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GilandVal
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Safe to drive my SUV down to Cabo?
Just wanted some opinions on driving my 2011 SUV down to Cabo. Thanks
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Cypress
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GilandVal, It's safe!! Enjoy the ride down and give us reports!!
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John M
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Safe in what regard?
I wouldn't hesitate. Mexican auto insurance is a must- check out BajaBound on the above banner.
If you are not familiar with the Baja Highways, they tend to narrow south of San Quintin, many mile of little or no shoulder. I've heard that the road
surface is 19 feet edge to edge and that doesn't seem like much room for error when you are passing or being passed by a semi or a bus.
Most tend not to drive at high speeds, the limits posted in km/per hour seem to be a little low; but dips and sharp curves will have you paying
attention.
Nighttime driving has its own challenges - a lot of the areas are open range, thus no fences to keep cattle or goats or ??? off the highway. Broken
dowcn cars seldom can be seen before you are right on them.
Gas up when you can - stations are not always open, or may not have electricity to pump with. Don't be afraid to gas up from the vendors alongside the
highway - a bit more expensive, but easier than having to watch the gas gauge and hope for a station.
John M
The adventure
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Taco de Baja
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Sure it's safe, just remember some general rules:
Don't drive at night.
Slow down, and arrive on-time. Try to obey the posted speed limits; especially in towns
Livestock can and do wander onto the road, watch for them.
Truth generally lies in the coordination of antagonistic opinions
-Herbert Spencer
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DENNIS
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Just like John says.....lots of insurance and park in safe places. GTA is a local sport.
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comitan
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Just made the drive, its better than it ever was. Much new construction has made the road wider in many areas. The grade at Santa Rosalia is complete
and much wider and safer, from the bottom of the grade to town construction.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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bajajudy
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If you need maps, guide books click below
It is a great trip. You will enjoy it.
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David K
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See my trip report... spent 15 days driving to Cabo and back, with lots of side trips (2,622 miles total from and back to San Diego County).
My truck is a 2010 4 door Toyota Tacoma 4WD... an SUV with a pickup bed!
Full coverage insurance from BajaBound.com
Never had any issues with police or crime... it was a fantastic trip!
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Cielomar
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Take three days to get to Cabo if you have it. First night in El Rosario (Baja Cactus), second in Loreto (Oasis) and then an easy 7 hour drive to
Cabo. don't drive at night and get away from the border where all the traffic in Baja seems to be. Besides, the "real" Baja only starts at El
Rosario....
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Jack Swords
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We've driven down to La Paz in a new SUV (4Runner) with no problems. Heed other's advice about not driving at night, drive carefully. Enjoy the
trip.
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BajaBlanca
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FILL UP IN ENSENADA
FILL UP IN EL ROSARIO it is a long drive til you can
FILL UP IN VIZCAINO and for sure
FILL UP IN LORETO since it is another long drive til you can
FILL UP IN LA PAZ
and FILL UP with margaritas when you make it to Cabo.
Have a wonderful trip.
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bajachris
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Just drove Toyota Tacoma back from near Guerrero Negro. No issues, except it's hot in that dessert. My gage read 101, but then kept cutting out i
suspect it was much hotter near Santo Thomas, but that's what AC is for. Carry extra water for pets, you and the car. Weekday is a good day to
travel. Still hit or miss with construction.
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Ateo
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Just drive safe. A decent hospital could be hours away. Have fun!
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Pacifico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
FILL UP IN ENSENADA
FILL UP IN EL ROSARIO it is a long drive til you can
FILL UP IN VIZCAINO and for sure
FILL UP IN LORETO since it is another long drive til you can
FILL UP IN LA PAZ
and FILL UP with margaritas when you make it to Cabo.
Have a wonderful trip. |
Great advice!!!
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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norte
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Check for State Department warnings first. They are the experts. Some people benefit encouraging tourists to drive to Mexico even when it is
dangerous.
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oxxo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by GilandVal
Just wanted some opinions on driving my 2011 SUV down to Cabo. Thanks |
Just did it two weeks ago...............for the 15th time in the last 5 years. Enjoyable as ever.
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fandango
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the only thing that would add to my concern about driving an SUV or a newer pickup truck in baja, is if it was black.
sbwontoo
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by norte
Check for State Department warnings first. They are the experts. Some people benefit encouraging tourists to drive to Mexico even when it is
dangerous. |
What BS... our government are the 'experts'... pah---lease!
Read my trip report, I have 0 financial gain from telling anyone it was a great trip.
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Mula
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If you have concerns, fly.
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thebajarunner
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DK- you beat me to it
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by norte
Check for State Department warnings first. They are the experts. Some people benefit encouraging tourists to drive to Mexico even when it is
dangerous. |
What BS... our government are the 'experts'... pah---lease!
Read my trip report, I have 0 financial gain from telling anyone it was a great trip. |
My ex-brother in law was a State Dept high official,
he was worthless
so are their reports!!!
If you believe them, then stay home in your crime-free California neighborhood.
OOOOPS, you say, your neighborhood is not crime free...
Well, son of a gun, better go to Baja where you are lots less likely to get mugged.
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