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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pearl
OUCH! Easy fishbuck, just having a little fun like you were. No need to call names. |
Opps! Sorry!
You play a little rough and hurt my feelings I guess. I over reacted. I do that sometimes.
Okay back to your trip. Just drive a little more careful than normal. The road is very narrow. Don't be rigid on your plan. If you get tired call it
for the day and get a fresh start in the morning.
I've done it at Mach 1 myself a few times and it's a little hard on the nerves.
I was just flirting with you a little. Ya know you being blond and 30 and all.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Diver
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pearl
Is it better to go through Tecate or TJ?
DEFINITELY TECATE - IT IS A MUCH MORE RELAXING DRIVE.
How is the saftey....we are both in our mid 30's and blonde and have all our teeth (hahaha)
AS YOU SAY, TRAVEL IN DAYLIGHT AND DON'T STOP IN THE BOONIES.
How long does it take to get from the border to La Paz and what is the best way to go?
TECATE TO EL ROSARIO FIRST DAY - STAY AT BAJACACTUS MOTEL AND GET GAS AT PEMEX. OTHER PEMEX STATIONS ALONG THE WAY FOR GAS - PAY WITH PESOS - GET THEM
AT AN ATM. EAT AT MAMA'S.
Where to stay?
SECOND NIGHT IN GUERRERO NEGRO AT MALARRINO MOTEL AND RESTUARANT.
THIRD NIGHT IN LA PAZ - UNLESS YOU WANT TO SPEND MORE TIME SITE-SEEING.
THERE ARE OTHER MOTELS AND RESTUARANTS BUT THESE ARE GOOD AND SAFE FOR THE FIRST-TIME TOURIST.
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Pescador
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Definately Tecate. If you have a choice, I would avoid the upper peninsula on Sunday. Sunday is a day off and the roads as well as all the little
towns are crowded with people on their day off and the travel can get really slow. We used to travel Sundays because the trucks were less on the
roads but the increased traffic has gotten worse, in my opinion.
I cross very early in the morning with a camper and an enclosed cargo trailer and I am not ready to stop when I get to El Rosario, so I generally go
on in to Guerrero Negro, but everyone has given you some great options so you can have a choice depending on what you find as you travel down. A good
guidebook is a big help and will give you lots of information.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by udowinkler
| Quote: | Originally posted by pearl
Wow thanks for all the quick replies! I am a member on tripadvisor and someone recommended I come here and they were right.
I want to get to La Paz asap so that I can kick back and put my feet in the sand with nothing else to do....other than eat good food and drink. So I'm
guessing from what I am hearing is to get to Guerro Negro and go from there?
Where is a good place to eat there? I'm guessing saftey is not an issue since no one said anything yet?
I just joined this and was trying to set up my profile....everyone thank fishbuck cause now I'm gonna wait to post my picture. Don't get around a lot
of women do you fishbuck???HAHAHAHAHA |
If you leave Tecate by 7a.m. you should be able to get to Ignacio Springs B&B (cool place with their yurts) before 5 p.m., and that includes lunch
at San Quintin. Be sure you gas up @ El Rosario. Ignacio Springs B&B is only about 1:30 hrs past Guerrero Negro. Leave the B&B by 8 a.m. and
you'll get to La Paz by 3 p.m.
Looks like you want to travel like I do...balls out! |
If you stop at Discover Baja in San Diego , you can pick up your insurance, they will call for your reservations at Ignacio Springs and make
sure to reserve space at the dinner, the breakfast is auto included, but you need to make reservations for dinner... you do not want to miss it.
And the breakfast are awesome... and the Yurts are really nice...
CaboRon
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Well, first, ignore that you should stop in Guerro Negro because there is no such place (sorry, Comitan) but Guerrero Negro you might actually find on
your map. As for your entire trip the on "the Baja" you need to look at a map and figure out where you coming from and going to. There is NO problem
coming through San Ysidro (Tijuana). I do not understand, for the life of me, why people insist crossing at Tecate. The highway to the main road in
Ensenada is HELL from Tecate.... if you come through TJ you hop on the main highway that is 2 lanes in both directions and GO! u2u us with your
planned itinerary and we'll glad you giving good stopping points! Having lived in Montana for many years....it's a LONG way, baby!
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vivaloha
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Pearl-
Warm season right now...
Air conditioner in car will make a huge difference...
Howz yours working..? Also you may want to rehearse
that thing about sticking a shirt or blanket in the wester
facing window as the chariot of the blazing sun marches
very slowly across the sky this time of year...you know to
block the sun - on the way down it'll be the passenger who
get the mega sun all day...being blonde you may want to put
on sunblock whilst driving...seems weird but seriously this is
the desert...Tecate road to the coast is beautiful, wine country...
I would rec'd the yurt place San Iggy's Hot Springs...its nice...
Or I often stay at Hotel El Morro in Santa Rosalia (just south of town)...
Second day you'll be in La Paz - no worries...long days right now...
Like another guy wrote, "have snacks" and that will cut down on
unsatisfying junk food at gas stations...we make pb and jelly sandies...
many good wishes to you girls and like another bloke said, "use your
common sense", drive efficiently 55ish, and it'll be all good...
Vivaloha
Baja California can be a heaven or hell experience - often the determining factor is your AWARENESS in the moment.
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Photog
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Re: driving thru baja...help!
Check your U2U messages for detailed info regarding driving the peninsula.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
There is NO problem coming through San Ysidro (Tijuana). I do not understand, for the life of me, why people insist crossing at Tecate. The highway
to the main road in Ensenada is HELL from Tecate.... |
Soon someone will recomend crossing in Nogales 
A well informed Baja California traveler is a smart Baja California traveler!
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Pearl - ftd has a point - you might consider crossing at Nogales and driving on the mainland to Los Mochis/Topolobampo - and then taking the ferry to
La Paz.
The border to Mochis is an easy one day drive - after the first 3 hours or so it will be a toll road.
If you have a small car the ferry will only cost about $100.
see:
http://www.bajaferries.com/modules/content/index.php?op=edit...
Good Luck - Have Fun.
edit: that's $100 for the car and about $70 per person.
[Edited on 6-27-2008 by Eugenio]
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Bob and Susan
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"The highway to the main road in Ensenada is HELL from Tecate...."
WRONG!!!
the road is repaired and fine
i'd cross at tj too to go down for these people on THIS trip...
but...
comming back i'd go to tecate
traveling to tecate from ensenada with a trailer can save you $35 both ways...you can use this for 10 gallons gas in the USA
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Mango
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Tecate or TJ either way. TJ is more urban and faster, Tecate is more rural and calm.
I would agree with CaboRon and others on the 3 day itinerary.
- El Rosario (Baja Cactus Hotel next to the Pemex station is a favorite of many of us here; because, you get a quality room at a great price. It's
also right next door to a great place to eat and the gas station.[top your tank off here]) El Rosario is the last stop as you leave the urban areas
of the North behind.. but it's not too far to get too in a day from the border.. just perfect for the first night.
-San Ignacio - Nice little oasis in the middle of the desert, mission, etc...
-Loreto - The first capital city of "The Californias" Good restaurants, people watching, shopping etc..
All of the above are nice places to stop. San Ignacio and Loreto will have much more interesting stuff to do, walk, and see than El Rosario.
If you have more time.. take it.. and add some towns or extra nights in. Relax and enjoy.. you can always hurry through Baja in your next life.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
traveling to tecate from ensenada with a trailer can save you $35 both ways...you can use this for 10 gallons gas in the USA |
Haven't been north for a while have you, Bob.
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OK, a bit of helpful advice......
Call your credit card and ATM issuing bank. Inform them that you will be on vacation in Baja/Mexico from ______ to _____.
If you don't notify them in advance, they MAY block the use of your cards.
Good luck, take photos, do a trip report...........
OH, yeah......Fishbuck is a great guy!!!!!
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Lauriboats
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If the truck in front of you puts on their left hand turn signal it normally means that it is clear to pass. Have fun.
What we see depends mainly on what we look for.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lauriboats
If the truck in front of you puts on their left hand turn signal it normally means that it is clear to pass. Have fun. |
You may want to keep in mind it's still a turn signal.
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Bob and Susan
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dennis...lets do the math
$3.50 a gallon times 10 gallons = $35
i was north june 5th
crossed at tecate north and drove back south thru tj
my truck was $5.25 a toll
3 tolls $15.75
both ways $31.50
1 beer at sharkys $2.50
10 beers = $25
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
$3.50 a gallon times 10 gallons = $35
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It's been a couple of weeks for me but, I thought gas was over 4 bucks now. I don't know. It's hard to keep up with.
More importantly, Sharky's beer...$1.50 all day. [1 till 5]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
OK, a bit of helpful advice......
Call your credit card and ATM issuing bank. Inform them that you will be on vacation in Baja/Mexico from ______ to _____.
If you don't notify them in advance, they MAY block the use of your cards.
OH, yeah......Fishbuck is a great guy!!!!! |
Good points. I cannot draw money out of a MX ATM using Chase VISA and they won't budge. So, I use my BofA MC.
Another point no one has made is that women -- blondes especially -- can get alot of unwanted attention from MX men, esp. in the urban areas.
THink security. I always carry a knife and the Spiderco below opens easily with a flick of the wrist. It's lightweight and attaches to my belt.
I think everyone should carry a knife.
Fishback? Ignore him. He can't help himself.
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
I think everyone should carry a knife.
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Lee, et al.... I believe this is illegal in Mexico? If so, one is likely ill-advised
to be following such advice.
Confirmation anyone?
[Edited on 6-28-2008 by BajaNomad]
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fishbuck
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Si, yes! When I was pulled over at Otay last Sunday the Policeman asked if I had a knife. I have a small version of the pictured model.
I said yes and started to dig it out of my toolbox. When he realized I didn't have it in my pocket he said it was okay. I stopped looking for it.
But if I was carrying it I think I would have been in trouble.
My knife has a 2 inch blade. I think 3 or 4 might be the limit.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
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