Soon after retirement I want my first trip to be to Mexico. I have a new 31' TT and would like to stay at a RV park for about a month. We live in northern CA so the drive wouldn't be too bad.We've never been there so I need to do a lot of planning ahead of time. I would like to be on the coast if possible. I don't golf or enjoy the night life....rest and relaxation are more important to me. I also enjoy sight seeing, exploring, and a little fishing.Budget is limited so luxury resorts are out. Does anyone have any suggestions or input that would be helpful in planning such a trip? Goggle searches seem confusing and sometimes don't tell the real story.Thanks in advance.....

IBcarguy wrote:Soon after retirement I want my first trip to be to Mexico. I have a new 31' TT and would like to stay at a RV park for about a month. We live in northern CA so the drive wouldn't be too bad.We've never been there so I need to do a lot of planning ahead of time. I would like to be on the coast if possible. I don't golf or enjoy the night life....rest and relaxation are more important to me. I also enjoy sight seeing, exploring, and a little fishing.Budget is limited so luxury resorts are out. Does anyone have any suggestions or input that would be helpful in planning such a trip? Goggle searches seem confusing and sometimes don't tell the real story.Thanks in advance.....I would suggest the town of San Felepi in Baja Calif. Small little fishing village on the Sea of Cortez. You can find RV parks right on the ocean and the prices are reasonable. There are a few expensive parks if that is your choice. I go 1-5 to Hwy. 58 to Indio to Mexicalli the cross the border, then about 150 miles to San Felepi. Post me privately if you want more specific details.

I run caravans down there so I am familiar with most places. Color Marino on the teacapan Penninsula sounds like what you describe 75 miles south of mazatlan.

IBcarguy wrote:Soon after retirement I want my first trip to be to Mexico. I have a new 31' TT and would like to stay at a RV park for about a month. We live in northern CA so the drive wouldn't be too bad.We've never been there so I need to do a lot of planning ahead of time. I would like to be on the coast if possible. I don't golf or enjoy the night life....rest and relaxation are more important to me. I also enjoy sight seeing, exploring, and a little fishing.Budget is limited so luxury resorts are out. Does anyone have any suggestions or input that would be helpful in planning such a trip? Goggle searches seem confusing and sometimes don't tell the real story.Thanks in advance.....I liked Los Barriles close to Los Cabos, the drive is longer, the fishing is great, RV campgrounds on the beach very reasonable, close to an airport, very welcoming people and the outdoor activities go from kayaking to quadding to beach volleyball to name a few.

Just curious what is the range of prices for a campsite like the original poster described?

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IBcarguy
Explorer
Oct 20, 2016
Since reading all the replies about no-see-ums, I did a little research because I've never heard of them....don't have them up here. There are places here with mosquitos and like most people, I hate them.
So, with that said I will definitely stay away from places on our trip that have these criters.
qtla9111
Nomad
Oct 20, 2016
We spent the last two Christmas holidays in Mazatlan. Love the place, the people and visiting friends and rvers.

That said, the no-see-ums and mosquitos are just way too much to handle. They make their way through the window screens as well. We missed all of the sunrises and sunsets because that's when they start to hover.

Like I said, we love the beaches but not the bugs. East coast is much different.
IBcarguy
Explorer
Oct 20, 2016
Tequila wrote:
I run caravans down there so I am familiar with most places. Color Marino on the teacapan Penninsula sounds like what you describe 75 miles south of mazatlan.

I Googled this place and apparently it's closed.
IBcarguy
Explorer
Oct 20, 2016
rocmoc wrote:
No-see-ums and Mosquitoes can be a problem when at a coastal campground. Recommend paying / reserving a week at a time so you can move on if they are a problem. Also loud music from beach restaurants and smoke from burning palm fronds in the evening can be enough to ruin your stay. Don't overlook moving inland and up in elevation for cooler weather and fewer bugs.

rocmoc n AZ

Thanks for the advice. I definitely would not be happy with bugs, smoke, and noise. After thinking about it, staying in one place for the whole trip limits the experience. It would be more adventurous and interesting to visit 3-4 places. I've got plenty of time to plan this out.
rocmoc
Explorer
Oct 20, 2016
No-see-ums and Mosquitoes can be a problem when at a coastal campground. Recommend paying / reserving a week at a time so you can move on if they are a problem. Also loud music from beach restaurants and smoke from burning palm fronds in the evening can be enough to ruin your stay. Don't overlook moving inland and up in elevation for cooler weather and fewer bugs.

rocmoc n AZ
Tequila
Explorer
Oct 19, 2016
Anywhere from $15 to $35
riven1950
Explorer
Oct 19, 2016
Just curious what is the range of prices for a campsite like the original poster described?
LatinoCanadian
Explorer
Oct 19, 2016
IBcarguy wrote:
Soon after retirement I want my first trip to be to Mexico. I have a new 31' TT and would like to stay at a RV park for about a month. We live in northern CA so the drive wouldn't be too bad.
We've never been there so I need to do a lot of planning ahead of time. I would like to be on the coast if possible. I don't golf or enjoy the night life....rest and relaxation are more important to me. I also enjoy sight seeing, exploring, and a little fishing.
Budget is limited so luxury resorts are out. Does anyone have any suggestions or input that would be helpful in planning such a trip? Goggle searches seem confusing and sometimes don't tell the real story.
Thanks in advance.....

I liked Los Barriles close to Los Cabos, the drive is longer, the fishing is great, RV campgrounds on the beach very reasonable, close to an airport, very welcoming people and the outdoor activities go from kayaking to quadding to beach volleyball to name a few.
Tequila
Explorer
Oct 19, 2016
I run caravans down there so I am familiar with most places. Color Marino on the teacapan Penninsula sounds like what you describe 75 miles south of mazatlan.
MarkTwain
Explorer
Oct 19, 2016
IBcarguy wrote:
Soon after retirement I want my first trip to be to Mexico. I have a new 31' TT and would like to stay at a RV park for about a month. We live in northern CA so the drive wouldn't be too bad.
We've never been there so I need to do a lot of planning ahead of time. I would like to be on the coast if possible. I don't golf or enjoy the night life....rest and relaxation are more important to me. I also enjoy sight seeing, exploring, and a little fishing.
Budget is limited so luxury resorts are out. Does anyone have any suggestions or input that would be helpful in planning such a trip? Goggle searches seem confusing and sometimes don't tell the real story.
Thanks in advance.....

I would suggest the town of San Felepi in Baja Calif. Small little fishing village on the Sea of Cortez. You can find RV parks right on the ocean and the prices are reasonable. There are a few expensive parks if that is your choice. I go 1-5 to Hwy. 58 to Indio to Mexicalli the cross the border, then about 150 miles to San Felepi. Post me privately if you want more specific details.

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