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Estrella
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Aqua Verde and Points South... Road Conditions and Camping Info
We are going to be exploring south of Loreto sometime in Febuary. We have heard magical things about Aqua Verde. So we're wondering if there is a
current road report and what we can expect when we get there? We will be pulling our older ALiner pop up trailer unless there is some sort of lodging
available. Also thinking of then heading towards Todos Santos and around the Cape, time permitting. Any advice is appreciated!
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StuckSucks
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Agua Verde
I drove down there in November. The road starts as pavement, then when it drops off toward the Cortez, it turns rough and drops off quickly. The
scenery is spectacular. Others can comment about whether the road is trailer friendly.
Here's a photo sphere taken where the road starts to drop off - click and drag to look around:
http://tinyurl.com/ksls6bk
Click to embiggen this panorama of Agua Verde:
[Edited on 1-20-2015 by StuckSucks]
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Nice pics and thanks for the recent information.
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Estrella
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Many thanks! How long did it take to drive in? Sure looks like we can do it with the T100 and our trusty little single axle ALiner.
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No accommodations there on any commercial level; a small trailer could be pulled in but you won't want to try to turn it around once you start the
descent from the last ranchos on the alto plano ....
If in doubt about the trailer, you may want to park it at one of the ranchos near the end of the paved section and drive the truck down first to scout
the details.....
A beautiful area, for sure.
Don't believe everything you think....
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WOW!!! wish I was there right now, thanks for the pics
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Estrella
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How much travel time should we allow from our place in Mulege? Thanks again for the pictures and road conditions update!
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From Highway turn-off to Rancho Cosmo/bottom of hill (coast) is less than an hour for sure.....from Mulege to turn-off south of Loreto is about two
hours.
The small tienda and family living at the turn-off is a safe and friendly place if you want to leave the trailer there for a preliminary scouting
mission for the trip down without the trailer.
Don't believe everything you think....
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Quote: Originally posted by motoged  | | The small tienda and family living at the turn-off is a safe and friendly place if you want to leave the trailer there for a preliminary scouting
mission for the trip down without the trailer. |
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Rancho Cosmo, wouldn't Kramer be happy?
| Quote: Originally posted by motoged | From Highway turn-off to Rancho Cosmo/bottom of hill (coast) is less than an hour for sure.....from Mulege to turn-off south of Loreto is about two
hours.
The small tienda and family living at the turn-off is a safe and friendly place if you want to leave the trailer there for a preliminary scouting
mission for the trip down without the trailer. |
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I had a great a great plate of chiliquiles con huevos fritos at the restaurant at the turn off! It was a fun stop, a very pleasant family run
business.
I pulled a small utility trailer down that grade with no problem, but if you run into a large oncoming rig in the narrow section, I hope your backing
skills are good. At least you can bet on a low speed encounter!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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I saw a double axel boat trailer as far as Rancho Cosmo. Be careful. It's worth the trip. Bring everything.
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Estrella
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We are excited! Thanks for all the great advice and wonderful pictures!
We are probably going to be doing this camping trip solo. Are there usually other people camped there?
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San Cosme (not Rancho Cosmo) is the place at the bottom of the grade, when you first come close to the sea. It is a tourist camp of sorts, with a
large palapa meeting/ eating area. Tour groups (The Green Tortoise) come there... the attraction? Hot springs in the tidal zone, just north along the
coast. You can drive to them at low tide.
http://www.greentortoise.com/adventure-bus-tours-baja.html
From BajaTaco http://www.bajataco.com/ :
This is one of our favorite hot springs in Baja. Like others, the tide comes in and covers it. There's nothing like a hot tub on the edge of the sea.
We spent quite some time camping here with plenty of soaking, snorkeling, and hiking.
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We will be lounging in those pools several weeks from now! Thanks to the wonderful pictures and shared experiences and road info. Now the next
question....where to next as we head towards Todos Santos and possibly around the cape. That is if we have any time left after enjoying Aqua
Verde....
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Well, there's a lot of cool stuff before Agua Verde, but if you want to just see what is after... how about the next point of interest south:
Mission San Luis Gonzaga Chiriyaqui (1737-1768)
The handsome cut stone church that remains intact to this day was constructed from March of 1753 to December of 1758.
1951 Howard Gulick Photo
2000 Jack Swords photo
To locate the mission of San Luis Gonzaga, take a 23 mile graded dirt road east from Highway 1, beginning about 10 miles south of Ciudad Constitucion.
A small village is located at the mission oasis. Ruins of other buildings date back to the years when this was a large cattle ranch and a rest stop on
the Camino Real to La Paz.
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I have not found a bad destination on your route, but if time is short, I would prefer to spend it on the East Cape! I think the scenery is better,
the roads more interesting, and aside from surf the ocean delivers big time.
Los Barriles is one of my favorite villages, and it is a short drive to Cabo Pulmo which is worthy of some time.
[Edited on 1-22-2015 by AKgringo]
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | San Cosme (not Rancho Cosmo) is the place at the bottom of the grade, when you first come close to the sea. It is a tourist camp of sorts, with a
large palapa meeting/ eating area. Tour groups (The Green Tortoise) come there... the attraction? Hot springs in the tidal zone, just north along the
coast. You can drive to them at low tide.
http://www.greentortoise.com/adventure-bus-tours-baja.html
From BajaTaco http://www.bajataco.com/ :
This is one of our favorite hot springs in Baja. Like others, the tide comes in and covers it. There's nothing like a hot tub on the edge of the sea.
We spent quite some time camping here with plenty of soaking, snorkeling, and hiking. |
It's "Rancho San Cosme" or so says the sign.
[Edited on 1-22-2015 by Marc]
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Yes, good photo!
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DK,
Perhaps my spelling mistake of using a "o" rather than an "e" for "Rancho Cosme" is forgivable by most...
But my statement bears the reality in essence...
I have been there twice in the past two years....when was your last time there?
Don't believe everything you think....
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