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Paula
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motoged, if you are taking the short road from San Jose de Comondu to San Javier I would love to hear about the road condition. Someone told me very
recently that it is impassible even by motorcycle. I hope you have a good ride.
You have narrowed it down to two very nice hotels, and Iguana Inn is also a good place to stay~~ enjoy your time in Loreto!
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David K
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Coco Cabaņas
Just to be sure we are on the same page... Coco Cabaņas was nice, quiet.... real 'Baja Sur' feeling... so no negitive with that part.
I thought for the old room and small beds (a twin and a full) that $89 was bit high... just my comment... and remember, I have Baja Cactus at $35
night with huge luxury beds to compare value to... It is in Loreto, and that is a destination city... so the value for rooms is greater... specially
in summer when other motels are closed.
It would be a great place for a Viva event... if we could rent all the rooms... a Viva Baja Loreto!
Outside:
Inside:
The web site is http://www.CocoCabanasLoreto.com
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motoged
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Paula,
My ride plan out of Mulege is to explore the inland route south through San Jose de Guajademi to San Isidro, overnight in La Purisima, and then south
from San Isidro to San Jose/San Miguel Comondu to San Javier.
The notion that it is not possible even by motorcycle only makes it all that more attractive...
I will be there the last 1/2 of February and will post a ride report later w/ pics...
Don't believe everything you think....
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Paula
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Ged, we took that road about 5 years ago in my Subaru Forrester and lived to tell about it I loved it and want to go that way again sometime, and motorcycle or ATV is probably the best way. I didn't mean to say that you
couldn't or shouldn't do it Have fun, and for sure post those pictures!
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motoged
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Paula,
I have no idea why folks think the San Jose Comondu road is rough....
Don't believe everything you think....
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Paula
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Oh THAT part....
That's nothing!
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ncampion
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I did that ride last May ouly in reverse. It is very passable by a good off-road bike. If you have a big Adventure bike it might be a hndful on some
of the sections, but an experienced rider can do it. I was riding a WR 450 Yamaha and it was a blast. Have fun.
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ncampion
I did that ride last May ouly in reverse. It is very passable by a good off-road bike. If you have a big Adventure bike it might be a hndful on some
of the sections, but an experienced rider can do it. I was riding a WR 450 Yamaha and it was a blast. Have fun. |
N,
My KTM 690 doesn't have reverse but I am looking "forward" to the ride...
I gave up rising my 1100 GS to Baja years ago after three trips....no good in the sand and real rough stuff. 
Don't believe everything you think....
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shari
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hey Ged...just left San Miguel de Comondu this morning...LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!!!! We stayed with Negrita in a big room for 150 pesos...just beside the
new cancha...next to the burros...her son Vladimir makes the most amazing pomagranate wine...ask for a glass of the anejo...aged for 3 years. I bought
a gallon of it as well as a couple bottles of incredible grape vino that is more like brandy at the tecate store at the entrance to town. Tell them
shari & juan sent you...stay the night there...you wont be disappointed!
in LOreto, we always stay at Sol y Mar which is on the edge of the big arroyo...i think it was 250 or maybe 300 pesos now...nice room...park outside
your room...great value if you are just looking for a place to sleep. We love it there on the weekend as there is a huge farmers market thing across
the street...great food!
[Edited on 1-17-2011 by shari]
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motoged
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Gracias, Shari.....thanks for the tip....if I stayed at a few of the places the forum has suggested I will be in Loreto for weeks....hmmmm....now that
I think of it......
Don't believe everything you think....
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karmatourer
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I too am riding down and planning a stop in Loreto.I have decided on the Angra-they even suggested I bring my bike into the room!
[Edited on 1-17-2011 by karmatourer]
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karmatourer
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I just sold my last GS (1100) for an nearly new KLR that I'll be riding down.Too heavy to pick up,lousy in the sand and I'm old.
| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
| Quote: | Originally posted by ncampion
I did that ride last May ouly in reverse. It is very passable by a good off-road bike. If you have a big Adventure bike it might be a hndful on some
of the sections, but an experienced rider can do it. I was riding a WR 450 Yamaha and it was a blast. Have fun. |
N,
My KTM 690 doesn't have reverse but I am looking "forward" to the ride...
I gave up rising my 1100 GS to Baja years ago after three trips....no good in the sand and real rough stuff. |
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
Gracias, Shari.....thanks for the tip....if I stayed at a few of the places the forum has suggested I will be in Loreto for weeks....hmmmm....now that
I think of it...... |
Ged, on one of your rides, would you check out the first site of the Comondu mission if you take the old main road north from San Jose Comondu? Take
some photos of the ruins and overall area? It is called Comondu Viejo since the mission was moved in 1736 after being there for 28 years...
Photo taken by Jack Swords at ruins of the original location, now called Comondu Viejo. The mission was moved in 1736 to the visita of 'San Ignacio',
22 miles south. The mission name was not changed with the move. GPS: 26°16'27.4" 111°43'08.5"
Comondu Viejo in 1956 photo by Howard Gulick.
SAN JOSE DE COMONDU (1st site, 'Comondu Viejo') 26°16'27.40" 111°43'08.50" On the old
transpeninsular road between ranchos of San Juan and La Presa. 11 miles west of
hwy. 1 on the La Purisima road (south of Bahia Concepcion), turn south for 9 miles.
22 miles north of town of Comondu.
ON MAPS:
1962:
The distance between both Comondu mission sites (highlighted):
Zoom in on 2003 Almanac (between San Juan and La Presa):
[Edited on 1-17-2011 by David K]
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BigWooo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by karmatourer
I too am riding down and planning a stop in Loreto.I have decided on the Angra-they even suggested I bring my bike into the room!
[Edited on 1-17-2011 by karmatourer] |
I'm actually at Angra right now. First time here, very nice family runs the hotel. Super clean, TV, AC, internet, hot water, continental breakfast and
secure parking. Was very quiet last night. I'd definitely recommend it.
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motoged
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BigWoo,
Their website says rooms are $670 MP....is that accurate or did you pay a different rate.
Gracias
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oladulce
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
BigWoo,
Their website says rooms are $670 MP....is that accurate or did you pay a different rate.
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I made the reso for him at the Angra and $670 is the rate- and that's with tax already included. They don't take credit cards but Banamex is around
the corner.
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BigWooo
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Yes it was $670.00 pesos. Had to stay another night because car repairs took most of the day. Didn't have time to drive home before dark. They held
my room for me because they were sure I would be back!
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bill erhardt
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
.......I wasn't able to find any info on Sol y Mar but I certainly liked that price......
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Here's a pic of the Sol y Mar from the south side of the arroyo during Hurricane Juan. No Sunday market that day.......
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