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RE: Cycling in central and south america

by globespinner 28 May 2012

Yes as noted earlier check out the many Crazy Guy journals. The Baja section will be beautiful but the highway narrow and lacking a shoulde…
RE: Driving from Tucson to Loreto

by dlglidden 25 May 2012

Most everyone drives to San Diego, crosses the border at Tijuana and then drives down Hwy 1 to Loreto and I would strongly advise you…
Re: Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA?

by squam8z 22 May 2012

- Very easy to park your car at the border, walk across, and take a bus to Ensenada. - Also very easy to drive down - make sure you get…
RE: Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA?

by michoacan 21 May 2012

If I had an automobile of "value" I would tend to -want to- park it in an estacionamiento con velador de vigilancia. And then use public…
Re: Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA?

by Ryon 18 May 2012

I'll concede the 72 hour thing, but I get to make a concession speech: Nobody in Mexico would give a ratsass if you have been in Ensenad…
RE: Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA?

by dlglidden 18 May 2012

Ryon, Technically, if you are in Mexico more than 72 hours (even in the border area) you are required to get an FMM. Granted, the odds…
Re: Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA?

by Ryon 17 May 2012

Separate issues, liability and comprehensive. Check them both.
RE: Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA?

by RGM 17 May 2012

goingtoplay May 17, 2012 6:47 AM Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA? My wife has a newer Land Rover, and is wondering if it is safe to…
RE: Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA?

by mclarjh 17 May 2012

The cheapest Land Rover in Canada starts at $45,000. I guess that's why you put "broke" in quotes! I hope your fortunes improve.
Re: Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA?

by Ryon 17 May 2012

The subject of http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntreeSearch?q=safety&x=0&y=0&facet=thorntree_branch%3AAmericas\+\-\+Mexico
Safe to drive to Ensenada from LA?

by goingtoplay 17 May 2012

My wife has a newer Land Rover, and is wondering if it is safe to drive it, or is it too much of an attention getter? I will check to…
Re: backpacker beach town on Baja California

by Ryon 14 May 2012

Have we ever had a trip report from Coyote Cal's? I've been in the area, but never went there. That will probably be the closest to what…
RE: backpacker beach town on Baja California

by bajadude 14 May 2012

Check out http://www.coyotecals.com a few south of Ensenada.........
RE: Dentist Recommendations in Tijuana or Ensenada?

by MirandaBoo 01 May 2012

My sister and I have used Dr. Criss Melendrez (www.smiletijuana.com), I made a crown without metal around $500. She explain us clearly…
Re: Driving Trip Circling the Sea of Cortez

by Ryon 26 April 2012

Mexico doesn't start getting interesting until you hit Santa Rosalia, and/or Mazatlan. There are a few places, like Ensenada and Hermosillo…
RE: Ensenada - Swimming Beaches?

by islandsusan 24 April 2012

These posts are very outdated. I'd like to offer an update. Blvd Costero has beautiful beaches and has had recent wonderful updates includin…
Re: Hire Car w/ surfboards

by Ryon 24 April 2012

Do you have any surf spots in mind, or do you just plan on renting a car and finding your own? You can use local transportation for Playas…
RE: Camping in Baja

by Ryon 20 March 2012

I was down Baja and thru Mulege two years ago, and didn't feel any bad vibes anywhere. When I was staying just north of Ensenada in the…
RE: Baja - San Ignacio and whales mid April?

by bajaboojum 17 March 2012

Seeing whales that late is a real long shot. We've not driven south on the dirt road from Laguna San Ignacio, but one of our favorite…
RE: Walking Through Mexico

by Ryon 07 March 2012

Walking Baja? The biggest problem will be carrying enough water to make it between outposts. Your second problem will be boredom, with…
RE: United States/Mexico border

by big_sur 26 February 2012

When we rode into Mexico last November, we crossed at Tecate, a day's ride south east from San Diego. The ride is a good one, climbing…
RE: Baja/Tijuana- Is it really worth it??

by anyone101 07 February 2012

"A tourist in TJ is not likely to gravitate to the maquiladoras, or to the bad parts of town." Zona Norte is seedy and even the…
RE: Baja/Tijuana- Is it really worth it??

by bajabiz 07 February 2012

Have to agree with box o rail Ensenada. or if you are driving try tecate just east of san diego. you can catch the mexicoach ( http://www.me…
RE: Baja/Tijuana- Is it really worth it??

by box-of-rain 07 February 2012

If it were me, I'd skip Tijuana altogether (except for the border cross and necessary pass-through of the ciry) and head south to Ensenada,…
RE: Chile Volcanoes

by mendocinateacher 31 January 2012

Volcan Osorno is easier to get to if you have a vehicle to get to the ski centre half-way up. You can also climb without a guide, and…