first step. :cool:

rts551 - 7-2-2012 at 06:23 PM

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Originally posted by Joey
Anyone other then Shari ever been to San Hipolito?

lots of people.question?

rts551 - 7-2-2012 at 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by shari
a good pal of ours is selling his home in the fish camp of San Hipolito (45 minutes south of Asuncion) because he moved to ensenada with his daughter...it IS a great deal...3 bedroom block house across the road from the beach with a great view of the beautiful bay.

It is a nice big lot 1,174 square meters with a garage type shop at the back of the lot....for only $20,000 (US) San Hipolito is a sweet little village...great fishing, some surf, water and power now too...but no cell coverage yet there...so probably no internet...he is eager to sell so U2U me if there is any interest out there.

Also either Hipoloto or Punta Prieto is Eijido title only. don't remember which one. Probably prieta.

Joey - 7-2-2012 at 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by rts551

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Originally posted by shari
a good pal of ours is selling his home in the fish camp of San Hipolito (45 minutes south of Asuncion) because he moved to ensenada with his daughter...it IS a great deal...3 bedroom block house across the road from the beach with a great view of the beautiful bay.

It is a nice big lot 1,174 square meters with a garage type shop at the back of the lot....for only $20,000 (US) San Hipolito is a sweet little village...great fishing, some surf, water and power now too...but no cell coverage yet

there...so probably no internet...he is eager to sell so U2U me if there is any interest out there.

Also either Hipoloto or Punta Prieto is Eijido title only. don't remember which one. Probably prieta.

Thanks, Ejido land is no friend of mine.

rts551 - 7-2-2012 at 07:43 PM

depends. I was willing to put a trailer on the lot and walk away later. Obviously I did not do it.

shari - 7-2-2012 at 08:39 PM

both Pta.Prieta and San Hippolito is on ejido land but this lot as it is in a village, it has a private title in the owners name that one can take to a notary and even get a fideicomiso.

bent-rim - 7-3-2012 at 08:37 AM

Try Tortugas

DavidE - 7-3-2012 at 08:59 AM

Trying to decide from a thousand miles away isn't in your best interest. One single trip would tell you more than ten thousand responses on an internet forum. When I first started coming to México I found anything in housing I needed, fast. Without internet, without telephones, and without a shred of information north of the border.

805gregg - 7-3-2012 at 09:34 AM

Los Angeles

DanO - 7-3-2012 at 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by 805gregg
Los Angeles

Or Oxnard. Just sayin' . . . .

:spingrin:

tiotomasbcs - 7-3-2012 at 05:26 PM

Very primitive and beautiful! You could camp out or lease. Not the first one. CIA or what? Why so close to the vest? Tio

Check out this really neat beach south of Mulege

thebajarunner - 7-3-2012 at 07:09 PM

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=58132

No Gringos there at the moment...
but stay tuned,
That one changes by the moment...

bajacalifornian - 7-3-2012 at 09:12 PM

Ejito land is certainly a friend of mine.

On my second ten year lease.

Here. At my home.

Joey - 7-9-2012 at 05:57 PM

I want to thank most of you for confirming my pensamientos.

bajarunner

captkw - 7-9-2012 at 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by thebajarunner
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=58132

No Gringos there at the moment...
but stay tuned,
That one changes by the moment...

HOLA,,putting out the fire with gasaline :lol:

yellowklr - 7-9-2012 at 06:44 PM

Been to Hipilito sweet spot..........

DavidE - 7-9-2012 at 07:14 PM

Yeah joey, same here. May you find what you're looking for. Way the hell and gone removed from whatever. Saludos!

willardguy - 7-9-2012 at 09:21 PM

sounds like he's just looking for total obscurity and peace of mind! :light:

I have stayed out of that thread.....

thebajarunner - 7-9-2012 at 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by captkw

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Originally posted by thebajarunner
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=58132

No Gringos there at the moment...
but stay tuned,
That one changes by the moment...

HOLA,,putting out the fire with gasaline :lol:

But just could not resist.
oh well, you gotta admit that Gringos are scarce on that piece of sand.

Joey - 7-9-2012 at 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by willardguy
sounds like he's just looking for total obscurity and peace of mind! :light:

On the lam

SFandH - 7-10-2012 at 06:17 AM

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Originally posted by Joey
Hi All,

After reading this forum for quite a while, I am interested in an area of Baja (north or south) with the least amount of ex-pats. The one criteria would need to be by the sea or ocean. Thanks, Joey

I've heard it said that the only types of Americans in Mexico are the wanted and the unwanted.

Bahia Tortugas, as previously mentioned, a good hideout.

http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Bahia-Tortugas

[Edited on 7-10-2012 by SFandH]

DavidE - 7-10-2012 at 12:01 PM

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Originally posted by Joey

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Originally posted by willardguy
sounds like he's just looking for total obscurity and peace of mind! :light:

But Joey isn't RESIGNED are you Joey?