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woody with a view
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it took us about 9.5 SOLID hours from the border to the beach, dragging a small trailer. TJ-El Ros = 5 hours.
your mileage ma vary as we drive like my arse is on fire, but i've been doing it forever and know the road...... i HAVTA go!
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villafontana
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 so if u hadn't had the small trailer, u would have done it in 4.5 hours all the way
to the beach? Hahahaha...damn, i need fire on my arse too!!!
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woody with a view
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maybe, but i try not to destroy my boat and trailer along the road. my truck can handle the road.
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jbcoug
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The best thing that I'm looking forward to on my first Baja trip after retiring is that I won't need to havta do anything. I won't care if I only
travel fifty miles before being distracted by something interesting. I also won't care if I don't feel like moving at all. I won't be in a hurry and I
will have time to stop and smell the cacti. I can hardly wait. It's been a long time since I have had that kind of freedom.
\"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.\" Andy Rooney
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villafontana
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
maybe, but i try not to destroy my boat and trailer along the road. my truck can handle the road. |
But the question is....can the driver handke the truck??
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villafontana
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jbcoug
The best thing that I'm looking forward to on my first Baja trip after retiring is that I won't need to havta do anything. I won't care if I only
travel fifty miles before being distracted by something interesting. I also won't care if I don't feel like moving at all. I won't be in a hurry and I
will have time to stop and smell the cacti. I can hardly wait. It's been a long time since I have had that kind of freedom. |
We'll said Jbcoug!! I wanna retire also to do all the travel stress-free!! Unfortunately that wont happen for another (god willing) 25 years!! 
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villafontana
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
Do another post on hotels in El Rosario.... baja cactus in back is great but they don't like late check ins... Ed's Baja's Best might work there is
another one right across the street almost that is, supposedly, fine. |
Soul, you know if they accept credit cards?? Any near ATM if not?
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David K
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Yes on cards at Baja Cactus. No on ATMs in El Rosario. Tijuana to Bahia de L.A. is an 8-9 hr. drive depending on detours and checkpoints. Add for
stops. Have fun only!
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Bob53
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From the south end of SQ, it usually takes me about 4.5 to 5 hours. But that is driving my RV.
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villafontana
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Thank u for all the info, guys. MUCH OBLIGED!!
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Martyman
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I'm glad I don't havta stay in El Rosario. Go to the beach in San Quintin. Multiple places. Why would anyone stay in El Rosario?
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Martyman
I'm glad I don't havta stay in El Rosario. Go to the beach in San Quintin. Multiple places. Why would anyone stay in El Rosario?
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To enjoy the about the nicest motel in Baja (and most anywhere else, for under $45 a night)!
El Rosario is an excellent location to begin a second day's drive in Baja or the start the last day's drive north in Baja (it is 225 miles/ 5 hours
from the border).
El Rosario is also central to many sites, beaches, surf points, geology and history...
The Baja Cactus Motel (Km. 57, next to Pemex station):
For photos of the two Spanish missions there, museums, beaches, petrified forest, La Lobera sea lion cave, and more in or near El Rosario: click the
links in the El Rosario group of sites here: http://vivabaja.com/tours
[Edited on 6-17-2014 by David K]
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by Martyman
I'm glad I don't havta stay in El Rosario. Go to the beach in San Quintin. Multiple places. Why would anyone stay in El Rosario?
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To enjoy the about the nicest motel in Baja (and most anywhere else, for under $45 a night)!
El Rosario is an excellent location to begin a second day's drive in Baja or the start the last day's drive north in Baja (it is 225 miles/ 5 hours
from the border).
El Rosario is also central to many sites, beaches, surf points, geology and history...
The Baja Cactus Motel (Km. 57, next to Pemex station):
For photos of the two Spanish missions there, museums, beaches, petrified forest, La Lobera sea lion cave, and more in or near El Rosario: click the
links in the El Rosario group of sites here: http://vivabaja.com/tours
[Edited on 6-17-2014 by David K] |
while I stay there sometimes, Baja Cactus is far from the nicest hotel in Baja. Those that think so need to expand there horizons a little.
Agree with others, del Valle San Quintin has some very nice hotels now.
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Alm
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I didn't stop in El Rosario, but this is a small town and their hotels are close to highway. To me it doesn't matter how stylish it looks if I can't
sleep well. $45 is also not incentive enough, though there are more expensive hotels in Baja for sure. And there are twice cheaper as well. Consider
that local workers are getting paid $45 a week.
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David K
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Ralph, you either don't read or change words on purpose... Motel and Hotel are two different types of businesses. My horizons are just fine.
Alm, it isl under $45, specially for a single bed (king)... but it is easily worth $90 for the amenities, staff, 24 front desk, phone in room to call
anywhere from if needed, etc. Plus, you are helping Antonio continue to offer emergency assistance with his ambulance service, and other help, and his
gas station is 100% honest.
His assistance to Baja Nomads warrants our patronage to help him remain in business.
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villafontana
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David, whats the name of Antonios gas station?? is it the only one there?? if not, how do i identify it?? I want to fill gas there and help him with
his ambulance service. We never know when we may use it. Thanx.
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woody with a view
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after you pass the military checkpoint south of san quintin it is the next (and last) Pemex before LA Bay.
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villafontana
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copy loud and clear seņor Woody!!!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by villafontana
David, whats the name of Antonios gas station?? is it the only one there?? if not, how do i identify it?? I want to fill gas there and help him with
his ambulance service. We never know when we may use it. Thanx. |
'Baja Cactus' in El Rosario... one of the first businesses you see upon entering El Rosario as you are coming down from the mesa, near the bottom. It
is the Pemex station on your left... and the only Pemex in El Rosario. The Baja Cactus Motel is next door. If Antonio is not upstairs at the gas
station office (ask cashier), he may be at the motel...
Here is the post on his ambulance service 'Desert Hawks': http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=71485
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villafontana
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Thank u for the info David. Hope i can meet Antonio on my trip to BOLA.
Have a nice day.
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