cbuzzetti
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Must see/do in Los Barilles
Leaving Wed am for LB on Mexican Air.
What are the things we must/should do and see in Los Barilles?
Will be staying at Palmas for a week and have two days of fishing booked and plan to go to Cabo Pulmo for a day to snorkel or dive.
Are there any car rental companies in town that are prefered over others? I will need a car for 1-2 days.
I know this is late notice but the Nomads have always been helpfull to the extreme.
Thanks in advance
PLFT
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dtbushpilot
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I believe the only place to get a rental car is at Palmas. There are a couple of RV rental places in town if you don't need to leave the area. Two
days of fishing and one day of diving is already a lot to do in one week but you might consider an ATV ride up some of the canyons. There is water up
some of them, the rental place can direct you and give you a map. There is also great snorkeling everywhere, great place up by Punta Pescadero and
it's accessable from the road.
Have fun and relax a little.....dt
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BajaDanD
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weight limit for carry on luggage
I think I can fit in your carry on bag
[Edited on 4-14-2009 by BajaDanD]
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oldjack
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The good thing about Los Barriles is that you can go fishing... the bad thing about Los Barriles is that you can go fishing.... Not much to do... 1
hour and you will have seen everyplace to spend money... 30 minutes and you will have had time to see all the places to eat.... then....... kick back
and enjoy doing nothing.... or take your rental car and visit Miraflores, Santiago, San Antonio, Triufuno(all great "mexican pueblos") ... the trip to
Cabo Pulmo is great..if the wind is not blowing otherwise the water is turbid and you can't see all the sealife that is there.... after visiting for
the past 12 years I have found that to sit on the beach and watch the world go by is as good as it gets(interupted by occassional tug on my fishing
line)... the next time try staying at Verdugo's and save some money for the next trip..........
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David K
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Near LOS BARRILES are the oldest mines in California: Real de Santa Ana, San Antonio, El Triunfo... (the last two are on Hwy. 1) See Jack Swords'
photos: http://vivabaja.com/swords
The towns of San Bartolo, Santiago, Miraflores are well worth a visit. The hot springs and waterfalls west of Santiago are popular places to see, as
well!
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Baja&Back
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Rent a quad from Amigo's & drive up the Buenos Aires riverbed to the end. there is a side canyon to the south where you can swim under the
waterfall!
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Fred
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If only a few things to do, I would vote for Santiago. Take a cooler and enjoy the hot springs.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja&Back
Rent a quad from Amigo's & drive up the Buenos Aires riverbed to the end. there is a side canyon to the south where you can swim under the
waterfall! |
Barry...I tried to find this on Google earth. Is it the rio north of Los Barriles at Rancho Buenos Aires. That is one long rio and Google earth will
not define enough to see a body of water. If anyone has the GPS waypoints, I'll start planning for a trip.
Albert G
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cbuzzetti
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Thank you all for your input.
BajaDanD I might be able to fit you but I know Barbara is not going to let you go with out her. 
Fishing reports on Mexfish have been positive lately but we all know how that goes.
7 day forecast on Bouyweather looks great.
Again thank you everyone for your help.
Anyone know if the restaurant Otra Vez still there?
BajaBuzz
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Bob H
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If you want to go out on a panga to fish... please pray for low winds! It can get very windy in that area at any given time. Lots of wind equals no
fish!
Have fun and please post a trip report when you can.
Bob H
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dtbushpilot
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Otra Vez is open under new management, same folks (Italian) that ran the fancy Italian resturant at Palmas. They have live music most nights.
Al G, I was up the aroyo a few days ago, there is a new zip line operation installing lines and platforms. There was some water running and you could
get wet but calling it a waterfall is a stretch. We have been up there when there was more water, as is it's still well worth the trip....dt
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cbuzzetti
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We will be fishing on the 28' cruisers. Was at Punta Colorad last November with a small group of guys, had plenty of wind and the fishing was not
great but the cruiser is definetly the way to go.
The wife is along this time which is why we are at Palmas. If the wife is not happy then... well you know the rest. She is a trooper but likes the
good things as well.
Haven't been to Otra Vez in at least 6 years so we will check it out and post a report.
BajaBuzz
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Fish Tacos at the Viejo, Breakfast at Caleb's, Super burro at 3 Dog Corner. Bring a good book. Enjoy the sunrise.
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At Galeria Los Angeles there is an open studio going on for at least the month of April and maybe into mid May. The studio is open on Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am until 4 pm. Anyway, You could spend a couple of hours on a really fun art project, paper mache, painting, drawing,
embossing, book making, nichos, jewlery making, collage, etc. All are welcome, young and old, experienced or not. Cost runs $100 pesos an hour and
includes basic materials. Hope to see you in Los Barriles, Sara
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Fred
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Great eating places from Arroyotaxi......especially 3 dog corner.
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Even if you don't want to work on an art project be sure to visit Galeria Los Angeles. Sara has wonderful art, pottery and textiles from the
mainland, as well as her own work, which is uniqe and beautiful. It's one of the best shops in all of Baja Sur!
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Eli
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Thank You Paula, you are most kind to say so.
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