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Howard
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I have time, where to stop?
I have traveled Baja many times in a car as well as an RV. I am now retired and have the time to explore places along the way from Loreto to Tecate
that I never had time to do before.
The 3rd or 4th week of February I will be heading North from Loreto in my 30 foot self-contained class A that I generally do not take down rough
roads. I plan to stop at Bay of Conception for a few days.
Off of highway #1 I have been to the “normal” spots, Bay of L.A. and Bahia Asuncion but never off the beaten track. I am heading to So. Cal. And I can
cross the border anywhere except at Tijuana. (Refuse to deal with that probable wait in line)
What suggestions do you have that will not take me down real rough roads but places that I can explore? I will not have a tow vehicle this time.
Thanks,
Howard
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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Ateo
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Punta Abreojos.
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David K
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Sounds like you limited to where a 30ft. motorhome can drive to?
What is interesting to you: botany, geology, history (cave art, missions, mines), beaches, etc.?
Hope to help, but don't want to send you down some road to have you get high centered or hung up! Most of the cool places require an off road vehicle
(dune buggy, Baja bug, 4WD).
[Edited on 2-15-2013 by David K]
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PCbaja
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Punta Chivato
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Howard
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Great start everyone!
As I mentioned at the end of my post, no tow vehicle. Two great suggestions as I like (actually my Lab. Retriever) the water.
1: How far and how long does it take to get to Punta Abreojos from Highway #1? Is it paved the whole way and if not, don't forget I am in a 30 foot
RV.
2: What is the road like to Punta Chivato and how far is it off of Highway #1?
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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David K
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I edited my reply after rereading your post... You are seriously limited if you don't have a toad or return in a suitable Baja vehicle. There is so
much Baja to see, afterall!
Road is paved all the way to Abreojos (was on it last summer). Campo Rene, a few miles north of Abreojos will be your best bet to park next to the
water in a moho. Very nice there. Baja Blanca's B&B is in La Bocana, about 10 easy dirt or salt flat miles from Abreojos... but a long walk to the
beach.
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bajajudy
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Campo Rene on the left going into Abreojos.....be sure that you are on a road. We made the mistake of taking a path and got stuck....real stuck.
There is signage but ignore the small sign with the arrow to the left.
The most beautiful birds and lots of them.
AND Ricardo at the restaurant...he is a killer cook. We love his camarones empanesadas.
If you like oysters, walk over to the ostionera buy a couple(or 3 or 4) dozen and Ricardo will shuck them for c-cktails and what you dont eat, he will
deep fry....all good
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Howard
As I mentioned at the end of my post, no tow vehicle. |
take a bicycle. and kayak or SUP.
and you say you got nothing but time, so don't plan, just do it!
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SFandH
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Howard
2: What is the road like to Punta Chivato and how far is it off of Highway #1? |
I was on that road in 2011. I don't remember how much time it took to get to the beach, but I do remember it seemed like a long time because it is
rough and washboard. Too much so for my liking. 3/4 ton pickup with a camper.
If you have good weather, like today, it's pushing 80 in San Diego, the Ejido Erendira area somewhat south of Santo Tomas has a nice coastline. About
1/2 hour on a paved road with potholes from the highway to the coast. Go north when you get to the coast. It's marked on most maps. Plenty of places
along the rocky coastline to spend the night in a RV and small sandy coves for beach walking. There is usually a few other campers around.
[Edited on 2-15-2013 by SFandH]
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mulegemichael
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howard...take the time to drive into el marmol...the road is gravel and not at all bad...probably would be a great place to dry camp and there is
literally TONS of beautiful onyx there...chunks of all sizes...i think it's about 10 miles off the main road is all...we have brought back some
gorgeous pieces of rosy onyx for our gardens
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegemichael
howard...take the time to drive into el marmol...the road is gravel and not at all bad...probably would be a great place to dry camp and there is
literally TONS of beautiful onyx there...chunks of all sizes...i think it's about 10 miles off the main road is all...we have brought back some
gorgeous pieces of rosy onyx for our gardens |
Here is my El Marmol trip page: http://vivabaja.com/marmol/
and my article on the history of El Marmol: http://www.bajabound.com/bajatravel/the_onyx_of_el_marmol.ph...
Many of us Nomads were last there in April/May of 2011 on the famous Lost Mission of Santa Isabel search... Here is Part 5 of that trip report with
most of the El Marmol photos: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=52833
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PCbaja
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The road into Punta Chivato is in great shape, cars come and go all day long. Its about 8 mi. East off Hwy 1.
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desertcpl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by PCbaja
The road into Punta Chivato is in great shape, cars come and go all day long. Its about 8 mi. East off Hwy 1. |
have they opened it up to camping now??
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BajaBlanca
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we did the road into punta chivato yesterday and out of punta chivato today
no way would I attempt it with a motorhome )))): It is REALLY bumpy. really rough.
the road into punta abreojos is all paved. But where to stay with motorhme in abreojos ??? someone there will have to pipe up on that one.
we have a guest who just arrived today in a motorhome (bajanomader but I forget his codename - he is from punta banda) ... at any rate, he said they
decided NOT to stay at campo rene because the exit off the road is quite iffy - slightly steep and not easily maneuverable with a long vehicle.
Shorter ones seem to do fine. Since campo rene is a fantastic bird watching and shell hunting site - maybe come back some other time with a smaller
vehicle.
the last part into la bocana is very bumpy if you leave the salt flat and end up on the elec poles road or "high road", but smooth if you stay on it -
it is tricky since you MUST bear right or chance getting stuck in water. That being said, the motorhome today made it fine and for $5 they are
enjoying a killer view of the whales swimming by. Tonight they are going to Joaquin's for lobster dinner. Tomorrow morning Les will be making his
special Polish scrambled eggs for breakfast.
I would recommend staying in san ignacio - gorgeous oasis. visit Juanita (Jane) at http://www.casaleree.com and visit her free museum with all sorts or artifacts, books, ancient photo albums ... I think there are plenty of cam
sites along the river as you enter town.
have a great trip and post some pics when you are done.
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rts551
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motor homes and large trailers go into Campo Rene all the time. There are two roads in. The signed one which has a rather steep drop from the
highway and another easier one about 2-3 miles to the west of the signage. The other ption is to camp along the beach using the salt flat runway as
access. Have fun.
If you go to La Bocana be very careful. There has been a lot of water on the lower road over the last couple of months and getting stuck in A motor
home might mean getting a tractor to get you out.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
motor homes and large trailers go into Campo Rene all the time. There are two roads in. The signed one which has a rather steep drop from the
highway and another easier one about 2-3 miles to the west of the signage. The other ption is to camp along the beach using the salt flat runway as
access. Have fun.
If you go to La Bocana be very careful. There has been a lot of water on the lower road over the last couple of months and getting stuck in A motor
home might mean getting a tractor to get you out. |
If you like quiet, a beautiful lagoon with an island covered with small mangroves and LOTS of birds and good food, don't miss Campo Rene. It is one
of our very favorite places. As Ralph suggests, just don't take the first road with the drop off.
On edit --- I forgot to mention that your dog with thank you if you walk across the dirt road from Campo Rene to the beach --- lots, and lots of room
to run free!
[Edited on 2-16-2013 by DianaT]
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Cypress
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Just stop anywhere you feel like stopping.
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desertcpl
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the last time into Punta Chivato, the road was a nighmare
I was in a big truck, and experienced damage from the washboard
I would think Russ, is the go to guy on this
how about Petes Camp in San Felipe, you can camp right on the beach, with a little palpas, restrooms, showers, bars, restaurant
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PCbaja
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News flash.....dirt roads in Baja change. The report I gave is about 72 hrs. old. There are a lot of other people that live there besides Russ BTW.
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PCbaja
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Desertcpl, camping beach is open, not sure about boat ramp tho.
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