During the crossing, we'll stop at the San Rafaelito Islet so you can see the sea lion colonies. You'll be able to put on your snorkelling gear and observe how these animals move underwater. As you watch, you can swim with these friendly creatures as you explore the Gulf of California's beauty.
But that has changed, Mexico got wise to the huge loss of revenue it was missing out on with both foreigners and Mexican's alike, making untaxed hauls across the border. New passive inspection gear the US gave to Tijuana, Mexico has made the southbound lanes nearly as 'duty-tight' as the northbound lanes. Amongst other things, they can tell you how many heart beats in the car and how many kilos of manufacture's curb weight is your car as you drive through the crossing. Just because you get a green light doesn't mean an agent won't flag you down. There can be fines on top of duty if you are caught, sometimes depending on how cranky the agent's spouse was that morning at breakfast. (or what a *%$$*! Gringo, you may be that day)
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The Cross Border Ride is a casual ride, not a "guided" or tour group ride. Folks are paying their own way and ultimately responsible for their own navigation and lodging. We put together a loose travel itinerary of daily stops but folks travel in small groups or by themselves, meeting back up for lunch or local stops of interest, and of course where ever we are staying for the night. The folks that have been on the previous Cross Border Rides help the rest through the border crossings. Folks need to be comfortable with foreign travel, should have some comfort with spanish (or have a translation app), have their own maps, and know exactly where we are heading each day in case they are separated, etc. Folks also need to have medical conditions in control, this is a third world country and we travel through some remote areas. We travel mostly on paved roads but riders should expect some occasional off-pavement riding as well. March is a really great time to ride in Baja, warm but not yet hot. And the Gray Whales are usually still in the bays with their calves so whale watching is an option.
A moderate hike through the rainforest with cocoa and coffee estates, crossing rivers and streams leading to a refreshingly large basin of mountain water.Please walk with a life jacket if you own one. Ensure that all valuables such as cell phones, keys, cameras are sealed in a waterproof bag or containers and double sealed to ensure total protection.Contribution: TT$50 per Hiker (transport not included)Muster Point: Meeting outside Arima Hospital (carpark)Time: 7am Sharp
April 6, 2014Macajuel PondA moderate hike through the rainforest with cocoa and coffee estates, crossing rivers and streams leading to a refreshingly large basin of mountain water.Please walk with a life jacket if you own one. Ensure that all valuables such as cell phones, keys, cameras are sealed in a waterproof bag or containers and double sealed to ensure total protection.Cost: TT$50 per Hiker (transport not included)Muster Point: Meeting outside Arima Hospital (carpark)Time: 7am SharpCall 399 1135/784 3296 for more details.
February 17, 2013Macajuel PondA moderate hike through the rainforest with cocoa and coffee estates, crossing rivers and streams leading to a refreshingly large basin of mountain water.Please walk with a life jacket if you own one. Ensure that all valuables such as cell phones, keys, cameras are sealed in a waterproof bag or containers and double sealed to ensure total protection.Contribution: TT$50 per Hiker (transport not included)Muster Point: Meeting outside Arima Hospital (carpark)Time: 7am Sharp
July 28, 2013Matelot WaterfallBegin at the Matelot Beach and head inward trekking along the river, crossing streams and blazing along mountain trails in the Matelot Forest taking occasional dips on the way splashing in the many pools until meeting the captivating Falls of Matelot.Contribution: TT$50 per HikerMuster Point: Meeting outside Arima Hospital7am Sharp
January 29, 2012 Macajuel Pond A moderate hike through the rainforest with cocoa and coffee estates, crossing rivers and streams leading to a refreshingly large basin of mountain water.Contribution: TT$50 per Hiker (transport not included)Muster Point: Meeting outside Arima HospitalTime: 7am Sharp
August 12th 2012Matelot Waterfall Begin at the Matelot Beach and head inward trekking along the river, crossing streams and blazing along mountain trails in the Matelot Forest taking occasional dips on the way splashing in the many pools until meeting the captivating Falls of Matelot.Contribution: TT$50 per HikerMuster Point: Meeting outside Arima Hospital7am Sharp
Reserva de la Biosfera Sierras La Giganta y Guadalupe1683-1685Kino found passage through the Sierras La Giganta and lead first European crossing of today's Baja Peninsula from gulf of California to the Paciific Ocean.Mexico's most recent protected area established November 2020Click Sierras La Giganta y Guadalupe Proposal
To view and download the study on the significance of the cultural resources and natural landscape recently released by Archaeology Southwest and the National Trust for Historic PreservationClick "The Great Bend of the Gila: A Nationally Significant Cultural Landscape"
1681Kino travels along the southern foothills of Orizaba Volcano on his way to Mexico City from the sea port of Vera Cruz after crossing the Atlantic.The Orizaba Volcano at 18,491 feet has glaciers and snow year round. It is the highest mountain in Mexico and highest volcano in North Armerica. As part of the Sierra Madre Oriental, Orizabe separates the lowland tropical forests along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico from the hihger pine-oak forests of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.Click Orizaba
Enjoy the incredible beauty of the Espiritu Santo National Park with us. Our day trips start at 8.30am from Marina Palmira. You will arrive and all your equipment will be assembled and tested for you. Relax and enjoy the crossing to the island. Take in the incredible beaches and wildlife as you go.
The Ministry of Works and Transport is advising members of the public that there will be a temporary traffic disruption along the Toco Road in the vicinity of the 26.8km mark, Balandra, to facilitate the emergency replacement of a culvert crossing.
Or you can go to Bahia Candeleros, about 17 miles to the north. The channel between the islands and Baja side offer good depth for crossing. Stay to the middle between Isla Pardo and the point. You can also cross between Isla Pardo and Isla Tijeras. Bahia Candeleros offers good holding. Once in a while you might get dying squid in the bay, mostly around June. When this happens, keep going since it gets pretty smelly. There is a big resort hotel ashore which offers car rentals, restaurants and bars. 2ff7e9595c
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