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Panga rates in Loreto

vacaenbaja - 6-15-2022 at 06:00 PM

I have not been to Loreto in years and was thinking about going there.
Can anyone tell me what the going rate is for a panga nowadays?
Also I remember that there use to be a restaurant devoted to making chocolate clams every which way you can. Is that place still open? Are the clams seasonal or available year round?

boe4fun - 6-16-2022 at 08:25 AM

Not sure about the Cortez side, but on the Pacific side the rule of thumb is don’t eat clams in months without an “r” in them, ie, May, June, etc.

Tommy A - 6-16-2022 at 10:07 AM

Paid $250 for a pongs out of Loreto last month with an additional $50 for a tip

AKgringo - 6-16-2022 at 10:54 AM

Quote: Originally posted by boe4fun  
Not sure about the Cortez side, but on the Pacific side the rule of thumb is don’t eat clams in months without an “r” in them, ie, May, June, etc.


I hear that advice even up in Alaskan waters, but I have gathered razor clams in Jurly, and Argust without getting sick!

Howard - 6-16-2022 at 11:14 AM

Quote: Originally posted by vacaenbaja  

Also I remember that there use to be a restaurant devoted to making chocolate clams every which way you can. Is that place still open? Are the clams seasonal or available year round?


Are you talking about Vista Al Mar AKA The Clam Shack? It is located on the highway approximately 5-7 miles south of Loreto. It is right on the sand specializing in clams. I always go for the stuffed clams and one of these days I will broaden my horizons and get it fixed another way.

Tommy A has around the correct pricing. You will also need to purchase license and park wrist band. Both easily accessible at the office next to the ramp.

[Edited on 6-16-2022 by Howard]

rhintransit - 6-17-2022 at 06:37 AM

250 plus tip…500 pesos/boat is about minimum…is the going rate for half day. More for fishing, long trips, extra services; the first two charged by company, the last translates to higher tip. Park passes and fishing permits (if needed)

boe4fun - 6-17-2022 at 02:56 PM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Quote: Originally posted by boe4fun  
Not sure about the Cortez side, but on the Pacific side the rule of thumb is don’t eat clams in months without an “r” in them, ie, May, June, etc.


I hear that advice even up in Alaskan waters, but I have gathered razor clams in Jurly, and Argust without getting sick!


Shellfish season in SoCal is based on red tides.

JZ - 6-17-2022 at 06:01 PM

I've always paid 1800 pesos to go our to Isla Coronado. 3-4 hours sight-seeing and swimming.

rhintransit - 6-18-2022 at 06:42 AM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
I've always paid 1800 pesos to go our to Isla Coronado. 3-4 hours sight-seeing and swimming.


That’s per person in a shared panga I believe. If not, it’s a heck of a deal.

JZ - 6-18-2022 at 09:17 AM

Quote: Originally posted by rhintransit  
Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
I've always paid 1800 pesos to go our to Isla Coronado. 3-4 hours sight-seeing and swimming.


That’s per person in a shared panga I believe. If not, it’s a heck of a deal.


Not per person. Per panga. Usually 4 of us, plus maybe my dog.

Has been that price for 5+ years. About 2,300 pesos to go out to the bay on Isla Carmen.

Last trip was 6 months ago, so maybe a little higher now.