This morning we will rendezvous at the beautiful Potrero Regional Park 45 miles east of San Diego in California at an elevation of 2300′. Today we will cross the border as a group into Tecate, Mexico and Baja Amigos will guide you through the Tourist Permit process. On return to the campground, everyone will receive an orientation prior to your 38 day Mexican Baja Adventure. Later Lisa & Dan will host a wine & cheese so everyone can get acquainted.
DAY 1: Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico
(85 km/54 miles)
Once we are thru Tecate we have a short drive on Hwy 3 which has been rebuilt over the last decade, we should arrive at our destination in the Valley of Guadalupe and set up before lunch. We will visit a couple of nearby wineries, time to taste and shop if you choose. There is a great Wine Museum and almost another 100 wineries to visit if you are interested.
Day 2: Lázaro Cárdenas, Baja California, Mexico
(247 km/153 miles)
Today we continue our southward journey that take us through the City of Ensenada and the communities of Maneadero, Santos Tomas, San Vicente, Colonet, Vicente Guerrero, San Quintin and Lazaro Cardenas.
DAY 3: Catavina, Baja California
(171 km/106 miles)
Today we are off to Rancho Santa Inez in the community of Catavina. This will take us through El Rosario where the highway ended prior to construction of Mex 1 in 1973. Catavina is located in the heart of the Catavina Boulder Fields and its impressive and unique Sonoran Desert vegetation includes Cirios cactus. Believe it or not these giant boulders of granite were created in place by weather and freezing temperatures. You will have an opportunity to walk or hike in the desert and see close up walk this very unique desert has to offer. This is indeed a photographers paradise and a fabulous spot for star gazing too! Make sure your furnace is working as the campground is located at approximately 1800′.
DAY 4: Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur
(235 km/136 miles)
Today’s drive will take us past the junction to Bahia de los Angeles, through Jesus Maria to Guerrero Negro. This is our favourite place to view California Grey Whales when in season, January thru march. Even for non-boaters it is an experience of a lifetime and well worth any anxieties you may have (spoken by a non-boater).
