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Ateo
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Driving safety: Pay attention at all times to road conditions, your driving condition and others driving traits. This will keep you out of trouble
99% of the time.
Don't be afraid of rumored reports of hijacks and banditos. Just be aware of your environment. Mexico is just like anywhere, most people are sweet,
honest, good people. There are always losers everywhere, no different than LA.
Go have fun! When I went my first time I didn't know jack chit and I survived, learned a lot and kept coming back. I take my kids all the time.
Don't be suckered in by negative news reports.
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BajaDixon
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The only difference that I can really see about driving down the Baja as opposed to driving through Sonoma County is the proximity to hospitals if
something did go wrong.
As far as the people, you'll generally find that Mexicans in the rural areas of Baja are much quicker to stop and help you out than their
counterparts in Norcal. They are also quicker to invite you into their homes.
I've been traveling up and down the peninsula for 25 years and have not seen anybody harass me or my family members. I've heard of a few incidents but
generally less than in Norcal. To put it in perspective, look at all the trouble we have in Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa- every time you pick up the
Press Democrat you see stories of violence.
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nraia
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Thank you for all the info, we do spend a lot of time in rural areas of Mexico and know how wonderful the locals can be. We know that dangers are so
hyped up that people are freaked out for no reason, when it is no more dangerous than what we encounter everyday locally...we just wanted to know the
realistic issues that might arise in this particular area since we've never driven it before.
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acadist
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Just remember, alot of people drive real fast and alot of people drive real slow, be ready for both. If you like you can apply this to any situation,
not just driving. Enjoy the trip!!!
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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woody with a view
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just go. take fotos and post a report when you get back. it's better if you sorta make your own itinerary as the days unfold. get off the beaten
track, that's where the fun is!
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Alm
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I'm surprised nobody mentioned left turn signal, "Baja style"  ...
Either he means a left turn, or letting you know that road ahead is clear and you can pass him on the left.
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Ateo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
just go. take fotos and post a report when you get back. it's better if you sorta make your own itinerary as the days unfold. get off the beaten
track, that's where the fun is! |
Agree completely. Just go and figure it out on your own. Sometimes the fun shows up when you're not sure where you're gonna stay and you find
yourself in a unique situation, talking to strangers that become future friends, in the middle of nowhere.....
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BajaBlanca
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as you are not in a rush ... take the side trips !!
Bay of Los Angeles
Bahia Asuncion
Campo Rene - great beach and restaurant and OK cabins (basic) - I think for a child, it is a fun place and for adults, spectacular due to the bird
watching, sand dollars and shells ...
Of course, then take a day trip to Punta Abreojos which has an absolutely spectacular layout of beach and of course, visit Blanca/Les in La Bocana to
sit on the front porch for a visit and then
San Ignacio - mission and great park in the middle and a free museum (CASA LEREE) which has some neat things a 5 year old would love to see and touch
and meet Juanita who runs the show there. She has some guestrooms - or you can stay at san ignacio springs B&B (Gary and Teri) or at the desert
inn. check them all out and choose the one that best fits your needs
Santa Rosalia has a neat history with its Frenchand colonial history - but for a 5 year old - I say skip it (IMO)
continue on to Mulege and hit the beaches at BAHIA CONCEPCION. The weather is hot and perfect for going to the beaches ... and each one is prettier
than the next ...
Loreto is great for resaurants and bars and has some neat places to stay too but I don't really know what a 5 year old might do there ....so Tripui,
just south, is a good idea.
Are you familiar with what folks have written about CIUDAD CONSTITUTION ? One must stop at every single corner whether you see a stop sign or light
or not. Go as slowly thru town as possible. Wait for anyone who is ready to cross, no matter how far they are from your lane.... and unfortunately
- even after doing all of this, you might be pulled over. there are lots of theories on how to proceed ...and there are threads that already talked
about it !
Take lots of pics and we would all love to read a trip report afterwards.
Have fun !
There are some really beautiful beaches in the BAHIA CONCEPCION area
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nraia
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Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions and advice, it really helps with our planning. Of course we will play it by ear and go when/where we feel
like it at the time but knowing some of the cool sights and things to look out for really helps. Happy travels, I will post lots of pictures...
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