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vetra
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Blvd 2000?
Thanks for everyone's comments and advice as we are planning a brief day trip down to Ensenada in a little over a week from now.
We were thinking of driving straight to Ensenada early Sunday morning, hanging out for 5-6 hours and driving back to Rosarito for dinner--maybe in
Puerto Nuevo.
Is there a road that connects Rosarito with Tecate?
Is this Blvd. 2000? If so, how far is the drive from here to Tecate?
Any comments on the condition/safety concerns of the road?
I know the drive going back to San Diego this way will be longer, but we don't necessarily mind that if our time allows and daylight holds out so
we're not driving around at night in Mexico as many commenters have cautioned---also thinking that might give us some different scenery as the
approach back to the US and ultimately back to San Diego will be different.
Any adivice/comments always appreciated...
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We drive Blvd 2000 from Otay to Rosarito all the time. No problems. Just watch out for cows, horses and dogs.
You can pick it up on the free road in Popotla, just south of the old FoxBaja studios. Northbound from Puerto Nuevo, it's marked.
I would cross at Otay, but if you want to cross at Tecate, follow the signs to the Tecate toll road. Blvd 2000 northbound merges into the Tecate toll
road about 26 miles from Popotla.
In Puerto Nuevo, I would suggest Casa de langosta for Lobster. While in Ensenada, check out the Baja Counrty Club
www.bajacountryclub.com
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We love Blvd 2000 and yes that's the road that connects Tecate & Rosarito. The condition is very good. It's not excellent because as it usual in
this part of the world, they built a brand new road and now are digging it up for some reason or another. Two lanes, both directions. No tolls
(yet), and not much traffic. Watch out for the livestock. Do a search on Nomad. I think David K did a turn by turn on Google Earth and posted it.
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vetra
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Great--roughly how long would the drive be from Rosarito to Tecate?
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its about 25-35 minutes from Popotla to the turnoff...........figure the mileage to Tecate then add about 30-45 minutes to that.
If you are trying to save time, I would cross at Otay, if you want to ses some scenery, try Tecate.
Take caution when driving on any Mexican roads at night.
[Edited on 3-20-2008 by bajaguy]
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Here you go (it's on the Baja Nomad Road Conditions forum): http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=24396
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But Mex. 3 is so much more scenic, and has the wine tasting, vinyards, restaurants, a couple museums, terra cotta shops, Dona Lupe's, and of course,
Tecate.
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vetra
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Wow--thanks David this is great--I was searching but apparently didn't go back far enough.
Although it was somewhat answered above I am still a little unclear of the driving time from Rosarito to Tecate using this route--would it be one
hour, two hours.
Also we will be staying in Ocean Beach--roughly what would be the driving time or distance from Tecate back to Ocean Beach?
Thanks for everybody's help!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vetra
--roughly what would be the driving time or distance from Tecate back to Ocean Beach? |
1-crossing time @ Tecate: about 20 min @ 6:00 MX time (7:00 US)
2- border to 94E about 5min
3- 94 E to 125 N about 30 min with 1 Border Patrol stop in-between
3-125N to I8 W about 10 min
5-I8 W to Nimitz Blvd about 15-30 min depending on traffic
Total time about 1 hr 20 min
Bob Durrell
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vetra
Although it was somewhat answered above I am still a little unclear of the driving time from Rosarito to Tecate using this route--would it be one
hour, two hours.
Also we will be staying in Ocean Beach--roughly what would be the driving time or distance from Tecate back to Ocean Beach?
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A solid hour from the start of Blvd 2000 to Tecate. The Tecate toll road part is usually a lonely drive as it's pretty pricey and the locals take the
free road.
Border wait? Who knows.
Could be another hour and a half from the border to OB. That's one drive you won't want to rush, especially on a Sunday evening.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by durrelllrobert
1-crossing time @ Tecate: about 20 min @ 6:00 MX time (7:00 US)
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That would be a gift on a Sunday afternoon.
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DENNIS
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Vetra....
Going back over your schedule and the short time you have, I think you've planned way too much for a Sunday drive. Perhaps you should enjoy Puerto
Nuevo or Ensenada at another time. What with all you have planned, you won't have time to get out of the car.
By the way...Don't forget your passport or birth certificate for re-entry.
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vetra
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ok--I guess that is what we are trying to figure out and certainly plans could change as we do whatever it is we end up doing. I guess my rationale
for the itinerary was based on rough driving times that I've seen quoted, such as:
1 1/2 to 2 hours from San Diego to Ensenada (is that pretty much on target?)
--I guess I really would like to do this as from what I understand the drive is supposed to be very scenic
Spend 4-5 hours in Ensenada--no real agenda, just looking around
Head back toward San Diego stopping in Rosarito or maybe La Fonda for dinner. Drive from Ensenada to Rosarito from what I can tell is maybe an hour.
Spend an hour or so for dinner, and then an hour or so getting back to the border.
I know it is somewhat whirlwind and our time is limited, but really do want to see the scenery on the way to Ensenada...
Would it make any more sense just to drive straight to Ensenada and maybe return via Route 3 to Tecate (forego the Rosarito trip on the way back) and
still get to see different kinds of scenery coming and going?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vetra
Would it make any more sense just to drive straight to Ensenada and maybe return via Route 3 to Tecate (forego the Rosarito trip on the way back) and
still get to see different kinds of scenery coming and going? |
That would be much better. Lots to see in the valley between Ensenada and Tecate. Vinyards, winerys, all that stuff. By no means drive the Tecate
road after dark. The surface has some potholes from the rains and the driver has to pay attention.
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vetra
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ok--then what would be the approximate driving time from Ensenada to Tecate on Route 3...assuming no stops--have to factor that in as we make them....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vetra
ok--then what would be the approximate driving time from Ensenada to Tecate on Route 3...assuming no stops--have to factor that in as we make them....
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Ninety minutes from where you join Hwy 3.
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There is a rule when we cross into Baja... NO CLOCKS or WATCHES! Forget about time, how long, when, etc. Mexican's don't run their lives by a clock,
so while in Mexico, why should you? You really will have a far better time IF you don't pay any attention to how long it takes to get somewhere or do
something... It doesn't get dark until 7-7:30pm now, anyway.
Top off you gas in Ensenada, at a low price... NOT in Tijuana or Tecate, where the price is matched to this side of the border.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Top off you gas in Ensenada, at a low price... NOT in Tijuana or Tecate, where the price is matched to this side of the border.
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I didn't know they did that.
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Yes, back when US gas prices were LOWER than Pemex prices, the Pemex station owners near the border insisted that the government run monopoly have a
special price zone for Pemex near the border that matched US prices. PEMEX gave in but only once, and all stations within 20 km. of the border have
gas (not diesel) prices linked to the U.S. price...
Now that U.S. prices are higher... much higher than Mexico gas prices, it is a sad thing for those station owners who wanted that price matching...
and sad for the Mexican people who are being 'punished' by their own government with the arificial pricing sceme.
Now, it has been awhile since Antonio (BajaCactus) has been posting us updates on the prices... Perhaps that bad deal the border zone stations made
has been dropped?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Yes, |
I remember they did it in the past but, I just hadn't heard that they're doing it now.
I just heard this morning from a friend who came through yesterday that the large station by the middle toll booth was lined up to the roads. I guess
they have the old price.
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