Perhaps it's a naive question -
Butif our car is low (so we cannot drive in long and rough dirt roads) - what are the options to camp in this region?
are there organized places?
I guess this relevant especially for Bahia de Concepcion..
Also - if we want to take a boat for snorkelling and or to see some of the islands - how much should we expect to pay?
thank you very much,
zachmicah202 - 2-18-2014 at 11:40 AM
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.....a lovely spot in that area is Bajia Saint Nicholas,,it's a long dirt-road drive in ,,but well worth it,,,,if you take your time any regular
little car would be fine--allow a couple of hours.
.....that distance from the highway means that the beaches are filled with 'treasures' if you like sticks,stones and bones!...and of course serenity
if you can handle it,,,,not to mention great boating.
.....the amount of population,traffic of fisherpeople meant I once got a jumpstart just when I needed,,,and there's fish to buy,,smiles to share!!
...I usually spend some time there,,camping,sailing on my own,,but I believe there's also a ranch/camp or something if you're fixed on having
'facilities'.
...the camp I used one year remained -untouched- when I returned the next,,,even the same firewood!!
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camping
captkw - 2-18-2014 at 05:39 PM
Also look at SAN BRUNO just slightly north of lorato...( not the S.B. by chivato) and "Bahia Conceptcion" has LOTS of beach camping with Fees....Do
not camp or park at the very south end of "Bahia conceptcion" as you car/truck will get broken into the second you leave it !!!!
[Edited on 2-19-2014 by captkw]alacran - 2-18-2014 at 05:59 PM
I live at the mouth of Bajia Concepcion, I do NOT advise to go much of the main road, with a car you mentioned.
Conception bay has many beaches, right of the main Baja road. No need to worry about low car.
Beaches like Posada, Santispac, Burro are all easy to reach.
There could be a charge.
The price for a boat will depend on what you want to do.
Ask and will find a panquero for what you want.Mula - 2-18-2014 at 06:05 PM
It's San Nicolas.
Ginger found a seahorse - about 3" long yesterday on the beach in San Nicolas. Only the 2nd one I've seen in 8 years out here.Pompano - 2-18-2014 at 06:10 PM
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Originally posted by Mula
It's San Nicolas.
Ginger found a seahorse - about 3" long yesterday on the beach in San Nicolas. Only the 2nd one I've seen in 8 years out here.
Now there's an odd coincidence. The very first live seahorse I ever saw was snorkeling at San Nicolas..
.....but that seahorse is at least 38 years old nowadays. alacran - 2-18-2014 at 07:23 PM
and they live to be 107willyAirstream - 2-18-2014 at 09:57 PM
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Also - if we want to take a boat for snorkelling and or to see some of the islands - how much should we expect to pay?
anywhere from $100 to $200 for a full day, with lunch and sodas. Gasolina is expensive now. There are also Kayaks for rent at Santispac and Coyote
Playas, and at Cuesta Real RV/Hotel and Hotel Hacienda to take to the beach. These will get you to the islands. With a low clearance car, you need to
only go to beaches that you can access from the main hyway as Alcan mentioned.
Fee for Santispac is 80 pesos. Coyote is 80, if he collects. Staying more than one night price drops. Easter and spring break prices will be a bit
higher and space limited.Russ - 2-19-2014 at 08:01 AM
Punta Chivato is doable in a sedan. The locals do it daily. There will be a few areas you'll need to go slowly through the bumps. The camping beach
will have areas you can access. No facilities but check in with the restaurant and they'll help you out. If Hotelito, part of the restaurant, is open
you could stay there and drive down to the beaches and park behind the houses for access. Don't try it if there is rain.
[Edited on 2-19-2014 by Russ]
With sadness!!
captkw - 2-19-2014 at 08:32 AM
I must report that "Bahia Concepceion" is not a Great for snorkeling or diving !!! been dragged and netted to DEATH !!much,much better out of Puerto
Escondido !!! K&Tvgabndo - 2-19-2014 at 09:36 AM
IF you decided that your sedan could handle a few miles of dirt roads, I have a recent (week ago) report that the San Nicolas road is in especially
good shape right now.
Chuey Baustida is a knowledgeable and personable guide and there is now a way to make reservations by e-mail, but it is a private address.
u2u me with your e-dress, and I'll forward it to Chuey's contact. You can take it from there.
San Nicolas is a nice place. Still off the beaten 18 k path.
