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tyguypb
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Quote: Originally posted by merlin  | | General rule of thumb in baja - if it's windy on the sea of cortez it's calm on the pacific side and vice versa. Lots of great places to camp on the
west side in January. |
Can anyone else speak to the truth of this statement? I struggle to understand the Atmospheric connection... but i really hope this is true. Anyone?
Not dead set on the Sea of Cortez side, but i do love it... haha
Also, i am driving an 08 Subaru Outback, so All wheel drive, yes. Clearance... meh.. haven't gotten stuck yet! haha
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Marc
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| Quote: Originally posted by Ribbonslinger | Try Playa Escondida in Conception Bay
and try to get the camp spot on the north end of the beach against the rock face. You will be right out of the wind and will get sun right till dusk.
Great kayaking there around the islands off the beach. We left first thing in the morning to beat the wind and got back to camp by 1:00. Road is a
little rough to get in there so a trailer is not a good idea but any truck or car with good clearance will get in there no problem. It is run by a
Canadian women and here mexican husband. She was not fond of our dog at first but he grew on her. A lot of the other beaches are packed with RV,s and
my not be what you are looking for. |
Road was washed out as of last October. May be OK now.
BTW if you are not an experienced kayaker be real careful of the wind.
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Thanks casey
been going to esco for a long time..no more volley ball and the cool regulars are long gone...glad to hear someone else has taken it over besides the
guy in the red Datsun p/u.....nice place besides the Jake brakes from the trucks all night !!! the road keeps it Escondido !!!
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Yes, amigo, due to Harmonic Convergence that rule of thumb is true. Winter on the Pacific side is great while the Boardheads enjoy the wind. Come on
over/down. Today... light winds with daytime temp in low eighties. Cold nites in January. Tio
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Hello, we are going to drive south from San Felipe to loreto December 19th. Playa la Escondido looks like a great place. Does anyone know if tent
camping is a good idea there? Also, if anyone has any other suggestions for great places to camp along the way I would really appreciate it!
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Pay attention to this !!! This is good advice.
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Ribbonslinger
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Escondida tenting would depend on the size of your tent. If it fits in the palapas, no problem. Or try at the rock on the north end, falling rock
hazard was mentioned by others though.
We liked Punta Final, but you need kayaks or a boat to really enjoy the place. Lots of private, small beaches south of camp spot.
Go see the whales or just camp at the lagoon south of Guerro Negro. Great place to camp for $5 .
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| Quote: Originally posted by Chirojustin | | Hello, we are going to drive south from San Felipe to loreto December 19th. Playa la Escondido looks like a great place. Does anyone know if tent
camping is a good idea there? Also, if anyone has any other suggestions for great places to camp along the way I would really appreciate it!
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Keep in mind, you can't lock a tent. NEVER leave anything of value whatsoever in a tent, even if it's for a short 10 minute stroll on the beach.
They are prime targets of coyotes who love to poke in their noses and take whatever is available, sometimes even your clothes. Backpacks for their
kids' schools. You name it, it's gone. And, rock down your corners; they don't float very well either.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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Ribbonslinger and bajabuddha, thanks for your feedback. Can you tell me from your experience if activity rentals or services aré available at punta
final, bahía de los Ángeles, or bahía Concepción? Thank you!
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I am a Baja rookie but he are my observations. Others will give you better info for sure.
Punta Finale is just a place to camp with only a pit toilet. If you want other services in Gonzaga Bay there are other places to camp. Nomads
commented on Campo Beluga, but I have not been there.
I have not been to BOLA yet.
The previous mgt. at Playa Escondida rented Kayaks. Not sure if you can still rent them. If you stay in Mulege there is a B&B at the Oasis,
Clementines, that is pretty nice. You can get fishing charters, horseback riding, etc. from there.
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Marco and Olivia have some day-rental kayaks and stuff at Buenaventura, and good food, cold beer. You can spend the day paddling around Isla
Requeson, nice if no wind, but watch to the north for the 'black line'.... wind's coming, head back soon. While at Requeson hike the island; there
are ancient middens of shells on top from ancients long gone and forgotten. Might even get lucky and get into dolphins; they should be active this
time of year.
Looking for a boat ride and fishing, check in at El Burro. There's a little taco restaurant on the west side (mountain side) of the highway, first
one you get to. The guy there has a pontoon boat he charters out on the bay. Again, no fun in the wind.... he knows the bay well, and is an
eco-minded guy. Their Almejas Gratinada are wonderful. Across the road on the beach is Bertha's restaurant, run by Celia and Emelia. Also great
people, good food, a must to visit..... and so are most of the eateries along the stretch of bay. Love it, miss it. Was home for 15 years. Enjoy.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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As a more general reply to the original post, if you are traveling for a few weeks, you will probably experience a big blow lasting up to 3 days.
Then again, maybe not. Just be prepared with a Plan B for those days to wait it out and still enjoy your time. Have a tent that you will be
comfortbable in to get out of the wind for 1/2 day, reading or whatever. Scope the area to pitch your tent in the best natural shelter available,
between bushes or trees - then tie your tent to these at multiple points, tie it to your car, stake it down of course, and putting a heavy boulder
inside at the corners is effective. I've had my tent blowing sideways, but was comfortable inside. The wind can blow across the highway and make it
look like a snowstorm. All part of the experience. I was in BOLA during a 3-day blow, and there was a large covered palapa at Los Pinos camp that
was situated to shelter from the wind; ditto with the palapas at Ojo de Liebre. And it can get cold too. And when the wind is blowing in the evening,
your cooking flame is less effective, so bring a good wind screen for it so you don't waste fuel, or bring food you don't have to cook. Bring a
section of tent pole for a field repair in case one breaks. Happy adventures!
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