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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 12:58 PM
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I dont know about them ,,but I stop at the overprice starbucks and use the wirless,, better than driving home and back..just saying K&T:cool:

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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 01:00 PM


all la paz is is another great big city.....for the true baja experience, we suggest mulege bar none!....there are houses here in town that rent by the month for $250-$300...that is affordable....and the community here is wonderful!



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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 01:55 PM


After spending a few days in La Paz, last month, I'm for La Paz area. Fairly inexpensive on food, housing and transportation.
The malecon area IS gorgeous, but a little pricey.




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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 03:45 PM


no idea of Mulege, but live in Loreto and it's not inexpensive. I second, third, fourth or whatever, La Paz.



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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 04:00 PM


Yes, that is easily obtainable, we have a house here for $250 a month with fabulous ocean view and internet! Food is cheap and if you are in a smaller village, there is less to spend your money on...we have a guy here who lives on $500 a month no sweat! (obviously he doesnt drink Tecate though!)



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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 05:08 PM


We have to second Shari's post. Asuncion is where we would stay. This town has everything we required and is very inexpensive. The people are great every body talked to us, sure didn't feel like a stranger. We spent about 7 days there and then returned twice more for a few days each time.

Even had a local fellow stop at our camper one day and ask if I would like to go surf fishing, we had a great morning 5 Crockers each. It's just that kind of town. We will return as many times as we can and for much longer next time. Thanks Shari, Cheers, Anne & Mike
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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 06:14 PM


TRY THIS WEBSITE POSADACONCEPCION.NET ON THE BEACH, BAKERY AND A FEW FOOD ITEMS. ACTIVE COMUNITY
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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 07:06 PM


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TRY THIS WEBSITE POSADACONCEPCION.NET ON THE BEACH, BAKERY AND A FEW FOOD ITEMS. ACTIVE COMUNITY


if you add http:// in front of an Internet address (url) it makes it a direct (or hyper) link... just click on the blue text:

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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 07:09 PM


Did you happen to ask these people how much they drink? Budget sounds super doable to me, if they can limit Tecate intake to six or less daily. Granted, that's basically impossible, but I have heard tell of a few people who manage to do it.
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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 07:29 PM
Clamming???


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......... Could get them to buy a shovel and bucket and teach them to go claming.....:yes:
[Edited on 2-18-12 by KASHEYDOG]





Thought that was against the law???




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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 09:35 PM


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Hola, I like la paz for a city,,as far as city's go...but it's a noisy place, even at 3 in the morning,,somthing to keep in mind..ME..I like the night in the desert,or the beach at any cost over a town or city,,myself.............K & T :cool:



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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 09:49 PM


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Hola, I like la paz for a city,,as far as city's go...but it's a noisy place, even at 3 in the morning,,somthing to keep in mind..ME..I like the night in the desert,or the beach at any cost over a town or city,,myself.............K & T :cool:

If you don't have a car and aren't looking to spend every day for a couple of months fishing what will you do all the time camped in the desert or on a beach?




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[*] posted on 2-18-2012 at 10:07 PM


Hands down La Paz... City with small town atmosphere. Mexican culture, art & entertainment, opportunity to speak another language and be appreciated for trying, not being hounded by trinket and timeshare salesmen at every step, awesome restaurant choices, even on a tight budget, cheap taxis available everywhere, incredible beaches, awesome day trips ( Todos Santos, Lopez Mateos, San Antonio..etc...) fishing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, whale sharks, whales, and on and on and on....
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[*] posted on 2-19-2012 at 07:00 AM


For the months of March and April, I wouldnt want to be on the Pacific side. Too cold and windy. Of course they are Brits. ANY weather is better than the UK, no? :lol:

La Paz seems like a good choice. Rent a house, use the bus system, buy barbacoa, tinga poblana, pollo entero rostizado and tortillas, etc., by the kilo at the supers. Easily doable on their budget, assuming their alcohol consumption isnt great.

Especially beer. I'm slowing being forced into drinking beer from cans as the price of a case of Pacifico Lights with returnable bottles is now up to 202 pesos over here. It's increased 20% in less than 4 years. From the Expendio.

Cans from the supers always seem to be on sale.




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[*] posted on 2-19-2012 at 07:06 AM


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If you don't have a car and aren't looking to spend every day for a couple of months fishing what will you do all the time camped in the desert or on a beach?


He did say that he was traveling with his girlfriend ..... :?:
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[*] posted on 2-19-2012 at 09:40 AM


If they just want to kick back and soak in the small village atmosphere Naranja just outside Mulege is cheap, $20 a day for a canbana right on the water in the Bay of Conception with cooking facilities and bathroom. It's about 6-7 miles outside mulege so not too far back to town. Buy most of your meals and cook them yourself you will have plenty of money left every day.



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[*] posted on 2-19-2012 at 09:44 AM


Asuncion is another great choice for a village experience. When we camped out at Shari's Campo Sirena it was VERY affordable, everything is in walking distance, there is tons of exploring to do and Juan and Shari are great hosts.



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[*] posted on 2-19-2012 at 10:56 AM
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Hola,good question, let's see, this morn 6:00 took a Hot tub,made breakfest,talked to some new folk's,spent time with some reg's,drove into town,cked email,,and the day's ,,well they fly by rather quik,,not enough hrs in a day,,now Im gonna go change the oil and filter on my beloved VOLVO and then bbq over at a friends house and show his wife how to make papa enselada..and that plan can/will change by the hour....welcome to the land of mannana !! BTW been trying to change that oil for over 3 weeks,,but,,been tooo busy !!K&T :cool:
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[*] posted on 2-19-2012 at 11:09 AM


Combine camping and cheap hotels/palapas you should be comfortable. Get a cheap one burner stove and a few pans. A soft cooler is good also. Go shopping and camp for a week-you spend zero. Southern mex is much cheaper though.
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[*] posted on 2-19-2012 at 12:11 PM


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now Im gonna go change the oil and filter on my beloved VOLVO and then... :


Just curious; as a fellow oil changer, what do you do with your used oil?




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