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La Paz Accommodations
A couple of guys are headed to La Paz on dual sport motorcycles in late February. They plan to arrive and spend two nights in La Paz, Saturday and
Sunday nights, March 1 and 2. They are not resort, golfing kinda guys. More like just a clean room, bathroom and beds kinda guys. They will need a bed
apiece and reasonably secure parking for their motos. Primary interest is to enjoy the Carnaval and Malecon over those days. Previous stays have been
in very cheap places like Hotel Baja California and Hotel San Bernadino, both on Abasolo, so you get the idea that we're not looking for expensive
spots.
As I run Google Street View here in the balmy Rockymountains with 25F outside, I find myself daydreaming of the blue skies and sandy playas north of
town and the wonderful entertainment and food of Carnaval as well as my last visit two years ago when I had a light sword battle with a 7 yo boy on
the Malecon....
So can anyone suggest alternative spots to stay for those two nights? I'd like to make reservations this week, only six weeks till the celebrations.
Gracias.
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cblapaz.com
Casa Buena on B. Dominguez between Sinaloa and Sonora just off Abosolo.
miltuna@hotmail.com
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Casa Buena
No question about it.
There's a secured courtyard. Park their bikes, unload, walk and enjoy Carnaval.
www.casabuena.net
google: casa buena la paz
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Sweetwater
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Gracias,
Email sent
Any other feedback out there is welcomed.....
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Another place to consider - as an alternative to H. San Bernardino and H. Baja California - is the Hotel Oasis. This is not very close to the
Malecon, but is a larger facility with off-street parking.
http://www.hoteloasis.com.mx/habitacioneslap.html
The exterior facade has changed since the following street view map was taken by Google, but it still looks somewhat similar to this:
http://goo.gl/maps/Ng4m5
Another place worth mentioning - but not as inexpensive as the Oasis, is La Paz's Hotel Calafia on Abasolo, just east of Colosio, and next to the Ford
dealer.
I suspect the Casa Buena might be a better value than the Calafia these days - but the Calafia's still worth mentioning. Here's the Calafia on Google
Maps:
http://goo.gl/maps/jDBzB
Just some additional alternatives that one could take into consideration.
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Another coincidence?
Three years ago on another moto expedition, we did stay at the Calafia. I remember the clerk spoke some English and had a story about a relative or
coworker who had a bad experience in the US. I don't remember the details but he was very passionate about it.
I have been attempting to stay within walking distance of the Malecon where we'll spend the evenings. I went to Copper Canyon last year but the
schedule previously has been Street Fair on Saturday and Parade on Sunday? Both are events I really enjoy.
The other resource I've found is TripAdvisor if anyone else cares to comment:
http://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?aid=339128;l...
It's an ugly link but I just tested it and it seems to work.
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Ditto on Casa Buena
Sounds like exactly what they need.
But it's very popular. I would contact them right away.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sequoyah
Sounds like exactly what they need.
But it's very popular. I would contact them right away. |
Paging Milton to the email above....sent yesterday and again today....
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Milton is not on BajaNomads.
Here is the contact information from the web site:
www.casabuena.com
Try calling him:
My Cell Number (your best bet):
From USA 011-521-612-137-5767
From Mexico 045-612-137-5767
From La Paz 044-612-137-5767
Our Home Number (Dodgy)
From USA 011-52-612-122-5538
From Mexico 01-612-122-5538
From La Paz 122-5538
Our address is:
Belisario Dominguez 3065
entre Sonora y Sinaloa
La Paz BCS, Mex C.P.23060
Our Lat/Lon
24'08.886N 110'19.658W
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lencho
| Quote: | Originally posted by Sweetwater
Previous stays have been in very cheap places like Hotel Baja California and Hotel San Bernadino, both on Abasolo, so you get the idea that we're not
looking for expensive spots. |
Lorimar has a great location for Carnaval and I bet they'd let those guys wheel their bikes right inside the common area. |
I was thinking about that too when he indicated close to the malecon. I don't know if they' let them wheel those into the common area though.
The Lorimar is on Bravo, on the first block up from the malecon. It's a good value in a popular location, but no off-street parking available - at
least for cars/trucks/etc.
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Thanks folks,
Skyping La Paz this morning worked out.
Cheers to Carnaval!
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