chickensoup
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Ferry there or back?
I'm driving to Puerto Vallarta in May and want to do Baja one way. Are there any opinions on whether I should take the ferry on the way down or the
way back? I guess my real question is: Is it more of a hassle to pick up the ferry in La Paz or Mazatlan?
Thanks.
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bajabound2005
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Haven't gone either way, but here are some websites with info
http://www.trybaja.com/ferry.html
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/mexicoferryw.html
http://www.escapist.com/baja/ferry.htm
http://www.baja-web.com/ferrysch.htm
http://www.bajaferries.com/
Do a post when you've done it so we ALL know how it goes for you 
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Pompano
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It is 'less hectic' taking the ferry from La Paz to Mazatlan than vice versa, but I would rather have the memory of drivng back through Baja fresher
on my mind than the mainland trip. Just my opinion and wish you bien viaje.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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CasaManzana
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I can't imagin a good reason for ever using the Mazatlan ferry...I mean 14 hours on the "urin bucket" as it is known because of the toilet situation.
The new and huge La Paz-Topolobampo ferry, just six hours (with dinner included) is clean and less expensive. We take a private cabin ($50USD) and
arrive fresh, showered to La Paz for the 8AM arrival. Going over no cabin is needed as it gets in at 9PM
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CasaManzana
I can't imagin a good reason for ever using the Mazatlan ferry...I mean 14 hours on the "urin bucket" as it is known because of the toilet situation.
The new and huge La Paz-Topolobampo ferry, just six hours (with dinner included) is clean and less expensive. We take a private cabin ($50USD) and
arrive fresh, showered to La Paz for the 8AM arrival. Going over no cabin is needed as it gets in at 9PM |
what is the cost of the Topolobampo ferry?
Bruce R Leech
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vandenberg
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Bruce
All the info. is on www.bajaferries.com
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Pompano
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Egads, it has been quite a while since we took that Mazatlan-LaPaz ferry ride. But when we did, it was a super cruise with a large stateroom and
private head..no smells, thank Neptune! We booked a pickup, boat w/trailer and a sportscar as below decks cargo...with our stateroom it was about $50
too...but I think it was in 1979!!
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Phil C
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