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Practicallymarried
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Recommendations for march?
Hi everyone, great board y'all are very active!
We are a youngish couple, traveling in a vw bus. We are looking to explore the Baja peninsula for a month, most likely starting from Socal in March.
Budget wise we would like to stretch our peso as far as we can while enjoying as much as possible. Off the beaten path is great for us.
If anyone has a recommendation or two, itinerary or otherwise, we would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
Celine and Geoff
"A ship is safe in Harbour, but that is not what ships are for."
_John A Shedd
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danaeb
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Whales, whales, whales!
If you can get to any one of the three lagoons, early to mid-March is a great time to go out on the whale watching pangas. The calves are very
playful and inquisitive and moms are relaxed and accommodating. It's definitely a side trip to remember. With a month to explore, you'll get many
great recommendations from the Nomads here.
Welcome to the board and have a great trip!
Experience enables you to recognize a mistake every time you repeat it.
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shari
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welcome to the sandbox Practically Married...your VW bus will LOVE Santa Rosalillita surf beach...paved road in and cool little beach village...no
restaurant though...then after that come on in & camp with us at Ojo de Liebre to sleep to the sound of whales breathing! The turnoff is a few
miles south of Guerrero Negro..it is an amazing place to camp and cheap....then over to Bahia Concepcion to beach camp there and just work your way
down...talking to folks in the various camps will give you great ideas and suggestions...have an awesome trip and maybe see ya in the lagoon...Palapa
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EnsenadaDr
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You might want to meet the preacher at Lomas Del Mar who could marry you overlooking Ensenada Bay. | Quote: | Originally posted by Practicallymarried
Hi everyone, great board y'all are very active!
We are a youngish couple, traveling in a vw bus. We are looking to explore the Baja peninsula for a month, most likely starting from Socal in March.
Budget wise we would like to stretch our peso as far as we can while enjoying as much as possible. Off the beaten path is great for us.
If anyone has a recommendation or two, itinerary or otherwise, we would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
Celine and Geoff |
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Cliffy
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If you don't have it get Church's book "Camping Mexico's Baja"
I'm going down about the same time you are and I haven't been there in 30 years so I got the book. It looks good to me. Looks like a big help.
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redhilltown
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Welcome! Since it IS a peninsula after all and you want to stretch your dollars, bring along some fishing tackle and catch your own dinner. "The Baja
Catch" by Gene Kira and Neil Kelly is a fun read and while mostly for a small boat is a great book about Baja and has shore fishing info...and other
useful information.
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flyguy
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Hey!
One unique experience 7 years ago on my first trip down was stopping at a prison just off the highway between Mulege and Santa Rosalia (if my journal
is correct). A bit skeptical we asked a lady out front for 'artesano's' and she took us through security to a gated compound inside the prison yard,
all of a sudden prisoners came running out with handmade crafts to sell us! They were quite polite and we had some conversation's with some of the
men, bought some nice Abalone shell crafts and were off! Maybe another member can confirm the prison and if its still there? Anyways have fun you
are going to LOVE it! 
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shari
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Flyguy...same thing happened to me but they made me put pants on...I couldnt understand why until they led me through the prison and out into the
exercise yard!!! They sell some very beautiful abalone things...I believe they now have a store in the administration section of the building
though...not nearly as unique an experience!
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bajacalifornian
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I've never thought of it as a high tourist priority, but spent time in La Paz prison.
They too have a store in the administration section of the building. No problem.
Bring your scarf.
P.S. edit - Practicallymarried - You do know that Engagement is just a promise to marry?
Don’t let down your guard . . .
[Edited on 2-3-2014 by bajacalifornian]
American by birth, Mexican by choice.
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BajaBlanca
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Welcome to bajanomad land! Your very first post!
Besides the whale watching, going to Bahia asuncion is a must. shari has a campground that has a crazy beautiful view. Will you be sleeping in the vw
bus? Cause she has showers and a bathroom available if you are.
Well, for romance I recommend stopping by La Bocana once you leave Bahia asuncion ( we are down the coast and it is a lovely 1.5 hour drive). If you
write to me from Bahia Asuncion before you head south, I promise a Practically Married Wedding Gift. (((: We also have a spectacular view in front
where you can park and for $5 pp a day, showers and bathroom too.
While here, if you bring a kayak, our lagoon would be a great place to fish. Or you can shore fish as well. And if you continue on down the road,
Campo Rene is a gorgeous location too. A bird sanctuary and remote and very basic ergo inexpensive too.
Once you are here, I can tell you about the other great spots to hang out further south.....each town offers something unique.
Have a blast and welcome again!
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David K
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Please utilize my web site and the links inside to help plan your Baja vacation: http://vivabaja.com
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TMW
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Look thru the trip report section for ideals.
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willardguy
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careful! more than one couple has left here practicallydivorced! 
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Jaybo
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If you can afford and get it arranged, go out with Shari to see the whales. Very memorable trip that you will not forget or regret! Our only regret
was not going back to Shari's place and staying a night or 2 there as well. Next time!
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Practicallymarried
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Wow!
Thanks everyone for all the great advice and response, we are really excited to head south and hope to meet some of you on the way!
Cliffy, thx for the book rec, we'll check that out.
Redhilltown- I've got some gear, but no big ocean stuff. I'll bring a small bait caster though. How's the spearfishing on the sea side? I might invest
in a hawiian sling for the trip..
Blanca/Les, yes we stay in the bus, and after looking at Sheri's place I am sure will need to make a stop in Bahia Asuncion, and La Bocana sounds
pretty appealing with showers for $5/day sounds too good to pass up.
RE: prison. You know, I've always tried to stay out of these, but I suppose if we are "just visiting," it's not so bad…
willardguy- noted, thanks!
"A ship is safe in Harbour, but that is not what ships are for."
_John A Shedd
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Ateo
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Stop in San Ignacio and see the mission and the square. Go to Bahia de Los Angeles. Swim with the whale sharks, if they are around that time of
year.
Congrats.
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vgabndo
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I'm so envious!!!What a great time. Don't let these guys weaken you, I subjected my new wife to a 42 day van trip to Placencia, Belize for our
honeymoon. She did great!
I like the sound of all the advice. What a treat to see it with new eyes.
I look forward to meeting you when you get to Asuncion. Try to make it on a weekend. Four of the best shrimp tacos in the hemisphere at Tacos don
Ramon for 80 pesos. 
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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mcfez
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How many days well you have for your travels to The Baja? Makes a big difference. Nearly 1100 miles long......The Baja cape is a far and long drive
for someone that may only have a week to spend.........
Having said that....
Gonzaga Bay:
The drive from San Felipe to Gonzaga Bay is simply gorgeous. Very undeveloped. GB itself is breathtaking. You have fishing, hiking, exploring,
whales.......so much to do.
http://www.papafernandez.com/
http://www.erench.com/RESTAUR/MEXICO/BAJA/GONZAD/ABOUT/RGRAN...
Further southward where the road is a little tough but very doable with most cars......
Bahia de los Angeles;
Great town that just recently got grid power. Many fishing opportunities to hiking. Restaurants that feed you well. Great town folks. Oh....those
islands too! We love to stay at Daggetts or Villa.....but there are many motels or campsites down there.
http://www.bahiadelosangeles.info
http://www.campdaggetts.info
http://www.ontheroadin.com/baja/bajarvparks/bahiadelosangele...
[Edited on 2-4-2014 by mcfez]
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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El Jefe
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OK you two, once you are ready to get warm, come all the way south to San Jose del Cabo, provision up and head out the coast road to the NE. It is a
bumpy ride on a dirt road with many open camping areas along beautiful beaches all the way up to Cabo Pulmo.
Paula and I did a similar trip in my '69 VW bus in 1982 on our second date. We fell in love with each other, and with Baja. I found out she was a
keeper. Great memories. And we came back the next year on our honeymoon. When the time came to retire, we bought land and had our little dream casa
built. All is good with the world.
Have a great trip, keep your options open and rock that van!
No b-tchin\' in the Baja.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Practicallymarried
Wow!
Thanks everyone for all the great advice and response, we are really excited to head south and hope to meet some of you on the way!
Cliffy, thx for the book rec, we'll check that out.
Redhilltown- I've got some gear, but no big ocean stuff. I'll bring a small bait caster though. How's the spearfishing on the sea side? I might invest
in a hawiian sling for the trip..
Blanca/Les, yes we stay in the bus, and after looking at Sheri's place I am sure will need to make a stop in Bahia Asuncion, and La Bocana sounds
pretty appealing with showers for $5/day sounds too good to pass up.
RE: prison. You know, I've always tried to stay out of these, but I suppose if we are "just visiting," it's not so bad…
willardguy- noted, thanks! |
Border to Cabo and many places in between, in 15 days: 15 Days of Baja adventures, July, 2012: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=61576
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