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Honeymoon in Baja coming soon!

goodvibez - 9-23-2012 at 09:29 PM

Getting ready to start the preparations for the upcoming Baja Honeymoon.
Had some questions to get a idea of the routing and planning. A lot of this I know I can find out just by reading and research. But I wanted to ask people that have been doing this and know whats up.

1. Are there any good hot springs?
2. Looking to camp 9 of the days and make our way south to Bahia Concepcion and camping there a few days. Are campsites in route and there pretty packed during the holiday season. (Dec 24-Jan 4)
3. I know cell phones don't work at all or that good. Should we invest in renting a satellite phone?
4. Any good suggestions on cool little hotels. B&B's?

Once again thanks for all the info on this.

willardguy - 9-23-2012 at 09:37 PM

be prepared to be overwhelmed!:wow:

Ken Cooke - 9-23-2012 at 09:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by goodvibez

1. Are there any good hot springs?

Once again thanks for all the info on this.


Guadalupe Canyon - Just 2 hrs. south of Tecate - Gasoline in El Hongo along Hwy 2 nearing La Rumorosa.

http://guadalupe-canyon.com/

Puertecitos - 1 hr. south of San Felipe along the coast inside of the Puertecitos pueblito.

Guadalupe Canyon will need to be booked in advance to see if campsites are available. Good luck, and congratulations! :bounce:

Bob and Susan - 9-24-2012 at 05:22 AM

pretty cold on the bay during christmas...

you should bring a wetsuit for the water
a heater
and jackets

it can get windy too
3 days on 3 days off

lots of campers but not like the usa during summer

you'll need a fire at nIght!!!

ligui - 9-24-2012 at 05:34 AM

They are going on their honeymoon , hope they don't need a heater already .

Dress warm in the evening , but if it's not a norte blowing the weather is great .

Have a great time !:tumble:

shari - 9-24-2012 at 06:41 AM

Because of a warm water current keeps the ocean temp around 70, the weather and ocean is actually warmer on the mid pacific side around Christmas and in case you want to hang here for xmas or new years....we always have a pretty awesome dance party you are invited to! plus a surf competition...surf lessons, great yellowtail fishing and a super beautiful, safe, friendly FUN village...oh and congratulations lovebirds and a hearty welcome to the Baja Nomad sandbox...have a great honeymoon wherever you go....we look forward to your trip report....in detail:lol:

[Edited on 9-24-2012 by shari]

BajaBlanca - 9-24-2012 at 07:46 AM

I second Shari's suggestion for going to Bahia Asuncion for the holidays ...it will be different and it will be a blast. Are you sure you can't postpone the honeymoon til the summer ??!! Baja is MUCH more fun then.

QUETZALCOATL - 9-24-2012 at 12:36 PM

My wife and I honey mooned in baja-you cant go wrong,and our union has lasted 20yrs and counting.

DENNIS - 9-24-2012 at 12:44 PM

San Carlos Hotsprings........... Ensenada

http://www.ranchosancarlosensenada.com/

BajaBlanca - 9-24-2012 at 01:26 PM

good vibez- I just reread your original post and you are looking for B&Bs...please come and visit us ! We are 1.5 hours south of shari's place in bahia asuncion ! check out the web for pics etc.

http://www.labocanahotel.com

we even have a brand new honeymoon suite that is GORGEOUS... I will be posting the pics on the website soon.

bkbend - 9-25-2012 at 10:45 AM

If you're from a colder part of the north, then the bay will be nice and warm at Christmas. Water will seem cool but not cold, and jackets could be useful in the evening. Camping en route will not be crowded, at the bay it could be. The best spots will be occupied but something should be available. Show up late morning and look for someone packing up. The sat phone is dependent on your personal budget and risk tolerance. If you stay on major roads there is a lot of traffic that time of year and help isn't hard to come by. It's not exactly like you can call AAA for a tow if you hit a pothole at 60 and your suspension falls apart. Be smart, have fun and roll with the punches.

CortezBlue - 9-25-2012 at 12:54 PM

Hot Springs??

Boinnnnnnggggggg:bounce:

David K - 10-2-2012 at 07:49 AM

If you search Hot Springs, you will find many... but few are developed, and most of those are crowded and less than private. Arturo's at Guadalupe Canyon was the ultimate... sadly, no more... the other camps there in the canyon are far from private. Puertecitos is in the tidal zone, mixing with sea water for various temps. San Cosme (Agua Verde road access, south of Loreto) is similar to Puertecitos. Bahia Concepcion has several along the water. Mision San Borja has a 'warm' spring that you can bathe in... as mentioned San Carlos outside of Ensenada and Agua Caliente off the highway to Ojos Negros/ San Felipe is another developed hot spring.