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[*] posted on 12-19-2011 at 06:04 PM


I thought that the road from the west is making a lot of progress towards Comandu when we visited last February. It seemed that there was also some preparation and restoration of the towns that had begun already.

Does anyone have a recent report on the road from Francisco Villa to the east?




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[*] posted on 12-19-2011 at 07:29 PM


From what I read in the papers, the road is being fixed and there was work being done so it will be easier to get there soon. One of a zillion neat things there is that INAH makes sure that all restorations are monitored and they have strict guidelines for what can be done there to keep it's historical essence in tact...no OXXO's there by golly!



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[*] posted on 12-30-2011 at 05:13 PM


Just to recap all this wonderful info, could anyone please give me the low down on rooms and gasoline for a trip coast-to-coast with the Comondus in between? I want to put together a trip for 3 or 4 couples to make, so lots of planning needs to be done.
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[*] posted on 12-30-2011 at 06:03 PM


Mileages on the maps below on most of the roads mentioned:



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[*] posted on 12-30-2011 at 06:10 PM


There is a new paved road to San Juanico (Scorpion Bay) now that starts at Las Barrancas and goes north over the La Purisima River merging with the older road from La Purisima... Not shown on this map:



But added to this one:





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[*] posted on 12-30-2011 at 08:00 PM


there are several options for accomodations...you could stay in San Juanico and do a day trip up to Comondu or San Jose de Comondu has some funky cabin type places beside the store there or ask some of the locals about La Vinya. We couldnt find the owners once when we went up and we stayed in a room behind La Cancha in San Miguel de Comondu so it's a bit risky for rooms there but San Juanico has some nice places.



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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 02:22 PM


I just saw this trip report--what beautiful pictures and imagery, shari! Thanks for bringing us all along with you!
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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 02:44 PM


Nice and friendly accommodation in La Purisima is Posada del Angel...

Located on north side of main road going through town....behind this place on a corner:













The kind owner....he used to be a teacher in town for decades....was now retired... (forget names....and he is wearing a hat ):




There is a rough road going south from La Purisima to Los Commondus...need to have 4-w drive or a bike for one section of about 300 feet in middle of route....otherwise good road:

Some of the good road:




The bad bit in middle of route:









A link to more pics and info:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666961&page=7

[Edited on 2-5-2012 by motoged]

[Edited on 2-5-2012 by motoged]

[Edited on 1-21-2013 by BajaNomad]




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[*] posted on 2-5-2012 at 04:03 PM


Baja Fun, in the sun... OFF ROAD (off paved roads, that is). The road between La Purisima/ San Isidro and San Jose Comondu parallels (and crosses) the Jesuit EL CAMINO REAL built there in the early 1700's... It can easily be seen from space on Google Earth, Wikimapia, and other satellite map sites.

Maps and satellite images ECR from Mision Guadalupe to Mision Purisima to Mision San Jose de Comondu: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=37233

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[*] posted on 2-6-2012 at 08:30 PM


Beautiful presentation Shari! And beautiful places to present!
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[*] posted on 2-7-2012 at 10:50 AM


Thanks all...our amigo Cisco just returned from the Comondu's and reports that the road is newly paved nearly all the way in now...wooo hooo. Cisco brought the good folk wine bottles and corks for their amazing wines thay make there....and he brought us back a couple bottles which are amazing. You can also buy the lovely organic fresh fruits and veggies they grow.

I cant wait to return there next month!




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[*] posted on 2-7-2012 at 08:08 PM


Very cool to hear you can access the valley from the west.....but the road north to San Isidro is trashed per MotoGed.....and the road to the east which connects with the San Javier junction and will get you to Loreto is also trashed (per me).......so can somebody enlighten me on the road east from San Isidro towards the Sea of Cortez? I rode it last year and it seemed to be in fairly good condition.....? is that still true?



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[*] posted on 2-8-2012 at 09:58 AM


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Very cool to hear you can access the valley from the west.....but the road north to San Isidro is trashed per MotoGed.....and the road to the east which connects with the San Javier junction and will get you to Loreto is also trashed (per me).......so can somebody enlighten me on the road east from San Isidro towards the Sea of Cortez? I rode it last year and it seemed to be in fairly good condition.....? is that still true?


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[*] posted on 2-8-2012 at 11:32 AM


Sweetwater-
I believe the "East Road," as we call it around here, from San Isidro to HWY 1 is in good shape, probably as good as it has ever been according to someone who drove it mid-December, 2011. At least that's a relief.
We also drove the road from Comondus to San Isidro a few years back and it was horrible then. Only passable by ignorant jeep drivers and men on horseback. Motoged's description is very accurate. That trip experience made me a fan of Baja Nomad.
I was under the impression that the Comondus to San Javier junction wasn't trashed, just slow going. What's the problem there? We almost took that road a couple weeks ago, but postponed the trip. Please provide more info.
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Sweetwater-
I believe the "East Road," as we call it around here, from San Isidro to HWY 1 is in good shape, probably as good as it has ever been according to someone who drove it mid-December, 2011. At least that's a relief.
We also drove the road from Comondus to San Isidro a few years back and it was horrible then. Only passable by ignorant jeep drivers and men on horseback. Motoged's description is very accurate. That trip experience made me a fan of Baja Nomad.
I was under the impression that the Comondu to San Javier junction wasn't trashed, just slow going. What's the problem there? We almost took that road a couple weeks ago, but postponed the trip. Please provide more info.
Cheers!


I rode that route last March of 2011 on an XR650R and it was a very tough ride. We chose that route because we had been informed the road north out of Comondu to La Purisima was in bad shape. When you leave Comondu, you climb several pitches that are simply talus slopes. It almost becomes single track in several spots. And there are multiple spots to make significant mistakes that would strand you. We did not see any other vehicles on that road and it took a long time to navigate to the junction with San Javier. It looks pretty similar to motogeds photos. From that junction, the road is great in both directions.









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[*] posted on 2-8-2012 at 01:04 PM


SW,
Thanks for your road pics between Comondus and San Javier...

Just that one rough section???

Looks like your back tire has been having fun... :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:






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[*] posted on 2-8-2012 at 01:59 PM


Sweetwater-
Thanks from me, too. The photos tell the story.
I suppose two wheels was bad enough. Would a jeep have gotten through??
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Thanks from me, too. The photos tell the story.
I suppose two wheels was bad enough. Would a jeep have gotten through??


Yes, a jeep with good clearance and rubber would be just fine. I don't think I'd take a 2wd through there, clearance would be the biggest issue but if you lost traction, 4wd would also be necessary. There were other fugly sections but those photos are probably the worst....overall, it was challenging for the entire ride.




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[*] posted on 1-20-2013 at 09:58 PM


ok,Nomads im planning this route in late March, La Purisima-Comondu-San Javier..Im coming in from la Purisima on my return from la Paz..miles from point to point would be nice,plus road conditions..We are driving a RAM truck 4x4 and a TRD TACOMA 4x4,,also doing the whale tour on San Ignacio,so who do I seek for this in the Laguna...Thanks in advance, for the info.
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[*] posted on 1-21-2013 at 10:25 AM


you are gonna love it....too bad I couldnt get the box of wine bottles and corks I have saved here for the wine makers up there...if possible please pick me up 5 bottles from anybody up there...the furniture maker has the smoothest but the Tecate stor owner's is pretty dang amazing too...or Vladimir's too. You can drop em off at Vialsol building supply place in Vizcaino...I'll get you the money via paypal or whatever....or stay a night here for free!!!



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