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[*] posted on 10-30-2008 at 10:03 AM
San Evaristo Road conditions ??


Has anyone heard any recent info on the San Evaristo Road Conditions? I have done it before with 4x4 -no problems. Wondering about changes after recent rains?

Thanks for your help,
Jay
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[*] posted on 11-26-2008 at 09:51 AM
San Evaristo El Bosque road report


Hi,
The road is good to San Juan, Pta Coyote, the shrimp farm and Las Animas. The mine is running with bus shuttles for workers, and the housing area is occupied. The mine is carving up a newer area on the coast that had just prospect roads before, north of Pta Tarabillas. You must stay left at this point, and avoid going through their gate at the top of a hill.

That's the good news. After Las Animas it gets very rough due to major washouts from Norbert--like driving down a rocky arroyo. The San Evaristo people are frustrated, as it is much harder to haul fish and ice, as well as to get supplies from La Paz. The store had limited stock and hours have been spotty.

Allow plenty of time to get there. High clearance, off road driving talent, and 6ply+ tires area a must. 4x4 is best if you are carrying weight, or don't want to rough up the rubber or vehicle. Locals have gotten through with 4x2 trucks, but they know every rock. They try to use 4x4s. The road going west to El Bosque from Evaristo is closed per locals.


Be sure to stop at Tacos Trasvina at KM 13 (on left leaving La Paz) in El Centenario on the way out of La Paz, and have plenty of gas.

Cheers,
Jay
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[*] posted on 11-26-2008 at 11:12 AM


jay:
sounds like fun! how long were you there? any photos?




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[*] posted on 12-7-2008 at 03:11 PM


J, congrats!In late May we headed there from Pt Chivato but road conditions about Pt Mechudo shorten our trip. We stopped before a steep grade and hiked up a real beatup stretch and declined that much adventure. The colors of the landscape were the most awesome greens and pinks. Camping was limited due to beach access and the bees were swarming but just thirsty. We will return. But this road was nothing compared to the Ensenada de los Muertos road to Punta Pescadera! We will go back to the bartender at the new Giggling Marlin and have him define a "good road".
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