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Binger
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new trip down the BAJA
Hi everyone, what a wonderful site this is! Thank you all for your help. I first used this site back in early 2010 when my son and I traveled down the
Baja to take our car from Phoenix to our home in Cabo. Now my wife and I are taking our car down from Wisconsin next month to our house in Cabo for
the winter. In 2010, I went thru the border at Teacate. Coming from Phoenix, is that still the best place to go thru. We then want to travel thru wine
country, Guadaloupe. Is that safe and if so any tips. We read a few things in the Gringo Gazette about stops there. Then onto Ensenda and stay
overnight. Best place to stay there please. The next day I see taking our time and stopping overnight in Guerro Negro. Best place there again.Next day
to Mulege. There was a real cool place next to the landing strip but don't know much about it. Damaged from hurricane just before we were there last
time. Any other suggestions.Want to take about 3 days driving down the Baja. Can't wait. Love that place. I just had a friend drive down there and
said it was clear sailing, other than a few areas in the road damaged from recent storms. Thanks again everyone. 
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acadist
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GN, Mallarimo (even if you stay somewhere else the restaraunt is great. Serinidad is the hotel you are thinking of in Mulege
[Edited on 11-3-2012 by acadist]
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David K
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Why such a hurry (3 days)? There is just SO much Baja (all of it) north of Cabo!
The Serenidad is the hotel at Mulege by the runway... Tecate, Guadalupe, Ensenada, Guerrero Negro are the correct spellings if you want to search for
more details... Use my site if historic or off road explorations are of interest to you!
[Edited on 11-3-2012 by David K]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by acadist
GN, Mallarimo (even if you stay somewhere else the restaraunt is great. Serinidad is the hotel you are thinking of in Mulege
[Edited on 11-3-2012 by acadist] |
MALARRIMO (in Guerrero Negro) has a web site: http://www.malarrimo.com
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DENNIS
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Tecate is a good place to cross if it works for you. The road through Guadalupe Valley is mostly new and it's a nice drive.
Before getting to downtown Ensenada, you'll pass on your right side the Las Rosas and Coral hotels. Either is an excellent choice. You can Google
these places for particulars.
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Bajatripper
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
The Sernidad is the hotel at Mulege by the runway... Tecate, Guadalupe, Ensenada, Guerrero Negro are the correct spellings if you
want to search for more details... Use my site if historic or off road explorations are of interest to you! |
You're slippin', old man
There most certainly is but one side to every story: the TRUTH. Variations of it are nothing but lies.
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David K
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Where have you been Steve?
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Ensenada
The Coral and Las Rosas are excellent choices. Would also like to suggest Punta Moro and Estero Beach Resort.
Be careful driving through Tecate. Stay below the speed limit, stop at all signs and don't have a dog on your lap....
The Guadelupe valley is fun and delicious......plenty of wineries to tour/sample and some great places to eat.
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Punta Morro and Las Rosas are luxury resort stops, as well as Hotel Coral. You are going to plunk down over $150 a night, and might as well stay in
San Diego if you are looking for American style, high end, high cost accomodations. I would never recommend them for a first timer to Baja, unless
they specifically said that money was not an issue. I recommend Hotel La Mision in La Fonda and also the hotel upstairs from Las Salinas restaurant.
They are much cheaper and offer decent accomodations. Also, check out the new Lighthouse Restaurant in La Fonda that has excellent food and live
entertainment.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Punta Morro and Las Rosas are luxury resort stops, as well as Hotel Coral. You are going to plunk down over $150 a night, |
This is how the request reads:
"Then onto Ensenda and stay overnight. Best place to stay there please."
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"Best"
Dennis, I am surprised at you. You would never stay at any of those resorts because you are not a spendthrift and usually use common sense when
spending money. So the word "best" I would take to mean best value for your money...and those resorts are completely off the list for best value for
your money. Now, me, yes, I have stayed at those places, granted very few times, but when I want to just experience high end hotel accomodations in
an American luxury atmosphere, I have done so (I have stayed at Hotel Coral and Las Rosas, not Punta Morro but have checked their prices and they are
well over $150 American per night), Punta Morro has a wonderful "Marine Room View" and $150 MN brunch on Sundays which is excellent. | Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Punta Morro and Las Rosas are luxury resort stops, as well as Hotel Coral. You are going to plunk down over $150 a night, |
This is how the request reads:
"Then onto Ensenda and stay overnight. Best place to stay there please." |
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Dennis, I am surprised at you. You would never stay at any of those resorts because you are not a spendthrift and usually use common sense when
spending money. |
Yeah....unlike our government. I've been staying in VA lodgeing while keeping some of my appointments. The lodger unit used to be in the hospital
and it was spartan adaquate, meals and a bed, but the need for patient beds has grown with the current conflicts so the VA puts me, and other
lodgers, in nice rooms at the Hilton Doubletree in Del Mar and the thing is, I accept this without saying a word which means I have style and class in
spite of not being a spendthrift.......as you say.
Sorry about the hijack and let's return to our regular programming.......which is....uhhh.....ummmm.....I forget.
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acadist
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajatripper
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
The Sernidad is the hotel at Mulege by the runway... Tecate, Guadalupe, Ensenada, Guerrero Negro are the correct spellings if you
want to search for more details... Use my site if historic or off road explorations are of interest to you! |
You're slippin', old man |
I need your nomad spell checker
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mulegejim
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In Mulege, I would recommend the Hotel Mulege. In town with easy walking to restaurants and other services - secure courtyard parking, etc.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
I recommend Hotel La Mision in La Fonda and also the hotel upstairs from Las Salinas restaurant. They are much cheaper and offer decent
accomodations. Also, check out the new Lighthouse Restaurant in La Fonda that has excellent food and live entertainment. |
They are arriving in Ensenada via Hwy 3.......La Mision and La Salina are out of their way........
Besides, in the La Mision area, PocoCielo, between La Fonda and the Lighthouse has better food, better accomodations and the staff is
friendlier...........
[Edited on 11-4-2012 by bajaguy]
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EnsenadaDr
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I am glad to hear you are keeping your appointments in San Diego. I heard they do place people in nice facilities while waiting for their
appointments. Well, if you aren't paying for it, you might as well enjoy it!! | Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Dennis, I am surprised at you. You would never stay at any of those resorts because you are not a spendthrift and usually use common sense when
spending money. |
Yeah....unlike our government. I've been staying in VA lodgeing while keeping some of my appointments. The lodger unit used to be in the hospital
and it was spartan adaquate, meals and a bed, but the need for patient beds has grown with the current conflicts so the VA puts me, and other
lodgers, in nice rooms at the Hilton Doubletree in Del Mar and the thing is, I accept this without saying a word which means I have style and class in
spite of not being a spendthrift.......as you say.
Sorry about the hijack and let's return to our regular programming.......which is....uhhh.....ummmm.....I forget. |
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EnsenadaDr
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Still there has to be something a little cheaper than those resorts and comfortable..unless they want high end and high cost accommodations, I guess
we will wait to hear from them for clarification. | Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
I recommend Hotel La Mision in La Fonda and also the hotel upstairs from Las Salinas restaurant. They are much cheaper and offer decent
accomodations. Also, check out the new Lighthouse Restaurant in La Fonda that has excellent food and live entertainment. |
They are arriving in Ensenada via Hwy 3.......La Mision and La Salina are out of their way........
Besides, in the La Mision area, PocoCielo, between La Fonda and the Lighthouse has better food, better accomodations and the staff is
friendlier...........
[Edited on 11-4-2012 by bajaguy] |
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Skipjack Joe
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Just a reminder that you will need all your daylight hours in december to reach cabo in 3 days. It will be motels, restaurants, and gas stations. Not
much time to do anything else.
[Edited on 11-4-2012 by Skipjack Joe]
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Some people don't have a time limit..
Bajadock seems to have no problem with a time limit...or a budget..and seems to be savoring every inch of the way!!! Not mentioning the high end
food, drinks and accommodations he is enjoying.. | Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Just a reminder that you will need all your daylight hours in december to reach cabo in 3 days. It will be motels, restaurants, and gas stations. Not
much time to do anything else.
[Edited on 11-4-2012 by Skipjack Joe] |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Binger
Want to take about 3 days driving down the Baja. Can't wait. Love that place.
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Oh. I was referring to Binger.
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