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Wanderglobe
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Introduction and a Request for Advice
Hi folks,
My name is Scott, from Winnipeg Canada, land of hockey, polar bears and ridiculous, freeze your nards off, cold weather. I've done 3 winters in this
province and just can't do another so I'm taking off in the next few week to shoot travel documentaries in the Americas.
My first shoot is going to be Baja California and I'm hoping that some of your experience and knowledge might help produce both a more pleasurable
trip as well as a more informative travel doc.
I have no interest in touristy places and the two that I pretty much want to avoid are Tijuana and Cabo san Lucas. I enjoy off the beaten path trips.
I'll have a kayak with me as well as a surfboard not that I have any clue on how to surf. I enjoy hiking, exploring dirt roads and getting away from
$30 a night RV parks. I'm driving a fully rebuilt 1973 VW bus with good tires and new shocks but it certainly isn't a unimog. The bus has seen it's
share of back roads and handles well on them.
I'd like to avoid Mex 1 where possible and explore the other side of Baja like the majority of you seem to. I've travelled Mex 1 to Todos Santos and
back once before and now I'm ready to hit some dirt tracks. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated.
I know this is general but I really haven't got a specific itinerary or a time table. If it takes me a couple of months to give BC a good scouring
then so be it. Hope to see some of you on the road.
Cheers,
Scott
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DENNIS
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Hi Scott....Welcome to BajaNomad
Here's one place you may consider. It's owned by a Nomad named Mike.
Here...take a look:
http://www.bajadarkskies.com/
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DENNIS
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And another Nomad [Shari] owned enterprise:
http://www.bahiaasuncion.com/php/
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SFandH
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I'll second DENNIS's baja dark skies suggestion, that's for sure. Good thinking DENNIS since it is a relatively new destination.
Bahia Asuncion too.
I'll add in the Magdalena Bay area with kayaking in mind.
[Edited on 10-3-2011 by SFandH]
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Udo
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Sounds like you and I have fairly much the same interests, Scott.
Take a gander to http://www.diecoverbaja.com and buy one of their almanacs. That's how I started discovering Baja about 40 years ago. Lots of great places to see,
and I also did it in a Westy, and later in a later Westy. I have also done it on a motorcycle, RV, several cars, and this coming December in a new FJ
Cruiser which we will learn how to equip at the off road expo this coming weekend.
My suggestion is to make sure you have a full tank of gas, prepare to air down the tires, have a GOOD air pump available to refill them.
From the Baja Almanac you can judge how far you are willing to venture out either west or east from the main highways.
I suggest you cross at mexicali and make your first camp at Ruben's camp. Enjoy their famous COCO LOCO drink, and head into town for the best fish
tacos ever.
I am sure you'll get numerous suggestions from others on this board.
But start with the Almanac.
If you have a question regarding a town or road, do a search for that subject on this board. Remember, when searching, less is better than a long
request. You can follow the topics on the chain for ever.
Best of luck!
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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DENNIS
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Lemme give my buddy Udo a little assistance on his link. 
http://www.discoverbaja.com/
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[Edited on 10-3-2011 by DENNIS]
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Ken Bondy
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Here are the places you need to see. Take as much time as you have/can, stop/linger when you are attracted to something:
Cross at Mexicali
San Felipe
Gonzaga Bay
Back to Mex 1 through Coco's Corner
Short southbound leg on Mex 1
Bahia de Los Angeles
Punta San Francisquito (a must)
Back to Mex 1 through El Arco, short leg SB on Mex 1
Bahia Asuncion
Back to Mex 1, short leg southbound
San Ignacio
San Ignacio Lagoon if it's winter and whales are in residence (a must)
Santa Rosalia (for the history)
Mulege
Loreto
La Paz
On the way back if you have time stop at Rancho Meling in the mountains north of San Quintin.
The only one of these recommended places that I HAVEN'T been to is Asuncion but I feel like I know it from Nomads on board here.
We will expect a complete trip report 
Have fun, ++Ken++
carpe diem!
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Wanderglobe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Hi Scott....Welcome to BajaNomad
Here's one place you may consider. It's owned by a Nomad named Mike.
Here...take a look:
http://www.bajadarkskies.com/ |
Hi Dennis,
Thanks for the feedback. It's very much appreciated but I'm fully contained and able to camp every I go on my own. $85 per night would be way above my
budget.
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Wanderglobe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Sounds like you and I have fairly much the same interests, Scott.
Take a gander to http://www.diecoverbaja.com and buy one of their almanacs. That's how I started discovering Baja about 40 years ago. Lots of great places to see,
and I also did it in a Westy, and later in a later Westy. I have also done it on a motorcycle, RV, several cars, and this coming December in a new FJ
Cruiser which we will learn how to equip at the off road expo this coming weekend.
My suggestion is to make sure you have a full tank of gas, prepare to air down the tires, have a GOOD air pump available to refill them.
From the Baja Almanac you can judge how far you are willing to venture out either west or east from the main highways.
I suggest you cross at mexicali and make your first camp at Ruben's camp. Enjoy their famous COCO LOCO drink, and head into town for the best fish
tacos ever.
I am sure you'll get numerous suggestions from others on this board.
But start with the Almanac.
If you have a question regarding a town or road, do a search for that subject on this board. Remember, when searching, less is better than a long
request. You can follow the topics on the chain for ever.
Best of luck! |
Thank you very much for the advice. I'll grab one of them right now. Cheers.
Scott
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DENNIS
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OK....Here's Laguna Hanson. Might be something there for you:
http://www.ensenada-baja-vacations.com/laguna-hanson.html
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SFandH
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Wanderglobe
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Hi Scott....Welcome to BajaNomad
Here's one place you may consider. It's owned by a Nomad named Mike.
Here...take a look:
http://www.bajadarkskies.com/ |
Hi Dennis,
Thanks for the feedback. It's very much appreciated but I'm fully contained and able to camp every I go on my own. $85 per night would be way above my
budget. |
You can camp there and in the National Park up the road.
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24baja
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Welcome Scott, come to the most beautiful place on earth, Bahia De Los Angeles. There are plenty of places to camp out and great fishing. The locals
are nice and accomodating, the area itself is breathtaking! Happy travels!
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Wanderglobe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Here are the places you need to see. Take as much time as you have/can, stop/linger when you are attracted to something:
Cross at Mexicali
San Felipe
Gonzaga Bay
Back to Mex 1 through Coco's Corner
Short southbound leg on Mex 1
Bahia de Los Angeles
Punta San Francisquito (a must)
Back to Mex 1 through El Arco, short leg SB on Mex 1
Bahia Asuncion
Back to Mex 1, short leg southbound
San Ignacio
San Ignacio Lagoon if it's winter and whales are in residence (a must)
Santa Rosalia (for the history)
Mulege
Loreto
La Paz
On the way back if you have time stop at Rancho Meling in the mountains north of San Quintin.
The only one of these recommended places that I HAVEN'T been to is Asuncion but I feel like I know it from Nomads on board here.
We will expect a complete trip report
Have fun, ++Ken++ |
Wow! You guys are quick on the draw with information. Again, very much appreciated. I will pin those places to the map. As for trip reports, you'll
get them in the form of videos and photographs. I've got a trunk full of HD video equipment that's screaming to get used. As I upload segments from
the trip, I'll post here. Thanks again!
Scott
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Bondy
Here are the places you need to see. |
Hey Ken....Remember that round, thatch-roofed restaurant between Ensenada and Maneadero you've asked about a couple of times?
They just tore it down. The end of another landmark.
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Wanderglobe
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Muchas gracias. Bookmarked to the research folder.
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Woooosh
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Welcome. I don't have any links for you, but I do think you will have an incredible adventure in your '73 bus and boards. I did it in a '66 VW
Transporter in the early 80's. Glad there are still people who can pack up and get away on the spur like you are doing. Some fresh trip reports of
your journey would be great if you get the time. You'll hit some WiFi hotspots along the way. Don't be shy.
Use common sense in your travels with all that equipment. Baja is very dog friendly and the weather will be cool for them.
[Edited on 10-3-2011 by Woooosh]
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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bajajudy
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We also sell the Almanac
Did you guys forget your fellow Nomad
Link in my signature
You will find a complete selection of Baja books there
[Edited on 10-3-2011 by bajajudy]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
Did you guys forget your fellow Nomad
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Sorry, Miss Judy. I'll try and remember. 
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Wanderglobe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
We also sell the Almanac
Did you guys forget your fellow Nomad
Link in my signature
You will find a complete selection of Baja books there
[Edited on 10-3-2011 by bajajudy] |
Thanks Judy. I'll take a look at your other books as well. Cheers.
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Udo
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THANKS FOR THE RE-LINK, DENNIS![/COLOR][/SIZE]
(My touch-typing skills need a little work)
[Edited on 10-3-2011 by Udo]
Udo
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