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oslotboom
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Thanks Boshvideo for parsing out this problem to reach the best solution. I'm been struggling with your same problem, on how to pull off a trip.
Issues like border crossings, dirty cops and criminal element in the Tijuana area, and car rental issues all gave me grief.
Now I realize that flying into La Paz and renting for a week is the best. I can even rent a Jeep from Thrifty, although somewhat expensive, to do some
lightweight offroading.
Be sure to post a trip report with emphasis on the perspective of a Baja rookie.
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Boshvideo
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That will be my plan as well. If it had not been for this excellent forum I would have never thought to do my trip this way.
I do have an additional question: My plan is to do two "loops". One north to San Ignacio and the other south to Cabo.(From La Paz) I see that I can
actually "loop" on the southern loop but don't see how for the northern loop. Must I backtrack once I'm in San Ignacio? I don't have much time. 10
days
many thanks
Bob
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woody with a view
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yes. there is only one paved road from san ignacio southbound. there are MANY "other" roads, but you should stick to the pavement on your first trip.
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Boshvideo
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Got it Woody. Thanks again.
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shari
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Amigos of mine have done the "buy the beater" thing and had a gas! they bought an old small station wagon and ended up selling it for more than they
bought it for! Just buy it and drive it across the border or get one in TJ...doesn't need insurance if you are risk takers...fun way to go and cheap.
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joel
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You could also email one of the Baja car rental companies and see if they have any cars in Cabo they need to return.... They'd likely cut you a deal
on the rental if you'd fly down and bring it back up for them.
Here's one:
http://www.cabaja.com/pricemex.html
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danaeb
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Bob - I know you have an ambitious schedule, but if you can, spend at least a couple of days in La Paz, since that's going to be your jumping off
point. There are beautiful uncrowded beaches, great restaurants, kayaking right there. And if you're there on a Sunday evening, stroll the malecon
and take in the evening's entertainment.
Experience enables you to recognize a mistake every time you repeat it.
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Paula
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Good advice above, don't overlook La Paz. The malecon and the plaza both deserve some time, and maybe a breakfast at the open air restaurant in La
Perla hotel. The food and service aren't that great, but it is a wonderful place to "be"!
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Boshvideo
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Thanks Danaeb and Paula for allowing me to take another look.
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CaboRon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody in ob
yes. there is only one paved road from san ignacio southbound. there are MANY "other" roads, but you should stick to the pavement on your first trip.
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Also your rental insurance generally does not cover off road driving. CaboRon
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