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jakecard
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Excellent shots of the river and the bay, willyAirstream.
Just had a pleasant surprise browsing through your Baja Travel Blog too. . . some very nice local scenery there! Will definitely be checking back for
updates.
Jake
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805gregg
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Take your down jacket, I froze in Baja in Dec. if you want to be warm head to the mainland.
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tiotomasbcs
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No down jackets now? ! Shameless is your Middle name, huh! You're right , tho. Comfort Cuesta. Post those Nubiles, Richard! Sandra's Cafeteria,
too. You're digital camera could make even me look good--Buddha, ha,ha! SOB. Tio ps weddings?why not!
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willyAirstream
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Dec. Jan Feb - T shirts and shorts in daytime, hoody or light jacket and jeans at night.
Tio from David Crosby to Budda in one click!
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griff
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Thanks again to everybody for all of the help. The pictures are fantastic, WillyAirstream, I will have to come check your place out. Does anybody know
what average air/water temperatures in different parts of Baja around February will be? That would help me to compile my packing list. I am alright
with being cold at night, comes with the territory in the desert.
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griff
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Also if anybody has any recommendations for places to explore off the beaten path--we will have a 4x4 vehicle and we are down for an adventure.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by griff
Also if anybody has any recommendations for places to explore off the beaten path--we will have a 4x4 vehicle and we are down for an adventure.
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Oh my yes... In my reply above I gave you a link to my photos of off road places to explore... look them over and if you want more details, I can
help: http://vivabaja.com/tours
Some 'special' off highway favorites of mine are:
Las Pintas, turnoff is Km. 80/81 south of El Rosario
See our last trip there (2010) with maps, photos, details: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=48021
Also an earlier full trip report: http://vivabaja.com/pintas
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Mision San Borja is a wonderful side trip off the road to Bahia de los Angeles, and the road can be used to continue on to the south.
See our last time through there (2009) on this page: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=40486
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These are just a couple samples of so many interesting Baja sites...
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honda tom
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Concepcion, the islands around Loreto (rent a panga) 2 of my faqvs
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willyAirstream
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Be sure to check out David K info above
here is a little book full of adventure ideas
link
[Edited on 9-4-2011 by willyAirstream]
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wilderone
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If you're inland and at some elevation, and/or the wind is blowing, you'll find frost on your tent. Bring gloves, hats, jackets, a 0 degree bag is
nice. Could rain too - good rain flys, extra guy lines - tie off to car, rocks, bushes. A nice 15 mile backpack is Rancho Santa Inez to Mision Santa
Maria. You could drive the first few miles, but the hike is mostly flat. And some swimmin holes at the destination. If you're up to the planning,
you could get an INAH permit in San Ignacio for a hike (or mule ride) into the canyons around San Franciso to see the great cave murals. Fantastic
trip - if you're interested, more details later. Off road to El Volcan, 3 miles past El Marmol, is an interesting place to camp. Also, Bahia San
Basilio is a bit off the beaten track and well worth it. Great snorkling at the point there.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wilderone
A nice 15 mile backpack is Rancho Santa Inez to Mision Santa Maria. You could drive the first few miles, but the hike is mostly flat. And some
swimmin holes at the destination. |
Rancho Santa Ynez (Ines) to Mision Santa Maria (2010): http://vivabaja.com/msm2010/
[Edited on 9-5-2011 by David K]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wilderone
Off road to El Volcan, 3 miles past El Marmol, is an interesting place to camp. |
El Volcan: Baja's Cold Water Geyser (photos, and video clips from May 1, 2011):
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=52804
Directions:
Hwy. 1 to Km. 148/149 (56 miles from El Rosario)... take graded road 9 miles to El Marmol. At onyx schoolhouse in El Marmol take road that forks left
(sign for La Olvidada barite mine). 2 miles from El Mamol, take road to right. Drop down to bottom of canyon and into Arroyo El Volcan 4.0 miles from
El Marmol (mis-named Arroyo Zamorra on some maps)... Turn right in the arroyo and go 1/4 mile to parking spot and hike under 1/4 mile more to El
Volcan.
[Edited on 9-5-2011 by David K]
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TMW
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| Quote: | Originally posted by griff
Hi everybody, I am new to the site.
I have never been to Baja, but something has been pulling me in that direction, and I am planning my first trip for february. I should have the entire
month. I will be with a friend and my dog and we will be driving my truck down. I wouldn't mind spending a few nights in hotels or whatnot but I am
generally looking to be camping. I would like to get a good mix of activities, with the two big ones being surfing and fishing (surfcasting and with a
polespear). Backpacking, hiking, etc. are also options, as is anything else that might be fun. We aren't looking to stay in one place the entire trip,
we would rather travel around and see different places.
Any advice on places we must see? Things to do during that time of year (carnaval)? Anything else? Thanks for all your help.
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You are in luck. Walk with us across Baja. Note I said across not down. Check this thread out. http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=53588&pag...
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