maggie blair Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Has anyone traveled to Los Barriles Mexico in an RV? I am considering it but need more info. Thanks, Maggie Maggie Blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 We went with an RV tour last Feb. and March down Baja. If you don't mind driving on a narrow raised 2 lane road with no shoulder most of the time you'll be alright. There were 20 rigs on the tour 4 got their mirrors broken. One by a road sign and 3 (including me) by on coming trucks. One rig got off the right side of the road over corrected and cut across in front of an on coming semi. They ended up several hundred feet off the highway in the desert, had to be towed out. They were unhurt just scared. There were many other things that happened on the adventure. We had a good time at each place we stayed. The people were nice and food was great, just the drive was trying. Jeff Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mocroc Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Two better sites for info about Baja & Mexico, http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/66.cfm http://forums.bajanomad.com/ rocmoc n AZ/Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie blair Posted December 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Thanks so much for the info rocmoc and Jeff. It doesn't sound like a road I would want to travel as a newbie. Guess I will fly down and spend a few weeks as I've heard it's a low-key relaxed place to be and safe. Thanks again, Maggie Maggie Blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb311 Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hi Maggie:I spent last winter in Baja and had a wonderful time. Drove my RV & toad down there and was VERY happy to have a Class C "Skinnie Winnie" (7.5' width) as there are some extended sections of Hwy 1 that are extremely narrow, no shoulders, and quite harrowing whenever semi trucks pass you (as Jeff also mentions above). We only saw about a half-dozen Class A's down there precisely because of that reason, but saw an abundance of smaller RVs and vans. Here are the blog posts I did on all of our Baja Sur destinations if you're interested. We stayed at a nice RV Park in La Paz run by an American ex-pat and were able to take easy day trips to Cabo, Todos Santos, Los Barriles, Cabo Pulmo and more. While I didn't spend lot of time there, Los Barriles seemed like a quiet, peaceful little town quite popular for fishing, kite boarding, and nearby diving at Cabo Pulmo. It's a pretty, but very remote, region of Baja Sur. Cell signals don't go much beyond the city limits so be prepared to drive to/from there from La Paz or Cabo with limited to no cell signal. Shopping will also be much more limited than in the bigger towns too.Hope that info helps! Lynne 2007 Winnebago View 23J 2003 Chevy Tracker ZR2 Blog: WinnieViews Facebook Page : WinnieViews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mocroc Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 The road isn't really that bad. Three keys: Slow down when oncoming traffic or road conditions gives you concern to a speed where you are comfortable AND a blasting horn is just telling you where they/the other vehicle is and nothing to get upset over AND pull over to rest when a break is needed / Don't push it. Just follow those three and you can drive pretty much any road in Mexico. Baja is easier than the mainland, IMHO! For Gringos, most of Mexico is laid back. Yes we have been in Los Barriles, currently in a beach RV site in Mazatlan. This site will also help, http://www.ontheroadin.com/ rocmoc n AZ/Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Here's a picture we took of friends traveling along Highway 1 in Baja. Tight squeeze when passing oncoming traffic! Now imagine it with a dropoff on both sides of the road. Rving in Baja.html Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telcoman Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I think you can manage it. Roads are a bit narrow, but not like they were years ago. I am leading a 24 day caravan down to Copper Canyon, San Carlos, Alamos & Mazatlan on Jan 10th (less than $3K/rig). If you want to get your feet wet in Mexico it may be a good idea. Baja will be a piece of cake after. If you like, you can spend 2 months in mazatlann & wait for the longer one we are running to come back northbound. Or take the ferry across to Baja and go north through there.As far as Baja is concerned , I suspect the 2 main outfits arre already full. Baja amigos & Baja winters. Vagabudos is also running one. Paul Beddows Summer-Abbotsford BC, Winter Jalisco Mexico Co-Founder of NATCOA Wagon Master for Caravanas de Mexico RV Caravans 2010 Majestic Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telcoman Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 We went with an RV tour last Feb. and March down Baja. If you don't mind driving on a narrow raised 2 lane road with no shoulder most of the time you'll be alright. There were 20 rigs on the tour 4 got their mirrors broken. One by a road sign and 3 (including me) by on coming trucks. One rig got off the right side of the road over corrected and cut across in front of an on coming semi. They ended up several hundred feet off the highway in the desert, had to be towed out. They were unhurt just scared. There were many other things that happened on the adventure. We had a good time at each place we stayed. The people were nice and food was great, just the drive was trying. Jeff You were with John & Becky? Paul Beddows Summer-Abbotsford BC, Winter Jalisco Mexico Co-Founder of NATCOA Wagon Master for Caravanas de Mexico RV Caravans 2010 Majestic Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 You were with John & Becky? No. It was a Fantasy tour. 37 days San Diego to Cabo San Lucas and back. Jeff Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telcoman Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 They are overpriced, IMO, although the company I wagon master for does provide them with Green Angel escorts. (The owner has an in with them) Best tour & price in my opinion, is Baja Amigos. I getlots of feedback from people who have doen caravans down baja. Paul Beddows Summer-Abbotsford BC, Winter Jalisco Mexico Co-Founder of NATCOA Wagon Master for Caravanas de Mexico RV Caravans 2010 Majestic Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 We went on another tour with them and got a discount on the Baja trip. Both trips won't be forgotten anytime soon. Jeff Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reed and elaine Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 The road seemed so much wider on our return six years. ago. We are in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico where we visited with friends and drive 110 m down to Orizaba today to visit other friends. Reed and Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie blair Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Here's a picture we took of friends traveling along Highway 1 in Baja. Tight squeeze when passing oncoming traffic! Now imagine it with a dropoff on both sides of the road. Thanks so much! Maggie Maggie Blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie blair Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 The road seemed so much wider on our return six years. ago. We are in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico where we visited with friends and drive 110 m down to Orizaba today to visit other friends. Reed and Elaine Thanks so much. I decided to skip the driving for now. It sounds a bit over-whelming with people losing mirrors ect. Maybe later. Maggie Blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telcoman Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 We went on another tour with them and got a discount on the Baja trip. Both trips won't be forgotten anytime soon. Jeff In a good way I hope.. Paul Beddows Summer-Abbotsford BC, Winter Jalisco Mexico Co-Founder of NATCOA Wagon Master for Caravanas de Mexico RV Caravans 2010 Majestic Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie blair Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Hi Maggie: I spent last winter in Baja and had a wonderful time. Drove my RV & toad down there and was VERY happy to have a Class C "Skinnie Winnie" (7.5' width) as there are some extended sections of Hwy 1 that are extremely narrow, no shoulders, and quite harrowing whenever semi trucks pass you (as Jeff also mentions above). We only saw about a half-dozen Class A's down there precisely because of that reason, but saw an abundance of smaller RVs and vans. Here are the blog posts I did on all of our Baja Sur destinations if you're interested. We stayed at a nice RV Park in La Paz run by an American ex-pat and were able to take easy day trips to Cabo, Todos Santos, Los Barriles, Cabo Pulmo and more. While I didn't spend lot of time there, Los Barriles seemed like a quiet, peaceful little town quite popular for fishing, kite boarding, and nearby diving at Cabo Pulmo. It's a pretty, but very remote, region of Baja Sur. Cell signals don't go much beyond the city limits so be prepared to drive to/from there from La Paz or Cabo with limited to no cell signal. Shopping will also be much more limited than in the bigger towns too. Hope that info helps! Lynne Thanks Lynne. I gave up the idea of driving as it sounds too difficult for me. Maggie Blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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