bajajurel
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El Camino Rural Costero - coast road to Cabo Pulmo
Has anyone driven this road lately from San Jose del Cabo to La Ribera? This is the coastal road that goes by Cabo Pulmo. I have read that the road
is graded but not paved beyond the first few miles south of La Ribera.
Can a standard rental vehicle negotiate the road?
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the roads
a rentel while do fine but slow goiing Wait a minute..its a rentel !! that mean ya go 200 KH 
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El Jefe
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I live on that God forsaken road. You will surely die. Your car will fall to pieces and you will be left to starve or die of thirst, which ever comes
first.
Perhaps, however, you will have a great adventure, as long as you give yourself enough time to enjoy the views and don't mind bashing down a washboard
road. It is bumpy but passable in a rental car. Stop for lunch at the restaurant in La Fortuna, or at Zac's in Zacatitos.
No b-tchin\' in the Baja.
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dtbushpilot
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Be aware that your rental agreement forbids you from driving on dirt roads so if it breaks down be sure to tow it back to the pavement before you call
the rental company.....and it might be a good idea to have it washed before you bring it back......dt
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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paranewbi
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Driven that road plenty in rentals...as dt says...hose it off before returning, especially the underside.
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bajajurel
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Thanks to all for the replies. I love to put a rental through it's paces! Look forward to trying it this week!
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Be careful down the side arroyos because of sand. I've pulled a few Jeep not 4WD out of a fix! Washboard is rough but air down and turn on the AC.
Oh yeah, a few coldies! Buen viaje. Tio
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bajajurel
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| Quote: | Originally posted by El Jefe
I live on that God forsaken road. You will surely die. Your car will fall to pieces and you will be left to starve or die of thirst, which ever comes
first.
Perhaps, however, you will have a great adventure, as long as you give yourself enough time to enjoy the views and don't mind bashing down a washboard
road. It is bumpy but passable in a rental car. Stop for lunch at the restaurant in La Fortuna, or at Zac's in Zacatitos. |
Hola El Jefe,
How far is La Fortuna from the end of the road by La Ribera?
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I think that Buena Vista must have the record for the most topes per capita.
Good thing the rental car company did not check the shocks after I returned it
On another note, Dave, I had hoped our timing would have been better in hooking up with you.
| Quote: | Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Be aware that your rental agreement forbids you from driving on dirt roads so if it breaks down be sure to tow it back to the pavement before you call
the rental company.....and it might be a good idea to have it washed before you bring it back......dt |
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bajajudy
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The Cross Roads Country club in Vinorama has great Margies and good food.
You might want to consider buying a shovel.
Be sure to bring water for you and your car.
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