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1Bajalover
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Re; places to stay tween Border and La Paz
and thanks so much for all the pictures everyone...
Is the beach near San Quintin called El Pableon ? the one
with the colorful bath house and wonderful hot water?
as well as a long, white sand beach to hike on?
I like the idea of santa inez camping and being in
Catavina...one of my favorite places in Baja and also
recommend Javier's La Casitas as I have stayed there
several times and found it peaceful and fun to walk to
everything from...
I appreciate about El Rosario too as that is when it begins
to feel like Baja and often times that nice relaxed Baja
feeling takes hold and slowing down and stopping begins
to be the natural inclination..
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1Bajalover
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thanks so much for all these suggestions...i posted a reply earlier and am not sure where the thing went
great idea to get to Sante Ynez by nightfall as catavina is one of my favorite places to be at night and for early morning walks and photography and
El Rosario as it is where I feel finally in Mexico and start to slide into "Baja time" so stopping there would maybe have to be
Wonderful pictures!
where in San Quintin is El Jardines? it looks wonderful!
is the name of the beach there El Pableon? with the colorful bath house, amiable patron and hot water, soothing white sand beach that stretches for a
long ways?
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gallesram
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For Jardines in San Quintin, you go through all of the towns in the Valle de San Quintin; once the KM markers re-set to 0, look for the big overhead
sign which directs you right to "Bahia San Quintin"; the next dirt road to your right will be their road. They have a pretty good-sized sign where
you turn.
Follow that dirt road for about 3/4 mile and you'll see them on the left amidst all of the foliage (you actually turn at a cross road; they're sort of
at the corner). I believe there's a sign where you turn left on the cross road and then they're immeidately on your right. If you go by the
restaurant, you've gone too far. There's not much out there so you really can't miss them.
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Coyote Bay - arriving in Paradise now!
Warning: Give it try...and you'll be hooked for life.
http://www.vrbo.com/218278
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Bajahowodd
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If you like taking pictures, Guillermo's gardens at Jardines Baja are beautiful.
Having stayed at Baja Cactus many times over the years, we decided to try Jardines Baja and never changed. Jardines rooms are clean and the place is
quiet. Free wifi. And a big plus is their restaurant right next door. In my opinion, the restaurant is probably the best you will find in the area,
and maybe the best between there and Loreto.
Singles are $35, doubles $50. Amazingly friendly staff. Family operated. The family lives on site.
In Guerrero Negro we have, over the years, gravitated to either Cowboy or Caracoles. Both have free wifi. Caracoles accepts credit cards. Cowboy does
not.
We like staying at Hacienda Suites in Loreto. It's not by the beach, but it is a first class property, also free wifi, and secured (gate locked at
dusk) parking. Great restaurant next door. (Domingo's Place)
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David K
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Jardines is beautiful indeed... I do think for all Antonio has done for Nomads and non-Nomads over the years, buying gas at his Pemex and staying at
his motel is a nice 'thank you'.
He sure thanks us nicely with his help when we are in need, and honest pumps at his Pemex, too... Remember when he awarded Doug with this plaque (Nov.
2006):
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Jardines is beautiful indeed... I do think for all Antonio has done for Nomads and non-Nomads over the years, buying gas at his Pemex and staying at
his motel is a nice 'thank you'.
He sure thanks us nicely with his help when we are in need, and honest pumps at his Pemex, too... Remember when he awarded Doug with this plaque (Nov.
2006):
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Antonio is a fine fellow. No argument here.
However, for our taste, Jardines offers a more welcoming and relaxed environment.
DK- wondering if you ever had the opportunity to meet and chat with Guillermo, Carmen, Esmeralda or Carlos. All very gracious people.
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Baja Cactus was pretty busy when i stopped there. Don't believe Jardines is hurting their business too much. I always fuel there and have fueled
within a 100 meter radius since 1964.
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David K
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>>>"However, for our taste, Jardines offers a more welcoming and relaxed environment.
DK- wondering if you ever had the opportunity to meet and chat with Guillermo, Carmen, Esmeralda or Carlos. All very gracious people." <<<
I have eaten at Jardines several times, including the new restaurant... good food, and high (U.S. type) prices for it. That's okay, a good place for a
good dinner is great, specially at a dusty location like that, if you want that kind of food. We had our first anniversary dinner there (July, 2009)
and I posted the photos here. Very good meal! Nobody came forward and gave us there names, nor did I ask for ownership details when we dined there.
First time was in 2005 at the first location. I posted photos then, too.
web site: http://www.hotel-jardinesbaja.com
phone: (616) 165-1651
Restaurant page: http://www.hotel-jardinesbaja.com/id121.html
[Edited on 3-29-2012 by David K]
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Seems like a very nice fellow indeed. He has a business that he promotes.Please help me though, recall the the multitude of help he gave to
Nomads...?
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Jardines is beautiful indeed... I do think for all Antonio has done for Nomads and non-Nomads over the years, buying gas at his Pemex and staying at
his motel is a nice 'thank you'.
He sure thanks us nicely with his help when we are in need, and honest pumps at his Pemex, too... Remember when he awarded Doug with this plaque (Nov.
2006):
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Yes 1Bajalover, the camping beach I mentioned earlier is it is El Pableon. Hot showers, most of the time, and a beautiful beach to explore.
Everybody has their own opinion on Baja Cactus and Jardines. I think I like Baja Cactus on the way south as I'm an hour further from the border and
out of the hustle and bustle of the busy towns after a long push down from San Luis Obispo where I live. Nice rooms and great people there. On the way
back, I think I like Jardines, it's an hour closer to border and I really like the restaurant, especially after a few weeks camping. I stayed there on
my return a couple weeks ago and had dinner there too. I had Halibut with a cilantro, jalapeño, crema sauce with a tasty mixed vegges, potato and
delicious lentil soup all for 120 pesos, very reasonable price and very tasty food.
Once on the way home we stayed at Baja Cactus and then went on to have a late breakfast at Jardines not knowing they did not serve it . We arrived at
11am but they did not open until noon for lunch. Carlos invited us in and said he was not prepared to serve breakfast but lunch he could do. It was
wonderful, good coffee too. So, IMO both places put out a great effort to please their customers and so they BOTH have my vote, you
really can't go wrong with either one.
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David K
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No breakfast? Wow, they are missing the boat with potentially every motel customer having breakfast before checking out... We used to camp at Gypsy's
(next to Cielito Lindo) just to have Laura's breakfast burritos in the morning! I sure miss the 'Indoor Camping' at Gypsy's and the Wet Buzzard run by
Laura.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
We've always been big fans of staying at Estero Beach Hotel on the way back.
Killer tacos right outside the gate, awesome location and it is so luxurious after spending a few weeks in small quarters kind of roughing it and it
is just a way to reconcile that we will be NOB the next morning and still feel good about it.
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Nice having a home away from home kind of place!
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goldhuntress
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
No breakfast? Wow, they are missing the boat with potentially every motel customer having breakfast before checking out... We used to camp at Gypsy's
(next to Cielito Lindo) just to have Laura's breakfast burritos in the morning! I sure miss the 'Indoor Camping' at Gypsy's and the Wet Buzzard run by
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They actually do have another restaurant that serves breakfast right on the highway and it was packed when we drove by. We wanted to go there but had
made plans to meet a friend at another place so....next time.
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Tripui, Puerto Escondido about 30 min. south of La Paz.
http://www.tripuihotel.com.mx/
Desert Inn, San Ignacio
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g152205-San_Ignacio_Baja_C...
Extra time to wander streets, mission and cave painting museum is recommended as well as tea across from the museum and date pie from a vendor in the
town square.
Both hotels are pet friendly, have great service and staff and nice grounds with good areas for walking.
Have a wonderful trip!
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
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For a nice Hotel (not Motel) on the beach in San Quintin with all the amenities including nice restaurant for 500 pesos a night stay at Hotel
Mission Santa Maria. We alternate between there and Jardines. Way better than El Rosario.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
For a nice Hotel (not Motel) on the beach in San Quintin with all the amenities including nice restaurant for 500 pesos a night stay at Hotel
Mission Santa Maria. We alternate between there and Jardines. Way better than El Rosario. |
That's nice Ralph, can you post some photos so we can see what Los Pinos people did to fix up the old Desert Inn/ La Pinta/ El Presidente hotel?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
For a nice Hotel (not Motel) on the beach in San Quintin with all the amenities including nice restaurant for 500 pesos a night stay at Hotel
Mission Santa Maria. We alternate between there and Jardines. Way better than El Rosario. |
That's nice Ralph, can you post some photos so we can see what Los Pinos people did to fix up the old Desert Inn/ La Pinta/ El Presidente hotel?
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I generally don't spend my time taking pictures of motels/hotelsbut I will see if I can find some.
Just looked using the search function and there are pictures by myself and others along with recommendations. No need for me to bump them.
[Edited on 3-30-2012 by rts551]
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Tripui
Windgrrl,
Tripui is not 30 minutes south of LaPaz. It is 30 minutes south of Loreto.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
For a nice Hotel (not Motel) on the beach in San Quintin with all the amenities including nice restaurant for 500 pesos a night stay at Hotel
Mission Santa Maria. We alternate between there and Jardines. Way better than El Rosario. |
How about your opinion of the Old Mill for rooms and eating?
Bob Durrell
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