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| | Mexico
Traveler Review | |
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| | Destination:
Ensenada, La Bufadora, Baja
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| | Written
By : Vincent Hagedorn | |
| | A
little info about yourself (where are you from / retired / line of work):
I
am a teacher from Texas, but I live in Los Angeles now.
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| | Date
of your trip: Nov 25, 2003 | |
| | How
many days were you in Mexico? 5 Days | |
| | What
was your destination / what part of Mexico were you traveling in?
Ensenada,
La Bufadora, Baja California | |
| | What
was the purpose of your trip (recreation / work related / other)?
Recreation
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| | How
many people did you travel with?
3 | |
| | What
kind of vehicle were you driving (Make / Model / etc.)?
Isuzu Rodeo 1998
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| | How
did the vehicle handle the trip?
Well. No problems. | |
| | How
were the road conditions? Any specific areas to be aware of?
Highways
were fine. We encountered problems going to the National Park (de Revolucion)
near Ensenada. The road from the highway is a washboard. We had to drive very
slowly. It was only about 30 km but it took us an hour to get into the heart of
the Park. There was a surprise vehicle check by the military on the way. Just
about 5 guys standing in the road with rifles. I believe they were looking for
drug smugglers. They only asked if we had drugs while they searched our car. They
were quite friendly, but we were all males. It might have been a little scary
for a female. There are two roads from the highway to the park (coming from Ensenada
toward San Felipe) The first one is in Ojos Negros. It is easier to find, better
marked, but it is significantly longer and more arduous. The second is 5-10 miles
down the highway. It is unmarked but worth trying to find in order to save time.
I would not have wanted to be in anything less than a Pickup or SUV on the dirt
road to the park. Don't drive at night in Mexico. Too risky. You might hit a wandering
animal. | |
| | Did
you have a good time?
We had a very good time in Ensenada. It is very touristy
and there are cruise ships that stop there, but even if you are not interested
in being a tourist it is nice place to get away from the hussle and bussle of
the big US cities without going somewhere too tranquil. | |
| | Would
you drive to Mexico again?
Yes, I would drive to Mexico again. | |
| | What
would you do differently next time?
I would try to return at an off time
(early morning or late, late night) to avoid the traffic at the US border. Entering
Mexico is not a problem at any time of day though. | |
| | What
words of advice do you have for others driving to Mexico / or others who are driving
to a particular destination?
The farther away from the US the better. Baja
is tranquil. If you are looking for a wild vacation, go somewhere else. | |
| | What
were some of the highlights of the trip? We would really like to hear about these!
The more descriptions and details, the better!
One of our party became
inflicted with a kidney stone. We absolutely had to take her to the hospital.
It was not a real problem though. The doctors speak English and are competent.
It was also very cheap. An emergency room visit including urinalysis and pain
relief medication for the low price of $46 American dollars! The hospital would
not have met US standards for sanitation, but finding ourselves in an emergency
situation we couldn't afford to worry about that.
For us, getting out
of the city was the main highlight. We enjoyed exploring the beaches and the National
Park. The tranquility and lack of commercialism were a pleasant combination for
vacation. And the people are friendly too. | |
| | Where
did you sleep? Can you recommend a place to stay?
We stayed at Hotel Caribe
in Ensenada. It was cheap $30-35. It was comfortable enough for us, but by no
means luxurious. There were a few bugs, but we would stay there again for the
price. | |
| | Can
you recommend any restaurants?
There is a very reasonable priced seafood
restaurant with good service called Palomar. On the same street there is a place
called something Hollandesa with excellent burritos de Machaca at a very low price.
Those were our favorites. | |
| | Any
other comments...feel free to ramble!
La Bufadora is an interesting attraction
that I have been to twice. It translates as 'The Blowhole'. It is a small town
centered around a rock formation on the coast that sprays water high up in the
air over a ledge where one can stand watching. There is a market on the streets
leading down to the blowhole but it is pretty touristy and generic. There are
small rooms/houses/RVs that can be rented out with a nice view of the ocean. They
run from $60 up. Overall, it is an interesting attraction, but you really only
need to make a day trip out of it from Ensenada or other nearby cities. | |
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