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Bajahowodd
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It's crap shoot. Many do; some don't. Some of those that do accept dogs have limited numbers of rooms that they will allow pets. I'm thinking, in
particular of Jardines Baja in San Quintin. You would have to make a reservation ahead of time to get a pet friendly room there.
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Leo
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There is this Gringo-dog travel site' Not too accurrate but can be helpful. http://gringodog.home.comcast.net/~gringodog/index.htm
My experience is that most motels accept dogs, but don't expect that in La Paz, Cabo or San Jose. Those places are quite difficult about dogs.
The grass is always greener....
and so, there is always a better spot in Baja
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LaTijereta
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| Quote: | Originally posted by yellow281
Thanks Guys - are dogs welcome at most hotels? |
Here are some options..
http://www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/pet-care/petfreindlyhot...
Give Loreto a look when passing through...
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by yellow281
Absolutely! The plan is to leave Los Angeles on or around the 30th and head to CSL. We would LOVE to convoy with people that have done the drive
before. We'll have two dogs and two people so not really any room as its a Saab sedan. Are you driving down? Have you done this trip?
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Fix your Saab before you leave, they were not sold in Mexico and no parts in Mexico, certainly not Baja.
Both times my Saab died was on 100+ degree days when computer fried. Literally, running on a hot day led to computer just dying. Wtf?
I think Saabs don't do well in warn temps, just my opinion, but... What would a swede know about running Cars in the desert?  
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
One thing that you should be aware of is the check points.....just because I dont want you to freak out when you see the guys with the guns.
Generally they are young kids and hardly threatening.
The reason I bring this up is the first time we drove down, I was not prepared for this although there were absolutely no problems.
I usually try to stay in the vehicle with our two dogs. Only once have they made me get out. |
Yeah well for those with dogs who have to get out anyway, here's a tip:
Don't leave anything in your center console, on your dash, glove compartment, that looks like it's worth stealing.
I lost a Swiss Army knife at the checkpoint North of Guerrero Negro. Didn't think twice about having it in my center console but should have.
When I get out, I take my Sirius radio remote, and cell phone. Before I cross the border, I remove EVERYTHING of value that is not packed away and
inaccessible.
I"ve learned my lesson well. There's a bad apple in every bunch.
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rts551
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Sad to say, but I "lost a pocket knife and small mag light (both in center console) at this same check point (Tomatal).
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajafun777
Yellow 281 don't worry be happy no problem on your drive down with or without someone else. On April 11th we left Carlsbad at 5:30am and got to
Loreto at 8:30pm. We had only stops for fuel and bathroom at the same time and ate sandwiches we made the night before in the ice chest.
We stayed at Santa Fe Hotel in Loreto and enjoyed the Dominos Steak House next door before going to bed. Back up at 6am and on the road to La Paz
which we made by 11:30am and again only stopped to get fuel and use bathroom. The roadways were good with only a small road work detail that did not
really hold us up. Had three military checks after Loreto and started to wonder what was up as this did not happen 4 years ago when I made this run
to Cabo.
Today on the 16th we went to Todo Santos and really enjoyed the drive that only took us about 40 minutes with great road conditions. We encountered
another military check by Todo Santos coming out of it but no big deal waved us through. Had a very little road work repair by the bridge a few miles
out of Todo Santos but no real hold up at all. Your run on down to Cabo will only be a couple of hours and road is good according to others I have
talked to in La Paz. Still in La Paz and what great weather down here loving it. Cool nights with just overhead fan very easy for sleeping
comfortable. The malecon is great to walk on and enjoy others enjoying it with you. So many good places to eat and have a cold one would be unfair
to name them as others just waiting for you to try them also.
Have to head back on the early morning of 18th but will get two more days staying in Las Gaviotas starting on Friday the 19th.Just having a blast and
relaxing in Baja, LOL. We came down to La Paz to put a friend's ashes out to the ocean, some of you may have known Dave Murphy who lived in La Paz
for over 20 years and the Carlsbad area when not there. Take Care & Travel Safe----" No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777
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First one. For those of us who wish to do our part for the Mexican economy, just wanted to mention the the Hotel Santa Fe in Loreto is operated by
Grupo Villa, one of the largest time share developers in Mexico. They built this hotel to support personnel as they built the Villas Del Palmar South
of town at Ensenada Blanca.
The rooms are tricked out like typical time share units. In fact, when they were building their huge Villas project in Cabo, the built a Hotel Santa
Fe down there, too.
My beef is that 1/2 block away from the Santa Fe in Loreto is a Mexican family owned and operated hotel called Hacienda Suites. It is quite nice.
Units are at or above US standards. They have a great pool, a pool bar and a small restaurant.
In my opinion, they suffer from the fact that the Santa Fe was built almost next door, and the Santa Fe has advertising banners all along the road
entering Loreto to Salvatierra.
That said, if you want to feel like you're staying in a tricked out time share unit, go ahead. But for me, personally as someone who has stayed at
Hacienda Suites for many years, I'll continue to stay there.
Finally, the restaurant to which you refer, which is located between these hotels is Domingo's Place. Excellent food and service. Once was called El
Nido, when a family group opened restaurants in Ensenada, San Felipe, and who knows where else.
Domingo was one of the brothers.
Have never had a bad experience there.
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bajaguy
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Tip of the day
Place all of your small items and valuables (pocket knife, point & shoot camera, wallet, passport, coins, jewelry, FMM) into seperate freezer type
quart zip lock bags, then place the bags in a backpack along with your 35mm camera.
Whenever you have to get out of the vehicle, take the backpack with you.
Also, if there are more than one of you in the vehicle, have one person watch the search of the interior, one watch the search of the trunk.
If there are any problems with the military personnel or at the military checkpoints, before leaving the checkpoint request to see the senior
sergeant (Sargento Primero) or the officer in charge (Comandante). The military doesn't want trouble any more than you do.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escalaf%C3%B3n_militar_de_M%C3%...
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yellow281
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Thank you all !
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winthy
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Looking for someone to deliver clothing and other goods to our charity in La Paz. Your help enables us to save the cost of shipping therefore helping
the charities more. please email me at briantcp@gmail.com we are in south orange county but will go to SD if it helps. Thanks for your consideration.
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