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[DavidGraves]

Howdy

 

Is anyone planning a trip southward  in Jan-Feb?

 

We are considering another run to Baja Sur and just updating our knowledge and thoughts.

 

Who went last year ?

 

Many thanks

 

David Graves

[camelracer]

I'm probably going down the 1st week of March for 3 weeks. Last year Hwy 1 from El Rosario to Guerrero Negro was crappy but I heard it's better now. If you take Hwy 5 you'll miss part of that road. The road through Santa Rosalia is bad.

[DavidGraves]

Howdy

 

Yep...some f the asphalt 101 can be pretty rough.....

 

David Graves

[SunMan]

Spent both Xmas and New Year weeks down there last year. Contemplating the week after Xmas, but it will be surf dependent.

[Ramblinman]

Trying to arrange a 4-6 Week Trip Feb to March. 

[DavidGraves]

Ramblinman

 

Have you been down before ?

 

Favorite areas etc.?

 

We are mostly going to get away and to see the whales, ride some mules and see interesting plants, historical stuff.

 

DG

Edited by DavidGraves, 22 November 2018 - 12:16 AM.

[Ramblinman]

Yes I have been 2 years in a row 16' and 17' we loved it! Life got in the way last year. We went to see the whales just south of Guerro Negro.We like it all but seem to spent most of our time on the Gulf Side.

 

We enter at Mexcali early in the morning and aim to have lunch in San Felipe and meander from there. I aim to go every year from now on.

 

As for favourite areas we really like it all = except Cabo San :Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo - not our scene. Other than that we are never really disappointed. Each beach and town has its own unique vibe. We like Todo Santos for couple of days - its a little touristy but bearable. Its fun to watch the surfers nearby. Los Barrilles and LA Paz are nice and a little bit of change from camping on the beach. I like camping on the beach the most.

 

I am not in to plants but the Cacti is awesome. I have yet to really pay attention to the history. I like to embrace the food and culture and take it all in. we have stayed near San Felipe, Gonzaga Bay, LA Bay, La Ventana, Los Barrilles - we will grab a hotel in La Paz and San Ignacio but prefer to stay in the FWC as much as we can. Conception Bay is Beautiful but tends to be very busy.

 

I think your gonna love it. A good baja map is important if you don't already have one.

 

 

Let me know if I can help any further. 

[DavidGraves]

Howdy

 

We have gone several times....like it for much the same reasons as you.

 

We use the Baja almanac along with a fair bit of common sense as to our abilities.....we like backcountry roads but are not into "wheelin,"

 

Have never gone to Cabo and probably never will....no interest.

 

Santa Rosalia is a favorite town and Agua Verde a nice beach and trip.

 

We have mule camped into the San Francisco mountain cave paintings and highly recommend it.....but there is no need to hire a Tour Charter business.....it angers me to see Anglo outsiders charge $600 when the mule owner guide gets $60.

 

More later.

 

 

David Graves

[penner]

We were down last winter after we picked up our ATC in Sacramento. Would like to go again but not sure I want to drive that far again this winter since we did a fall trip to Nfld. It's around 2500 miles from home to Mexicali. Not sure what to do this winter. 

[DavidGraves]

Howdy Penner

 

Our favorite view in Newfoundland/Labrador was how BLUE the icebergs can be.

 

We are hoping to go inland from Lorreto and up toward Comundor this trip...my spellchek is brokin.

 

David Graves