As promised at the slideshow here are links to resources I have used to plan for my trips to Mexico and Baja California:
Websites to shop for Auto/RV Insurance
Note: if you plan to be in Mexico for more than a few weeks,
compare the cost of a six month policy to your exact trip length, it may be
much cheaper.
Sanborns: Buy Mexican Insurance on-line, website also
contains useful information on a variety of Mexican travel topics.
Vagabundos del Mar is one of the oldest Baja Travel
clubs. Besides being a good source for
insurance, they organize caravans of RVers and Boaters, have lots of good information
about Baja on their site.
Comparison shop for insurance, get 6 quotes at once:
RVing/Camping in Baja/Mexico
Attempt to debunk some of the misconceptions about traveling in Baja:
Very thorough content on Mexico including details on Baja RV
campgrounds. Site offers free Travel
Buddy service to match parties interested in traveling together.
Complete description of Mex Hwy 1 from border to Cabo
Another way to see Baja, join a guided Caravan tour. Pricey, but the Caravan sponsor does all the
work. Here is one source.
Someone’s opinion on best camp spots. Nice pictures
Guide books
I found this book useful and it has been updated with new
release Nov.1, 2017:
A good starting point
Best maps: Baja California Mexico Adventure Maps (Map Pack Bundle)
Mexican banking information
ATM fees/availability:
More on ATMs
Find the current Peso/Dollar Exchange rate:
Good advice about money and prices in Baja. This site doubles as a very good online tour
guidebook:
How safe is Baja?
Discussion of crime rates in Baja vs. USA
US State Department risk assessment of travel to
Mexico. Check this before you leave.
Baja General Information
You can lose an afternoon perusing these sites:
Learn more about Baja history:
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