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BajaBlanca
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Superxicana Travel Adventures - this is the web address for the blog that superchicana is writing .... she doesn't post often but is open to questions
about her trip. She is of Mexican descent, raised in los angeles, first time traveling around Mexico. And. On her own. She did say that sometimes she
refuses rides, she has to feel comfortable to hitch a ride. I did urge her to do the copper canyon train trip and she loved it 
www.superxicanatraveladventures.com
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1L
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I have taken this trip to baja back in 1995 by motorcycle. I remember an amazing trip and look forward to experiencing time in Baja once again. At the
time a passport was not needed to cross the border and I do not currently have a passport. I remain curious about travel across the boarder for short
periods of time and whether the passport is really required. I have since learned it is. I state that I am driving a Miata so that the reader can let
me know more about the roads. I appreciate the advice about washboard roads, dirt roads etc. I also appreciate the support from David K.
Cheers 1L
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DENNIS
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A passport is required to re-enter the US.
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
A passport is required to re-enter the US. |
Yeah. A while ago you could BS them and get back over...with ease.
Now it's hassle.
Passports on line are covenant to get.
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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wilderone
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Yes, it is safe to travel in Baja by yourself. $100/day will be adequate if you take some groceries along, so you're not spending $5-10 every meal at
a restaurant. Although, don't pass up fresh fish tacos here and there at around 75 cents each. A Miata doesn't have much clearance so driving on
the dirt roads off Mex. 1 to explore will limit your adventure. The road to Scammons Lagoon is in fine shape and you can drive there yourself. If
you choose not to, there are lots of tour buses operating out of Guerrero Negro. You asked about a passport - needed to return to US, and also to get
your Mexican tourist visa - required for your length of stay and for traveling into Baja CA Sur. Get that at the border. Depending on your
interests, spending time in the smaller towns to break up the drive and experience some Baja charm would be in order. E.g., a night in San Ignacio,
Mulege. You can arrange for a whale trip at San Ignacio instead of driving yourself. You'll have fun. The first 100 miles isn't so much fun - just
poking along through road construction, towns with lots of traffic, stop signs and topes.
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DENNIS
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OK...Here ya go....some good advice from Elvis. All you have to do is change one word..."walk." When The King sings "walk"....you sing "drive."
http://tinyurl.com/2dgwxpj
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BajaBlanca
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If you do go to san ignacio - and it is well worth the stop - stay with Juanita (Jane) at casa Leree (www.casaleree.com). Her rooms are so peaceful - only 2 of them and they face into an amazing garden. What is more, she has a great selection of
baja books for sale, she sells arts and crafts made by all the local artisans in her area, she has photographs of families in over 10 albums marking
the history of san ignacio .... her inn was the first INN ever in San Ignacio.
San Ignacio has a mission church that is awesome. And the ice cream on the square is great in summer !
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mcfez
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1L
Your welcomed for all this advice 
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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