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Bajageorge
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going to El Rosario
Planning a diving trip ( 4 days ) staying in El Rosario, I guess.The beach would be better. Are there any other hotels ? We want to rent a panga out
of Punta Baja. Also would like so help of panga service out of Punta Baja, never been their before. Sacermento reef and kelp bed looks like it maybe
good. I have drove through El Rosario and know that there isn't alot to do. I'll post some pictures and a story when we get back. George
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Bob H
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Bocana Beach is located approx. 5 miles west of El Rosario through the Arroyo and over the dunes.
Just North of El Rosario you will find the turn-off to La Lobera which has beautiful Seal Caves and an Abalone Research center and hatchery. A must
see!
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David K
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There is a '5 star motel'... The Baja Cactus owned by Nomad member 'BajaCactus' (Antonio Muņoz)... the first one as you enter town... on the left,
next to the Pemex station. Super comfort, very modern, and ammenities at low, low price... many photos and comments posted over the past 6 years. 24
hour desk, phone service, satellite TV (half in English).
Several new rooms, and if full, they have a few of the older rooms.
Next choice is at the opposite end of town... The Turista Motel, new, inexpensive, comfy beds.
Across the highway from the Turista, is 'Baja's Best Bed & Breakfast'. More expensive, but you get breakfast... quiet comfy rooms.
The final two motels are the Motel Sinahi and Las Cabaņas Motel (Mama Espinoza's place).
There are several restaurants and taco stands in town... Mama Espinoza's being the most famous... a must see for all the history, fossils and off road
racing posters.
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woody with a view
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stop at the starbucks place at the end of town and ask for Ed. he can dial you in as far as pangas, supplies, etc. he can arrainge a charter for you
to sac reef or ilsa geronimo if you don't feel like chasing one down yourself. the guy is a world of info on the reefs out there.
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Santiago
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What woody say.
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ELINVESTIG8R
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And don't forget to eat a Mama Espinoza's Restaurant. The food and atmosphere are wonderful. When you go, tell whoever is at the register which could
be Roli Carolina or Gerardo that David says Hi!
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
The final two motels are the Motel Sinahi and Las Cabaņas Motel (Mama Espinoza's place).
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I would highly recommend dinner at the Motel Sinahi resturant! Very good food and friendly service.
Bob H
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Lee
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Results definitely vary with the food at Mama's -- it's either ''just OK'' or else ''off'' -- and think the place is coasting on it's rep. The
only reason I would go there is staying at the Cactus and convenience of walking next door. History is fine and ambiance is cool but I'm wanting
great food and that's never been my experience there. OK food, but NOT great.
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F*ck it.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
Results definitely vary with the food at Mama's -- it's either ''just OK'' or else ''off'' -- and think the place is coasting on it's rep. The
only reason I would go there is staying at the Cactus and convenience of walking next door. History is fine and ambiance is cool but I'm wanting
great food and that's never been my experience there. OK food, but NOT great. |
sorry, but i couldn't agree more. they do, however, make a great mexican combo plate-as does everywhere else!
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David K
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Also, not sure when Bob last ate there (it was great in 2005)... but the La Bocana Beach Restaurant at the Motel Sinahi (also now named Restuarant
Sinahi) has been sub-par that last few times there (last month most recent try). Different cook, staff, no Primo in sight (Primo is the owner).
Mama Espinoza's (for us) the past year's trips has been greatly improved... Remodeled inside, quick staff and good food... breakfast last time... as
it is next door to Baja Cactus.
We also eat at Ed's (Baja's Best Bed & Breakfast Bar & Restaurant) which Woody calls the Starbucks place... has a Starbucks logo painted on
the building. The best chorizo and eggs breakfast burritos...
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ELINVESTIG8R
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I'll just disagree with those of you who do not like to eat at Mama Espinoza's Restaurant...I like it just fine. 
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woody with a view
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i think Elinvest has a biased view. just like we had for La Mijita when
Elsa and Santos ran it. it is now being run by friends of the family and it just ain't the same.......
RIP Elsa
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BajaCactus
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Bajageorge... we would be more than happy to help you get a panga and a local fisherman to take you to those places you would like to go.
The usual rate a fisherman will charge for a day is around $ 150 Dlls (up to four people)... this includes picking you at the motel, driving you to
Punta Baja, the "panga", fuel and bait.
Let us know if we can be of any assistance.
Antonio M.
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David K
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You see, '5 star service'!
Hi Antonio... 
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaCactus
Bajageorge... we would be more than happy to help you get a panga and a local fisherman to take you to those places you would like to go.
The usual rate a fisherman will charge for a day is around $ 150 Dlls (up to four people)... this includes picking you at the motel, driving you to
Punta Baja, the "panga", fuel and bait.
Let us know if we can be of any assistance.
Antonio M.
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Whoa...thats a nice price. What a room go for at your place?
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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toneart
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In past years I had noticed the downslide in the quality of food at Mama Espinoza's. I even got sick eating their crab burritos which I reported here
a few years ago. Antonio Munoz, owner of The BajaCactus Hotel, and his staff were quite concerned regarding my health and gave me great personal
attention and care.
At the same time, several Nomads reported similar experiences. David (elinvestig8or) passed along these opinions. He has been a part of that family
since childhood.
I have visited there recently, a couple of times, and have noticed a definite improvement! Obviously, criticism isn't usually taken well and people
naturally become defensive. I don't know what went on behind the scenes, but the result is that it was well taken and corrections have been made. The
food and service was excellent!
I also had the pleasure of meeting David (whose guitar and voice were wafting from the kitchen), Roli and Mama.
May Mama live many more years beyond her 104 years!
Mama Espinoza's and The Baja Cactus are must stops for me while passing through El Rosario.
Saludos!
El Mulegeno Antonio
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Bajahowodd
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I absolutely concur with Tony. As much as David got his feathers ruffled a bit by criticism posted here a few years back, fact is, that like any
responsible business, the criticism was considered and appears to have resulted in a significant improvement there at Mama's.
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David K
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Room at Baja Cactus:
Breakfast a Mama Espinoza's (July 2009):
Baja Angel and Mama Espinoza ("more or less 100 years old", as she would say) in 2009:
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Ate at Mama's this afternoon. My wife said it was the best Chile Relleno with Langostino she had ever had . I had to concur as it was very special-
and the margaritas didn't have too much to do with the verdict-but they were pretty special also.. on to la paz.. Norm
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Also, not sure when Bob last ate there (it was great in 2005)... but the La Bocana Beach Restaurant at the Motel Sinahi (also now named Restuarant
Sinahi) has been sub-par that last few times there (last month most recent try). Different cook, staff, no Primo in sight (Primo is the owner).
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David, I'm very sorry to hear about this place going downhill. We ate there a couple of times after 2005 and it was still good. Possibly Primo is no
longer the owner. I can't imagine him letting the place go bad.
Bob H
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