Chupacabra
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Punta Baja to Punta San Carlos
Folks,
I'm thinking about heading to Punta Baja (near El Rosario), then exploring the coast down to Punta San Carlos and points in between.
Can anyone tell me how the roads are along that stretch these days? I have a Tacoma 4X4 but like to err on the side of caution since this will be the
sole vehicle on the trip.
I don't want to be this guy:
Thanks!
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Chupacabra
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Or this guy:
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Go for it! we do at trip a couple times per year. The coast road is very rocky with small rocks in soft sand. It's just another Baja road.
It will be breeze to windy. There is a full blown wind and kite surfing camp that San Carlos. The place has a full following. The surf can be very
good in the morning and the fishing is good. Baja Catch doesn't mention it for fishing so nobody goes there. A kayak and some swimbait or crocks . The inland road is very good much faster not as much fun. This is where the rock
farmers live. 2'-3" Mexican pavers, 3"-4" Mexican Pavers. Big crops every year!!!
I'm sure maps and turn directions to follow. Pass on them and go have a adventure. The Atlas is all you need.
PS those photos are operator issues.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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David K
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Punta Baja to Punta San Carlos
Hi Chupacabra,
We did that run (in a Tacoma) in Dec., 2005 and I made a web page with the road logs, photos, and a map: http://vivabaja.com/1205/
It was an easy day trip, no 4WD needed then, and nice coastline photos. The Punta San Antonio fishcamp has been more developed I hear. Back then it
had a boat launch ramp, but I saw a photo recently of a small marina labeled as being there?
Please post a trip report when you return, thanks!
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Watch out for the Baja Fog at San Carlos! (It's a drink)
The place gets all fogged up in the evening.
No worries
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Chupacabra
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
We did that run (in a Tacoma) in Dec., 2005 and I made a web page with the road logs, photos, and a map: http://vivabaja.com/1205/
Please post a trip report when you return, thanks! |
Awesome, thanks! I'll definitely post a report on my findings.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Curt63
Watch out for the Baja Fog at San Carlos! (It's a drink)
The place gets all fogged up in the evening. |
Their web site is http://solosports.net and it is north of the point and village at San Carlos... a windsurfing resort.
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Punta San Carlos Halibut capital of the world
[Edited on 8-22-2013 by baitcast]
Anyone can catch fish in a boat but only \"El Pescador Grande\" can get them from the beach.
I hope when my time comes the old man will let me bring my rod and the water will be warm and clear.
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i knew Rob would chime in!
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