Sunday, December 22, 2024
What is a hostel and should I stay in one on my next trip to San Felipe Mexico?
Hostels are a good option for travelers to San Felipe, Mexico, especially for those traveling alone, on a budget, or looking to meet new people:
Meet new people
Hostels are a great place to meet other travelers, exchange tips, and make friends.
Save money
Hostels are a budget-friendly option, and some offer private rooms, double beds, or bunk beds.
Flexible
Some hostels allow you to book a night's stay at short notice, or extend your stay.
Communal areas
Hostels have communal areas like kitchens, lounges, and dining rooms where people can hang out and socialize.
Here are some tips for finding a hostel in San Felipe:
Book early: To get the best price, try to book more than 90 days before your stay.
Use a map: A map can help you find the best hostel for your needs.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Can you go fishing in San Felipe Mexico I'm 2024
San Felipe, Mexico is a great place to fish in 2024, with a variety of fish and techniques to try:
Fish
You can catch a variety of fish in San Felipe, including roosterfish, snapper, halibut, corvina, dorado, sierra, and triggerfish. The waters around Konsag Island are a popular spot for fishing, but you should be careful of sea lions that might try to steal your catch.
Techniques
You can use a variety of techniques, including casting poppers and swimbaits in the early morning, and live bait like sardines or mullet later in the day.
When to go
The peak fishing season is from October through early April, but you can fish all year.
Licenses
You need a fishing license if you're bringing your own boat, but not if you're renting a panga boat. You can buy a fishing license from the local warden at the marina. Mexican law requires that everyone on a boat with fishing tackle has a current license.
Other considerations
Some fishing crews clean the fish for you on the way back.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Camping in San Felipe Mexico.
Campgrounds in San Felipe
I’ll cover this in a north to south sequence for easy navigation. Many campgrounds in the area do have their own bathrooms with showers, toilets and other facilities. It’s also important to realize that very few free or “wild camping” sites are present near town. The farther you travel or north or south, the more prolific they become. Everything listed here is an official campground with paid sites.
Villas de Cortez
They have rentals and the option to camp with palapas on the beach and RV spaces. It’s more of a community with large grounds. The latest reviews are very mixed with some saying the grounds are in need of maintenance. It is a great location however and it’s worth checking out as an option.
Amenities:
Flush Toilets
Showers (cold)
Electric outlets
BBQ Pits
Community kitchen
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Pete’s Camp
For travelers coming from the north, Pete’s Camp is one of the first options you will see. It’s just north of town in a location that is private and removed yet only a seven or so minute drive to the malecon. They have beachfront palapas, reasonable rates and it’s a popular choice for good reason! You have the option for dry sites or full hookups at different rates.
Amenities:
Full hookups
RV dump station
Hot showers
Popular restaurant on-site
Laundry facilities
Level concrete pads for parking
Security
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Playa del Sol
Far less popular than Pete’s, Playa del Sol is generally less crowded and a bit lower on the price point. Don’t expect stellar amenities but it does have everything you could need for a night or two on the beach.
Amenities:
Electric outlet (separate from campsites)
Restrooms
Palapas
Beach access
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Campo Turistico #1
campo touristico san felipe
They have a great little restaurant.
This is a great little RV park with a very nice restaurant. It’s not located directly on a sandy beach but it does have a rocky beach and it’s a very quick walk to the sand where the other parks are lined up. I stayed a few nights here and really liked the privacy and separation from other RV parks and town while retaining walking distance convenience. The restaurant was also fantastic and they have an oyster farm out front for fresh food! The only downside was that the parking isn’t level. Bring leveling blocks.
Amenities:
Restrooms
Hot showers
Electric outlets at sites
Restaurant
Benches, grills and shade structures
Ocean access
RV dump hookups
Kiki’s RV and Hotel
Like Pete’s, Kiki’s is a town favorite with an excellent reputation. It has beautiful sites, palapas with elevated patios, plenty of services and gated security. Kiki is very friendly and the experience is typically positive here. Rates aren’t the lowest but it’s clean and well maintained.
Amenities:
RV hookups
Tent sites
Hot showers
Flush toilets
Wifi
Beach and town access
Great security
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Ruben’s Camp
Very similar to Kiki’s with a gated park that backs up to the beach. They are right next door to each other and this one is at a slightly lower cost. They have hookups, a restaurant, palapas and nice grounds overall. The only complaints center around bathroom cleanliness.
Amenities:
RV hookups
Showers and flush toilets
Palapas and shade
Beach and town access
Security
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La Palapa RV Camp
Next in line on what is essentially a strip of adjoining RV parks is La Palapa. Located just down from Ruben’s, it has a similar layout with great fencing for security and access to the street or beach. All of the latter several places essentially access the same beach. I did a drive-through and quick look around here and it seemed super nice and clean.
Amenities:
Laundry
Palapas
Electric, water and sewer hookups
Hot showers
Flush toilets
Campo San Felipe
There’s a hotel and RV park with a location very close to the malecon. If you visit for festivals or big events and want to join the party, Campo San Felipe is perfect. Having the hotel adjacent means campers get pool access as well.
Amenities:
Swimming pool
Flush toilets
Hot showers
Security
Wifi
Full RV hookups
Beach access
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Malena and Leo’s Camp
The budget option in town has a perfect beach, palapas and nothing more. Lock your stuff up at night because the beach also has public access. Otherwise, this campsite is pretty nice for vans and truck campers that want something simple and inexpensive. Great hosts as well.
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Victor’s RV Park
Just south of town, RVers will like the full hookups. Beach sites do fill more quickly but there is plenty of space throughout the campground. The nice bathrooms are a major bonus. Also the fact that they take credit cards in the restaurant. It’s not the cheapest place around but is very nice overall
Amenities:
Bar and restaurant
Full hookups
Wifi
Nice bathrooms with flush toilets
Hot showers
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Club de Pesca (Fishing Club RV Park)
Likely the most underrated RV park and campground in the area, Club de Pesca is clean and has a wonderful location. Dry campsites are very tent friendly and RVers will find full hookups. Shade and palapas also make for a nice experience. You can still walk to town from the site as well.
Amenities:
Full hookup sites
Nice palapas
Beach access
Dry sites
Flush toilets
* hot showers
******for complete afticle see:https://crossbordercoverage.com/camping-in-san-felipe-baja/
There is something smoking at Smokin Jo's BBQ Restaurant San Felipe
Smokin Jo's BBQ, a welcome addition to San Felipe food scene, let's start with some preamble.
February is carnival weekend in San Felipe. As I headed to San Felipe for carnival, I was looking forward to some juicy tacos which San Felipe is famous for….after-all, rumors has it that tacos were invented in San Felipe. I woke up late and so skipped breakfast. By the time I got to the San Felipe Malecon for the carnival, it was pretty much lunch time.
At the Malecon, the carnival was slow to get into gear so I thought I’d grab some of those tacos that had been on my mind all day. A stroll down the Malecon looking for a taco spot and I see this bright colored building with that says "Smoking Jo’s BBQ." I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me because there used to the a liquor store, for complete article see
https://www.mysanfelipevacation.com/smoking-joes-bbq-restaurant-san-felipe.htm
Friday, December 6, 2024
crime in San Felipe mexico
San Felipe, Mexico has experienced violence in recent years, including:
Fishing restrictions
In 2019, a conflict between locals and the government over fishing restrictions led to an attack on the Mexican Navy base in town. The attack involved heavy weapons and rockets, suggesting cartel involvement.
Criminal activity
Violent crime and gang activity are common in Mexico, including:
Targeted assassinations of criminal organization members
Territory battles between criminal groups in areas frequented by U.S. citizens
Kidnappings of U.S. citizens and LPRs
Drug trafficking
The region contains major drug trafficking routes, making it prone to cartel activity and banditry.
The U.S. Department of State has a Level-2 advisory for Baja California, which requires travelers to exercise increased caution. The advisory notes that:
Violent crime and gang activity are common
The region is prone to cartel activity and banditry
Battles for territory between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping
If you're planning on driving in San Felipe, you should:
Ensure you have your immigration form (FMM) with you at all times
Be ready for long, narrow stretches of two-lane blacktop without shoulders or turnouts
Be aware that driving at night in rural Baja is dangerous because of the many roaming livestock
for more info see https://www.famagogo.com/blog-post/baja-and-the-broken-shell
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