Caravans, p. 22
Another company offering caravans to the Baja is Baja and
Back Caravans (http://bajaandback.com/).
Crossing the Border, p. 24
1/27/04 - Tourist cards are now being issued at the state
line checkpoint just north of Guerrero Negro. This is welcome news for
those folks heading quickly south, they don't have to stop at the border
or in Ensenada to pick up a card. Also, now that there's a ban on American
beef coming in to Mexico they're asking for it and taking it away at the
same crossing. They also take most fruit, all citrus, avocados, and
potatoes. Bananas and small limes are OK.
12/15/03 Update - We visited the Migración office
ourselves and were told it is open to pick up tourist cards from 8:30 to
8:30 daily. We had no problems getting our prepaid tourist card validated
at 9:00 on a Sunday.
11/6/03 Update - Editor's Note: In our book we recommend
picking up your tourist card in Ensenada. This is not as easy as it once
was because there is now a charge that must be paid immediately at a
nearby bank.
Yesterday we hired a taxi and went to get the tourist
papers. Now that they charge for the papers , the entire procedure has
changed. Also, according to a sign on the door, they only issue tourist
papers from 1 pm to 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Your book said 9 to 5
daily. Fortunately, we were there about 1:30 on Monday. Let your readers
know that there is no place near the Migración office to park a large
vehicle. The taxi had to park down the block. No one seems to speak
English in the Migración office which was not a problem for us as we speak
Spanish to some degree. To get your tourist papers here, after you fill
them out at the Migración office you have to go to the bank, 5 or 6 blocks
away, again no parking for large vehicles, and pay for them. The Migración
office collects your passport and holds it while you go pay the fee of 205
pesos for each tourist paper. You return with them stamped, Migracion
stamps them again and returns your passports - Jayne and Daniel
Freeman
Crossing the Border, p. 26
The Sonoyta border crossing is open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
The Banjercito doesn't open until 8 a.m.
Rosarito Cora RV Park, San Felipe, p. 51
3/17/02 - Readers report that this campground has been
closed.
Oasis Resort, Rosarito, p 52
8/28/02 - Reader report - I just returned from a week's
vacation at the Oasis Resort north of Rosarito Beach. Had it not been for
your reference book, I wouldn't have known to exit at "Rancho del Mar" when
returning to the resort after a trip to Rosarito Beach. You also gave a good
description of the resort itself, which encouraged me to spend some time
there. I thought I'd share some updated information with you about them.
Their rates currently are $49 per night on weekends, and $39 per night on
weeknights, plus some sort of local tax; for six nights beginning Saturday
and ending Thursday, it cost $263.00. I believe this may be a little less
than what was mentioned in your book, but still pricey for Mexico.
Especially considering that the showers for campers had no hot water, and
the bathroom in the camping area by the children's pool was only cleaned
once during the week we were there. My friend spoke to another camper who
was there long term, and he said there was a change of management just a
month ago. They may be still trying to get their act together. Part of our
group stayed in the hotel, and they loved the place. I will definitely go
back, but I intend to keep bugging them to fix the problems before I commit
to them about returning. The location is great, the view is wonderful, and
many of the amenities are really nice, as you said in your book. Thanks
again for all the great info. -
Mary Ann Crysler
Popotla Mobile Home Park, Rosarito, p. 56
3/17/02 - Readers report that this park now allows dogs.
Hussong's RV Resort, Ensenada, p. 61
This is a brand new campground located just north of
Ensenada. It's a great addition to Baja campgrounds since it's close to
Ensenada and on the beach. There are 70 sites, two restaurants, a bar, and
even a mini-super. It's at Km 108 on the Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada, call
011-52-646-1744980 (Mexico) or 949 474-0404 in the US. See also
http://www.hussongscantina.com/.
Estero Beach Hotel/Resort, p. 64
11/5/03 Reader Update - Your book describes the lovely
new pool at Estero Beach Hotel, and it is a lovely pool. Be aware that they
do not let RV park customers use the pool. you have to have a bracelet,
issued to people staying at the hotel, in order to use the pool. Our
granddaughter was very disappointed. Of course they do let us use the
restaurant and shop at the shop. We would like to see them at least let us
pay a fee for pool use, but we've had to do without. - Jayne and Daniel
Freeman
Editor's Note: Last time we visited the pool was open to RV
customers so this appears to be an unfortunate new policy.
Rivera del Mar RV Park, Loreto, p. 132
9/12/02 - We received a note from Doug and Cheryl Hayden and
Jim and Dorothy Lear about a new
campground in Loreto:
A new RV park is opening in Loreto Nov. 1st. The
name is Rivera Del Mar and here are the numbers:
25 back in spaces some shade
15 amp household type plug
water and sewer hookup
new tile showers with hot water
new tile bathrooms with hot water
Laundromat with hot water
rest area with barbecue facilities
snack
security 24 hrs. ( owner lives on property )
2 blocks to beach
5 blocks to historical center of town
Ribera Del Mar RV Park
Francisco I. Madero #100 North
Loreto B.C.S. 23880
Mexico
Telephone 011-52 613-13-50718
e-mail lanyvall@yahoo.com.mx
Manfred's Trailer Park, Ciudad Constitucion,
p. 143
12/14/03 Update - Manfred is back! He had sold this park and
we received many reports that it had become very run down. He's back now and
is hard at work spiffing it up again. Stop by and see him, don't forget to
tell him how much you appreciate his hard work.
San Pedrito RV Park, Todos Santos, p.
163
12/24/03 Update - The watchman here says that the campground
will be open for dry camping in two weeks. However, he's been telling
people that for about a month. The road in is rough and very difficult to
travel in a big rig, in fact there's a sign on the entrance road saying "NO
RVS". There's no one staying here yet, we'll keep you posted since we're in
La Paz this winter.
11/14/03 - John and Becky Smith, owners of Baja Winters
Travel Club, report that the campground received heavy storm damage this
summer. It is being restored but will not be ready to provide full services
until later in the winter season.
Los Cerritos Campground, Todos Santos,
p. 164
12/24/03 Update - There is a new access road to this beach,
the old one is closed. The new one starts very near the Km 67 maker, about
1.8 km south of where the old road left the highway. This new road is much
rougher than the old one and also crosses a mudflat area before climbing up
to the campground. Heavy rigs have become badly stuck crossing this flat so
we suggest that if you have a heavy rig you should drive the road with a tow
car and talk to residents in the camping area before making a decision about
trying it yourself.
East Cape RV Resort, Los Barriles, p.
166
12/20/03 - There's a popular new RV resort in Los Barriels.
East Cape RV resort has 51 sites, mostly back-ins. Parking is on sand but
with full hookups (they say some 50-amp, we saw 40-amp with 30-amp sockets).
There's a restroom building that was clean and in good repair and clothes
washers and dryer. Daily rate is $18, monthly $325. Find it by entering Los
Barriles as you would for the other campgrounds there, it's on the left side
past Martin Verdugo's and Juanito's Garden. Not on the beach, but that's OK
considering the wind in Los Barriles. Website:
www.eastcaperv.com, E-mail:
res@eastcaperv.com, GPS:
N 23˚ 41’ 11.8”, W 109˚
41’ 56.7”.
North Beach RV, Los Barriles, p. 166
7/24/02 - The new owners of Baja Winters Travel Club, John
and Becky Smith, report that there is a new RV park in Los Barriles. It's
just north of El Jardin de Buenos Aires and costs 70 pesos for a site with a
water view, less without one. So far it's a fairly undeveloped place without
electricity but with water, a dump station, primitive showers and toilets.
Bajamar RV
Park, San Felipe, p. 194
10/10/02 Update - A reader reports:
We stayed in the park for a month as we liked the
location but found their facilities were extremely run down. We used the
shower in our fifth wheel as either there was no water, the shower head
was broken or it was dirty. It's too bad they let this park get so run
down.
RV Park Mar del Sol, San Felipe, p. 196
3/17/02 - Readers report that this campground has been
closed.
