Bobbuzz
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Travel Times Laguna Chapala-Alphonsinas
Will be traveling from San Quintin to Alphonsinas.
Looking for estimated driving times for SQ - L. Chapala turn off and from L. Chapala - Alphonsinas.
Will be driving full size Chevy PU 4WD. Don't mind increasing speed to float wash board.
Any one drove this strech recently?
Will add at least 1/2 hour for Coco's.
Any and all replys are welcome.
Thanks,
BajaBuzz
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John M
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I never noted the time but could guess
SQ to Laguna Chapala turn - 2 hrs 30 min to 2:45
Laguna Chapala to Coco's - another half hour
Coco's to Alphonsinas - a little over an hour
Those times may be a bit on the long side, I'm used to driving an older Jeep.
The drive from the top of the hill out of El Rosario gets some pretty spectacular scenery - the prettiest of your route I'd say. Just racing on
through and you'll miss a bunch.
I'd suggest topping off the gas tank at Catavina - just in case there is none available at Rancho Grande at Gonzaga.
John M
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I will be heading that way this friday. But I will going down there via H5,and coming out via chapala to mex 1 maybe I will see you there..
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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David K
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It's spelled ALFONSINA'S people!
(that outburst was from 'Baja Spell Checker'!)
San Quintin to Laguna Chapala is 145 miles, allow 2.5-3 hrs. as there is a lot of curves south of El Rosario...
Chapala to Alfonsina's is 38 miles, allow 1 hour if you can keep up the speed on the washboard PLUS time to visit with Coco between Chapala and
Gonzaga Bay, if he is there.
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Bobbuzz
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Sorry forgot to use Ebonics 
Thank you all for the info.
Bajabuzz
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John M
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Spilling Police!
Jus wanted to be sertain the spelling police were not on a cofffee brake!
Jhon M
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Just could not help yourself huh! Its nice to know we always have someone to keep us on the strait an narow
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Boy, some of you must drive real fast! Last time out that road, it took us a lot longer---major washboard---and when we drove it right after it had
been graded, we went fast enough to blow a tire.
I guess being retired means we get to enjoy something other than a huge cloud of dust.
Diane
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John M
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jdtrotter - and Baja Buzz
You know, after reading jdtrotter's post, I got to thinking about it. I think I'll change my estimates. Add at least 45 minutes to Chapala, and add an
hour from Highway 1 to Alfonsina's. Must have been the Margarita I was sipping on, and needing a second one at Alfonsina's.
John M
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| Quote: | Originally posted by John M
You know, after reading jdtrotter's post, I got to thinking about it. I think I'll change my estimates. Add at least 45 minutes to Chapala, and add an
hour from Highway 1 to Alfonsina's. Must have been the Margarita I was sipping on, and needing a second one at Alfonsina's.
John M |
Have to add even a little more time to stop and smell the ocotillos. 
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DavidT
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11/22/2006
Camalu 12:15 PM Took on four cases of Tecate and fuel.
Fuel stop and tacos in El Rosario.
Left turn at Chapala 4:20 PM
Flat tire 10 miles in. Tire change and beer break.
Arrived Alfonsinas 6:00 PM
This was only a six day trip with Gonzaga Bay as our destination so we pretty much drove
straight through.
David
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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jdtrotter
Boy, some of you must drive real fast! Last time out that road, it took us a lot longer---major washboard---and when we drove it right after it had
been graded, we went fast enough to blow a tire.
I guess being retired means we get to enjoy something other than a huge cloud of dust.
Diane |
Problem is, washboard roads are typical "5 or 50" roads. You "come up on plane" at 50, and smooth out, but anything above 5 and less than 50 kills you
and your vehicle. So, what's a person to do?
I'm a believer in letting the suspension do the work - that's why I spent the money on it. Stopping to smell the flowers is another story.
P.S. Blowing a tire is just as easy at low speed as it is at high - just don't hit the stuff that will puncture it.
Roberto - aka "You're not supposed to get flats".
[Edited on 5-24-2007 by Roberto]
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