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Alm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by briantroy
Looks like Daggett's has everything I need. I am pretty much self-contained except for a flush toilet/shower, and those sure are nice to have. I will
plan on bringing only the basics in regards to food as I assume fresh seafood will be bountiful and affordable. |
I believe all the camps have toilets, though no potable water - you'll have to buy water there. You won't find some huge fish market there or a dock
full of fishermen selling right off the boats all day long. They would sell when they have something of course. It's a small town, just a few stores
and those aren't big either. Prices are higher than in Guerrero Negro.
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briantroy
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Will fresh fish/seafood be available most days? Where is the best place and what is the best time to look?
These endless lands and unique waters are not simply soil and sea. These elements of earth and water are as much a part of me as my blood and organs.
And the people that populate this corner of the world lift my spirit to heights that allow me to see what is truly important; The beauty of life. And
that is the essential gift.
– B. Florez, Mission of Souls.
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Graham
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I'm a big fan of Campo Archelon. Camping on the beach for $8 a night... though beach is rocky at low tide.
I was there for a week in May. Wasn't too hot, but I sure appreciated the shady palapa. Most nights I was the only one there.
There are hot showers and flush toilets which are generally clean. And my palapa came with a cot, table and chairs and other useful bits of
"furniture."
And if such camping is not your scene, or you're with a group of amigos there are spacious beach cabins available for $50 a night with their own
toilet and shower, kitchen and fridge.
And you sure can't beat the sunrise....
Or wish for better, more interesting hosts than Tony and Bety.
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Mentioned my trip to the folks and now they are interested in coming along with my sister, bro-in-law and nieces. My folks are getting older and my
sis and her family are not big campers, so a cabin might work better. How many can it sleep? What is the kitchen like? I can't find any info about
these cabins anywhere. Thanks!
These endless lands and unique waters are not simply soil and sea. These elements of earth and water are as much a part of me as my blood and organs.
And the people that populate this corner of the world lift my spirit to heights that allow me to see what is truly important; The beauty of life. And
that is the essential gift.
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Graham
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The cabins I looked at had several beds inside, and sleeping cots, so you could pack in quite a few folks... 6-8 should be no problem. You could
always sleep some outside or overflow into a palapa.
Kitchen was what you'd expect with sink, table, fridge? and stove. A great base for adventurous families and groups of friends and students... but
Baja basic and don't come in the summer unless you love snakes and scorpions and dripping sweat day and night.
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Alm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by briantroy
My folks are getting older and my sis and her family are not big campers, so a cabin might work better. How many can it sleep? What is the kitchen
like? |
You better go alone first. The place is (relatively) cheap, last time Beka charged me $10, not 8, probably because it was a "high season", and - I
suspect - the main reason was that winter holidays were coming with all usual expenses. It's a very, very simple place. Small shack with reed walls
that you see on the left on one photo, is the shower. Bigger shack on the right is the washrooms. If you plan going there in summer, it's going to be
hot as hell.
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briantroy
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Awesome, guys. Very appreciated. I plan on Nov and I can negotiate like a Mexican. Thanks!
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Awesome pics, graham. My iphone didn't show them so I am just seeing them. So wonderful. I can dig $10 for a palapa. I am more concerned with the size
of a cabin.
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These endless lands and unique waters are not simply soil and sea. These elements of earth and water are as much a part of me as my blood and organs.
And the people that populate this corner of the world lift my spirit to heights that allow me to see what is truly important; The beauty of life. And
that is the essential gift.
– B. Florez, Mission of Souls.
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Alm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by briantroy
I am more concerned with the size of a cabin. |
You can always put a cot or two more in your palapa. Or outside. November is still warm. Can be occasional North wind though. As a backup scenario,
there is Diaz motel in town 2 miles away, very basic as motels go, but it's right on the beach and shouldn't be expensive.
Keep in mind that Antonio's camp is the place to keep it quiet - no loud parties. There is no electricity (I think in the cabins there are lamps from
solar panel) and no cell phone coverage. The beach is rocky in low tide, but in high tide rocks disappear and have waves splashing few feet from your
palapa. And evening joggers and dog walkers also few feet away. The entire Bay of Angels is one long beach. I would bring most of needed food, to
avoid uncertainty on a short trip.
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Unless there has been changes, cell phone coverage ends about 20-30 miles south of San Felipe on the gulf side, and El Rosario area on the Hwy. 1
corridor... not to return again until you are nearer Guerrero Negro (Villa Jesus Maria area).
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Unless there has been changes, cell phone coverage ends about 20-30 miles south of San Felipe on the gulf side, and El Rosario area on the Hwy. 1
corridor... not to return again until you are nearer Guerrero Negro (Villa Jesus Maria area). |
I realize that for some people work and family makes a cell phone important in Baja but for me, the best moment by FAR of any trip to the south is
crossing the border and reaching down and turning that sucker OFF and leaving it that way!!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by redhilltown
I realize that for some people work and family makes a cell phone important in Baja but for me, the best moment by FAR of any trip to the south is
crossing the border and reaching down and turning that sucker OFF and leaving it that way!! |
A tradition for me when crossing the border into Baja was removing my watch... and the rule became eat when you are hungry and sleep when you are
tired!
Once cell phones became time pieces, I stopped wearing a watch, so the cell phone got shut off and put in the glove box at the border.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by redhilltown
I realize that for some people work and family makes a cell phone important in Baja but for me, the best moment by FAR of any trip to the south is
crossing the border and reaching down and turning that sucker OFF and leaving it that way!! |
Where is the like button? I hate the damn things anyways. The last thing I want to do it take a call.
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I have NEVER owned a cell phone, and probably never will. But I do have 2-way radios if I ever need help (hopefully never)
Barry
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| Quote: | Originally posted by briantroy
.... Also, how is the scuba diving there? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! |
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It has been some time since I was in BOLA
There was a Dive Operation on the hill at the north end of town called "Ricardos Dove shop." If no longer in business you might try the BOLA library
Ricardo's wife use to be the librarian for BOLA -
Or go to north of town to the ninth (9) house white house. They have ample supply of spear guns--my wife and mine..
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Alm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by redhilltown
I realize that for some people work and family makes a cell phone important in Baja but for me, the best moment by FAR of any trip to the south is
crossing the border and reaching down and turning that sucker OFF and leaving it that way!! |
I can't agree more. Makes trip very relaxing. For those who stay longer, however, this results in paying big bucks for satellite internet and VOIP.
Then you have to either get a substantial solar system, or reach down and turn that sucker On - I mean a generator. Which still doesn't help if
something happens when you're on the road. And so on.
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Ricardo's Dive Shop is still flourishing....
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