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Kellyctango
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Female driving to Cabo from San Diego alone...is it safe?
Hi,
I plan on going to Cabo in March to live for a few months and my girlfriend who lives there says that there is no way I should drive alone! I am a 55
year old independent woman...she says that only a seasoned Baja traveller, and one who speaks Spanish should take that drive! I will be driving a
Silver Kia Soul with tinted windows...if that makes any difference.
I could use some experienced advise....please
Thank you!
Kelly
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David K
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Welcome to Nomad...
I know lots of Baja traveling females... : jeans, Paulina, M, Alejandra de Baja, Baja Bucko, etc. etc.
Tinted side windows for front passengers is illegal in Mexico and Tijuana cops will pull you over if they can.
Don't travel in the dark... don't pass El Rosario without topping the tank (next gas station is 200+ miles south. Emergency gas sold at a couple
places at higher prices (Cataviña, L.A. Bay jcn.).
Learn as much about Baja as you can to enjoy the trip... is is very special!
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MMc
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You'll be fine. The road is good shape. Do your homework and have fun. I would make sure the car is in good shape and you know how change a flat. Take
pesos for gas, food & lodging not all places take plastic.
There is a place here for looking for riders but I love dong the ride by myself. My wife was done the trip solo a couple of times and enjoyed it.
If the windows are the stock tints they are OK.
Your friend needs to get out of her comfort zone a bit more.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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Ateo
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You will be fine. Solo women drive thru Baja every day.
Just take your time, soak up the scenery, don't drive at night, follow the law and you should be fine. Probably worse to be a solo woman driving thru
some big cities in the USA.
Enjoy your trip.
Full disclosure: I'm a man and so is DavidK, so it would be nice to get a females perspective here.
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bajacalifornian
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DK spells it out. This forum will show you the stops. Stop afternoons.
Enjoy the hell out of it.
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captkw
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female driver
Hola,,Yes,,Lets hear from some ladys on this subject...DK..about the the side windows,,is this a new thing ??? I have seen soo many cars with tintded
side windows and thought that its legal in Baja ??? fill us in on the facts about this in Baja please....Thanx...K&T
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
Hola,,Yes,,Lets hear from some ladys on this subject...DK..about the the side windows,,is this a new thing ??? I have seen soo many cars with tintded
side windows and thought that its legal in Baja ??? fill us in on the facts about this in Baja please....Thanx...K&T |
I read all about it here on Nomad... several times... try search.
The suggestion is to roll your windows down until you are out of Tijuana, so they can't see... I am no talking about factory tint, I am talking about
the gangster tint you can't see in through... which is illegal in California too.
No cop wants to walk up to a window he can't see inside.
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captkw
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DK
Thanx for the reply I know in cali. the front side windows must be stock..and for good reason for All...but in Baja I see SO many cars with heavy tint
on the front side windows !! I assumed it was legal as SOO many cars/trucks are that way ????
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Kellyctango
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Thanks everyone! The windows are factory tinted, so no worries. Please keep the replys coming...I appreciate the help!
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captkw
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Hola Kelly
Welcome to the Sand box !! you might also checkout the "SPOT" units that track you movements in real time for a safetly reason.. and do you have a big
dog to bring with you ?? if not and you a dog lady you will find one in BAJA...Enjoy!!
[Edited on 2-19-2014 by captkw]
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My windows are factory tint but I always Roll a front and back one down when I approach a Check point whether it be in the U. S. or MEX. just to
signal my willingness to cooperate.
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Ateo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
Welcome to the Sand box !! you might also checkout the "SPOT" units that track you movements in real time for a safetly reason.. and do you have a big
dog to bring with you ?? if not and you a dog lady you will find one in BAJA...Enjoy!!
[Edited on 2-19-2014 by captkw] |
A SPOT is a GREAT idea. It can send for help too!!
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captkw
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yep
But a BIG dog and a friend with ya goes a long way in the outback for a "Lady"....and any blond will get more noticed....
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Watch out for speed bumps (topes) in populated areas. There is usually a sign beforehand - usually.
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If you send pictures and bring Jack Daniels I will protect you...
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Wear a wedding ring. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
Wear a wedding ring. |
Definitely.
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Good luck.
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Hola Kelly # 2
A can of bear spray with a "GOOD" paint job to make it look like a fire extinguisher !! Will easy stop 4/5 bad guys if no wind or the wind is behind
you !!!But, Kelly, once you get south of Enesanada its rather safe !! common sense and get to where your going before 3 pm will go a long ways
!!!Have a FUN,,SAFE TRIP !!!......K&T
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My info might be a tad dated, but my Mom and my Aunt drove to Cabo & back several times in the '50's in a VW bus before the paved road and had no
serious problems at all. 
Barry
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