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HeyMulegeScott
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Baja RV Trip planning
Hi all - We are planning an RV trip in early March down to Bahia Conception. Will probably stay in Baja for a month. We went down to San Felipe last
year and now want to go further south. 36ft Class A towing a Jeep Wrangler. Here's the route I'm thinking of crossing in Tecate. Any feedback? Thanks!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=11M-rDztNvy...
Drive 61 mi, 1 hour, 27 minutes
Pio Pico, Thousand trails
http://www.ontheroadin.com/rancho-sordo-mundo-el-sauzal-baja...
http://app.ioverlander.com/places/199-school-for-the-deaf-wi...
Drive 154 mi, 3 hours, 53 minutes
http://www.ontheroadin.com/rancho-cielito-lindo-san-quintin-...
http://app.ioverlander.com/places/3909-cielito-lindo-motel-a...
Drive 109 mi, 2 hours, 13 minutes
http://www.ontheroadin.com/rancho-san-ines-rv-camping-park-c...
http://app.ioverlander.com/places/11984-rancho-santa-ynez
Drive 146 mi, 2 hours, 43 minutes
http://www.ontheroadin.com/malarrimo-motel-rv-park-guerrero-...
http://app.ioverlander.com/places/101-malarrimo-rv-park
Drive 89 mi, 1 hour, 34 minutes
http://www.ontheroadin.com/rice-beans-san-ignacio-baja-calif...
http://app.ioverlander.com/places/204-rice-beans-san-ignacio
Drive 111 mi, 2 hours, 27 minutes
http://www.ontheroadin.com/el-requeson-bahia-concepcion-baja...
http://app.ioverlander.com/places/4463-playa-el-requeson
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David K
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You may like the newer Los Olivos RV Park and Baja Jardines Restaurant next door over the old Cielito Lindo? Both are at Km. 1.5 (Cielito Lindo is at
Km. 11). Gypsy's RV Park at Cielito Lindo is long been closed... there are a few spots right by the Cielito Lindo motel.
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Nice. That is quite a rig. I am hunting down a big moho myself so am now much more interested.
I need a jeep too.đ
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Cliffy
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We did the same trip last year
Crossing at Tecate you will find lots of trucks on Mex 5 going and coming from the USA. They travel fast and pass you at bad times. Keep your eyes
open and hit your brakes if they pass when traffic is coming at you so they can get around faster.
Your worst traffic will be down to San Quintin. Take your time. Mind the KM speed limits even if the locals don't. WATCH OUT for tapos (speed bumps).
They're big and sometimes not marked. They are at every town.
Rancho Santa Inez may or may not have someone there when you arrive. Just pick a spot in the big lot and park. He will be around in the morning. Don't
plan on any water there.
Somewhere between El Rosario and Santa Inez (someone here may know exactly where) there is a very large dip in the road crossing a dry river bed. Be
careful. Its very steep (you won't be able to slow down on the downhill ) it has large pot holes and its a big bang at the bottom if you're going too
fast. 10 MPH at the bottom!!!
Rice and Beans is a good place to stop. 15 amp electrical only. You won't be running your A/C. Good restaurant right there also. Rooms in hotel are
good also.
Coming into Santa Rosalla on the east side of the peninsula it is a very steep and twisty road into town at the bottom. Be VERY careful to stay near
the center line on all curves into town. There are big holes near the right edge of the road on all right hand turns and if you drift too close to the
right edge you'll hook one of those big holes and bend an axle (don't ask me how I know). You won't see them until its too late.
Water is available at all towns from Agua Purifica stations. They mostly have hoses to drag out to the RV to fill the tanks.
Hope this helps
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MMc
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Los Olivos is a VERY nice RV / Camping place. Not on the water but one of the Best places to stay.
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David K
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Cliffy, you mean Mexico #3, verdad?
Could the big dip be the arroyo with palms, 2 miles north of Cataviña? They have been working on a new concrete base for a couple years there.
Great info for the newbie!
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Skip C. Lindo. Los Olivos is the only place to stay in SQ -- walk to Jardins for dinner. Forget what nights they're closed.
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HeyMulegeScott
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Thanks for all the advice and tips!
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If'n you do decide to stay at Cielito Lindo , do try one of their "famous " margaritas ( beware though they are really strong ) but don't taste that
way. They are Delicious.
The cracked crab dinner of which they are famous for is a must !!~
Personally I love the place due to it's history, the food and drinks, the hospitality, the group of x-pats and not to mention, the price.....
Note, happy hour is between 4:00 and 5:00 and IS the liveliest time ....
[Edited on 2-18-2018 by Paco Facullo]
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I've always had a good meal at Cielito Lindo and yes the margaritas are among the best.
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Margaritas, happy hour, and cracked crab sound pretty great!
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A word about the cracked crab, wear something you don't care about due to things can get messy. Especially after a couple of margaritas.
The crabs are SO good that you can kinda go into a taste ecstasy world.....
The crabs are stone crab claws and in a fabulous paprika sauce .
Also be sure to have the black beans soup as the side with them. GREAT !
[Edited on 2-18-2018 by Paco Facullo]
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JZ
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You are going down the wrong side of the the peninsula. Much easier and more beautiful drive down the East coast.
I wouldn't drive that side with an RV, no way. Way too much traffic, a million stops/topes, and a very nasty stretch through the mountains after El
Rosario. Trust me on this one, go the other way.
[Edited on 2-19-2018 by JZ]
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HeyMulegeScott
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Quote: Originally posted by JZ  | You are going down the wrong side of the the peninsula. Much easier and more beautiful drive down the East coast.
[Edited on 2-18-2018 by JZ] |
That 20 miles or so of unpaved road on highway 5 does not sound fun in an RV.
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Most of Baja is found at the end of a dirt road. If you don't mind driving slow, the unpaved south end of Hwy. 5 is just part of the adventure you get
in Baja.
However, if driving more than a couple of dirt miles (there are often dirt detours as they work on other highways) will thrash your motorhome, stick
to Hwy. 1. You have choices in Baja... it makes the place very special!
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San Quintin: Los Olivos is getting popular and was packed last week. Alternatively, one may dry camp in the huge, flat dirt parking lot at the marina
by the Molina Viejo restaurant for the price of a tip to the night security. Be sure to ask permission. Beautiful setting, good walking on the massive
and popular boardwalk, good service and WiFi at the restaurant, beautiful views. Downside is that the parking lot serves as a popular all night party
spot on the weekend. There is an RV Park at Don Eddyâs landing away from the fun. We had a very good breakfast with fresh corn tamales there and
will try the RV set up next time. Baja 1000 pre-runners weâre set up there in November. Looks secure...there are walls around each very large site,
but not much for views. The paved road into this area is a welcome feature. The lumpy and sometimes
muddy road into Los Olivos and Hotel Jardines can be entertaining driving with a big rig, but also worth visiting. If you stay at the hotel, contact
them in advance. They also have night security and can accommodate a few big rigs overnight.
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Re Cielito Lindo: Inside the gate, there are plenty of large RV spots (the few sites in front are for tent campers). I like Cielito Lindo because you
can have a nice morning beachcombing walk and the ambiance of the bar/restaurant.
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | Most of Baja is found at the end of a dirt road. If you don't mind driving slow, the unpaved south end of Hwy. 5 is just part of the adventure you get
in Baja.
However, if driving more than a couple of dirt miles (there are often dirt detours as they work on other highways) will thrash your motorhome, stick
to Hwy. 1. You have choices in Baja... it makes the place very special! |
Reading through the road conditions threads hwy 5 doesn't sound so bad. We often boondock in remote areas off dirt roads so I'm not opposed to a
little dirt road driving.
[Edited on 2-19-2018 by BajaNomad]
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David K
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That is huge! The only concern would be that l-o-n-g rear overhang as there may be steep detours on and off new roadbed... Even leaving paved highways
in Baja, expect to drag the back end of that.
In any case, you have done your homework! HAVE FUN!!
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You have a strong-looking motor home. I wondered, knowing you were towing a Jeep (usually very heavy) if you would be diesel powered. Recall some
entrances to the highway that there could be a foot of empty space that needed very careful attention, as nobody was looking after the edges that got
a lot of heavy traffic. Your 22 inch wheels will help.
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