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1Bajalover
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Places to stay between border and La Paz?
we would love recommendations - can camp some if it is in an
area with lots of others - but also some comfortable and reasonably priced hotels, etc suggestions wold be much appreciated - driving down - over the
border on May 3 or 4th
thanks!
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David K
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EL ROSARIO's Baja Cactus Motel (next to the Pemex station) has all the ammenities included for the low price (~$35), such as satellite TV, in room
phone, heating and air, coffee maker, bottled water, 24 hour front desk, etc. 5-6 hours (225 miles) from the border. If full, then 2 miles down the
highway is the Turista Motel that is an excellent back up (not as fancy, but comfortable beds and ~$25). Or, across from the Turista is Baja's Best
Bed and Breakfast & bar + restaurant (also a good place for breakfast or dinner).
Baja Cactus:
Turista Motel:
Baja's Best:
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sancho
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If you haven't checked it, there an accomedation section
here on BN, camping also. DK, I always enjoy your
pics
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Lee
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Stayed at the Tourista once and it was depressing. The bed, fixtures, bathroom seemed clean enough -- for a new motel, it should stand out more.
Low end, to me.
Unfortunately, ER has no competition: if it's a nice room, Cactus is it. An end room on the side of the Pemex was my first experience, though.
I heard trucks next door through the night -- then there's the trucks braking coming down the hill. On the upside, my Tinnitis blocks most of
the noise and tequila is nice.
In GN, Cowboy is the newest and nicest.
Coco in Loreto is upper double digit USD, but to me, worth it. Poolside, internet, more tequila and creature comforts.
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lapazblue
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Don Gus in Guerrero Negro - inexpensive, good restaurant, internet
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gallesram
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In Mulege, Cliff Taylor rents out some houses in the Oasis Park right by the river and close to town. All Cliff's houses are immaculate and
reasonably priced; highly recommended. His website is www.clementinesbaja.com where you can see pictures of all of the houses he offers. It's the only place we stay in Mulege and we go several times
a year.
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PCbaja
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Baja Cactus, nice but to noisy. San Quintin has plenty of nice places to stay and eat, or drive a liitle further and stay in Catavina. Thats a good
day drive. I suggest staying in Punta Chivato which has one of the most beautiful beaches in Baja. There is a camping area or a nice little hotelito
with a restaurant too.
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mulegemichael
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punta chivato is really nice, yes, but waaayy off the road on washboard...which is ok...i vote for cliff's rentals in mulege too; really nice, clean,
upscale and in a nice neighborhood; mine.
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Lee
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Skipped ER this trip stayed at Los Olivos http://www.losolivosrvpark.com/ next to Jardines. Great meal at Jardines. Love that place. So, yeah, San Quintin is worth the
stop.
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bajalinda
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In San Ignacio, we like both Casa Leree and Ignacio Springs B&B.
Casa Leree is just a block off of the main town square - lovely old property/house with small number of rooms along one side of the courtyard.
http://www.casaleree.com/
Ignacio Springs B & B is the place with the yurts. It's more expensive than Casa Leree, but a great breakfast is included.
http://www.ignaciosprings.com/
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goldhuntress
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David already plugged Baja Cactus. I had 103 last time and it was quiet and we loved it. Make a reservation, they have a US number for that. FYI the
rooms went up to $40.
In San Quintin I like Jardines. I stayed in a small room that was nice and clean. I think it was $38. I had my dog and that was a designated pet room.
They do have newer rooms and I think some people prefer those. They have an awesome restaurant too that is very reasonably priced. A few photos for
you, a really pretty well kept place.
There's good camping on the beach just south of SQ and I for the life of me can't remember the name, help me someone! Also Santa Inez in Catavina is a
good place and safe.
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SFandH
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There are many options. We cross the border at daybreak, gas up at Los Pinos south of San Quintin, and drive to Santa Ynez just south of Catavina for
the first night. Eight and one half hours for us. Camp in the beautiful high desert and leave early in the morning for Bahia Concepcion the second
night. Another 8 hour drive. Next day we're in La Paz by early afternoon.
If you're camping at night, try to time the drive during the full moon.
[Edited on 3-27-2012 by SFandH]
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Marc
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Forget Baja Cactus unless you reserve a "new room" ahead of time. Otherwise it's rather dismal.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
Forget Baja Cactus unless you reserve a "new room" ahead of time. Otherwise it's rather dismal. |
There are many more "new" rooms (since 2004) than the original rooms... but sure, call ahead on Baja Cactus's U.S. phone number: 619-694-1082
The 4 remaining original rooms are on par with the other three El Rosario motels (Las Cabañas next door at Mama Espinoza's, the Sinahi Motel and
Turista Motel... with the newer Turista the nicest of the three)... or have some luxury at Baja's Best Bed & Breakfast in El Rosario.
The above photos at Jardines are beautiful, thanks for showing them!
I hope the Nomads continue to add more!
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acadist
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Mallarimo in GN, Cuesta Real in Mulege.....Not the fanciest but nice people and reasonable
Dave
I moved to CO and they made me buy a little rod to make it feel like a real fish
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acadist
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Mallarimo in GN, Cuesta Real in Mulege.....Not the fanciest but nice people and reasonable
Dave
I moved to CO and they made me buy a little rod to make it feel like a real fish
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acadist
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Mallarimo in GN, Cuesta Real in Mulege.....Not the fanciest but nice people and reasonable
Dave
I moved to CO and they made me buy a little rod to make it feel like a real fish
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KurtG
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It really depends on your price range. I'm a budget traveler so not as demanding as some. When traveling alone I think the old rooms at Baja Cactus
are fine, when Kathy is with me we take one of the new ones and also have stayed at the Turista and thought it was good for the price. We just spent
4 nights at Las Casitas in Mulege and enjoyed being right in town in walking distance to everything. Older but nicely decorated rooms and a nice
little courtyard. 350 pesos/night. Javier is a great host. In la Paz we splurge once in a while and stay at Club El Morro which Baja Steve
introduced me to several years ago. Wonderful place for around $90 US/night. We also stayed at the Cowboy in GN last week while whale watching. The
rooms are nice but the bed pillows seemed a little firm and when we looked we found they were couch cushions not real pillows. Fortunately we were
equiped for camping and had our own pillows along. The old standby budget hotel in GN is the Dunas, it has been spruced up a bit and I still like it,
very inexpensive.
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I stayed at the la espinita right on the highway and thought it adequate. No double lock on the door so I moved one of the heavy armchairs to block
it. Good hot water and the restaurant is fair. If you decide to stay in the old section in baja cactus get the room furthest from the highway. I did
try Baja's Best for dinner and breakfast and found it to be OK. They brought a salsa to the table that would jump start a Kenworth. It was good. I
wonder if the loncheria inside the ballena gris supermercado is still operating? Since the early eighties I used to stop and get a torta especial with
fresh squeezed orange juice. Really a top notch sandwich.
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Hook
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How 'bout some camping at Malarrimo Beach for some beachcombing?
http://news.yahoo.com/ghost-ship-off-canada-heralds-arrival-...
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