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[*] posted on 10-3-2018 at 03:38 PM
Growth of Los Barriles


I've been going down to Los Barriles for the last 15 years now, I actually own a lot in Buena Vista that's on the market but that's another story. It seems like in just the last few years the area has been experiencing a major growth spurt I'm constantly reading in the various Baja blogs, websites, etc. of so many new grigos building homes or buying up existing properties and moving to the area. If you go in the height of the snow bird months the town is really getting crowded, try driving through down town at lunch time, its a mess. Not sure if anyone else like me has the concern that this great little piece of paradise will some day end up being another Cabo a place I lost interest in many years ago. My plan was when I retire in 8 years was to be one of those snow bird part timers but apparently I'm already too late if the growth keeps up maybe I look to similar places in Baja that was like Los Barriles 15 years ago. Thanks for listening.

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[*] posted on 10-3-2018 at 03:49 PM


Scorpion Bay was a tiny fishing village of San Juanico, once.
Cabo San Lucas had no paved road to it when I first went there.
There was no gringo town of El Dorado Ranch north of San Felipe at one time... Even Bahia de los Angeles has 24-hour power now... no more generator shutting down at 10 and all the stars filling the sky.

All places that have an appeal or that Americans begin to group at are at risk of success (for the Mexican landowners and businessmen).

Nice that you remember the way it was, but that you wanted to live there was not a unique idea!

Find another place, but it will not stay that way if a road to it is paved! I will suggest Playas Pacificas to build your Baja get-away at. Tell them (Rob and Linda) that David K sent you! www.playaspacificas.com




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[*] posted on 10-3-2018 at 04:26 PM


We have seen the same thing...owned a house in Todos Santos in the '80s when everyone spoke Spanish. Still lots of small towns around at the end of that dirt road.
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[*] posted on 10-3-2018 at 04:56 PM


definition of life is change

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[*] posted on 10-3-2018 at 05:03 PM


It's the economy. Times are good right now.




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[*] posted on 10-3-2018 at 06:52 PM


Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Scorpion Bay was a tiny fishing village of San Juanico, once.
Cabo San Lucas had no paved road to it when I first went there.
There was no gringo town of El Dorado Ranch north of San Felipe at one time... Even Bahia de los Angeles has 24-hour power now... no more generator shutting down at 10 and all the stars filling the sky.

All places that have an appeal or that Americans begin to group at are at risk of success (for the Mexican landowners and businessmen).

Nice that you remember the way it was, but that you wanted to live there was not a unique idea!

Find another place, but it will not stay that way if a road to it is paved! I will suggest Playas Pacificas to build your Baja get-away at. Tell them (Rob and Linda) that David K sent you! www.playaspacificas.com


Absolutely disgusting. How on earth do you promote this type of development? Is nothing sacred anymore?




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[*] posted on 10-3-2018 at 07:23 PM


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Absolutely disgusting. How on earth do you promote this type of development? Is nothing sacred anymore?


He's not promoting it. He's giving you the facts.

Your "outrage" is misguided.




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[*] posted on 10-3-2018 at 08:35 PM


Thanks JZ.
BoojumMan, I love raw Baja, no paved roads, no development. That is sadly just not reality. The home project of Playas Pacificas is as close to an ideal location in Baja Sur, not quite the full grid, that I know.
Not sure how you misunderstood my post as promiting civilization, but don't worry as that is not my idea of Baja.




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[*] posted on 10-3-2018 at 10:12 PM


Quote: Originally posted by bajafreaks  
I've been going down to Los Barriles for the last 15 years now, I actually own a lot in Buena Vista that's on the market but that's another story. It seems like in just the last few years the area has been experiencing a major growth spurt I'm constantly reading in the various Baja blogs, websites, etc. of so many new grigos building homes or buying up existing properties and moving to the area. If you go in the height of the snow bird months the town is really getting crowded, try driving through down town at lunch time, its a mess. Not sure if anyone else like me has the concern that this great little piece of paradise will some day end up being another Cabo a place I lost interest in many years ago. My plan was when I retire in 8 years was to be one of those snow bird part timers but apparently I'm already too late if the growth keeps up maybe I look to similar places in Baja that was like Los Barriles 15 years ago. Thanks for listening.

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[*] posted on 10-4-2018 at 12:09 AM


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[*] posted on 10-4-2018 at 07:57 AM


LB was too crowded in the 80s when Jay Valentine promoted it. Now? it's still basically a one lane road with 1000 cars blocking the way so going to yoga and Chapitos market is a major traffic jam. It's overcrowded and overpriced with no road infrastructure. Instead you should get outta a town a bit and invest in the condo development up the road Bajado de la mesa en Boca del Alamo. (Sarcasm)

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[*] posted on 10-4-2018 at 10:41 AM


Quote: Originally posted by David K  
T... misunderstood my post as promiting civilization, but don't worry as that is not my idea of Baja.

Providing a link. Suggesting to use his name for referral. Typing as an unconscious and uncontrollable act? :)
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[*] posted on 10-4-2018 at 10:50 AM


Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  

find a place with "no potential" and a bad road

Doesn't work, they build the roads.

Besides, a place with no potential will end up having a potential merely due to over-population. What is a crowd to you, to Chinese is an empty space. Btw, I am surprised they are not here in numbers yet like they are in Canada and the US. Though, real estate partner corporations of Carlos Slim are described as "global", which in this day and age translates as "Chinese".
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Quote: Originally posted by Alm  
Quote: Originally posted by David K  
T... misunderstood my post as promiting civilization, but don't worry as that is not my idea of Baja.

Providing a link. Suggesting to use his name for referral. Typing as an unconscious and uncontrollable act? :)


I was helping a Nomad (bajafreaks) with an idea for his new home location in Baja that might work based on his input. It's not my development but one owned by a pair of Baja Nomads... keeping 'in-family' if you like. Why shouldn't Nomads help other Nomads? I thought that was what made this site as great as it is! If helping others here is promoting, then sure, whatever you think.




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[*] posted on 10-4-2018 at 02:10 PM


Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Quote: Originally posted by Alm  
Quote: Originally posted by David K  
T... misunderstood my post as promiting civilization, but don't worry as that is not my idea of Baja.

Providing a link. Suggesting to use his name for referral. Typing as an unconscious and uncontrollable act? :)


I was helping a Nomad (bajafreaks) with an idea for his new home location in Baja that might work based on his input. It's not my development but one owned by a pair of Baja Nomads... keeping 'in-family' if you like. Why shouldn't Nomads help other Nomads? I thought that was what made this site as great as it is! If helping others here is promoting, then sure, whatever you think.


Thanks David funny how a simple conversation gets blown out of proportion
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[*] posted on 10-5-2018 at 10:54 AM


BajaFreaks, the good news is that the busier it gets, your lot should sell. It's frustrating to see it grow, yes. But the growth CAN mean good things. Like the local (native) population has better and more jobs, there are more things to do to attract people of all ages. A better economy helps everyone. For the local families who scrape by cleaning hotel rooms and maintaining boats, more businesses and people are a good thing. I feel you on wanting that untouched paradise. But there are still hundreds of miles of that within a stones throw. Getting away from people is still extremely easy here. Go to a place like Tulum, where it is truly "lost" to development in a painfully short amount of time (sargassum overgrowth, fences (legal and otherwise) resorts, beach chairs for 10$USD/hour) and you are reminded what a truly unique and beautiful place this is.


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[*] posted on 10-14-2018 at 01:51 PM


I still like it even if it is growing it is small enough and you can always hop the back road to the hwy 1 and avoid town
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[*] posted on 10-14-2018 at 07:38 PM


Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
definition of life is change

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find a place with "no potential" and a bad road[/rquot





Add no power and no water you will get another 10- 15 years of peace.
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[*] posted on 10-15-2018 at 01:24 PM


Quote: Originally posted by Higo  
BajaFreaks, the good news is that the busier it gets, your lot should sell. It's frustrating to see it grow, yes. But the growth CAN mean good things. Like the local (native) population has better and more jobs, there are more things to do to attract people of all ages. A better economy helps everyone. For the local families who scrape by cleaning hotel rooms and maintaining boats, more businesses and people are a good thing. I feel you on wanting that untouched paradise. But there are still hundreds of miles of that within a stones throw. Getting away from people is still extremely easy here. Go to a place like Tulum, where it is truly "lost" to development in a painfully short amount of time (sargassum overgrowth, fences (legal and otherwise) resorts, beach chairs for 10$USD/hour) and you are reminded what a truly unique and beautiful place this is.


[Edited on 10-5-2018 by Higo]


Thanks Higo, nicely put.
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