Info about making a road trip into Baja and mainland Mexico?

We were at Baja with an RV ( some years ago ) . We entered Baja via Mexicali and drove to San Felipe, where you can find some campground direct on the beach, also some in the closer area of San Felipe ( watch the signs, there were severals ). Then we took road via Puertocitos and continued on the dirt road which meets MX1 between Catavina and the junction to Bahia Los Angeles. On this dirt road you can camp for free but there weren't no services ( no water/gas/etc ), but it was very exciting trip along this road .

In Guerrero ***** there is an campground and restaurant called the Malarimmo ( lobster... ) and you can restock your food. A good place to camp is at the lagoon of Ojo Libre, where in winter you can do whale watching.

In San Ignacio you can visit the mission, I think they have a campground , too.

Then you will pass Mulege, a tiny little town with good restaurants and where you can buy a supply of water from their water depot ( however it is called, i'm german, so I don't know the exact english word, sorry ) . Stay at the Orchard RV , it is your last chance for a good shower and clean restrooms...

When you continue , a must is to stay at Bahia Concepcion, there a several good beaches where you can stay either for free or for 3-4 USD ( Playa Coyote and Playa El Requeson ).

Another place to stay is at the beginning of Bahia Concepion, I forgot the name, but you can see it from the street, they have a little restaurant and showers ( as far as I remenber ) .

In Loreto( campground, restaurants, groceries, mission ) we turned around and went back via MEX1 to San Diego.

In my opinion the part of MEX1 between Catavina and Tijuana is not really spectacular, but we didn't leave MX1, so try .

A good guide is from lonely planet , it was really helpful.

So, I hope, I know a little bit more about Baja and I wish you a pleasant trip

Best regards

K.

Remember the La Paz/Topo ferry will cost $100+/- for your car, $65 for each passenger ... and you have to temporarly import you vehicle if you head to the mainland from there. The importation papers and sticker will cost another $40-50. (there's a lot involved to do that correctly)

The ferry further north may hit the "free zone" on the mainland .... but I'm not familiar with that one. (santa roselita or something like that)

Also don't drive without insurance ... some more bucks !!!

Buy a travel book and visit a message board like ....

http://forums.bajanomad.com/