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cutexianchick
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Thanks all! As for our room, I dont have to sit for a timeshare presentation thou I know I will be hounded! The price I am getting from Costco is
worth staying there and visitng the near by cities. I am booking an ocean view room and dont want the garden sams club view, and I am already to
fight if my room has old decor. No I am not 20 but I would rather have people than no people... so a cpl of days on the road sightseeing both
directions might be enough for me. I can always extend coming back. Im still up in the air on 6,7,8 nights in cabo, thinking maybe 6. We can wheel
and deal... my husband lives in Mexico, hes been there for a cpl of years now and we are just waiting out our immigration time (tick tock tick tcok).
 I am really going to try and do the tent hut things with the mice and
c-ckroaches... UGGG, just wont get up in the middle of the night. I am still taking notes of everyones suggestions where to stop. I have driven to
Juarez so many times, I could drive it with my eyes close. I know this is a different directions thou, but I am one of those ansy people that just
want to go and get there, so stopping and seeing is a new thing for me and I dont want to miss the chance.
We are driving... I have a month off work... its cheaper and we can enjoy each other... we dont spend to much time together so alone time in the truck
will be good for us. Go the DVD for my duaghter, we wont even hear her.. wizard of oz all the way I bet.
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Only drive during the day, and drive slow.. the road is very narrow and empty semi trucks driving north are going fast, and they think they own the
road.
It's a beautiful drive. I have just done it over 30x.
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cutexianchick
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Perhaps you can change part of your plans...7 days in Cabo??
Two days and one night is plenty. The place is a circus. Everything very expensive. If you want to spend two nights there, you have to rent an ATV and
ride it to land's end at low tide (get a tide app for your computer).
Don't use your phone in Mexico unless you have a prearranged international plan. DO NOT TEXT or USE THE WEB on your phone. You'll be shocked at the bill when you get home. In the hundreds!
Spend more time in East Cape and La Paz, friendlier people, great food at inexpensive prices. You'll love Todos Santos!
Since you are driving...read (on Nomads) and pay close attention to the discriminatory gauntlet laid down in Ciudad Constitucion by their cops. You
would be a prime candidate as a first timer. Search "Constitucion" on Nomads. Be prepared and extremely careful!
The yurts at Ignacio B&B are a lifetime experience, you can not miss it. Kayaks are included in your yurt rental. Even if you can't get a yurt,
rent one of their standard rooms and walk to the bathrooms. And when in San Ignacio, you have to sit on one of the benches on the plaza. Feel the
ghosts around you. Just sit for 15 minutes. Do and say nothing. Your 3 year-old will go nuts. But just smell the tortilleria in the morning. You'll
never ever forget it.
In Santa Rosalia: take a right at the train engine and drive up the street and visit the world-famous panaderia and the copper church.
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I didnt know you could ride to Lands end... I will for sure look into that. what is a tide app and how do I get that? Yes I am going to try and do
the yurt thing or possibly a room... the place just seems very nice. Do yo think I need to reserve? Yes I saw some postings on the the problem with
cops at constitucion, I will update myself before we leave.
Will do the recommended sightseeing you mentioned at the end of your post, my husband will love the bakery (i kinda like the bakerys, like US donuts
better).
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cutexianchick
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Okay so now that I am already on vacation in my mind... you guys im really excited about the cabo part... pool, water, beach... yea!!! I now am
thinking about splitting our vacation up half in cabo and half in san jose del Cabo. We are for sure staying at a resort for the amentities and for
my daughter to enjoy kids club stuff. We can get an inclusive in San Jose at Royal Solaris for $169, thats a good price. Since food is exspensive as
well as drinks that is a good savings. This would give us extra money to spend or in mt mind to spend on motels along the way to and from. I cant
wait; Dophins, snorkeling (invest in babysitting that day), boat rides, possible cruise dinner and sight seeing. I will be on afterwork to get more
opinions and will have to book tonight. have a great one.
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I stayed at the presidente for our Honeymoon 7 years ago and it was pretty nice.
Have a great trip
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I wouldn't stay 7 days in Cabo. You'll see on the way down that Baja's many charms do not lie in Cabo San Lucas. Small towns are where it's at. A
couple days in Loreto - take a drive to the mission there. Go fishing too. A night at Mulege, stroll the small town, the river bank, check out the
old prison, the views, get sometone to take you on a hike to the pictographs. Hang out in San Ignacio, Bahia Conception. I don't believe you would
need reservations anywhere in Baja these days. Cancel your Villa Palmas reservations, go with the flow. I know you would enjoy a couple days at
Rancho Leonero - check it out online. Take snorkle gear, slow down - it will be hot.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wilderone
I wouldn't stay 7 days in Cabo. You'll see on the way down that Baja's many charms do not lie in Cabo San Lucas. Small towns are where it's at. A
couple days in Loreto - take a drive to the mission there. Go fishing too. A night at Mulege, stroll the small town, the river bank, check out the
old prison, the views, get sometone to take you on a hike to the pictographs. Hang out in San Ignacio, Bahia Conception. I don't believe you would
need reservations anywhere in Baja these days. Cancel your Villa Palmas reservations, go with the flow. I know you would enjoy a couple days at
Rancho Leonero - check it out online. Take snorkle gear, slow down - it will be hot. |
Right on advice! 
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Udo
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Hola cutexianchick!
A tide application can be obtained when you google it. There are many available on the web as well as several for the Iphone.
BTW, if you really want to save some cash and still go to Land's End at low tide (at low tide you get to walk under the arch and literally see the two
seas coming together), you can walk there from either the North end of town or do some rock climbing and walk there from the end of the marina.
The Malecon in La Paz is another can't miss, peaceful, serene, and an unforgettable sunset.
Udo
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Udo. I've been going to Cabo since the early 80's. I've kayaked through the arch and in the infrequent low tides, I've walked under it. But, one would
have to be a mountain goat to actually walk to it. It's a less rigorous hike from the Pacific beach over some rocks to Playa de Amor. But, beyond
Lover's Beach, I just can't see it being done on foot.
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Okay enough with the Cabo bashing! Yes, there are drawbacks to being in Cabo but I do not find mad rush that used to be Cabo 5 years ago. If you do
not want to be bothered by time share hustlers just say no and pass them by. 5, 6 or 7 days in Cabo will be enjoyable if you take the time to plan
your visit. My friends and I go down several times a year for a week or two and never have any of the problems that the Cabo bashers seem to find
prevalent. If you want to go to the beach, there are plenty to chose from and not just Medano Beach in Cabo. Up along the coast are several great
spots. Take your vehicle and do day trips, you will enjoy it immensely. Yes, there are many great locations on the Baja, not just Cabo, but if you are
not up to tremendous amounts of driving and sightseeing, Cabo can be quite a place to relax in. You have not mentioned dining or nightlife of which
Cabo is well named for. If your time-share offers it, you might try getting a baby sitter and planning an evening out. Early evening dining is a great
option with everyplace catering to family fare. Souvenir shopping is great and be sure to take a glass bottom boat to lands end and spending a couple
of hours at Lover's beach near the arch. The only caveat to YOUR vacation is to take enough time to enjoy what you like doing. Sometimes just a quiet
day at the beach or the pool is just the thing for recharging the batteries. Enjoy it however you plan to do it.
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well said wingnut - i have been to Cabo twice already this year and it was lots of fun.
you just have to know where to go and what to avoid.
it is not pricey either if you don't have or want to spend a fortune.
the constant cabo bashing here gets old. and i think Cabo has gotten better over the last 5 years as far as the riff raff leaving.
Los Cabos is even nicer.
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cutexianchick
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Hi Wingnut
Yes babysitting is avaialble and we thought for sure about using it so we could snorkle. We even thought about using the services for a dinnere date
alone. The rest of the time we will be all together, She is going ont he glass bottom boat to lovers beach and the lands end. I booked a dinner
cruise with my itenery through Caborey and we will also do the dolphin encounter. We will sightsee and visit many restaurants, not looking at eating
to much at our hotel. I've booked 6 nights and I know that if not anything, the pool, beach and drinks is relaxing to me. I have yet to book in San
Jose, we plan on three nights there with an inclusive resorts. We will stop in Loreto either there or back and also the city with the yurts (cant
spell the city). When we get tired we will stop but we are not going to spend days along the way, 1 -2 each way will be plenty.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by cutexianchick
Hi Wingnut
Yes babysitting is avaialble and we thought for sure about using it so we could snorkle. We even thought about using the services for a dinnere date
alone. The rest of the time we will be all together, She is going ont he glass bottom boat to lovers beach and the lands end. I booked a dinner
cruise with my itenery through Caborey and we will also do the dolphin encounter. We will sightsee and visit many restaurants, not looking at eating
to much at our hotel. I've booked 6 nights and I know that if not anything, the pool, beach and drinks is relaxing to me. I have yet to book in San
Jose, we plan on three nights there with an inclusive resorts. We will stop in Loreto either there or back and also the city with the yurts (cant
spell the city). When we get tired we will stop but we are not going to spend days along the way, 1 -2 each way will be plenty.
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I'm somewhat puzzled at the idea of looking to visit many restaurants in Cabo San Lucas, but choosing an all-inclusive in San Jose. While there are
many decent to excellent restaurants in San Lucas, there are also many that barely make mediocre. On the other hand, San Jose has, probably, more
excellent restaurants. I noted your quote for the price of the all-inclusive. Not bad. However, ass someone mentioned early on in this thread, In
town, the Tropicana is a very nice place to stay that places you within walking distance of many really good restaurants.
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cutexianchick
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Bajahowodd,
Thanks for being puzzled.. becuase I am probbably more than you.
I cant afford an all inclusive in cabo for 6 nights... so we will be eating dinner out, breaksfast in and lunch here and there. Now, In san jose I
could afford an all inclusive so I decided that it would be a good savings and we would still be able to visit another city and spend time there and
enjoy their accomadations.
Im not going to lie, I want to enjoy especially at the all inclusive as many of the fruity girly drinks that I want. This is more my vacation that
anyones, lol. You have to remember I am a married single mom... my husband is in mexico waiting for our immigration process to be complete (3 years).
I need a break with lots and lots of fun drinks and drinks can get exspensive. This is time for my husband and our daughter to bond and me to get a
tan. I am joking to a certain degree but I am also being serious.
The tropicana is not on the beach and doesnt seem to be geared towards chidlren. The resort I would like to stay at has an entire area for kids,
mulitple water slides and other fun stuff as well as kids pool and schedule things to do, drop your children off and enjoy your day (or whatever). I
know we will spend way over $100 to eat and drink in cabo every day we are there. $500 for 3 nights all inclusive in San Jose is a great deal. We
can also drive in to San Jose to eat one of the nights we are in cabo, its close.
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Udo
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You are correct, bajahowodd. I't's been about 8 years since I was there last. I remembered walking past the harbor and over the rocks, but not much
past that. Perhaps that is why we rented the quads. We were somewhat hammered, therefore the memory is somewhat fuzzy. I remember the arch at low tide
and walking under it, and that no one else was there.
One thing I am highly impressed of, bajahowodd, is that you kayaked to the land's end. There is an incredible current and tidal influence there. Even
at low tide, the water vicinity is kind of like a constant rip-current.
Udo
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cutexianchick
Welcome to the nomads.
The most important is to have a great vacation that you have earned all year.
The really important part that everyone has told you is drive careful and don't be in a hurry. Everyone that lives here is. Don't trust the truck
driver to give you the left signal to pass he might be saying hi to the on coming truck.
Don't drive at night no shoulder. The hwy is higher than the small shoulder that they do have watch for over correction. Be careful and enjoy what
ever you do.
Stop and say hi. We have a playground for your little one to get out and burn off some of the energy that they have at that age.
Just have fun
Drive careful
Irene
Posada Don Diego
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cutexianchick
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| Quote: | Originally posted by irenemm
cutexianchick
Welcome to the nomads.
The most important is to have a great vacation that you have earned all year.
The really important part that everyone has told you is drive careful and don't be in a hurry. Everyone that lives here is. Don't trust the truck
driver to give you the left signal to pass he might be saying hi to the on coming truck.
Don't drive at night no shoulder. The hwy is higher than the small shoulder that they do have watch for over correction. Be careful and enjoy what
ever you do.
Stop and say hi. We have a playground for your little one to get out and burn off some of the energy that they have at that age.
Just have fun
Drive careful
Irene
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Oh very cool, I check you out on the map, looks like we will be driving past you, we will stop for kiana to run around and well get gas too. thanks
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EL ROSARIO, 225 miles from Tijuana has reliable, honest gasoline sales and the finest motel 'The Baja Cactus' on the peninsula for under $40/ night...
both owned by our own Baja Nomad member 'Baja Cactus' (Antonio Muņoz). Being the last Pemex gas station southbound before the great void of the
central desert, it is the perfect location to top off and get some rest and food... Next door to Baja Cactus is the famous 'Mama Espinoza's'
restaurant (recently remodeled)...
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cutexianchick
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Great Info David K, thank you. Before I leave I am printing this whole topic out so I can remember everything and in case I forgot Ill just look it
up!
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
You are correct, bajahowodd. I't's been about 8 years since I was there last. I remembered walking past the harbor and over the rocks, but not much
past that. Perhaps that is why we rented the quads. We were somewhat hammered, therefore the memory is somewhat fuzzy. I remember the arch at low tide
and walking under it, and that no one else was there.
One thing I am highly impressed of, bajahowodd, is that you kayaked to the land's end. There is an incredible current and tidal influence there. Even
at low tide, the water vicinity is kind of like a constant rip-current. |
It is kinda choppy there. I found that rather than heading straight for the arch from Medano Beach, it was easier, although certainly longer, to head
toward the marina and hug the inner side of San Lucas Bay past Lover's beach and on to the arch. That said, I'm not quite certain that I'd try it
today. Last time out there, I was ten years younger!
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