Travel caravans (many RV's) to San Felipe, Baja, Mexico

Next Caravan to San Felipe, May 26th. Travel caravans (many RV's) to San Felipe, Baja, Mexico can be the best way to get to San Felipe for those who prefer group travel, are hesitant to travel outside of the USA or are traveling in Mexico for the first time.

It's no wonder some people are hesitant, with all the exaggerated news reports about drugs and violence in places like Tijuana on the Pacific or along the Texas border. The difference is that San Felipe is not one of those places and has a crime rate lower than most US cities. Do you NOT go to Disneyland because of the LA crime? How about Mardi Gra? Have you heard about the crime in New Orleans? Thankfully, San Felipe is still a safe, quiet little fishing village trying to transition to a tourist destination.

San Felipe is a quiet little town of about 25,000 with a large population of American visitors and retirees. During major holidays as well as Spring Break, the population can swell.

Originally named Santa Catarina around 1539 as a fishing village but was given it's current name San Felipe de Jesus in 1721. San Felipe is still a small town with all the quaintness of a small town.

You'll not find any of the flashy, glitzy huge Las Vegas style multi story condos like in Cabo or La Paz here. San Felipe is growing, just not in that direction. Hopefully San Felipe will keep it's small town atmosphere for a long time.
So if you're tired of expensive living in a cold wet climate; think about where the weather is warm, property taxes are in the low hundreds (not in the mid to high thousands) and a retired couple can live on just ONE Social Security check. Think about joining me for a Caravan Trip to San Felipe.

San Felipe, Baja is located just 120 miles south of the California border on the Sea of Cortez (aka the Gulf of California). Nestled between the Punta El Macharro and the Punta Estrella along side the Bahia de San Felipe . To the west is the mountain range Picacho del Diablo with one peak reaching over 10,000 feet. This peak got it's name because locals witnessed lightning strikes in that area and thought it was the angry devil.

During the Second World War the American Army's Corps of Engineers constructed a usable road to San Felipe where it built a Submarine Watch Station.

Travel from Mexicali on Mexico's Hwy.5 is constantly improving. A brand new highway is currently under construction starting with a divided four lane in San Felipe heading north towards Mexicali. At the junction of Hwy 5 and Hwy. 3 from Ensenada, is a new over-crossing and a new military security check point.

You will know you have arrived in San Felipe once you pass the two arches, known as The Gateway to the Sea of Cortez.

What is there to do? Now that you've made the trip, just what is there to do? Well, some just want to sit on the clean white beach in the warm sun and relax. Some want to be more active want and be doing something like: Fishing, Digging your own Clams for Dinner, Collecting Shells, Clubbing, Curio Shopping for Trinkets, T-Shirts and Blankets, Off Road Racing, Visiting the Valley of the Giants (Cardon Cactus), Rent an ATV to go Desert Sightseeing, Trying to eat at as many food stands and Restaurants as Possible (my favorite).

In 2010 there are many events planned. For instance:

January - Taste of San Felipe
February - Mardi Gra Carnival, Paella Festival
March - San Felipe 250 Race, Hobie Cat Regatta, Blues & Arts Festival, Tequila Festival
April - Code Off Road Races, Chili Cook Off, Spring Break
May - Cinco de Mayo, La Paz 1000 Race
June - Baja 500 Ensenada
September - Mexican Independence Day
November - Baja 1000 (Ensenda - La Paz), Shrimp Festival

These are just a few examples of things to do; but you get the idea. Don't forget about those great margaritas and did you know that San Felipe invented the fish taco? Did you also know that San Felipe is known as the shrimp capitol?

San Felipe, A Fun Safe Place to Play and Stay on the Sea of Cortez, let me show you why. Caravan trips to San Felipe and back.

Sincerely
Rich Mockabee

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