LoyeB
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Ranchos
Besides Mike's Sky Rancho, can anyone recommend a lodging/"dude ranch" in Baja, where they offer trail rides to interesting places , homemade
goods/art,etc, preferably between TJ and Mulege. I was thinking Sierra San Francisco, but I am trying to see what else is out there.
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David K
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Meling Ranch (just south of Mike's) is closer to be a dude ranch. Rancho Piedra Blanca between El Arco and Punta San Francisquito might be another one
to check out, based on recent reports here on Nomad.
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LoyeB
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Thanks David, yea I checked out their website http://www.ranchopiedrablanca.com/
Seems to be a really cool place in an awesome setting !
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David K
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Shari at Bahia Asuncion can get you on a horse, and she has a bed & breakfast out there... Great area, specially if you like sea food!
http://www.bahiaasuncion.com
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windgrrl
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Further south...Rancho la Venta
...trail riding, organic garden, small winery, art, guest quarters, peace & quiet, lovely hosts:
http://www.rancholaventa.com/RanchoLaVenta/Home.html
[Edited on 4-26-2012 by windgrrl]
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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thebajarunner
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Meling
We were just there a few weeks ago.
Comfy, but simple and inexpensive rooms
Great meals,
close to the National Park (Parque Nacional)
and yes, they have horses to ride.
Very cool place, and not too far south of the border,
just about 3 hours.
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LoyeB
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Hey David, you wouldnt happen to know how long of a drive it is from Rancho Piedra Blano to San Rafael or San Francisquito is ?
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by LoyeB
Hey David, you wouldnt happen to know how long of a drive it is from Rancho Piedra Blano to San Rafael or San Francisquito is ? |
Approx. 30 miles to San Francisquito and approx. 40 miles to San Rafael.
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LoyeB
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So roughly about a little over an hour to San Rafael with a 4x4 tacoma with bfg a/t tires aired down ?
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Skipjack Joe
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There is major washboard on that road. I doubt you can do 40mph. The windy mountain section should slow you down no matter what your driving habits.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by LoyeB
So roughly about a little over an hour to San Rafael with a 4x4 tacoma with bfg a/t tires aired down ? |
In a Tacoma, a piece of cake... the BFGs are another matter!
Seriously, you really need to toss out the watch when you cross the border... just enjoy the time you are there... eat when you are hungry and sleep
when you are tired!
Now, I just remembered another place for you! SAN GREGORIO, south-east from SAN BORJA on the Golfo Camino Real de las Misiones.
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=59017
http://www.elcantodelatierra.org.mx/rancho.php
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LoyeB
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Of course ! The watch is always gone in Baja. We've got to be on manana time! And yes I was checking out San Geritrude sp ? and San Gregorio, both
look awesome !
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by LoyeB
Of course ! The watch is always gone in Baja. We've got to be on manana time! And yes I was checking out San Geritrude sp ? and San Gregorio, both
look awesome ! |
Santa Gertrudis Mission/ village ? I read about a bed and breakfast there many years ago, operated by someone from Guerrero Negro, as I recall... I
think Shari may know about it?
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