tommix130
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Flying from California to Guerrero Negro
Are there any commercial flights from California down to Guerrero Negro? By my map it does show an airport there but is it just a dirt runway, and
has anyone here done that? I would like to try Bahia Asuncion for fishing next year but dread that drive!
Thank-you..........Tim
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The closest commercial airport to Asuncion is in Loreto.
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you can find mexican operators who have services to GN.
Loreto is a LONG drive - go to GN and save a bunch of time.
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tommix130
I would like to try Bahia Asuncion for fishing next year but dread that drive!
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The drive is a piece of cake, really. You can make the border to Asuncion in a day.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tommix130
Are there any commercial flights from California down to Guerrero Negro? By my map it does show an airport there but is it just a dirt runway, and
has anyone here done that? I would like to try Bahia Asuncion for fishing next year but dread that drive!
Thank-you..........Tim |
http://www.aereoserviciosguerrero.com.mx/en/inicio.shtml they fly to GN from ensenada, guaymas and hermosillo.
you could arrange a private charter to fly you from CA into GN or even BA, but may pay a fair bit more for that - perhaps would economical if you are
flying a group. saving 2+ days travel time is worth the money for a group.
one of the charter operators at carlsbad palomar field occasionally flies charters into paved or dirt strips in baja (flies king airs). if you
arrange a charter, you can fly directly into BA.
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I'm with Dave on this. Any available flights to GN are infrequent and very costly.
Without trying to annoy those in BC, I have personally found much more enjoyment in BCS.
But, unless you have mucho dinero, flying to GN doesn't make sense to me. Flying to Loreto is not cheap. And, with whatever landing times, you are
really looking at a days drive North to Asuncion.
I would suck it up and do the drive.
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David K
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Guerrero Negro is a paved runway... It was built about when the Baja higway was completed in 1973... located just a mile from where the ribbon cutting
was performed at the state/ territory border (Eagle Monument) on Dec. 1, 1973.
Guerrero Negro had a 'downtown' runway... which wasn't paved... but was as smooth as asphalt.
[Edited on 12-13-2011 by David K]
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We have family and clients both drive from Lorteto, or take the 6 hour bus ride... as well as we help arrange private flights into here on either 4
seater or 6 seater small planes...U2U me if you want to know the cost.
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if you can fly into ensenada, there is an air service that flies you into g negro.
the time are sketchy - sometimes they make them earlier than planned so keep you cell phone on !!
I have taken the flight and it is quite a pleasant one.
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One Option
Check with AereoCalafia on their scheduled service..
http://www.aereocalafia.com.mx/destinos/#gerreronegro
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tommix130
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Thank you all for your input, I will check out the different options.
Tim
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The group that takes fisherman to Cedros flies into GN, then taxis them out on pangas to the island. They leave from Ensenada. Hop a ride???? I
believe it is Cedros Outdoor Adventures, or something like that.
Keep your eyes on the road, and your hands upon the wheel!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Guerrero Negro is a paved runway... It was built about when the Baja higway was completed in 1973... located just a mile from where the ribbon cutting
was performed at the state/ territory border (Eagle Monument) on Dec. 1, 1973.
[Edited on 12-13-2011 by David K] |
The "eagle" looked alot different back in 1974...
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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Yah, you could SEE IT... then the army took it over and hid it with trees!
In 2007, from the La Pinta hotel:
In 2009, from the south:
[Edited on 12-13-2011 by David K]
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Ever considered the Bus from TJ? Nice ride,
approx $75 1 way, something like 13 hrs.?
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tommix130
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I have not considered taking a bus because I want to save time. I have been driving down to San Quintin from central California to go fishing for
about 5 years now, that is a 13 hour drive for me.
Since the fishing in San Quintin has not been very good for a few years now we thought that we would try going farther down in Baja.
Thanks........Tim
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it is about $1,000 to fly return from San Diego to Asuncion in a 4 seater plane...time is money right? maybe cheaper if a small plane pilot wants to
come down to fish or for a holiday too.
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not toooo bad!
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