I would like to drive from La Paz up the coast to San Evaristo and then head overland to El Ciento Ventiocho. What should I know about this planned
course?
Thanks!monoloco - 3-8-2013 at 12:35 PM
Some friends of mine were just there last week and said the road is in decent (for that road) condition. I wouldn't recommend it in a motor home
though.elfbrewery - 3-8-2013 at 12:39 PM
I s'pose when you mentioned "that road" you meant the overland route?
Thanks for the info!
Map
David K - 3-8-2013 at 04:39 PM
elfbrewery - 3-9-2013 at 02:03 PM
I know the Las Pocitas route looks like the obvious track to take, but I believe the one to the north may be better. Dunno, haven't been there or done
that.
Thanks for the map, David!Jack Swords - 3-9-2013 at 04:39 PM
The Las Pocitas route is not as attractive as the northern route. Going the northern route you will get to see mission San Luis Gonzaga and see quite
interesting country, flowing streams (San Pedro, even in dry years) ranches, small towns, and wonderful people. Have a good map (like the Baja
Almanac) that shows the other roads, and ask these friendly folks that live there if you get lost (which is the best part). Going from west to east
and back to La Paz should take a couple of days.David K - 3-9-2013 at 04:42 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by elfbrewery
I know the Las Pocitas route looks like the obvious track to take, but I believe the one to the north may be better. Dunno, haven't been there or done
that.
Thanks for the map, David!
If you go for the northern route out (to Restaurant Rosita), you will see you will drive 'near' the mission site of La Pasión (which was the final
location for the mission of Los Dolores 1741-1768).
There are only fallen ruins (rubble) to mark the site and Jack Swords posted that a pig ranch had set up on the site! There is other things of
interest near there and the ranch of La Presa, just west of the mission site... including the grave of a California governor! See Jack's photos at La
Presa at http://vivabaja.com/swords starting on page 4.
"Because of their physical isolation, the people living in Baja California did not join in the drive for independence in 1810. Governor Fernando de la
Toba declared Baja California's independence in 1822. A constitution was created in 1824."
[Edited on 3-9-2013 by David K]David K - 3-9-2013 at 04:48 PM
LOL... Jack, we were co-posting...! I love your photos of Baja history... a time machine on the Internet!Jack Swords - 3-9-2013 at 05:13 PM
Thanks David....my favorite route is the far north one (shown on your map) that is just short of C. Constitucion that heads towards the dam then down
to Mission Gonzaga. I do like the La Paz, up the highway towards C. Constitucion, right towards the dam and Gonzaga. Signs may or may not be on the
highway. The best part is on the east as you overlook the Sea of Cortez from very high, before you drop down to the coastal road back to La Paz.
Lots of good camping in sandy dry river beds. Many choices coming from or back to the main highway, but don't miss the mission (and surrounding
buildings).David K - 3-9-2013 at 05:20 PM
I seriously want to get to San Luis Gonzaga mission and La Presa/ La Pasion maybe my next trip to Baja Sur? ... if I live long enough and make normal
amounts of money again! chuckie - 3-9-2013 at 05:54 PM
That looks like a great run...We will do it in April and report on it..TMW - 3-10-2013 at 11:59 AM
Just a reminder that NORRA will be running the Mexican 1000 race the end of April to May 1st. On Tuesday April 30th the Rally course is from Lereto to
La Paz and while the race course has not been posted it is expected it will be the same or nearly the same as last year. If so they will use the
section from Constitucion to La Paz thru San Luis Gonzaga and by San Evaristo and down the coast.
