TimoteoD
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First timers
My wife and i are leaving next week for a month long trip to baja. We've driven pretty far in the mainland before Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit but we've
never driven past Puertecitos in baja. Right now i don't have much of a itinerary. We plan on camping about half of the time and staying in hotels
the other half. Most of our time is going to be spent laying on the beach drinking Tecate. So far I plan on going through at Tecate then staying in
Guadalupe Canyon then to Ensenada then to Gonzaga Bay via Catavina. As of now thats as far as my plans go. We plan on going all the way down to Cabo
but the in between is up in the air. Any recommendations on beautiful beaches, cool towns, snorkeling or anything else is much appreciated.
Gracias Timoteo
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Russ
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Timoteo, Welcome to our family here. Sounds like you'll have a great time with an open mind to enjoy where you are at any time. Have a great trip!
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Cypress
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TimoteoD, The "in between" is the best part of it. Good luck with your
adventure.
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Timo1
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Hola Timoteo
something about your name sounds familiar...hehehehe
Just a suggestion...Take a look at Bahia Asuncion
Hang a right at Vizcaino
something to consider....and if you do...say HI to all our friends there
you'll know who they are as soon as you arrive in town
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David K
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Welcome to Nomad... there's a lot of information for you to read here... Try the Nomad search engine at the top left of each page. Just enter a
subject...
As for Guadalupe Canyon: Arturo's Campo #1 is mostly closed with only Castillo and El Dorado open (with water). A dispute with Ernesto (who has the
'not so private' camps across the canyon) has disrupted the hot water to most of Arturo's site: http://www.guadalupe-canyon.com
The new pavement south of Puerteciros only runs for about 5 miles, with the rest of the 40 miles to Gonzaga being VERY rough and rocky... Alfonsina's
Restaurant/ Motel on Gonzaga Bay is great... Camping at Beluga (2 miles south) is nice...
Do drive to Bahia de los Angeles... many campgrounds, motels, places to eat there... see http://bahiadelosangeles.info
From Vizcaino, you may wish to see what all the Nomad excitement is about at Bahia Asuncion (nearly all paved)... see http://bahiaasuncion.com
San Ignacio... just a mile detour off the highway... don't pass it up!
See much more on the links below, and on Nomad!
Have fun!
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mooose29
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Make sure you spend plenty of time in the Punta Chivato, Mulge, Bahia Conception area. There are tons of great beaches and places to eat.
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shari
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A big BAJA welcome to this board timoteo...we would love to show you around our wonderful area when you get here...I've been working this week on
making our little campground clubhouse sweet! Have a wonderful trip...stay tuned to nomadlandia while on the road and report how your trip is
going...drive slow...enjoy the beauty...be safe.
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danaeb
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Timoteo - in La Paz, Playa Balandra (no facilities) but an exceptionally beautiful cove with some palapas, or Tecolote (you can take a boat from here
to Isla Espiritu Santo for kayaking/camping/snorkeling). At Tecolote there are two large beach-side restaurants with palapas on the beach as well as
the public beach if you want to bring-your-own food/drink/supplies.
Welcome to Nomads. You'll find a lot here.
[Edited on 6-5-2009 by danaeb]
Experience enables you to recognize a mistake every time you repeat it.
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Gypsy Jan
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This Blog is a Big Favorite
With many people
George believes in camping, not staying in RV parks.
http://blog.vagabonders-supreme.net/
Welcome to Baja, remember that sidewalks are uneven and watch out for the roof/overhang clearance!
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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BajaWarrior
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Don't forget your FM-T (tourist card) especially if your crossing into Baja Sur. You may need to pay in Pesos at the Bank at the Tecate crossing for
that. (The Mexicali East Crossing no longer accepts dollars for any transaction). There is a Casa de Cambio U.S. side 300' from the border at Tecate.
We're heading south to our place above Puertocitis on June 12th for 10 days, enjoy the weather, it's warming up fast. 85 degree water already at our
place...
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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shari
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good advice to get a bunch of pesos as it seems the banks wont change dollars for pesos anymore...sheesh.
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