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BajaBlanca
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Go for the shrimp tacos in Asuncion. And there is another delicioso shrimp taco place in East Cape, don't remember the name, if you make it that far
south, you can do a comparison report for us!
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Jaybo
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Tacos...
If you find your self in Guerrero Negro, You can't miss this Taco truck... They were hands down the best we had on our 9 day trip down to SJDC.
Tony's truck is on the main drag, coming in to town on the right side, not too far past the Cowboy Hotel and the Pemex station. Make sure you ask for
a sticker for your bus too!
..Jay
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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¡Bienvenidos!
In March, on the PACIFIC side, prepare for chilly weather especially at night. Sometimes into the forties. Windy.
On the gulf side the weather can be psycho in March. Cool (not chilly) at night, to nice and warm during the day. Windy some days, calm other days.
But the description above makes things sound negative and that just isn't intended. It's intended to allow a person to think about preparations and
what to bring along. I froze my ass off in Mulege early March and had to purchase a SEVENTY DOLLAR 2nd blanket (from YEE) to go along with a bare
electric blanket. My fault I knew better but ignored my own intuition.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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MMc
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Practicallymarried, what do like to do? Baja has a offering for almost any one. Rock climbing is best done up north and in Cativina area. If you want
to hang on the beach it might be a little cold north. Surf, pacific side. Diving both sides work bring a wetsuit. Explore remote beaches? Rock art?
Give us a hint and we can help.
Things I would tell anybody not to miss:
The missions see as many as you can. San Javier is a must see it still like it was built over 300 years ago.
La Lobera short jump off the highway good place to stretch.
Whales in the lagoons.
Cabo Pulmo for the diving.
La Paz
Cabo if you have not been.
Get a fishing License before you go.
A pole spear is OK, Hawaiian sling is not.
I sure somebody will post maps for you but Google you can plan your own trip. Have fun!!!
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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chavycha
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We did the same trip last January, camping and hoteling around for about three weeks. We didn't have any plan (crossed the border without a map or
guidebook) and had a fabulous time. We found all sorts of entertainment, though we're pretty outdoorsy types so it's easy for us to keep busy.
Fishing, hiking, fossil hunting, kayaking...
Though you'll probably have better weather than we did last year, the guys above aren't kidding about the cold. We were woefully underprepared for
desert camping - had several nights in the low 20s and though we made due, would've been much more comfortable had we been prepared.
The weather varies quite a bit even over the course of the day. In Asuncion today, it was about 50F when I woke up. By 11am it had warmed to about
70 and was calm with a bunch of sun. I went out and fished for an hour or so. Glad I did - now it's blowing something fierce (30mph) and it's cloudy
and cool. Moral of the story - if you get a good window of weather for your chosen activity, GO DO IT!
Make sure to get gas when you have the chance. Hoping you make it the last 20 miles into town when it's getting dark is something that will test your
relationship. 
Bring what you think you'll need, but don't sweat if you've forgotten something. You'll be passing through some of the larger towns and you can find
most things at the bigger supermarkets.
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Jaybo
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I'm sure you already know this but make sure you have some good rugged tires on your bus. A shovel, and maybe even a come-a-long and heavy rope in
case you get stuck I can't imagine doing Baja without 4x4 but I know many
people do it. Just go prepared!
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chavycha
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^ That. We went last year with a 2x4 rig with its original suspension and crap tires. Took it a lot of places it shouldn't have been. Only got
stuck twice. I should probably add "digging your rig out of deep sand in the dark" to the "things that will test your relationship" list!
Came back this year with a 4x4 - before we left, I rebuilt nearly the entire suspension and put on new tires. I haven't been driving it anywhere more
adventurous than the 2x4, but man, from a peace of mind standpoint, it's a night and day difference.
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Practicallymarried
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Hi all,
Thanks for all the great advice, we're on our way with 2-3 weeks to spend and hope to meet some of you along the way!
Celine and Geoff.
"A ship is safe in Harbour, but that is not what ships are for."
_John A Shedd
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TMW
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If you see a white Tacoma with a Leer shell, a maroon Nissan and a silver Ford that will be the Fearsome Foursome doing another off-road trip around
Baja. From San Felipe to San Ignacio. Mostly around the coastal areas.
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BajaBlanca
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Have fun! Hope to meet you!
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