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Pescador
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I think you are picking up the flavor of Baja and now you have a much better idea about what is going on. The Pacific side is cooler with a little
more wind, but this time of the year the Sea of Cortez side can be a little windy also. While Cabo is certainly fun for people watching, for the most
part it has almost nothing to do with the baja experience and is not unlike any other overcrowded and overpriced tourist destination. La Paz, on the
other hand, is a vibrant and alive Mexican city that feels infinitely more authentic. I would think you would love Mulege with it's quaint little
places to hang out at and get a feel for the location. The new place called the Shack which is under the bridge, seems to be loaded with tourist
types sipping (or maybe guzzling) beer while watching the river flow downstream (or upstream depending on tide), and Anna's place on Santispac Beach
south of town seems custom made for you.
There is probably about 1,500 years of experience on this board and I think you are getting it all dialed in for a wonderful Baja Experience.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
Some like to make rigid plans. I like to stay flexible; poke around, linger where I feel good, split when I am bored. You will meet people along the
way that will have interesting information and tips on where to go and what to see. Be a NOMAD!   |
It is the way we like to travel---we seldom know where we will be on any given day------exact mileage, we have no idea, exact times, no idea, GPS, got
rid of it-----for us, it is the only way to go.
It is often more fun to make your own discoveries.
Then again, in Baja we do concern ourselves with the daylight available as we don't like driving at night.
And when you get as far as El Rosario, don't forget to buy gas there even if you don't think you need it----
Have a GREAT TRIP
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BajaBlanca
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@ David: you do realize that La Bocana isn't even on that map ??????
@ vernezze - take Sirenita down with you !! Not only does she speak fluent English and Spanish BUT she will fill you in on everything Baja you ever
thought you wanted to know. she is young and vivacious. Her mom Shari has been here 20 years plus - you could not get a better travel companion.
Don't forget the gas in El Rosario. A MUST for sure as the next station is over 200 miles away.
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woody with a view
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Don't forget the gas in El Rosario. A MUST for sure as the next station is over 200 miles away.
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no EXACTLY correct! definately the cheapest for 200 miles. there are some guys you can buy from on the side of the hiway out of barrels. don't
hesitate to use their services if you need (or even if you think you might) fuel. their fuel is legit. not watered down like the story goes...
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Skipjack Joe
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Since this is your first driving trip -
Always keep an eye out for these road signs. Called 'TOPES' these are speed bumps on an open highway. When run over at high speeds (>25mph) they
can do severe damage to your vehicle. Even if you see one to late it is worth slowing down as much as possible because the greater the speed the
greater the damage. They are always next to schools. Virtually every school on the highway has a set of them in front.
Once you get dialed in you will be automatically scanning for signs as you approach every town. Don't worry about the open road as they never occur
there and potholes are now a rarity.
A topes is baja's version of a stop sign, although they require no police enforcement (you won't make the same mistake twice).
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bajaguy
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Don't forget .......
| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Since this is your first driving trip -
Always keep an eye out for these road signs. Called 'TOPES' these are speed bumps on an open highway. When run over at high speeds (>25mph) they
can do severe damage to your vehicle. Even if you see one to late it is worth slowing down as much as possible because the greater the speed the
greater the damage. They are always next to schools. Virtually every school on the highway has a set of them in front.
Once you get dialed in you will be automatically scanning for signs as you approach every town. Don't worry about the open road as they never occur
there and potholes are now a rarity.
A topes is baja's version of a stop sign, although they require no police enforcement (you won't make the same mistake twice).
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About the Vados........
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
@ David: you do realize that La Bocana isn't even on that map ??????
@ vernezze - take Sirenita down with you !! Not only does she speak fluent English and Spanish BUT she will fill you in on everything Baja you ever
thought you wanted to know. she is young and vivacious. Her mom Shari has been here 20 years plus - you could not get a better travel companion.
Don't forget the gas in El Rosario. A MUST for sure as the next station is over 200 miles away. |
Maybe because I didn't make that map!  La Bocana (the one where Baja Blanca
is) is a 15 min. drive north along the coast from Punta Abreojos (which is on the map).
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
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Don't forget the gas in El Rosario. A MUST for sure as the next station is over 200 miles away.
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no EXACTLY correct! definately the cheapest for 200 miles. there are some guys you can buy from on the side of the hiway out of barrels. don't
hesitate to use their services if you need (or even if you think you might) fuel. their fuel is legit. not watered down like the story goes...
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True... and when you buy 5 gallons of gas you get a true 5 gallons (19 liters) of gas. Some Pemex stations (not El Rosario) have altered pumps and
some can give you 23 liters in a 19 gal. can!
The independent gas sales locations are at Cataviņa and Parador Punta Prieta (the Bahia de Los Angeles junction).. which is the longest stretch of
Hwy. 1 without Pemex stations on the peninsula... pay about $1/ gal more for this helpful service.
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