Baja Destination within 400nm of Phoenix..

[Dan[_1_]]

Can anyone suggest a good Baja destination within 400nm of Phoenix?
Looking for good beaches, good snorkeling and decent facilities.

Thanks,
Dan

[Robert M. Gary]

Dan wrote:
> Can anyone suggest a good Baja destination within 400nm of Phoenix?
> Looking for good beaches, good snorkeling and decent facilities.

Alphonsians by far. There isn't much clear snorkeling water that I know
of until you get all the way down to Loreto. There are some islands off
Loreto and the local fishermen will become your personal escourt for
the day for about $80. The islands out there are the most amazing
things you will ever see and the water is the clearist I've ever seen.
You really do get to swim with the fishes. Remember, in Mexico, even in
the middle of winter to apply SPF 50 every 2 hours (or more) because
you'll burn much faster in Mexico than in Pheonix. If you go direct
Loreta, you can clear customs there. If you're flying a shorter legged
machine you'll need to stop in San Felipe first.

-Robert (Baja lover)

[Matt Barrow[_1_]]

Flying? Look at Ensenada. Be damn careful with your insurance if flying.



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> Can anyone suggest a good Baja destination within 400nm of Phoenix?
> Looking for good beaches, good snorkeling and decent facilities.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
>

[Robert M. Gary]

Matt Barrow wrote:
> Flying? Look at Ensenada. Be damn careful with your insurance if flying.

Open your policy book, look at the definition of "policy territory". If
it says "Mexico" you're good to go. I've never done anything more than
that.
If it doesn't consider getting another insurance provider. You can buy
"Mexico aviation insurance" but it only covers liability, not hull.

-Robert

[Jose[_1_]]

> Open your policy book, look at the definition of "policy territory". If
> it says "Mexico" you're good to go.

I don't think this is sufficient. IN ADDITION to insurance that covers
you from here in Mexico, I have read that Mexican law requires insurance
underwritten by a Mexican company which also covers you. Check with
your insurance company or AOPA about this before you go.

Jose
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[Robert M. Gary]

Jose wrote:
> > Open your policy book, look at the definition of "policy territory". If
> > it says "Mexico" you're good to go.
>
> I don't think this is sufficient. IN ADDITION to insurance that covers
> you from here in Mexico, I have read that Mexican law requires insurance
> underwritten by a Mexican company which also covers you.

Despite what you have read that requirement was removed more than 4
years ago and we have all been flying down to Mexico without hassle
since.
-Robert

[Robert M. Gary]

Jose wrote:
> Check with
> your insurance company or AOPA about this before you go.

As an aside, AOPA is a good resource for many things but I would not
trust them with anything related to Mexico flying. Their information
tends to be 5+ years old. Baja Bush Pilots keep the most up to date
information. I've complained to AOPA about this before but they don't
have it on their schedule to provide current information in the near
term.

-robert.