BajaNomad - Best area to live in NW Baja?

Best area to live in NW Baja?

walterbyrd - 7-31-2013 at 02:03 PM

What I am looking for:

I plan on traveling down there to take a look at some housing fairly soon. Will probably be there for about a week. If anybody can recommend a decent, but inexpensive, place to stay, that would be great. Would also appreciate any recommendations for transportation.

chuckie - 7-31-2013 at 02:16 PM

Walter,seems like you have been riding that horse for a good while? I dunno what else anyone is going to tell you that you havnt already heard....Get your boots on the ground and look for yourself....

walterbyrd - 7-31-2013 at 02:23 PM

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Get your boots on the ground and look for yourself

That is what I am planning to do. But I need some guidance.

willardguy - 7-31-2013 at 02:26 PM

what do you consider inexpensive?

mtgoat666 - 7-31-2013 at 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by walterbyrd

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Get your boots on the ground and look for yourself

That is what I am planning to do. But I need some guidance.

get out there and drive around! if you have never been in baja, just buy a map, make a list of places that sound interesting (based on your web search), and drive around! easy peasy!

chuckie - 7-31-2013 at 02:44 PM

Walter wants something under 60K, in a safe secure area with good water hi speed internet and all the good stuff ( I went back and read all his other pposts)

larryC - 7-31-2013 at 02:55 PM

Sounds like he needs to be in San Diego. Except for the cheap part.

Drive the Free Road

Gypsy Jan - 7-31-2013 at 02:58 PM

From Playas de Tijuana south. Off the top of my head comes the communities of Daja Malibu, the communtiy just south of that, then asfter Rosarito metro, thre's Ramcjp Reeynoso Campo Reynoso. Camjir. Ekodp Prilmo Tapia. La Plaza condominiumss and several unnamed housing developments down on the be beach. There are several housing developments as you turrn un the valley of La Misision, as well.

willardguy - 7-31-2013 at 03:03 PM

I plan on traveling down there to take a look at some housing fairly soon. Will probably be there for about a week. If anybody can recommend a decent, but inexpensive, place to stay, that would be great. Would also appreciate any recommendations for transportation.

If you can hold off until after summer, it'll be easier and cheaper to find a weekly vacation rental.
theres a ton of stuff available through the rosarito/ensenada corridor, good luck!

willardguy - 7-31-2013 at 03:05 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
From Playas de Tijuana south. Off the top of my head comes the communities of Daja Malibu, the communtiy just south of that, then asfter Rosarito metro, thre's Ramcjp Reeynoso Campo Reynoso. Camjir. Ekodp Prilmo Tapia. La Plaza condominiumss and several unnamed housing developments down on the be beach. There are several housing developments as you turrn un the valley of La Misision, as well.

am I missing happy hour? :lol:

bajaguy - 7-31-2013 at 03:58 PM

Sounds like the Punta Banda area fits the bill. Somewhat inexpensive rentals, water, DSL internet, safe and secure as you can make it, public transportation to local areas including downtown Ensenada..............but yeah, you gotta come down and look for yourself.

On the "free road " between Rosarito and Ensenada you will not find much in the areas of shopping, entertainment, cultural events or medical care.

DENNIS - 7-31-2013 at 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by willardguy

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am I missing happy hour? :lol:

There may be nothing left. :lol:

Bajahowodd - 7-31-2013 at 04:53 PM

High speed internet in Mexico? Depends on your definition. Mexico trails dozens of other nations in average internet speed. And, Although bajaguy might be happy with his DSL, it ain't that fast. Good thing that life is lived slowly in Mexico.

bajaguy - 7-31-2013 at 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
High speed internet in Mexico? Depends on your definition. Mexico trails dozens of other nations in average internet speed. And, Although bajaguy might be happy with his DSL, it ain't that fast. Good thing that life is lived slowly in Mexico.

Telnor DSL suits my purposes, thank you.

willardguy - 7-31-2013 at 06:22 PM

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well whats your definition of "fast"? average speed in the u.s. is up to 7.5 Mbps, bringing us up to 8th in the world. telnor i've experienced down here has been over 5Mbps consistently, what do you want? :?:

walterbyrd - 7-31-2013 at 07:06 PM

> i've experienced down here has been over 5Mbps consistently, what do you want?

That would be fine.

mtnpop - 7-31-2013 at 07:29 PM

Let's see here, NW BAJA,,, only ???? BAJA is 1000 miles of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.. To only experience the NW of the BAJA would seem to be like sticking my big toe in the pool and saying OH this will do...and sittin down and givin up...
We are new to the BAJA but have been from one end to the other and have found many places we enjoy.. Some more pricey than others and some more friendly than others. In the winter the SOC side seems to be more to our liking.. and we are from the same area as Walter... But you need to experience more of the BAJA before settling... Just my opinion I guess..
As for internet... We moved to a third world country... But there is a fiberoptic cable from TJ to Cabo... along Mex1... So if you are close to a Telmex area the internet can be pretty darn good... I repeat myself when I say,, We stream real time TV from Colorado over the internet to our casita in BAJA. We can watch TV , talk on the internet phone and surf the wev without a hitch.. all at the same time... So I don't know what the folks are using that post all the negative about internet.. Maybe hardware, or software. who knows... Our experience with Telmex in our area has been very good with very few glitches...
I just don't get the folks that look at the glass half empty instead of the glass half full... If iits that big a deal and that frustrating why would you come to BAJA full or even part time...
Again, so far we are enjoying our later years without a lot of stress...

chuckie - 8-1-2013 at 01:34 AM

"THE" Baja? "Third world country?" Maybe when I moved here 30+ years ago....Are you sure you are in the Same Baja? Nearest 3rd world country I know of is California..(US version)

Alm - 8-1-2013 at 03:38 PM

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They want to be close to the border, I guess. This is what most expats want, unless they live in Cabo. Inevitably such a place becomes congested, not too safe and often not quiet.

Yes, Mexico is a 3rd world country, though Baja slowly turns into a kind of "gringo state" with all the accompanying things, though very unevenly dispersed. Slow internet in some places, no cell phone connection in others. Good medical services (good by Mex standards) and good shopping (by US standards) can be found in big cities only, which in North Baja is Ensenada.

Agreed with the very first answer - get your boots on the ground and find what you like (if you can afford it). It might not be what others like, and besides, there are no extensive real estate or town rating listings similar to those NOB.

THIS

David K - 8-1-2013 at 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by mtnpop
Let's see here, NW BAJA,,, only ???? BAJA is 1000 miles of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.. To only experience the NW of the BAJA would seem to be like sticking my big toe in the pool and saying OH this will do...and sittin down and givin up...
We are new to the BAJA but have been from one end to the other and have found many places we enjoy.. Some more pricey than others and some more friendly than others. In the winter the SOC side seems to be more to our liking.. and we are from the same area as Walter... But you need to experience more of the BAJA before settling... Just my opinion I guess..
As for internet... We moved to a third world country... But there is a fiberoptic cable from TJ to Cabo... along Mex1... So if you are close to a Telmex area the internet can be pretty darn good... I repeat myself when I say,, We stream real time TV from Colorado over the internet to our casita in BAJA. We can watch TV , talk on the internet phone and surf the wev without a hitch.. all at the same time... So I don't know what the folks are using that post all the negative about internet.. Maybe hardware, or software. who knows... Our experience with Telmex in our area has been very good with very few glitches...
I just don't get the folks that look at the glass half empty instead of the glass half full... If iits that big a deal and that frustrating why would you come to BAJA full or even part time...
Again, so far we are enjoying our later years without a lot of stress...

Baja California is indeed 1000 miles of fun (and then some). Too many think of going only to Rosarito or to Cabo and think those two places represent 'The Baja' ... :wow:

However, it may be the case that they are not seeking the ideal Baja get-away (like Bahia Asuncion or Mulege is to several here), but instead need inexpensive living near the U.S. or near a major airport? Perhaps they will discover that there is so much more to Baja after they relocate?

This, Part II

bajaguy - 8-1-2013 at 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Baja California is indeed 1000 miles of fun (and then some). Too many think of going only to Rosarito or to Cabo and think those two places represent 'The Baja' ... :wow:

The "ideal Baja getaway" is not Bahia Asuncion or Mulege, or in fact Rosarito or Cabo........the "ideal Baja getaway" is in the mind of the beholder......and where they feel comfortable in the area THEY like, for their reasons....not what a bunch of Nomads think they should like...........remember the "real" Baja starts when you cross the border headed south.

Bajahowodd - 8-1-2013 at 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by willardguy

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I probably have more of a problem with the US ranking v. the world. And, the latest data I seen is that we dropped to 9th.

Alm - 8-1-2013 at 06:56 PM

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Whatever they are seeking, they should start looking

... This is what many people have told already, in one or another form. Not that what Nomads say always makes sense, but in this case it does.

And, about "inexpensive"... I am not up to speed here, but really doubt one can buy a real home on the coast for 60K. They will probably get annual rental, lease - whatever - of some structure that they will own on the land that they won't, with questionable long-term reliability of the lease agreement, and yet more questionable home insurance. But, hey - we are only visitors in this world...

sancho - 8-2-2013 at 10:50 AM

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Originally posted by mtnpop
We moved to a third world

Got me curious, some sites list Mex as a 'Newly Industrialized
Country', not 3rd world, Mex is the 10-13 largest economy
in the world. I think it a mistake to run to Mex with the
predetermined idea to buy a place, renting would make
sense for many

Alm - 8-2-2013 at 12:34 PM

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Got me curious, some sites list Mex as a 'Newly Industrialized
Country', not 3rd world, Mex is the 10-13 largest economy
in the world.

The term "3rd world" has lost its meaning today. Newly industrialized - perhaps, and with low average standards of living. 10-13 largest economy simply means total GDP. This is similar to China - they are technically the 2nd largest economy, relatively "newly" industrialized, and yet very low standards. Divide their huge GDP into incredibly, unbelievably huge population, and you get a huge crowd of poor people

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chuckie - 8-2-2013 at 02:14 PM

Kinda like Detroit and Cleveland etc?

bajacalifornian - 8-6-2013 at 09:02 AM

Only Guidance You Need

BFS - 8-6-2013 at 10:18 AM

Punta Banda!!

mcfez - 8-7-2013 at 01:32 PM

I say you should take a look at the Sea of Cortez side of THE BAJA. San Felipe has ludicrous speed DSL.....close to the border.....no real issues of the drug trade....and offers a coastline of untouched beauty.

Yes...it is hot as hell over there during August / September......but is sounds like you will be doing indoor internet stuff anyhow.

Very affordable housing. Rent or "buy".

On the other hand......you should contact DENNIS here......the number three BN most loved member....he has a GREAT home for sale over there on the Pacific side.

walterbyrd - 8-7-2013 at 01:47 PM

Thanks for reply mcfez. How do I contact Dennis?

mcfez - 8-7-2013 at 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by walterbyrd
Thanks for reply mcfez. How do I contact Dennis?

Just click on the U2 button and leave a message. He is real good at getting back to folks.

http://forums.bajanomad.com/member.php?action=viewpro&me...

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chuckie - 8-7-2013 at 02:58 PM

I have found going outdoors and holding up a cold Pacifico usually gets his attention..... :bounce:

DENNIS - 8-7-2013 at 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by chuckie
I have found going outdoors and holding up a cold Pacifico usually gets his attention..... :bounce:

DENNIS - 8-7-2013 at 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by mcfez

Just click on the U2 button and leave a message. He is real good at getting back to folks.

Thanks for the plug Deno. Walter sent me a u2u.

805gregg - 8-10-2013 at 06:45 PM

San Diego

bajacalifornian - 8-10-2013 at 07:46 PM

Leisure World

MitchMan - 8-11-2013 at 11:01 AM

3rd world country? May be so, technically, but in real terms at the ground level, the perception could be different.

For instance, I got my place in La Paz, about 3/4 of mile from the water (I can see the ocean by standing in front of my house and merely looking down the street) about 6 years ago...for a song...and, if you look around, the prices have not changed. There is cheap (and I mean dirt cheap) real estate all around here in every direction, close by or for miles and miles. I'm 4 miles from El Centro and the malecon. The international airport is 2 miles from the house. Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Soriana supermarket, Cineplex and MegaPlex modern movies houses, Liverpool department store (equivalent to Macy's) are only 2 miles from my house. Plenty of medical facilities and a brand new giant hospital are just 2.5 miles from the house. The best Malecon in all of Mexico, a really nice marina, and all this just 1 hour and 37 minutes plane ride on Volaris airline from Tijuana ( round trip = $160 USD)...I could go on and on.

I don't know, but, it doesn't "seem" like a 3rd world country. Hard to think 3rd world county when you're walking thru Liverpool, or sitting at the bar, upstairs at the Tailhunter or in Palermo's Italian restaurant.

As far as I am concerned, I wouldn't think that there is much difference, perceptionally, from La Paz and Santa Ana, California.

[Edited on 8-11-2013 by MitchMan]

DENNIS - 8-11-2013 at 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by MitchMan
As far as I am concerned, I wouldn't think that there is much difference, perceptionally, from La Paz and Santa Ana, California.

Or demographically. I'm sure you're right. :lol:

chuckie - 8-11-2013 at 12:03 PM

Thats a nice word (the P one)