Long time reader first time poster... thanks to the community here for helping answer any questions I have had in the past about Baja travel! My wife,
our two dogs, and I have been down in Cabo San Lucas since mid January (ah the world seemed so normal) when we drove down to Cabo from Orange County,
CA over a week.
We have decided to head back north back home for a number of reasons. Unfortunately, as there are no hotels or air bnb options available we would need
to drive at night which is something we avoid normally. Personally, I would rather drive than fly but figured I would be smart to ask for travel
advice here.
Any input would be appreciated... thank you in advance.Mula - 4-8-2020 at 03:38 PM
Can't get through Comondu. Stopping people from Cabo and turning them back. From Bob Hoyt yesterday. mtgoat666 - 4-8-2020 at 03:40 PM
Unfortunately, as there are no hotels or air bnb options available we would need to drive at night
why would you have to drive at night?
sleep in your car. sleep under the stars. lots of safe places to pull over and sleep.gilman - 4-8-2020 at 03:40 PM
Ok then... flying is the way. Thank you once again for your Nomadic advice...chippy - 4-8-2020 at 05:05 PM
I would drive. Flying almost guarantees getting the virus. They are not going to stop gringos heading home but there might not be room at the inn.gilman - 4-8-2020 at 05:07 PM
If they are turning people around at checkpoints then it seems flying is the way to go. Would be super bad situation to head out and be turned back
somewhere along the way...chippy - 4-8-2020 at 05:09 PM
If they are turning people around at checkpoints then it seems flying is the way to go. Would be super bad situation to head out and be turned back
somewhere along the way...
Pick your poison.gilman - 4-8-2020 at 05:17 PM
Agreed on both options being poison to some extent. One option doesn’t have a chance of having to turn back though so it seems like the best of the
two for sure. AKgringo - 4-8-2020 at 05:44 PM
Have you been in contact with the airline to see if they are going to be able to accommodate your dogs?
I don't envy your decision, a lot of stuff has to happen just right in a short amount of time!
I mentioned in another thread that a concern of mine would be a reliable supply of gasoline all the way to the border, assuming you could get through
or around all checkpoints.TMW - 4-8-2020 at 05:49 PM
Can't get through Comondu. Stopping people from Cabo and turning them back. From Bob Hoyt yesterday.
Unless there is a Comondu I'm not aware of the only one I know is not on the way north on hwy 19 or hwy 1. It's north of San Javier toward La
Purisima. AKgringo - 4-8-2020 at 05:55 PM
I am pretty sure the Comondu municipality includes Ciudad Constitution.BajaNomad - 4-8-2020 at 06:33 PM
If you - for some reason - choose to drive at night... and I don't know what other traffic is still regularly on the highway - if possible, follow a
truck or bus if you need to drive at night would be something to take into consideration. fyi Cancamo - 4-8-2020 at 07:19 PM
Mula,
So what you, or Mr. Hoyt, are reporting is Highway 1, the transpenuinsular, is closed northbound, south of Cuidad Constitucion?
Please clarify.
Comondu is the Municipio that includes Constitucion, as well as the town of Comondu.
I could easily see Comondu shuting down to visitors, one decent road in and out. I doubt they would shut down the main artery of the state.
Thanks in advance for confirmation.
JZ - 4-8-2020 at 08:14 PM
Drive it for sure. Bet you will find some hotels open.
geraldalexander7 - 4-8-2020 at 08:55 PM
Are the buses running to TJ?BajaBlanca - 4-9-2020 at 12:57 AM
I would fly, if it were us. But the issue would indeed be the dogs. Good question about the buses, I will try to find out.
I heard that the air in an airplane is completely changed every 3 minutes, making it safe. I have no idea if that is correct, just repeating what I
read somewhere.paranewbi - 4-9-2020 at 05:15 AM
Fly...it's a few hours. IF you have pre-existing conditions that make you vulnerable than reconsider your options.
Otherwise just be prudent in your position. Wear masks, pick a seat away from others (probably not a full flight). Try to bring some sort of cloth or
liquid sanitizer and don't touch your face. Just be prudent.
100% chance your going to die...guaranteed. 2% or less chance you'll die of Covid. Fear is a prison you build for yourself. Be prudent and act in ways
that mitigate dangers for yourself and others in every thing you do. Mask, proximity to others and sanitizer.
Bob and Susan - 4-9-2020 at 05:28 AM
DO NOT travel till at least after April 30th
There is a stay at home order
You are the problem if you travelparanewbi - 4-9-2020 at 06:08 AM
Contrary to popular belief...people are still flying.
A call went out recently to Nurses (at least where my wife works as such) to be compensated $10,000 a week for a 3 week contract to work in New York.
Drive there? Quarantine for 14 days after arriving? No such caveats.
Not all nurses who work in San Diego, live in San Diego, there are plenty of nurses who reside outside the state and fly in on a regular basis to work
a 3 day shift or back to back 3 day shifts depending on their contract and then fly home. Yesterday, today and tomorrow.
And the truth is... not only nurses are flying. Right now as we huddle in fear.wilderone - 4-9-2020 at 08:55 AM
Drive. gasoline is essential so gas stations will be open. sleep in your car or under the stars.
Discover Baja: UPDATED April 6, 2020:
On March 21, 2020, the U.S.-Mexico land borders began temporarily restricting non-essential travel to help stop the spread of COVID-19. These
restrictions will be in effect at least through April 20, 2020. U.S. citizens and permanent citizens will still be allowed back into the U.S. from
Mexico during this time. We have heard multiple stories about Canadians being allowed to cross into the U.S. from Mexico as well.
Beginning April 5, 2020 some of the California/Baja land borders started operating on reduced hours. San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, and Calexico West borders
are still be open 24 hours. The PedWest crossing is closed for pedestrian crossings in both directions but PedEast remains open. Tecate is open from
5am-2pm daily (northbound and southbound) and Calexico East is open from 6am-10pm (northbound and southbound). The Andrade crossing is open 6am-2pm
(northbound and southbound). For more information see the CBP announcement.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has urged everyone in Mexico to stay at home. The U.S. State Department has urged all U.S. Citizens
abroad to come home to the U.S. or to be prepared to remain where they are for an indefinite period of time. U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Chris Landau,
has urged U.S. tourists to head home to the U.S. and for U.S. citizens who are residents in Mexico to consider their own risk profile and possible
medical needs while deciding whether to remain in Mexico or return to the U.S.
Hotels, resorts, time shares, and home rentals throughout Mexico closed April 5, 2020 and will remain closed through at least April 30, 2020.
The state of Baja California (norte) is now officially closed to all non-essential activities as of March 31, 2020. The military and police will be
restricting movement on public roads except for essential workers or those seeking essential services. Groceries, pharmacies, and hospitals remain
open.
Los Cabos and the state of Baja California Sur have closed all beaches and non-essential businesses. People are being told to stay at home. All
nautical operations, including sportfishing, are currently prohibited.
For Emergency Assistance for U.S. citizens in Mexico, call 55-8526-2561 from Mexico or 1-844-528-6611 from the United StatesBajaBlanca - 4-9-2020 at 11:19 AM
I called and bus service is normal.coconuts - 4-9-2020 at 12:37 PM
This morning(thursday)) the residents of Todos Santos Baja Sur have roadblocked the town. Guess the bypass is open, don't really know. I will upload
a picture soon.coconuts - 4-9-2020 at 01:07 PM
Yesterday two friend got called out of the water by the military surfing. The military did not cite or arrest em. The military just took their
boards. Both fining them and stopping em from surfingcoconuts - 4-9-2020 at 04:15 PM
Todos Santos update: The road block has now turned into a symbolic one to emphasize the need to stay home. You are advise to wear a mask get
necessities food, bank, to go food etc and go home mtgoat666 - 4-9-2020 at 04:58 PM
Todos Santos update: The road block has now turned into a symbolic one to emphasize the need to stay home. You are advise to wear a mask get
necessities food, bank, to go food etc and go home
Sounds like liberal ideals of peace and love, vs the conservative xenophobic diasporian approach suggested by masked with men manning roadblocks with
pitchforks and carbines
