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DIWR17
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We live in SJD and I drive up and back every year from Colorado. I have always done Hwy 1 from Tijuana down, but this year I will be going Hwy 5
through Mexicali. Always enjoyed Coral Marina Hotel in Ensenada but consensus is, Hwy 5 is a better route. Looking forward to the different road.
Having said that, I have done the trip in 2 days in the past from Ensenada/San Diego. My suggestion would be, maybe go as far as San Ignacio the first
night and stay at San Ignacio B&B (yurt place). Easy 10 hour drive and then it's only about 10 hours down to Zippers from there.
Depending on your cell carrier, coverage can be spotty. I ended up getting a Mexican sim and sticking it in my old I phone 10. I put $200 pesos on it
before I leave the US which is plenty of emergency cell coverage to get me down there. Service is a lot better through Telcel on the peninsula.
Hope this helps.
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ondahrd
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Thank you everyone for all the informative travel advice. Because of all the great advice, I am changing my route to go down Hwy 5 out of Mexicali.
Most likely cross at Tecate and cut over.
I have found a traveling partner to help with driving. I may make another stop to stay out of the sunset and dark driving. But that remains to be
seen. The Baja has always fascinated me, but time is not on my side here
I have found a few sites on road conditions, any better than others?
Oh, to Bigboss, aren't you a little ray of uninformative sunshine.
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JZ
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Quote: Originally posted by DIWR17  |
Depending on your cell carrier, coverage can be spotty. I ended up getting a Mexican sim and sticking it in my old I phone 10. I put $200 pesos on it
before I leave the US which is plenty of emergency cell coverage to get me down there. Service is a lot better through Telcel on the peninsula.
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This might have been the way to do it in the past.
At&t and T-Mobile are free to use anywhere in North America. You want ppl to be able to call you on your US number.
AT&T coverage in Baja is great.
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Great that you found a fellow driver.
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ondahrd
The following website sometimes (sometimes) works .. Purchase your licenses and print them out.
Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip!
https://www.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx/
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El Jefe
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We just drove your intended route a few days ago. Crossed at Tecate at around 7:45 AM and arrived at the Halfway House Hotel at the Guerrero Negro
Eagle before dark. Long day. We were the only people in their restaurant. Food ok, margaritas better. The next day we pushed to La Paz and stayed at
the Paradise Hotel on the main drag coming into town just before the turnoff to the airport. Both hotels were reasonably priced and reservations were
not needed.
The next day was an easy drive down past Todos Santos and over to San Jose del on the toll road. Life is good on the near east cape. Nights are just
starting to dip into the high 60's. Water still warm at 86.
No b-tchin\' in the Baja.
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David K
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Tom, is via Todos Santos to your place better than via Los Barriles? I would miss the getting pitahyas and mangos, sold along Hwy. 1!
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by ondahrd | Thank you everyone for all the informative travel advice. Because of all the great advice, I am changing my route to go down Hwy 5 out of Mexicali.
Most likely cross at Tecate and cut over.
I have found a traveling partner to help with driving. I may make another stop to stay out of the sunset and dark driving. But that remains to be
seen. The Baja has always fascinated me, but time is not on my side here
I have found a few sites on road conditions, any better than others?
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You made a good call on going the 5. That is the way we go. It is a good bit less stressful as it avoids TJ and all the stop and go traffic in the
small towns on MX 1. Plus it by passes the curvy drive through the mountains.
The one downside is it extends your drive without cell service. Basically you won't have service after you leave San Felipe until Guerrero Negro.
No big deal though.
[Edited on 10-18-2020 by JZ]
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El Jefe
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David you are right about highway 1 south of La Paz. That is a pretty drive, especially this time of year when everything is so, so green! But after
two long hard days of driving, that four lane highway looks awful easy and relaxing to drive the rest of the way home.
On another note, it sure would be nice if somebody could figure out the logistics and build a nice traveler's motel at the junction of hwy 1 and hwy
5. It would make for a nice distance to travel on the first day southbound. In the morning you could get the best huevos rancheros on the planet at
the Nuevo Chapala restaurant right next door!
No b-tchin\' in the Baja.
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by El Jefe |
On another note, it sure would be nice if somebody could figure out the logistics and build a nice traveler's motel at the junction of hwy 1 and hwy
5. It would make for a nice distance to travel on the first day southbound. In the morning you could get the best huevos rancheros on the planet at
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This so true.
[Edited on 10-30-2020 by JZ]
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or another motel or two in Gbay!
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by El Jefe | David you are right about highway 1 south of La Paz. That is a pretty drive, especially this time of year when everything is so, so green! But after
two long hard days of driving, that four lane highway looks awful easy and relaxing to drive the rest of the way home.
On another note, it sure would be nice if somebody could figure out the logistics and build a nice traveler's motel at the junction of hwy 1 and hwy
5. It would make for a nice distance to travel on the first day southbound. In the morning you could get the best huevos rancheros on the planet at
the Nuevo Chapala restaurant right next door!
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Tom, if we all live long enough, it will happen! Heck, paving a road to Gonzaga Bay wasn't supposed to happen until Hell freezes over! Although 2020
is pretty close to that, I suppose? 
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We are now leaving for Todos Santos 11/4 going by way of HWY5 south to HWY1. It’s a 2 night drive and 3 days. It’s difficult to average more than
100KM/HR when you consider gas and food stops. A lot of HWY1 has no shoulder and 15” to 18” of drop off. The Trucks and buses drive fast and crowd
the centerline. Night driving is problematic as there are bandits and deer when you get further south. Goats and cattle on the road are common as
well. The signage is also bad. The paved roads stop abruptly at times with little or no warning! A spare tire and good flashlight are a must. Water,
T.P. and hand sanitizer a good idea.
We’ll post here as we go if the “internet god” smiles on us! Stay safe!
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