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23S52N
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Mulege/San Ignacio accommodations
Good morning. I'm trying to plan my trip back to Canada from La Paz in the next 10 days and would like constructive feedback from anyone in Mulege
and or San Ignacio who knows what accommodations are open now. I realize the BCS govt has ordered all hotels closed effective April 6, but hoping to
find one. While I usually stay at La Serenidad, I am not getting any reply from there either by email or phone. Would appreciate knowlegeable and
helpful input. Would be interested in any available in San Ignacio as well. Thanks
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BajaBlanca
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La Huerta in San Ignacio is closed. Not sure who else might be open there.
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azucena
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According to the Federal Government decree issued earlier this week, ALL hotels are supposed to close, along with all beaches.
On Talk Baja there was a post where someone mentioned a hotel in Guerrero Negro was allowing folks to camp in their parking lot. My best guess would
be hotels in Mulege and San Ignacio are indeed closed. The decree is "supposed" to be in effect until the end of April. whether this is the case or
not, will likely depend on whether threat of the virus here in Baja rises or falls.
You may want to plan to sleep in your vehicle.
I am leaving in a few days heading north and will post here what I encounter.
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23S52N
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Info that I got yesterday from Canadian Consulate is that the Mexican govt. has advised 'some' hotels may accept guests on a humanitarian basis,
pretty vague at the best. Would consider sleeping in the truck if I could stay in the parking lot of a hotel.
Also would appreciate any concrete info on BOLA as that is my usual last stop before heading north to Mexicali. I did go on San Felipes website
yesterday and while they do have some checkpoints around the town, it appears they are only interested in those southbound who are non residents of
the town.
http://sanfelipe.com.mx/
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Shutting down hotels is one thing, but if they really want to keep people in place, shutting down gas stations is a possibility.
Very few vehicles can carry enough fuel to drive from La Paz to the border, but I would carry what you can, and fill up more often than usual where
stations are open!
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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Bob and Susan
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all hotels and rentals MUST close until April 30th
all hotels MUST be vacant by April 6th or face a FINE
All beaches are CLOSED
Only take out for eating places
Not a time to travel in Baja
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azucena
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My best guess would be not to go to Bay of LA at this time.
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elskel
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Hunker in, the peninsula is shut down.
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USA/Mexico border hours are changing:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=94272
Be prepared to self-isolate for 14 days once back in Canada. Penalties if you don't.... Stock up on groceries if you can, before you get back as
you're not allowed to stop anywhere between the USA/Canada border and your home to shop or visit.
I wouldn't want to stay in a hotel/motel, no way, no how, any time during the pandemic. I think the suggestion to sleep in your rig is your only
option. And buying gas, yes.... bring extra with you, and if you see gas, you buy gas (Baja dirt bike rule...)
If you have access to hand sanitizer, buy lots and bring it with you. Chlorox wipes too.
Safe driving...
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In San Ignacio try the Motel at The Rice and Beans Restaurant or off Hwy 1 The Ignacio Springs B&B which is run by Canadians and has email.
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Bob and Susan
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la paz last I heard has 2 dead and 18 confirmed coronavirus
YOU could be "shedding"
Don't STOP anywhere and wear a MASK
especially at the military checkpoints
remember they talk and touch every traveler
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23S52N
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Some great info, support and advice here, thanks. While I would love to while away my time down here, I feel that things will get worse and travel
back will not be an option. I have a spouse back in Canada, who luckily flew back in February. Rice and Beans also crossed my mind but will also
look into the other suggestion, thanks. Agree that BOLA might not be a good idea, but have feelers out there right now.
Not new to travelling here, having been doing it for 10 years, but always thankful for and appreciate your input. Im up on all the Canadian regs
thanks. Lots of brainstorming to do but please keep suggestions coming...much appreciated.
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If you stay at “Rice and Beans” you will need the big yellow can of Mexican Raid! Past that it’s a nice place!
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When I use to travel the mainland extensively, gas stations allowed overnight parking on the premises.
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In my Trip #2 report, I detailed and photo'd all the accomodations in San Ignacio. That was in 2017, but may be helpful in finding a place.
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I would venture to say that you might want to hightail it north starting today or at the latest tomorrow. It is going to get more and more difficult
with each passing day.
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Quote: Originally posted by azucena  | According to the Federal Government decree issued earlier this week, ALL hotels are supposed to close, along with all beaches.
You may want to plan to sleep in your vehicle.
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why sleep in your vehicle?
lots of great places to camp along the way.
my last trip we overnighted at catavina, slept in the open under the stars, had fondue bourguignonne, potatoes and salad for dinner
Woke!
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will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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azucena
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I agree with you goat, thqat is what I plan to do. However, some people do not feel comfortable pulling over and camping, hence my sleep in car
message.
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| Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca | | I would venture to say that you might want to hightail it north starting today or at the latest tomorrow. It is going to get more and more difficult
with each passing day. |
+ 1
I hope you had a good reason to stay in La Paz this long ?
If'n I was you I would leave NOW and wouldn't STOP for anything Non- essential ...
Good luck, yur gonna need it ....
Since I've given up all hope, I feel much better
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Not the best time to undertake international travel.
Perhaps consider flying out of Cabo, if there are still flights?? Of course that would entail cramming yourself into a sardine tube with a hundred
people sneezing and coughing on you. Lather up with hand sanitizer and wear a mask --
If you plan on driving it I would suggest be self sufficient with food water and gas and consider yourself infected and no contact with local people
en route. 12 hours 2 days gets you to the US. and don't bring the Corona!
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