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kc
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First time in Baja Norte
The information on this site is incredible. I am new to all of this so please bear with my "newbie" questions.
I am flying into San Diego this Friday, renting a car and heading in Baja...however we can only take the rental as far as Guerrero Negro...must stay
in Baja Norte.
Any suggestions for a seven day itinerary in Baja Norte? Would love to spend time on west and east coast if possible.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
-kc
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TMW
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You said car so does that mean a car not an SUV? Still lots of places to go but before advising would need to confirm it's a car.
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kc
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Yes, it is a car. Is it still doable? Or should I upgrade?
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k-rico
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Not much between San Quintin and Guerrero Negro, just a lot of open land, if you're into that. Have you ever been in the desert? Real different from
Minnesota. Nothing will be green, well almost nothing.
Sea of Cortez side will be HOT, HOT, HOT.
Nobody else will recommend this, but take a look at Playas de Tijuana. Nice motel rooms for $20 a night and on weekends the beach is packed with
people having fun. Weekdays are mellow. Lots of restaurants. You might even catch a Sunday afternoon bullfight at the bullring by the sea (Plaza
Monumental). A truly Mexican affair. You will be one of the few Americans and yet, less than a mile from the border.
Rosarito, Ensenada, La Bufadora, Santo Tomas.
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fishbuck
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What is the point of your trip? What kind of things do you like.
There are plenty of interesting things in Norte. What is you preference?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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bajabound2005
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and the wine country, Valle de Guadalupe!
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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fishbuck
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No offense to K-rico but skip Playas De Tijuana. Not that interesting. San Diego beaches are better.
Go staight to either the Pyrimid resort or La Fonda. That's a good first day.
Then Ensenada. You could spend a day or 2 there. See the wineries. Take a harbor cruise.
Day 3 go to San Quintin. Stay at Jardines or the Desert Inn. Desert Inn is right on Santa Maria beach. Miles of beach.
Some will say stop in El Rosario. Not much of interest for me.
Head to Catavina. I wouldn't stay there but you might if you want to take some time and see the Desert.
But watch out for a Gringo bum named Gottapeso. He will bother you until you finally give him a peso.
Next go to Bahia De Los Angeles. Ya, it's going to be really hot. Take a panga ride out to an Island and swim and picnic.
Honestly I can't see much point to go to Guererro Negro. No whales to see and really not a very pretty town.
So back track towards the border.
Maybe someone else knows more good things to see in the area.
[Edited on 7-15-2009 by fishbuck]
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Crusoe
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KC...Just make sure from get go that the air conditioning unit is in working condition on your rental car. You will definately need it! ++C++
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Curt63
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Amen exactly to what Buck said. Watch out for stingrays at BOLA! Go snorkeling at islands off BOLA.
You will have a blast!
No worries
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timmurphy
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what fishbuck said...esp. if your stuck on blacktop and goin solo
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rts551
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Gottapeso was not there last week. too hot for him
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Von
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BOLA = Bahia de los Angeles you must go there its amazing.
You wont regret it its a little warm no big deal but totallly worth it.
370miles from the border. On the sea of cortez just go and you'll see
[Edited on 7-15-2009 by Von]
READY SET.....................
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I agree with fishbuck, stay, and eat at La Fonda. My suggestion is to have lunch and a drink (if you of the drinking type at Califia hotel, which is
just South of Rosarito. Go to the large outside deck, chill out with a view that is out of this world, and then proceed to La Fonda. That will be a
quite nice and entertaining day.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
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Von
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[Edited on 7-15-2009 by Von]
READY SET.....................
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Keri
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Just in case you need the address for pyramid resort here it is. Www.pyramidresort.com You can call the hotel direct 01152-646-155-0265 or email pyramidresort@prodigy.net.mx Ask for Keri and I'll give you a
special Nomad price.k
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bajaguy
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KC welcome to the board. If you o to BOLA, I would recommend the Costa del Sol for a place to stay. Clean rooms and a great little bar/cafe
http://www.bahiadelosangeles.info/costa-del-sol.htm
Bring an ice chest with plenty of water!!!!!!!
While in Ensenada, check out the Baja Country Club
http://bajacountryclub.com/
[Edited on 7-15-2009 by bajaguy]
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DavidT
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Tourist card?
David
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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kc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishbuck
What is the point of your trip? What kind of things do you like.
There are plenty of interesting things in Norte. What is you preference? |
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kc
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Wow. I will say it again. This is incredible. I can't keep up.
Thanks to everyone for the great suggestions and important tips. They are all noted.
To answer specifically to some of the questions. The point of the trip is get away from the crazy pace for a few days, see something my eyes have not
seen before. I have never been to the desert, but dream of it during MN winters. I love eating fish. I adore the spanish language and the diverse
mexican culture. I am interested in history. Somehow Baja seemed to be calling.
I am open to all accomodations, but prefer smaller places..."rustic" is cool. My better half and I are considering bringing a tent for camping a night
or two on the beach. Any suggestions, thoughts, or things to be aware of on this would be great to hear. 
Thanks again.-kc
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David K
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Bahia de los Angeles!!! But it is HOT from July to mid Sept.
El Rosario has a lot of sights... 2WD, but dirt roads to many of them... It will be cool as it is near the Pacific... Click on my link to see Baja
places like El Rosario and Bahia de los Angeles. http://community-2.webtv.net/vivabaja/tours
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