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[*] posted on 5-18-2011 at 08:46 PM


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As I said before, it is a wonderful bit of heaven.
It is quite sheltered so that no big waves and very little wind (unlike Tecolote - a great beach but it does catch the wind).

Besides its natural beauty, one of the reasons I love it is because of the predominance of Mexican families. Lots of kids dashing around, splashing in the water, wading waaaaay out and still having their heads well above the surface. Often the families bring tables and grills and boxes of food to enjoy.... and almost always I've been invited to join these families for the feast. (I learned to take food contributions after my first visit there.) It is very safe.

What a shame it will be should this pristine spot become a tourista hang-out.

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[*] posted on 5-18-2011 at 09:03 PM


Not this one, Marc. It is well loved and respected by its visitors.

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[*] posted on 5-18-2011 at 09:24 PM


We're all forgetting a THIRD option for Balandra, and it's the worst one.

Since something akin to a completion bond is rare or non-existent in Mexico, there's always the possibility that a development could be partially built, the development money dries up..............and then sit there for many years as an eyesore. We've all seen many of these, including the old Gran Baja in La Paz.

Given the three options, I'd opt for keeping it as is. Wonderful spot.




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[*] posted on 5-19-2011 at 11:12 AM


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We're all forgetting a THIRD option for Balandra, and it's the worst one.

Since something akin to a completion bond is rare or non-existent in Mexico, there's always the possibility that a development could be partially built, the development money dries up..............and then sit there for many years as an eyesore. We've all seen many of these, including the old Gran Baja in La Paz.

Given the three options, I'd opt for keeping it as is. Wonderful spot.


Don't know what's going on at the Paraiso del Mar project on the Mogote, but it would seem to fit this category at the moment. Any one of us live out there, or know anyone who does?
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[*] posted on 5-19-2011 at 12:36 PM


Latest update I've heard about Paraiso del Mar is here, Morgaine7's post 3/28/11 @ 1:30 pm:

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=51360&pag...
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[*] posted on 5-21-2011 at 08:08 AM


Heather and other Ballandra experts - every time I drive by Ballandra I get the cold shivers because it looks like stingray heaven! I have been hit twice now in the ball of the foot (San Basilio and Punta la Trinidad) and think I am getting rayophobia . . . .

Is Ballandra (relatively) safe for kids and heavy-footed adults?
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[*] posted on 5-21-2011 at 08:15 AM


Would wearing reef walkers be smart? It may be a seasonal thing... in L.A. Bay it is sting ray mating season is April and they are thick on the sandy bottoms.



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[*] posted on 5-21-2011 at 08:39 AM


We spend lots of time at Balandra when our grandchild is visiting. Walking around with Tevas, we have not encountered rays, yet. When we sail into an anchorage on the islands, after anchoring out, we swim and walk into shore. Lots of rays, but we do the stingray shuffle, sliding our feet over the bottom therefore not stepping upon the ray. I have been hit twice not following my own advice.
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[*] posted on 5-22-2011 at 08:04 AM


rob & soulpatch, I gotta agree with Jack Swords....I've never seen or otherwise encountered any type of rays (other than rays of sunshine;)) at Balandra....that doesn't mean they aren't there, but too many little bare feet & bodies in the water there for me to believe that there's a huge presence of them inside the cove!
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[*] posted on 5-22-2011 at 09:19 AM


Tons of rays all over outside but not many inside balandra, perhaps the pacenos naturalists scare them away.

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[*] posted on 5-22-2011 at 11:22 AM


Well, naturally.............he's got Ray-bans on.



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