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  1. bajaboojum avatar

    RE: Sea of Cortez - Sonora and Baja - midriff region

    by bajaboojum 22 May 2012

    We've spent some time in the area, but never driven along the coast between the two Seri villages, Desemboque and Punta Chueca. We really…

  2. squam8z avatar

    Sea of Cortez - Sonora and Baja - midriff region

    by squam8z 22 May 2012

    Hey all, Just wondering if anyone has been down exploring the gulf coast of Sonora, between Puerto Penasco and Bahia de Kino, especially…

  3. bajaboojum avatar

    RE: Tent Camping in Bahia Kino

    by bajaboojum 27 January 2011

    There are a few budget motels a couple of blocks inland from the main street that would probably 'rent' you tent space. Sorry I can't…

  4. Ryon avatar

    RE: Tent Camping in Bahia Kino

    by Ryon 26 January 2011

    There must be a million other dreams to pursue that don't involve boring yourself silly in the desert. Stay in Hermosillo. It's a college…

  5. rentmexbungalows avatar

    RE: Where to go in Mexico (coming from Pheonix USA)

    by rentmexbungalows 17 October 2010

    Puerto Peñasco has a solidly Mexican section to it that I don't mind visiting and I live in Mexico full time. My village has less than…

  6. bajaboojum avatar

    RE: Where to go in Mexico (coming from Pheonix USA)

    by bajaboojum 16 October 2010

    OK, Jesper- If you want to spend most of your time driving, you could go down to Bahia Kino, on the Gulf of California west of Hermosill…

  7. tucsonan avatar

    Sonora or Baja?

    by tucsonan 18 September 2010

    Hi all, I'm planning to take 5 days off at the end of November to go to Mexico. I'll be taking my own car from Tucson and am interested…

  8. mazgringo avatar

    RE: Bahia de Kino

    by mazgringo 06 February 2010

    DON'T read +God's Middle Finger+ before going down, it's mostly hearsay and made up stuff for scaring gringos. DO avoid ANY Mexican beach…

  9. bajaboojum avatar

    RE: Bahia de Kino

    by bajaboojum 04 February 2010

    A friend does it all the time from Sierra Vista, AZ with no problems. We've done it from Ojinaga, Chihuahua via Chihuahua city and Yecora.…

  10. umerica420 avatar

    Bahia de Kino

    by umerica420 04 February 2010

    My boyfriend and I are interested in driving to Bahia de Kino, coming from New Mexico, going through Agua Prieta, Hermosillo, etc. Has…

  11. Pochteca avatar

    RE: non-owner car to Hermosillo, Sonora

    by Pochteca 04 January 2010

    Hermosillo seems to be included. from http://www.mexbound.com/sonora-only.php Sonora Only Vehicle Permits Do I Need a Vehicle Permit…

  12. bajaboojum avatar

    RE: Short cheap trip to beach in Mexico

    by bajaboojum 26 November 2009

    What about driving to Kino Bay in Sonora? From Lordsburg it's about 430 miles, an easy day's drive via Nogales/Hermosillo. It's not…

  13. phredo avatar

    RE: San Carlos

    by phredo 21 November 2009

    "It looks like a beautiful area regardless of weather." You'll probably have a great time -- it's nice around San Carlos. The city of…

  14. mbaelaporte avatar

    Re: Short Trip from Nogales

    by mbaelaporte 01 March 2009

    We'll be visiting our daughter in her environs from Tucson to Nogales w/ her work w/ no mas muertes and are looking for things to do in…

  15. greenmaasacres avatar

    Re: Rental in San Carlos, Bahia Kino, or Puerto Peñasco

    by greenmaasacres 26 January 2009

    I am assuming that you realise that any of those 3 locations are very americanised and your chances of being within a "mexican population"…

  16. Hogens avatar

    Rental in San Carlos, Bahia Kino, or Puerto Peñasco

    by Hogens 26 January 2009

    Fellow travelers, My wife, child and I are planning on staying in either San Carlos, Bahia Kino, or Puerto Peñasco during July and August…

  17. greenmaasacres avatar

    Re: Hermosillo and Bahia KIno, notes on getting there/being there.

    by greenmaasacres 01 January 2009

    Nice post. Not many people stop and visit in northern Sonora. If you thought the shrimp were farm raised you should have come to Guaymas…

  18. travelernottourist avatar

    Hermosillo and Bahia KIno, notes on getting there/being there.

    by travelernottourist 01 January 2009

    I just got back from a week in northern Sonora. Though I've traveled and lied in many parts of Mexico, I decided to take the holiday time…

  19. dlglidden avatar

    RE: Bahai de Kino, Sonora - worth a few days?

    by dlglidden 01 December 2008

    It's "Bahía Kino" and it sort of depends on when you're going (weather). If this time of year you might want to get further south (San…

  20. BiggE avatar

    RE: One or two night trip in Mexico from Tucson/Nogales

    by BiggE 27 September 2008

    I believe the "road north out of Kino Bay up the coast is sand and dirt, it will take 3 hours to drive to Hermosillo and only 1 1/2 hours…

  21. dorton avatar

    Going to Hermosillo, Sonora 9/26-10/6 any suggestions?

    by dorton 23 September 2008

    This will be my first time in Sonora, and wanting to see any historical intrests, or nature areas. I plan on going to Kino Bay, and San…

  22. chemonz avatar

    Re: US cities with reasonable bus service to interesting spots in Mexico?

    by chemonz 08 July 2008

    I lived in Kino Bay for a short while and it is a great place to visit and is about 6 hours in Bus from Tucson. Several buses operate…

  23. mwfoto avatar

    Re: Seri baskets

    by mwfoto 18 May 2008

    Alberto's is a good place to start. You can ask about the artist co-op established which will have a great selection, but not all the…

  24. mazgringo avatar

    RE: Seri baskets

    by mazgringo 30 April 2008

    According to the Guia Roji road atlas for México (2008 edition), the road from Bahia Kino to Punta Chueca is paved the whole way. Since…

  25. silkroadcamel avatar

    Seri baskets

    by silkroadcamel 29 April 2008

    I would like to purchase baskets made by the Seri Indians. What is the road like from Bahia Kino to Punta Chueca? We are driving a GMC…

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