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David K
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It sounds like you guys think El Rosario Pemex would not have the same integrity as Los Pinos?
Los Pinos grows tomatoes, they have a good business. They now own the former Desert Inn/La Pinta/El Presidente hotels at San Quintin and Cataviña and
Rancho Grande on Gonzaga Bay.
Your fellow Nomad, 'BajaCactus' (Antonio) is putting all his available resources into an ambulance and fire fighting service for tourists and locals
alike, in El Rosario. Surely that warrants some consideration? Will Los Pinos drive out to rescue you in an accident in the desert near Cataviña?
Please top off at his (always) honest pumps and stay at his ultra-nice motel, whenever possible.
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chuckie
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"All his available resources"? Really?
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David K
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Yes, his resources come from customers who use his products or services... something that used to be called the free-enterprise system here...
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rts551
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I believe that some of us donate to this service....so its not all his resources.
The equipment was donated and the upgrades were funded through fund raisers. Many of us help.
There are some whose excuse is they do not get to El Rosario often....I guess they are allergic to PAYPAL.
[Edited on 11-7-2015 by rts551]
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rts551
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Los Pinos is an excellent/honest gas station and easy fill-up for those staying at the excellent hotels of Hotel Santa Maria or Jardines. Get a
morning cup of coffee while you are there as you head out North or South.
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David K
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Quote: Originally posted by rts551  | I believe that some of us donate to this service....so its not all his resources.
The equipment was donated and the upgrades were funded through fund raisers. Many of us help.
There are some whose excuse is they do not get to El Rosario often....I guess they are allergic to PAYPAL.
[Edited on 11-7-2015 by rts551] |
No, you are correct PayPal works great!
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dtbushpilot
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I prefer to get gas at Los Pinos for a number of reasons, i usually try to stay at Jardines if I'm looking for accommodations in the area. I also
prefer the Baja Cactus if I am unfortunate enough to have to stay in El Rosario. I also support Antonio's rescue service via paypal and appreciate his
contribution to local safety. Free market enterprise is a wonderful thing, we can pick and chose what works best for us and do business where we feel
we get the best value for our peso. My choices have nothing to do with Antonio being a good guy or not.
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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David K
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Yes indeed... and thanks David, I know you can appreciate his struggle. I post for the newbies who may not know of this outstanding citizen of El
Rosario or that their business at Baja Cactus Tourist Services has benefits beyond the obvious.
If it is a six of one/ half dozen of another decision, then please support an honest Baja Nomad member business! I support Los Pinos every time I buy
tomatoes up here, so for gasoline, I will pick Baja Cactus, El Rosario!
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Gulliver
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I'm headed South from the Northwest with a big box of medical supplies for Antonio. I would be very surprised if there was any problem with his pumps.
A bigger problem for me is getting from Guerro Negro to Mulege with out dealing with the various bandits in Santa Rosalia.
Not just the gas stations. Various other creative scams as well. A couple of years ago there were two fat young men on bicycles running around bugging
people about where the parked and doing the best they could to get a few bucks out of them. Small potatoes but still indicative of the general
mentality. I park at the old marina and walk in rather than be pestered with dolts.
I suspect the first Korean mine executive they bothered was the last of them and their bikes. Or maybe they washed away in the last hurricane.
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David K
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After Gonzaga Bay, I next filled up in Vizcaino (the northern-most, original) station on the west side of the highway. No noticeable problems or crime
with the pumps. I next topped the tank at the old, single pump station in downtown Mulegé (didn't need much)... we camped at Concepcion Bay then came
home. At Vizcaino again, I tried the newest station, on the east side of the highway, in town... and had no noticeable criminal action. I drove from
Vizcaino to San Felipe on one tank.
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Pescador
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| Quote: Originally posted by Gulliver | I'm headed South from the Northwest with a big box of medical supplies for Antonio. I would be very surprised if there was any problem with his pumps.
A bigger problem for me is getting from Guerro Negro to Mulege with out dealing with the various bandits in Santa Rosalia.
Not just the gas stations. Various other creative scams as well. A couple of years ago there were two fat young men on bicycles running around bugging
people about where the parked and doing the best they could to get a few bucks out of them. Small potatoes but still indicative of the general
mentality. I park at the old marina and walk in rather than be pestered with dolts.
I suspect the first Korean mine executive they bothered was the last of them and their bikes. Or maybe they washed away in the last hurricane.
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I take offense at your rants on Santa Rosalia. I happen to personally know the owner of the Pemex just north of the old marina and it is a totally
honest and pure delivery. The oldest Pemex was a serious problem but now seems to be putting out honest deliveries, and the station north of town is
owned by the same owner, but since I have no experience there, I will not comment. The newer station about 5 blocks north of the marina I have only
used a couple of times and deliveries were as accurate as I could see with boat gas cans. I think that Santa Rosalia is a kind of "pure" Mexican
town that does not rely heavily on tourist trade like Mulege or Loreto, but those of us who live here are proud of the town, its population, and feel
lucky to have many friends here, so please be careful when "painting the whole town with a broad brush" which is unfair and demeaning.
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bajabuddha
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 Dittos on what he said.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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dtbushpilot
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I was the victim of an attempted scam and I watched them try to scam a gringo driving a motorhome at the Pemex on the north end of town, I alerted him
to what they were doing. They also got my wife when she gassed up my pick up there once, she wasn't aware of the various scams to look for. I never
stop there, they are crooks, I always use the Pemex north of the marina.
[Edited on 11-7-2015 by dtbushpilot]
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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BigBearRider
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I've never noticed that I've been a victim in Baja (but maybe I have). Ignorance is bliss.
However, coming back from Tikal in Guatemala, a gas station attendant managed to stuff 19 or so gallons of gas into our 9 gallon tank. We weren't
paying attention, and I was going to let it slide. My buddy got angry, and we got our money back after some argument. I suspect that they actually
pumped the 19 or so gallons, but only about half of it into our car. The other half went into the car of a buddy who came flying in when we were
inside the gas station paying.
[Edited on 11-7-2015 by BigBearRider]
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Gulliver
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I have no recent knowledge of gas station problems in Santa Rosalia. Of course that's because I had problems some years ago and, in the spirit of
avoiding hassles, haven't bought any gas there since. I will keep your endorsements of that station in mind. Thank you.
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BigBearRider
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I should add too that I know smart locals who use the big Pemex on the east side of the 1 in Santa Rosalia, next to the huge old building on the west
side of the street. I assume this is a good sign.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: Originally posted by dtbushpilot | | I prefer to get gas at Los Pinos for a number of reasons, i usually try to stay at Jardines if I'm looking for accommodations in the area. I also
prefer the Baja Cactus if I am unfortunate enough to have to stay in El Rosario. I also support Antonio's rescue service via paypal and appreciate his
contribution to local safety. Free market enterprise is a wonderful thing, we can pick and chose what works best for us and do business where we feel
we get the best value for our peso. My choices have nothing to do with Antonio being a good guy or not. |
Exactly! I never claimed that Antonio's pumps were dishonest. I just do not like the overall vibe in El Rosario. Much prefer the ambiance back up in
San Quintin.
Plus, the Los Pinos stop has great restrooms and a well stocked store. Just don't want to be making that long journey South without my Tecate Light.
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Bajakiter
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David K, I have never had a need to stop in El Rosario Pemex when I head South or back up from La Paz or on day trips to Punta San Carlos.
I have heard good things about 'BajaCactus' (Antonio), among them rescuing a motorcyclist a while back and getting him back up to the boarder when we
had the riots in SQ.
Thinking out loud here that fellow Nomads should band together and get a list or thread going of stations that are worth stopping at. Ones that we
should avoid at all cost and a rating system of (1-5) 1 being stay away and 5 best.
Its getting that time of the year when all the snowbirds from the Northwest and the Canadians make their way down South. I recommend this site to them
for the latest road conditions and general "local info".
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bajakiter | David K, I have never had a need to stop in El Rosario Pemex when I head South or back up from La Paz or on day trips to Punta San Carlos.
I have heard good things about 'BajaCactus' (Antonio), among them rescuing a motorcyclist a while back and getting him back up to the boarder when we
had the riots in SQ.
Thinking out loud here that fellow Nomads should band together and get a list or thread going of stations that are worth stopping at. Ones that we
should avoid at all cost and a rating system of (1-5) 1 being stay away and 5 best.
Its getting that time of the year when all the snowbirds from the Northwest and the Canadians make their way down South. I recommend this site to them
for the latest road conditions and general "local info". |
Thats a list that AAA or one of the travel clubs or yelp/travelocity should offer and maintain
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Bajakiter
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I totally agree mtgoat666, would love to pull that up on my mobile AAA App, but seeing that most folks on this site either live or spend quite a bit
of time in Baja. Those are the folks that would know best and could give the most reliable info.
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