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BajaNomad
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From the FB inbox...
A message from the inbox of the BajaNomad Facebook site:
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Hello Baja Nomad, first off thank you for your time in advance if you are able to reply. I've been asked recently to drive a friends vehicle from B.C.
Canada down to Cabo on short notice... I plan on getting to SanDiego tomorrow (already in Sacramento) and waking up rested and early on Wednesday for
two long days of travel as I have friends flying down by Thurs night and Friday.
Any and all tips you can pass along are very much appreciated. I am prepared with lots of water, Big jerry can of gas and plan on taking the #1
highway. Any suggestions on accomadations approx half way I should stay at. And are there any areas or actions I should avoid ? - again, thank you
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David K
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1) Gas can should be empty crossing border.
2) San Ignacio is halfway to Cabo and has several accommodations.
3) Enjoy your trip!
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mtnpop
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Personal opinion only as there are many...
Be sure to top off fuel in El Rosario on the left as you come into town..
This year the further south you get the taller the grass and weeds by the highway... so keep a close watch for cows, horses, and goats along or on the
road... Even tho this is only a 1K drive,,, its a really long 2 day drive with road conditions, traffic, checkpoints, blah blah,blah,, A lot of
folks do it and have no problem... Just not my cup of tea...
Drive safe and defensive,, We willl wave when you blow by Mulege...Zona de topes......
Happy trails....
Common sense is a flower that doesn\'t grow in everyone\'s garden.....
A wise man once spoke nothing.....
Never kick a cow chip on a hot day!!
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rts551
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leave all the jerry cans at home...unless there is a specific reason to bring them. Plenty of gas stations along the way.
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Russ
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IMO: First trip down you really need to take it slowly. 3 days would be better on you and their car. Do NOT drive in the dark for the above reasons.
The curves are deceptive and the cation signs are sometimes missing on really bad corners. Just take it slow and have an enjoyable trip.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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vandenberg
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And... Mexico is the land of the topes, speed bumps that can rattle your teeth and may propel your head against the car roof. And many are very poorly
marked or not at all.
No need for gas can. Plenty of stations along the highway.
As mentioned, make sure to gas up in El Rosario, for it's a long stretch to the next station. However there are always points on the highway where
enterprising Mexicans sell you gas out of drums for a higher price. Beats running out.
Have a nice trip. Lots of beautiful scenery. Enjoy!!
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DENNIS
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We're getting just a bit of wet weather here on the Baja North coast. It shouldn't be a problem.
Can't speak for points south, but I haven't heard anything to date.
Drive slow and stay safe.
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BajaBlanca
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reiterating the above: YOU MUST TOP OFF GAS IN EL ROSARIO, the next gas station is very far.
You might consider 3 days as it is your first time in Baja ... it is lovely and deserves time.
I say stop in either San Quintin and stay at the Jardines Hotel
http://www.hotel-jardinesbaja.com
or continue a lot further and stay at the Baja Cactus (ask for a new room) in El Rosario and take advantage and eat at the Mama Espinoza restaurant
on the corner. It is one of the oldest eateries in Baja and everyone should eat there once and check out the museum-like artifacts on the walls etc.
If you are not in a hurry, visit some of the wonderful older oasis towns along the way:
san Ignacio (stay at the yurts at san Ignacio inn at the entrance to town, on the left
http://www.ignaciosprings.com
or with Juanita at Casa Leree, the first guesthouse in the area
http://www.casaleree.com
santa rosalia (not worth staying at IMO), but there is the French Hotel St.Francis at the top of the hill which is worth a visit and the church on
themain drag as you enter town was designed by Eiffel of the Paris Eiffel tower
mulege (tons of choices) I recommend staying with Cliff at Clementine's http://www.clementinesbaja.com
loreto (again, tons of choices but we stay with Steve at the CocoCabanas)
http://www.CocoCabanas Loreto.com
from Loreto you can do La Paz easily and La Paz is worth a visit. bigger town. If you are not into expensive hotels, I recommend the Bahia Dorada
http://www.hotelbahiadorada.com
and from there it is a hop skip and jump to Cabo.
remember not to drive at night.
be aware that there are army checkpoints and that you must keep your valuables in sight at all times. they will ask you to get out of the car and
they are looking for weapons and drugs. no big deal but keep cameras and cash on your body
have a wonderful trip!
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David K
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Jardines motel (south side of San Quintin) to Baja Cactus motel (El Rosario, next door to Pemex station) is about 25-30 miles.
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mtnpop
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oh, oh, oh, I am sure that you did but just in case....
Did get mexico auto insurance????? If not do not pass go or go to jail...
We actually stop in GN the first night... its a long day for us and there are some great hotels there....
also usually windy and cool..... ha
keep ur eyes open....
Common sense is a flower that doesn\'t grow in everyone\'s garden.....
A wise man once spoke nothing.....
Never kick a cow chip on a hot day!!
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mtnpop
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
We're getting just a bit of wet weather here on the Baja North coast. It shouldn't be a problem.
Can't speak for points south, but I haven't heard anything to date.
Drive slow and stay safe. |
So far in Mulege, just partly cloudy,,,, will be interested to see if it gets more as it gets closer to the BAJA... really nice day in our
neighborhood....
Common sense is a flower that doesn\'t grow in everyone\'s garden.....
A wise man once spoke nothing.....
Never kick a cow chip on a hot day!!
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David K
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Good point mtnpop... many of us have annual policies, so the buying Mexican auto insurance thing skips our mind, as we are covered for the year... At
the top of this web site is a banner ad for BajaBound.com an excellent company and member of Baja Nomad (BajaGeoff). Another popular insurance choice
is for members of an excellent club offering member discounts on insurance, books, maps, motels, etc.: Discover Baja Travel Club. Buy insurance for
the number of days you think you will be in Mexico, or get a 6 or 12 month policy (which can be cheaper if you will be in Mexico over 3 weeks a year).
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captkw
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5 to 7 days and enjoy the ride
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Mulegena
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Suggest poster read thread "will take seasoned traveler" by bajarookie for related context, content.
"Raise your words, not your voice. It's rain that grows flowers, not thunder." ~Rumi
"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtnpop
oh, oh, oh, I am sure that you did but just in case....
Did get mexico auto insurance????? If not do not pass go or go to jail...
We actually stop in GN the first night... its a long day for us and there are some great hotels there....
also usually windy and cool..... ha
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Great hotels in Guerrero Negro? 
Thanx for the laugh.
And on a different note, unless you are driving a vehicle with an especially small gas tank, or one that gets really lousy mileage, my recommendation
is to fillk up at the Pemex by Los Pinos just South of San Quintin. They gave a good store, and excellent restrooms.
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TimeTraveler
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Ok so kinda a newbie thing to say maybe... I know whenever we go that far south we get a tourist visa? Is this just a unnecessary formality?
"There is nothing more uncommon than common sense." - Frank Lloyd Wright
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TimeTraveler
Ok so kinda a newbie thing to say maybe... I know whenever we go that far south we get a tourist visa? Is this just a unnecessary formality?
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That's the rule... any trip anywhere in Mexico over 72 hours, or any trip south of the 'border zone' for any time... requires an FMM 'Tourist Card'.
You get one when you enter Mexico at the INM office at the border. Free for up to 7 days... about $23US for up to 180 days.
It is only inspected at (and not always) the state border near Guerrero Negro on Hwy. 1.
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captkw
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tourest card
GET IT !!
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Didn't know there was a FB Bajanomad presence. I just searched BajaNomad on FB and didn't find it. What am I missing?
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