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GregGardner
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Questions about beach camping around Mulegé.
Hi Folks! First time poster, long time lurker...
We're heading down to Baja again in November with a couple 4x4's, planning on base-camping in Mulegé for a few days. We'll have another couple with us
and a the ladies prefer flush toilets and warm showers. I don't mind a pit toilet and have an on-board shower, but need to appease the ladies who want
a little more. I've been searching online for a nice, quiet campground around Mulegé but realize that online info doesn't always live up to how things
really are and would love some first-hand information.
Any intel on a beach campground that offers hot showers and flush toilets?
Buenaventura sounds pretty good so far, hot showers and flush toilets will make the girls happy!
[Edited on 10-24-2015 by GregGardner]
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AKgringo
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I camped at Playa Santispac last November. I was able to take a shower at the restaurant at the north end of the beach. That was a bonus on top of
finding good food, and good conversations.
It may not be a quiet as you want, close to the highway, and sometimes is busy, but I like it.
I would also like to hear about camping and shower possibilities at Buenaventura, I have not stayed there since Mark and Olivia still ran the motel.
Edit; Where are my manners? Welcome to the forum, and be sure to share the results of your journey. Let the advisers here know what we got right,
or wrong!
[Edited on 10-24-2015 by AKgringo]
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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GregGardner
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Thanks for the welcome, no worries on the late welcome!
I have been reading a bit about Mark and Olivia's (sometimes hair-raising) experience down there, I take it they're no longer running Buenaventura
then?
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wilderone
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"flush toilets and warm showers"
Las Casitas Hotel, Mulege.
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carlosg
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"Los Naranjos"
Quote: Originally posted by GregGardner  |
... a nice, quiet campground around Mulegé but realize that online info doesn't always live up to how things really are and would love some first-hand
information. ...
[Edited on 10-24-2015 by GregGardner] |
Bienvenidos a Baja Nomad's Greg...
We just returned from Mulege after a two week stay at "Los Naranjos", we enjoyed our stay there because we could leave all of or
stuff with no worries at all and go out in the bay, go to town or even Loreto without worrying about loosing anything at all. The place is really
secure and the beach is wonderful to say the least...!!! Accommodations are really basic: a wooden large room (cabin) AC power from sundown 'til
sunrise, inside plumbing and indoor toilet and shower (no heater), stove, sink, Air Cond. and two queen beds, covered patio a couple steps away from
the beach (cabin #14), kayaks for rent. Here's some pics from this year and last during Thanksgiving:
I hope this is helpful, some more pics in our Baja trip Report:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=80569&got...
Look for the entrance to "Los Naranjos" somewhere near Kilometer 118.5 south of Mulege before Santispac; exit right on a curve so be
really careful... If you stay there tell'em that Carlos and Olga from Chula Vista referred you... they're really nice folks...!!! Ahh... and
the price is unbeatable...!!! and if you wish I think you can also camp on the beach as well for a lesser fee, I don't know what the
shower or toilets look like for the camping accommodations.
[Edited on 10-25-2015 by carlosg]
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AKgringo
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Buenaventura
They still operate the restaurant, and I intend to stop there the next trip. I just don't know if they cater to beach campers.
[Edited on 10-25-2015 by AKgringo]
[Edited on 10-25-2015 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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MulegeAL
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Yup. I've camped there several times, great place, great hosts. South end of the bahia, far from town, nothing wrong with that. Fantastic place for
sunrises/sunsest and everything in-between so far as I am concerned!
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micah202
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... an inexpensive yet very hospitable motel....I usually camp out, but this is my favorite I've come across in Baja.
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Marc
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I think Las Casitas is great...but you need to park on the street.
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mtnpop
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You used to be able to park in the hardware store parking lot across the street... Part of the same family me thinks... you wouldn't want to tie up a
spot all day tho...
walking distance to several good restaurants...
Common sense is a flower that doesn\'t grow in everyone\'s garden.....
A wise man once spoke nothing.....
Never kick a cow chip on a hot day!!
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David K
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As of 3 months ago, Mark & Olivia had all of Playa Buenaventura... their place (Cantina/rental homes) and the hotel next door,
trashed by Muñoz and/or his people. As I reported in my July 2015 trip report, they may fix a couple of the hotel rooms to rent, but it was so
destroyed by the 'Black Hand' after he was thrown out by a judge and police enforcement (as I understand it). Mark & Olivia do not have the
resources or energy left in them and will probably try to sell it?
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willyAirstream
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We'll have another couple with us and a the ladies prefer flush toilets and warm showers. I don't mind a pit toilet and have an on-board shower, but
need to appease the ladies who want a little more. |
Most of the beaches are only 20 minutes from Mulege and they do not have flush toilets. You can tent camp at Cuesta Real on the rio and they have both
flush toilets and semi warm showers. Also tent camping at Don Chanos and they have outhouses and showers. Both about 60 to 100 pesos per night. Or
stay at a hotel for 5-600. Staying in town you can enjoy the events, good restaurants and visit a different beach each day
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willyAirstream
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Is the format for this post jacked? Or is it just me?
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David K
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Yes, it's jacked... AKgringo need to edit (or Doug) on how he quoted partially someone.
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AKgringo
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It appears that some how I screwed this up.
Can I fix this?
Edit; OK! I learned something, I went back and edited out the quote I started my reply with!
[Edited on 10-25-2015 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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GregGardner
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| Quote: Originally posted by carlosg | | Quote: Originally posted by GregGardner |
... a nice, quiet campground around Mulegé but realize that online info doesn't always live up to how things really are and would love some first-hand
information. ...
[Edited on 10-24-2015 by GregGardner] |
Bienvenidos a Baja Nomad's Greg...
We just returned from Mulege after a two week stay at "Los Naranjos", we enjoyed our stay there because we could leave all of or
stuff with no worries at all and go out in the bay, go to town or even Loreto without worrying about loosing anything at all. The place is really
secure and the beach is wonderful to say the least...!!! Accommodations are really basic: a wooden large room (cabin) AC power from sundown 'til
sunrise, inside plumbing and indoor toilet and shower (no heater), stove, sink, Air Cond. and two queen beds, covered patio a couple steps away from
the beach (cabin #14), kayaks for rent. Here's some pics from this year and last during Thanksgiving:
I hope this is helpful, some more pics in our Baja trip Report:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=80569&got...
Look for the entrance to "Los Naranjos" somewhere near Kilometer 118.5 south of Mulege before Santispac; exit right on a curve so be
really careful... If you stay there tell'em that Carlos and Olga from Chula Vista referred you... they're really nice folks...!!! Ahh... and
the price is unbeatable...!!! and if you wish I think you can also camp on the beach as well for a lesser fee, I don't know what the
shower or toilets look like for the camping accommodations.
[Edited on 10-25-2015 by carlosg] |
Excellent, that helps a lot... thanks!
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GregGardner
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | As of 3 months ago, Mark & Olivia had all of Playa Buenaventura... their place (Cantina/rental homes) and the hotel next door,
trashed by Muñoz and/or his people. As I reported in my July 2015 trip report, they may fix a couple of the hotel rooms to rent, but it was so
destroyed by the 'Black Hand' after he was thrown out by a judge and police enforcement (as I understand it). Mark & Olivia do not have the
resources or energy left in them and will probably try to sell it? |
Wow, that sucks... didn't realize the harassment was ongoing and still fairly recent. We may not stay at Playa Buenaventura afterall. 
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GregGardner
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| Quote: Originally posted by willyAirstream |
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We'll have another couple with us and a the ladies prefer flush toilets and warm showers. I don't mind a pit toilet and have an on-board shower, but
need to appease the ladies who want a little more. |
Most of the beaches are only 20 minutes from Mulege and they do not have flush toilets. You can tent camp at Cuesta Real on the rio and they have both
flush toilets and semi warm showers. Also tent camping at Don Chanos and they have outhouses and showers. Both about 60 to 100 pesos per night. Or
stay at a hotel for 5-600. Staying in town you can enjoy the events, good restaurants and visit a different beach each day |
Good to know, we were looking forward to camping on the beach but if we want the nice amenities, perhaps a hotel stay is best. For me, if we're
camping at least I know the condition of my bedding, I have a hot shower onboard, etc.
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MulegeClavo
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Before we built our house, we always rented from Cliff. He has rentals of all sizes, all equipped with anything you need. He has a website at:
www.clementinemulege.com/
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by GregGardner | | Quote: Originally posted by David K | | As of 3 months ago, Mark & Olivia had all of Playa Buenaventura... their place (Cantina/rental homes) and the hotel next door,
trashed by Muñoz and/or his people. As I reported in my July 2015 trip report, they may fix a couple of the hotel rooms to rent, but it was so
destroyed by the 'Black Hand' after he was thrown out by a judge and police enforcement (as I understand it). Mark & Olivia do not have the
resources or energy left in them and will probably try to sell it? |
Wow, that sucks... didn't realize the harassment was ongoing and still fairly recent. We may not stay at Playa Buenaventura afterall. |
It is all calm now. Muñoz was the trouble there.
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