Decent road through Baja?
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Decent road through Baja?
is there a decent road through Baja down to the cabo area?
I got a crazy idea to bike to Sammy's big party on the 8th and 9th?
take the "meltdown" link:
http://www.cabowabo.com
Did I mention that I'm off for 2 months....Woohooooooooooooooo!!!!! and at full pay and benefits....
I got a crazy idea to bike to Sammy's big party on the 8th and 9th?
take the "meltdown" link:
http://www.cabowabo.com
Did I mention that I'm off for 2 months....Woohooooooooooooooo!!!!! and at full pay and benefits....
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It's better than it used to be, but the smart money is to fly to this destination. I would not drive it alone unless you fluent in Spanish, martial arts, are able to go 48 to 60 hours without sleep, have relatives who fly helicopters for the Coast Guard or Navy who can fly real low and to whom borders are mere lines on a map, and have another relative that is Captain of a ship carrying said helicopters....
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He's not joking. If you're crossing the border alone, make sure you have a full military escort. If you don't, make sure you have enough collateral to pay off the Federalis every step of the way.
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I have a friend who goes down that "highway" every year on his bike with some buddies. They have never feared for their lives and come back with great stories. The road as he tells it is non-existent for long stretches, mostly sand in others, washed out in more and what is visible as paved road is so full of holes they ride in the barrow pit instead. The towns are very small but the people are friendly. Some lack power or use generators for only a few hours during the evening.
(On edit; The highway mentioned above is Highway 5 which terminates in San Felipe, not at the end of Baja)
(On edit; The highway mentioned above is Highway 5 which terminates in San Felipe, not at the end of Baja)
Last edited by aerocolorado; Sep 29, 2004 at 05:38 PM.
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I took the ride as far as Loreto last year (about 2/3 of the way to Cabo). The road conditions are generally good but hazards are not always marked so keep the speeds down and don't drive at night. Allow plenty of time and take a camara. It's probably a good idea to bring a friend along and knowing a bit of spanish definately helps, even if it's just a few phrases from a guidebook. Gas stations can be far apart so keep the tank at least half full if possible. Make sure to get temperary Mexican insurance for your vehicle. It's required but not too expensive. Banks are open only during weekdays, usually for short hours and ATMs aren't always available. Keep a good supply of pesos on hand since not everyone takes credit cards.
The people are very friendly, especially further south, away from the border. You will have to pass through a number of checkpoints on the way where military types will check your papers and possibly perform a quick search of your car. They were friendly and efficiant but I wouldn't try to **** them off unnecessarily. Don't bring any drugs or firearms.
It's a fun and interesting trip.
The people are very friendly, especially further south, away from the border. You will have to pass through a number of checkpoints on the way where military types will check your papers and possibly perform a quick search of your car. They were friendly and efficiant but I wouldn't try to **** them off unnecessarily. Don't bring any drugs or firearms.
It's a fun and interesting trip.
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Yea, I'd agree with that last post. The key here is Spanish and not alone.
Also, no firearms. Period. And NO AMMO. One 9mm rolling around in your trunk will get you in jail, not past go and pretty much cost you everything. They are really whacked about "military" ammo, and don't much like the rest either.
You can get a permit if you are going hunting, but it sounds like the game you're after can be had with a few drinks.
Have fun.
Also, no firearms. Period. And NO AMMO. One 9mm rolling around in your trunk will get you in jail, not past go and pretty much cost you everything. They are really whacked about "military" ammo, and don't much like the rest either.
You can get a permit if you are going hunting, but it sounds like the game you're after can be had with a few drinks.
Have fun.
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Well, if I went it would most likely be alone and on a motorcycle, a very street oriented motorcycle that cost some bucks....I'm up for an adventure. But I don't want to lose a $12k bike and end up in the mexican pokey. I would not carry any weapons if I went, just a good helping of bribery cash stashed in about 15 different places on me and the bike.
Oh well, sounds like a bad idea.
I've got 2 months off, I real nice highway bike and a decent income....any suggestions? the kicker is that nobody else has this kind of time off....so, it's pretty much me and the bike.
non bike trip suggestions gladly entertained as well :-)
Oh well, sounds like a bad idea.
I've got 2 months off, I real nice highway bike and a decent income....any suggestions? the kicker is that nobody else has this kind of time off....so, it's pretty much me and the bike.
non bike trip suggestions gladly entertained as well :-)
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