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Wanderglobe
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Suggestions for San Quintin
Hey folks,
I'm in San Quintin for the next week and have a few outings planned. One to La Lobera at El Rosario, a trip to the Sierra San Pedro de Mártir
Observatory and a days kayaking in the bay. As some of you know I'm working on a travel documentary on Baja California and I want to make it as
interesting and informative as possible and not just about surf spots and fish tacos (no offense). I was wondering if anyone wanted to throw out any
other interesting side trips that can be done during the day while I'm here. Many thanks in advance.
Scott
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Curt63
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fish tacos are serious business.
No worries
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Wanderglobe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Curt63
fish tacos are serious business. |
Being a vegetarian in Mexico is no laughing matter.  Seriously, the last two days
I've ordered breakfast "sin carne" and hidden in the mix was ham both times. They must think they know what's best for me. Wish I could have 'em
sometimes.
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captkw
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huh!!!
HOLA,,you working on a WHAT ????????????
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in ensenada, ask around for Anthony's. plenty of good stuff to write about. or go to sanfelipe....
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WOODY
HOLA, if your single...just go to anthony's... LOL ......K&T
[Edited on 4-6-2012 by captkw]
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David K
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LAS PINTAS... it is pretty easy to get to, just the final couple of miles are rough.
http://vivabaja.com/pintas
or enjoy more of Las Pintas and the last time there photos in the trip report of 9-18-10:
Part 1: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=47965
Part 2: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=48021
The boojum trees begin growing just about 7 miles from El Rosario...
[Edited on 4-6-2012 by David K]
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Wanderglobe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
in ensenada, ask around for Anthony's. plenty of good stuff to write about. or go to sanfelipe....
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I just finished a few weeks in San Felipe. Heading south now.
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Wanderglobe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
HOLA,,you working on a WHAT ???????????? |
Travel documentary. I'm trying to show people that there's more to Mexico than all inclusive resorts and that there's more to Baja than Cabo San Lucas
and Tijuana.
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oh,oh... de sur,,careful..SUN,FUN,BUN
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Wanderglobe
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Thanks David. That might just be worth the trip. Much appreciated.
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Send a message to BajaGringo and get a guided tour of the abalone project, perhaps even a ride out to Isla San Martin.
San Quintin has a lot to offer, but not much of it is layed out for tourists.
It's a good thing that you're doing, there a lot of small mom and pop tourist related businesses in Baja that can use all the help they can get right
now. We stopped in a little fish taco place just south of SQ. The couple that owns it was soo happy to have some customers that they came out front to
greet us before we could get out of our truck.
They were very sweet, but obviously scared about the future of their restaurant.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Wanderglobe
| Quote: | Originally posted by Curt63
fish tacos are serious business. |
Being a vegetarian in Mexico is no laughing matter. Seriously, the last two days
I've ordered breakfast "sin carne" and hidden in the mix was ham both times. They must think they know what's best for me. Wish I could have 'em
sometimes. |
I can relate to what you are saying in that I was a veggie for many years and broke my "fast" with fish tacos in San Felipe and never looked back. In
fact i became a dedicated (crazed?) fisherman and 90% of what I eat now I caught- and killed- myself...no middle man. If you eat out in Baja you
almost by default are eating meat in that kitchens there run on Knorr chicken stock...dont mean that to bum you out but it suddenly made more sense to
me to eat what was local and fresh and that means fish most of the time (though I'm not a fan of using shark which I guess is common in tacos.) Good
thing about San Quintin, Santo Tomas, and El Rosario areas is that there is lots of good produce and if you throw a chunk of fresh fish on top, what
could be more natural?
Not meant as an argument or to change your mind but just my thoughts!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Wanderglobe
Hey folks,
I'm in San Quintin for the next week and have a few outings planned. One to La Lobera at El Rosario, a trip to the Sierra San Pedro de Mártir
Observatory and a days kayaking in the bay. As some of you know I'm working on a travel documentary on Baja California and I want to make it as
interesting and informative as possible and not just about surf spots and fish tacos (no offense). I was wondering if anyone wanted to throw out any
other interesting side trips that can be done during the day while I'm here. Many thanks in advance.
Scott |
the most interesting thing in san q is the big agribusinesses and large migrant farm worker population that does the labor. but appears you only got
a week of time to do advance research on your documentary, so doubtful you got time to get right intro to see interesting side of agribiz in san q.
also some big ranches and ranch communities around that area, but doubt you can find an intro in under a week.
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You might try going to Posada Don Diego in Vincinte Gurerro (just north of San Q) and talk to Irene about things to see and write about, she and her
family are a wealth of info.
Larry
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by larryC
You might try going to Posada Don Diego in Vincinte Gurerro (just north of San Q) and talk to Irene about things to see and write about, she and her
family are a wealth of info.
Larry |
Yes and Mision Santo Domingo (1775) is just 5 good miles east of Hwy. 1, north side of the big bridge north of Vicente Guerrero.
Photos of La Lobera and Santo Domingo in this page: http://vivabaja.com/1005/
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Wanderglobe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by larryC
You might try going to Posada Don Diego in Vincinte Gurerro (just north of San Q) and talk to Irene about things to see and write about, she and her
family are a wealth of info.
Larry |
Thanks. I'll probably pop out there for a bite in the coming days. Cheers.
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Stop at Melings ranch and el Coyote ranch on the way up or down from the Observatory lots of history there.
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Stayed here a few weeks ago. Free margie if you stay overnight in the RV park. People friendly, dog friendly, quiet, hot showers, great meal. Lots of
birdsong at dusk and in the a.m. Night watchman on site.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by larryC
You might try going to Posada Don Diego in Vincinte Gurerro (just north of San Q) and talk to Irene about things to see and write about, she and her
family are a wealth of info.
Larry |
Thanks. I'll probably pop out there for a bite in the coming days. Cheers. |
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if you want to do a drive on the beach. do this drive on a good low tide because you'll be able to see fishermen going for pismo clams. if you want to
talk to them, or maybe buy some fresh clams, bring some beer, and pack of smokes, make the mexican hand gesture for "what's up dude", and you can to
do a little interview.
driving south on the beach. access the beach from cielito lindo, and drive south to el socorro. you can get back to the hwy 1 from socorro.
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[Edited on 4-8-2012 by TonyC]
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