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Anonymous - 2-18-2005 at 12:18 PM

hi me and a few friends are going to baja march 5th through the 12th. we would like to go somewhere to avoid the bulk of the drunkard college spring break crowd. how much money would be needed for a single person to eat drink and be merry? were pretty young so we can ruff it quite a bit would 500 dollars be enough spending cash? any tips for first time travellers? any info would be appreciated. thanks much!!!!

yankeeirishman - 2-18-2005 at 12:34 PM

Just where is your hometown? Are you driving or fly'in? As you decide where you are :lol:

look at the photo section here at the forums for location awareness.

[Edited on 2-18-2005 by yankeeirishman]

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Anonymous - 2-18-2005 at 12:42 PM

were comin from texas were renting a van. how is the cost of travel food beer etc. is it same as usa? is this an absurd time to find a quasi quiet beach to escape my city life? how does the ins thing work? how much would it be for a week?

INSURANCE

Price - 2-18-2005 at 01:14 PM

Get insurance before crossing border - ins. cost depends on van - we paid about 60$ for a 4 day policy on a 2005 dodge rental van - gas is higher in MX - overall cost is lower - have a great trip !!!!!!

Neal Johns - 2-18-2005 at 01:40 PM

Camp out in a tent most of the time and $500 will be fine.

Hostel

neilmac - 2-18-2005 at 01:47 PM

You might want to ck out Coyote Cal's in Erendira... they have a web page.

Neil

cristobal - 2-18-2005 at 01:52 PM

Be sure to bring a RAIN FLY for your tent if you go that rout ..... :bounce:

been kind of WET here in SOUTHERN CALIF lately.

Anonymous - 2-18-2005 at 02:09 PM

hey price where did you rent from? im just finding out its a problem to get a big enough car to rent!

yankeeirishman - 2-18-2005 at 02:09 PM

San Felipe then. Yes...get insurance for the car (go on line). If you read all the posts in Q&A and General , you'll be data enriched! Not sure if spring break starts there, if it has....good luck! Feel free to move into Bajalou's extra room. Oh,,,you can find beer to polar bears in San Felipe. Be nice at the Military check points. They WILL look into your cra coming and going. Give em a cold one AS you leave.

[Edited on 2-18-2005 by yankeeirishman]

Anonymous - 2-18-2005 at 02:24 PM

Rentals: http://www.cabaja.com/baja5.html

Good places to camp:
Estero Beach campgrounds-Nice facilities. Pricey. Close to town.

El Faro-Cheaper. Close to town.

Punta Cabras- Great camping. No facilities. 2 hours south of Ensenada. Free. Coyote Cals youth hotel in Erindera if you want a roof over your head.

San Felipe- You can throw yourself into the spring break mehem or drive south out of town and get away from the craziness. 5 hours from San Diego.

No Me, disagree

Anonymous - 2-18-2005 at 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Anonymous
Rentals: Anybody but cabaja! They are too expensive!

Good places to camp:
Estero!?! La Joya at Punta Banda mucho better!, Less$$$ too

El Faro-Cheaper. Close to town. Too many burglaries there!

Punta Cabras- Great camping. No facilities. 2 hours south of Ensenada. Free. Coyote Cals youth hotel in Erindera if you want a roof over your head. Now you are talking!

San Felipe- You can throw yourself into the spring break mehem or drive south out of town and get away from the craziness. 5 hours from San Diego. San Felipe is not a big Spring Break locale...Its Nice!

go to bajaignoramous.com for more info!
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Braekr

Anonymous - 2-18-2005 at 04:04 PM

Stay at Bay Shores Inn!

BornFisher - 2-18-2005 at 04:25 PM

If you`re going to San Felipe you don`t even need to carry that much. Just take your ATM card.
And if I was a young whippersnapper on Spring Break, I couldn`t get to San Felipe fast enough!!!! And for a little getaway from there-- Puerticitos hot springs-- about 60 miles!! Or for a more remote camp-- Guadelupe Canyon (also has hot springs).
San Felipe + Spring Break for student = 50 years of memories !!!!

Yikkkkes.......... I just realized something!!! My daughter met her future husband there!!!! So maybe more than 50 years of memories!!!

[Edited on 2-18-2005 by BornFisher]

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Anonymous - 2-19-2005 at 08:26 AM

we were actually tryin to avoid the spring break crowds were some 30 yr olds lookin to have a good time but not that good of time i wanna sprawl out on a sparsely populated beach and heal my worried soul!! :biggrin: