MEXICO: Weekend expedition (Sept 8-10, 2006)

[Dave Bennett]

Note the dates those become effective though!

Thankfully, new rules do not apply this trip... :victory:

 

[Dave Bennett]

p.s. i have a very cool secret camp spot that i will share with the group (after proper confidentiality agreements are signed, ). It is just south of Erindera and has wheeling, surfing, cool rock climbing all in one little place, very private as well.

Now that you are confirmed, where do we sign? :elkgrin:

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Now that you are confirmed, where do we sign? :elkgrin:

I would like to run it by Al first and see if its any the area he is planning on leading us through!

Thanks

 

[awalter]

Legally speaking, a Mexican Tourist Card is required for each person on this trip. In order to obtain a tourist card you must have either a passport or your original birth cirtificate. The reason a tourist card is required is because we will be going south of Ensenada about 60-70 miles. What is the chance that you will be asked to show the tourist card? Probably .5-.05%. If you are staying 7 days or less in Mexico, there is no charge for the tourist card. I usually get a tourist card that is valid for 180 days, & costs around $20. They are available at the consulate in San Diego or at the Immigration Office at the border crossing.

A vehicle permit is not required in Baja.

Mexican Insurance is required.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Update!

Group vehicle limit has been increased to 10!
First post has been updated.

PM me ASAP with your vote on the trip destination:
Option 1.
We can hit the coast Friday & establish a camp base. Stay until Sunday exploring the area, then head north Sunday crossing at Tecate.

Option 2.
We would hit the coast Friday & Camp. Saturday do some dirt & work our way up to the Sierra Juarez & make camp Saturday at Laguna Hanson, then head out for Tecate on Sunday for the crossing.

Cast your votes now! :victory:

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Option # 1:victory:

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Option # 2:victory:

In reality I am open for suggestions!

 

[Dave Bennett]

#2

I am leaning towards Option #2 as I feel it offers more diversity of sights and terrain.
But, this is a Democratic process and I await your votes...

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Option 2.
We would hit the coast Friday & Camp. Saturday do some dirt & work our way up to the Sierra Juarez & make camp Saturday at Laguna Hanson, then head out for Tecate on Sunday for the crossing.
Cast your votes now! :victory:

I vote for option 2, as i would rather not leave my gear unattended while we explore.

Also, there is no way in Heck i will be crossing the border in Tecate again! I will be crossing back over in Otay.

Where do we plan to meet friday AM?

 

[awalter]

Let me confuse the issue on the voting.
With Option 1, we will relocate our camp for Saturday night.
Option 1 we will stay on the coast.
Option 2 will put us in the mountains for Saturday night.

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Well it seems like we may spend Friday exploring on the coast of Camalu/ San Quentin, then moving on to Sierra Juarez on Saturday.
How am I doing.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

I am up for whatever.

Either way, after a bad experience, i do not leave gear unattended, and will be breaking down camp whether we stay put or move.

I will be doing a 5 day trip to San Quintin the following weekend as well! :smiley_drive:

 

[blupaddler]

I prefer the ocean.

OR

Whatever...surprise me. Al knows his stuff.

:camping:

 

[awalter]

OK, here we go with the peoples choice of Option 2.

Friday 9/8/06 - Meet at 11 AM Longs Drugs parking lot 444 E. San Ysidro Blvd. San Diego, CA for a short drivers meeting. Insurance & money exchange available if not already handled.

Departure at 11:30 AM for border crossing.

Follow Mex 1 south for approximately 95 miles to Ejido Ajusco & head west. There will be 3 tolls to pay @ under $3.00 each.

Follow graded dirt road west for approximately 15 miles to Los Alisitos & turn south.

Follow dirt road south for approximately 18 miles via Rancho Viejo, La Bocana de Viejo, Punta San Jose(noted surf spot), Las Chivas to Punta Cabras & camp.

Saturday 9/9/06 - Depart 9 AM or so & head out north via Las Codornices & Nativo del Valle to Santo Tomas & pavement at Mex 1, approximately 15 miles.

Head north on Mex 1 for aprroximately 30 miles to Ensenada & turn right on Mex 3. Head east on Mex 3 for approximately 26 miles to Ojos Negros & head north.

Heading east & then north on dirt via El Coyote, La Huerta, La Rosa de Castilla, San Pedro, Agua de la Piedra & Laguna Juarez(Laguna Hanson) & camp, approximately 40 miles. Possible fee area.

Sunday 9/10/06 - Depart 9-10 AM & head north for pavemant at La Romorosa approximately 40 miles.

Head west for Tecate & the border crossing approximately 40 miles. There is a toll road available to use if pressed for time.

One can expect anywhere from a 1-3 hour wait to cross the border on a Sunday. It doesn't really matter which one you use, San Ysidro, Otay, Tecate or Mexicali, they all suck.

Head north on Rte 188 to SR94 & west for San Diego. I usually stop at the Barrett Junction Cafe for their "Fish Fry" on my way back to San Diego. It is outstanding.

Hit me with any questions.

 

[blupaddler]

:jump:


Yeah, Punta Cabras!!!

YOU R the MAN AL. This sounds like it will be fun!