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Is "Backroads Baja" out of print ?

AKtundra - 12-14-2013 at 01:29 PM

Planning our second trip to BCS. We will have a pair of stock 4x4's and enjoy the feeling of exploration.

I have the Baja Almanac (2009) and the Baja Adventure Book (2006) I have seen references in several trip reports to the book "Backroads Baja". Looking on Amazon, I see prices from, .53 to 153.00 !!

Is the 1996 edition the most current addition "Backroads Baja" ?
Any recomendarions on other publications to assist in planning interesting routes ?
Any recomendarions on other publications to assist in planning interesting beaches ?

David K - 12-14-2013 at 01:38 PM

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Originally posted by AKtundra
Planning our second trip to BCS. We will have a pair of stock 4x4's and enjoy the feeling of exploration.

I have the Baja Almanac (2009) and the Baja Adventure Book (2006) I have seen references in several trip reports to the book "Backroads Baja". Looking on Amazon, I see prices from, .53 to 153.00 !!

Is the 1996 edition the most current addition "Backroads Baja" ?
Any recomendarions on other publications to assist in planning interesting routes ?
Any recomendarions on other publications to assist in planning interesting beaches ?


It is 'Backroad Baja'... Published by Sunbelt... should be plenty around, see Baja Judy's at http://bajabooksandmaps.com or Sunbelt, in El Cajon, CA.

Also, Discover Baja Travel Club in San Diego has them...



Yes, 1996 is the only edition I have seen... The authors live in Mulege.

The book only covers central Baja San Borja to Agua Verde, but it is a gem!

Jim Hunter's book is a lot more dated (1977), but awesome in its details (like Backroad Baja)!



[Edited on 12-14-2013 by David K]

TMW - 12-14-2013 at 02:46 PM

Go thru the Baja Trip Reports. That may give you some ideals on where to go and things to do.

David K - 12-14-2013 at 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by TW
Go thru the Baja Trip Reports. That may give you some ideals on where to go and things to do.


Excellent advice, the most recent backroads of Baja details are right here on Baja Nomad's Baja Trip Reports forum! TW has recently posted some great ones!!

AKtundra - 12-14-2013 at 07:17 PM

Yup, no doubt the forum is the best source for current road conditions, and reccomendations.

Unparalleled resource in trip planning.
(I am sure to be posting more questions !!!)

David K - 12-14-2013 at 11:18 PM

We welcome it! The deal is however, that you give us a nice big trip report when you get home!!! :bounce:

How about 99 cents - link below

John M - 12-15-2013 at 07:12 AM

http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?invId=12003018502&a...

bajajudy - 12-15-2013 at 07:52 AM

Just saw this thread.
"Baja Backroads" is out of print. We don't have any. La Tienda in Mulege may have a copy.

David K - 12-15-2013 at 11:06 AM

Okay, since Judy is out, I looked at Discover Baja, and they show them in stock, $10.80 for non-members (yes, they sell books to everyone and members just get a discount).

Their 2013 books and maps: http://www.discoverbaja.com/pdf/GiftForm2009.pdf

Perhaps call before driving there or emailing an order?

Resource for out of print books

bajaguy - 12-15-2013 at 11:14 AM

abebooks.com

For Backroads Baja:

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&tn=B...