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Hwy 5 update and Hotel San Felipe

Maitairoa - 10-23-2016 at 12:37 PM

Has anybody recently traveled Hwy5 southbound from San Felipe to Hwy 1? In what condition is the road and how far is it paved?
Also, can somebody recommend a hotel in San Felipe?
Thanks
Alex

David K - 10-23-2016 at 02:17 PM

One month ago for me... as far as Coco's Corner, then on to Hwy. 1 on the pre-1983 road via Calamajué. Pavement still ends at the same point it did in 2014, 20 kms. south of the Gonzaga Pemex.

In July, we did go all the way to Laguna Chapala on the current Hwy. 5 route. Just 22-23 unpaved miles, but other than rough for a few miles beyond Coco's, it was easy. Just go slow if you aren't in an SUV.

Maitairoa - 10-23-2016 at 03:02 PM

Thanks for the update. Looks like pavement goes a lot further now. Last time we drove it, it ended just before the military checkpoint in Gonzaga.

Still looking for a Hotel recommendation in San Felipe.

Thanks

rhintransit - 10-23-2016 at 04:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Maitairoa  
Thanks for the update. Looks like pavement goes a lot further now. Last time we drove it, it ended just before the military checkpoint in Gonzaga.

Still looking for a Hotel recommendation in San Felipe.

Thanks


did the route about two weeks ago, stayed at El Capitan in San Felipe. basic, clean, about 40-45US, south end of one way street behind the (also one way) malecon street.

Maitairoa - 10-23-2016 at 04:16 PM

Perfect. Thanks

rts551 - 10-23-2016 at 04:23 PM

On a budget and just for the night Sky Blue Hotel North of town is what a lot of people prefer. Nicer and again preferred by a lot of people is Kiki's... which is on the East end of the Bay.

willardguy - 10-23-2016 at 04:34 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
On a budget and just for the night Sky Blue Hotel North of town is what a lot of people prefer. Nicer and again preferred by a lot of people is Kiki's... which is on the East end of the Bay.


east end of the bay......how does that work?

rts551 - 10-23-2016 at 05:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
On a budget and just for the night Sky Blue Hotel North of town is what a lot of people prefer. Nicer and again preferred by a lot of people is Kiki's... which is on the East end of the Bay.


east end of the bay......how does that work?


Guess I am spatially challenged, Mark...It would be the North end I guess. Lets not make an issue out of it or the maps will come out.

willardguy - 10-23-2016 at 05:54 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
On a budget and just for the night Sky Blue Hotel North of town is what a lot of people prefer. Nicer and again preferred by a lot of people is Kiki's... which is on the East end of the Bay.


east end of the bay......how does that work?


Guess I am spatially challenged, Mark...It would be the North end I guess. Lets not make an issue out of it or the maps will come out.



lots and lots of maps!:lol:

David K - 10-24-2016 at 08:37 AM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
On a budget and just for the night Sky Blue Hotel North of town is what a lot of people prefer. Nicer and again preferred by a lot of people is Kiki's... which is on the East end of the Bay.


east end of the bay......how does that work?


Guess I am spatially challenged, Mark...It would be the North end I guess. Lets not make an issue out of it or the maps will come out.



lots and lots of maps!:lol:


Is this a challenge? :lol:

Maitairoa - 11-12-2016 at 03:04 PM

Made the trip about 2 weeks ago, stayed at El Capitan Hotel in SF. Current price is 36 bucks or 630 Pesos plus the usual deposit for remote (70 Pesos). Hotel no longer has a restaurant but there are plenty within walking distance. Simple and clean hotel. Perfect for one night stay. Nothing fancy.

Once pavement ends, road is in pretty rough condition but drivable. We have a Tahoe, so no big issue. Friends followed us in a Ford Ranger pickup, no issues either. Just go slow for the 20+ miles. Took us exactly 3 hours from San Felipe to Hwy. 1 turnoff.

They are working on the road and you can see the progress they are making. Once finished going to be nice alternate drive north.

willardguy - 11-12-2016 at 03:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Maitairoa  
Once finished going to be nice alternate drive north.


yup.....trucks buses and cars, just progress! thanks for the report! :yes:

Bob53 - 11-14-2016 at 01:02 PM

Pet friendly hotels in San Felipe? Preferably on the water.