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01-02-2019, 04:19 PM | #1 |
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Baja question
I’m considering doing a 4 day trip to Baja end of January. What’s some of you more experienced Baja guys thoughts ona trip solo with a long time female friend? I’m a little uneasy about going down without a caravan but just looking to get some of your guys thoughts. Thinking sea of Cortez side but not totally sure on a itinerary.
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01-02-2019, 05:08 PM | #2 |
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Only 4 days you are not getting much further south than L.A. Bay if you are going to spend any amount of time. I don't recommend a low ground clearance vehicle south of San Felipe though. Bring Jackets and warm clothes, weather was just like here last week - cold and windy, especially cold after sunset.
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01-02-2019, 06:22 PM | #3 |
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Yea I have a 4x4 Tacoma.
I’m more worried about safety I’ve never really traveled south without at least a couple vehicles. |
01-03-2019, 05:47 AM | #4 | |
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As long as you think you won’t get lost and are familiar with the roads I wouldn’t worry about it. Bring a full size spare. People go down all the time without a caravan, including myself. The first trip by yourself might make you a little uneasy, but next time you won’t even have to thing about it. |
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01-03-2019, 06:34 AM | #5 |
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That’s good to hear. I hope I make it out later this month
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01-04-2019, 03:10 AM | #6 | |
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01-04-2019, 08:25 AM | #7 |
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Agree w/all comments. TJ had its highest murder rate last year (2,300 +), and up 16% for Mex as a whole. But very few gringos targeted.
As for destination w/your friend, a lot of variables: 1) what is she interested to n doing/seeing (exploring different spots or chilling at a destination; 2) what type of lodging and amenities does she need; 3) what will the weather be like for destination; 4) what are the road conditions from recent weather? A lot of rain in Baja this year and more coming has caused road damage. Likely cooler and windier than OC or San Diego in many spots w/in a 4 day round trip this time of year. Personally - I try to pass most of the weekend travel spots (So Of Ensenada or San Felipe) before I spend a night. Let us know more about what you want to do and we’ll give you feedback. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-04-2019, 02:22 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the input guys.
She’s more so looking for some warm daytime sun and some swimming possibly? Idk what the water temps are down there. It’s a bummer only having 4 days but hey gotta work. Me I’m always looking to fish lol on the yak or panga. But open to heading anywhere really even in the states if there’s a decent area to catch some sun and fish. |
01-04-2019, 03:01 PM | #9 |
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Likely No warm water to swim in other than pools if you want to limit to 4 days by vehicle. Can always look at discounted flights from TJ and cross the bridge &/or last minute deals to fly somewhere further South. I know I’ve seen flights for 1 cheaper than my gas/insurance/etc. costs for driving solo to Cabo. Much more saved in time. I can recommend places in Baja (Norte) that are beautiful - but often cold and rugged this time of year.
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01-04-2019, 09:39 PM | #10 |
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In four days it will be hard to fine a warm water for swimming, it could be chilly and or rainy. I would check out San Quintin or Bahia de Los Angeles not both, (to much driving). SQ is a 4 hours south with some nice hotels, fishing is good inside the bay and you can launch out but mouth of the bay from the south side of the mouth. BdLA is about 5 hours father south easy launching most places along the bay. Hotels are nice too. If there is a Santa Ana wind system it will be blowing
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01-05-2019, 06:45 AM | #11 | |
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That’s a good point. I’ve flown to Cabo out of Tj using volaris many times. Not unusual to find deals for $90 PP round trip. The planes are nicer than southwest and the CBX is easy. Now Cabo San Lucas is nothing like the middle of BAJA, but if you’re taking a girl looking for some water and bright sun might not be a bad idea. The fishing is also very good year round for different species. I’d recommend San Jose del Cabo over Cabo San Lucas though. Little more “Lax” |
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01-15-2019, 03:31 PM | #12 | |
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