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Brian L
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So, after reading your answer to the RV question, I'm not sure if you are serious about the first one either...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by blane
Sorry if this is a bit off-topic, but a couple of other questions:
1. What age kids are appropriate for the panga tours?
2. Is it permissible to bring your own rv to San Ignacio? |
1. any age, i've been out with infants and toddlers who either love the whales or scream with fear of the sea monster,... just remember it is a panga,
y'all may get wet, it may be choppy and uncomfortable boat ride on windy day.
2. bring whatever vehicle you like. the washboard road will rattle your RV into 10,000 tiny pieces |
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by blane
So, after reading your answer to the RV question, I'm not sure if you are serious about the first one either...
| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by blane
Sorry if this is a bit off-topic, but a couple of other questions:
1. What age kids are appropriate for the panga tours?
2. Is it permissible to bring your own rv to San Ignacio? |
1. any age, i've been out with infants and toddlers who either love the whales or scream with fear of the sea monster,... just remember it is a panga,
y'all may get wet, it may be choppy and uncomfortable boat ride on windy day.
2. bring whatever vehicle you like. the washboard road will rattle your RV into 10,000 tiny pieces |
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serious about both
the road is graded once per year, usually at beginning of season, but gets washboarded pretty quick after grading. it is 40+ miles of usually rough
washboard, i suppose an rv can do it w/o rattling apart.
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Brian L
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by blane
So, after reading your answer to the RV question, I'm not sure if you are serious about the first one either...
| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by blane
Sorry if this is a bit off-topic, but a couple of other questions:
1. What age kids are appropriate for the panga tours?
2. Is it permissible to bring your own rv to San Ignacio? |
1. any age, i've been out with infants and toddlers who either love the whales or scream with fear of the sea monster,... just remember it is a panga,
y'all may get wet, it may be choppy and uncomfortable boat ride on windy day.
2. bring whatever vehicle you like. the washboard road will rattle your RV into 10,000 tiny pieces |
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serious about both
the road is graded once per year, usually at beginning of season, but gets washboarded pretty quick after grading. it is 40+ miles of usually rough
washboard, i suppose an rv can do it w/o rattling apart. |
Ok, good to know, thanks! Probably best to stay in San Ignacio town, drive truck out to lagoon.
Brian
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David K
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Road has been paved at least 10km. towards the lagoon... over a year ago... maybe more by this year?
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Brian L
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Road has been paved at least 10km. towards the lagoon... over a year ago... maybe more by this year? |
So, only 75% of rv would rattle off? Can you guarantee which 25% will remain? But then you have to drive back...
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David K
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Like any washboard road... lower air pressure in tires and 'speed' will 'smooth' the ride. I don't recommend motorhomes off road... use your 'toad' or
get one. Keep the moho on the pavement!
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Ken Bondy
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The last time I was there we stayed three days with Kuyima in their little cabanas. Highly recommended:
carpe diem!
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We went to Ojo de Liebre, but it was a windy day, my butt still in pain from all the bouncing. also it's hard to take pix.overall it was a great
experince for adults and kids alike,but I was toll that San Ignacio it's better for whale watching,that will be in my list when I go back..
[Edited on 12-21-2010 by BAJACAT]
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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Brian L
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BAJACAT
We went to Ojo de Liebre, but it was a windy day, my butt still in pain from all the bouncing. also it's hard to take pix.overall it was a great
experince for adults and kids alike,but I was toll that San Ignacio it's better for whale watching,that will be in my list when I go back..
[Edited on 12-21-2010 by BAJACAT] |
Still a great picture. I think my kids would love it! They love petting the stingrays at SeaWorld, it's always hard to drag them away from that.
Brian
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edimburgo
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Muchas Gracias a todos!!!!
felices fiestas!!!!!!
Cesar
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shari
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Hi Edimburgo and welcome to baja nomads. There will most likely be only a few whales in Ojo de Liebre around Christmas...most people like to go when
they have a chance to have a "friendly" encounter. But if you dont have a choice and can only go early in the season...there are some cool things that
happen then too...like mating, and birthing, seeing a newborn pink baby gray whale is pretty spectacular...also sometimes a big pregnant mamma will
have a midwife with here and sometimes they can be "friendly" as they are just hangin around waiting to give birth and not busy with a newborn calf.
Yes, mid february is best but the lagoons are very busy that time of year too so sometimes earlier or later is nice too as you might have a boat and
whales to yourselves...just some thoughts on timing here.
whenever you go, have a wonderful trip and try to make sure the lanchero is respectful of the critters.
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roadhog
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Kuyima is online. Excellent panga tour. Camping AAA tourist. The road is ferocious. Takes 6-8 hours at truck saving speed. Locals doing business over
the road rebuild suspensions yearly at min. The Lagoon location is visually outstanding touring. Good tight tourist package with van transport or not.
Bring your own everything - no commercial support there.
Camping at the salt works camp outside Guerrero Negro is a remote natural ecology. Periodically Windy. Hiking. I did not panga there or drive over to
the seaside. The whale area is larger here.
GN is a NA company town, a mix of Baja and serious business. As I was reminded, GN food stores offer a limited selection for American tastes so bring
your own. There is an American class superduper at Constitucion.
bring warm watre repellant clothing and warm clothing. There are cold snaps with strong wind.
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roadhog
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Malarimo Malarimo at GN has a motel, wifi, food and panga tours.
Try both San Ig Lagoon and salt camping at GN. Its on the way.
Also use the Rice and Beans Oasis resturant/park camp/shower at San Ignacio Town. First Sharp Right when coming down the hill into town. WiFi,
knowledagble Innkeeper. Kuyima has an office on the square. The Kuyima Lagoon innnkeeper speaks english.
read Moon's 'Baja' and Church's 'Camping Mexico's Baja'
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David K
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Malarrimo: http://www.malarrimo.com
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shari
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FYI...the "salt works" camp south of GN is actually a national park with a beautiful Interpretive center with a restaurant, gift shop and has palapas
to camp in, all for $3 a night. the lagoon oceanfront campsites are large and you can hear the whales breathing at night...it is a truly spectacular,
quiet, mystical place to visit. It was Mexico's first whale sanctuary.
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Right on Shari - the camp at the Scammons Lagoon launch site, also has lots of birds, beach, indigenous obsidian flakes and scraper tools abound,
fossil shells, hiking, palapas to shield from the wind; the prices at the restaurant are reasonable, hot coffee in the morning; nice patio to hang
out. Even if you don't see many whales, a great place to camp and spend some time. You can drive about 45 mph on that road - good condition.
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Great place to camp with lots of birds!
| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
FYI...the "salt works" camp south of GN is actually a national park with a beautiful Interpretive center with a restaurant, gift shop and has palapas
to camp in, all for $3 a night. the lagoon oceanfront campsites are large and you can hear the whales breathing at night...it is a truly spectacular,
quiet, mystical place to visit. It was Mexico's first whale sanctuary. |
The camper/pickup at the palapa campsite was ours, note no other campers that day. Restaurant/Interpretive Center is the white bldg.
Captains ready for whale watch customers at Interpretive Center and Restaurant
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Ken Bondy
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shari, wilderone and Ken are all spot on about the whalewatch facility at Ojo de Liebre. A real bonus is the complete gray whale skeleton:
carpe diem!
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Brian L
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What is the latest you can see the whales at San Ignacio Lagoon? Is the last week of March too late?
Brian
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by blane
What is the latest you can see the whales at San Ignacio Lagoon? Is the last week of March too late? |
Usually not. Kuyima stays in operation until April 15. And there are a couple of other official operations that other people like -it is all very controlled.
Both lagoons are a part of the Reserve.
If you are early, the camping at Ojo de Liebre is beautiful
But we have always had a more positive experience whale watching at San Ignacio then at Ojo de Liebre or Bahia de Magdalena. But everyone has their
favorite places and hopefully you will have great experience.
Someone mentioned it taking 6 to 8 hours to drive out to San Ignacio? For the last several years when the road was the worst it only took us a
couple of hours and it did not ruin the truck. Current truck is a 2003 and it has been out there at least once a year all but one year.
It will be interesting to see how much more pavement there is this year.
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