it's unfortunate to see this kinda of situation happen in Mexico. Just this as an example would be an amazing destination to take and have way more tourism meaning much more economic opportunities for the locals. Mexico has so much to offer but it's being gatekept by violence and fear. Como he dicho antes, lo que seria poder viajar sin miedo en el interior del pais a todos esos lugares magicos que ofrece Mexico. Would open up a whole new world to many overlanders.
What the USA has to stop.is the propaganda of telling people not to travel here to Mexico. Mexico never tells anyone not to travel to the USA despite all the mass shooting and violence.violence is everywhere in the world. Don't fear life .yolo.just take care anywhere u travel to .
@@rebarguy4051 No compares, simplemente pasa por Nuevo Laredo haber si dices lo mismo. Hay muchos lugares donde no existe la policia a como debe. En todo el mundo hay violencia pero uno de los problemas mas grandes en Mexico es que no se habla de lo que pasa.
@@SouthTXMojave igual en estados unidos .y desgraciadamente sin ningún motivo ay balaseras.al menos q bayas a chicago,, watts,a compton,a moreno valley,ext ext.todo los países tienen sus lugares violentos .nomas ay q cuidarse
@@rebarguy4051 ahi de acuerdo pero la diferencia es que para los lugares donde yo quiero y puedo viajar, la mayoria uno se puede armar para defender. Uno tiene ese derecho para Dios quiera jamas usar pero esta. Lo que si tienes muy cierto es tener cuidado pero cuando son dueños de la ciudad sin que nadie los pare es otro mundo. Mi punto sigue que Mexico es uno de los paises mas hermosos con la mayoria de la gente mas amable pero por inseguridad, la mayoria de la gente no sabra mas que de Cancun y otras ciudades que ya tmb son afectadas por El crimen organizado.
I live in Phoenix and have been going to Rocky Point for 25 years, it's a great place to go, and the fish markets are awesome. They keep the roads safe going through Sonoita and on down to Puerto Penasco.
Marco, I am so glad you and your family made it home safe. I started getting into overlanding due to you and Brad. Mucho Gracias for the great videos! Buenos Dias!
Thanks for sharing Marco, beautiful family. Crazy world we live in these days, I surely felt your pain and disappointment over the events that occurred in your home country
HI MARCO & FAMILY 👋 FIRST OF ALL I HOPE YOU'LL MADE BACK SAFELY ! BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS VIEWS SCENERY LANDSCAPE WEATHER WILDLIFE DRONE FOOTAGE BEAUTIFUL VIDEO SHOTS 📹 GORGEOUS COLORS OF THE WATER 💧! LOOKED LIKE A GORGEOUS PLACE TO STAY & MANY PLACES TO EAT & GET FRESH FOOD TO MAKE YOUR OWN MEALS TOO ! ALWAYS MAKES ME HUNGRY WHEN YOU PREPARE 😋 & COOK MARCO ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 THANK YOU 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 😀
Puerto Penasco is on our travel list every Oct. We only bring snacks and drinks and buy our food to cook while there, shrimp, scallops and cook in camp. Great time every year.
I’ve always loved Tecate…Back in the 90’s I was in the Navy at Camp Pendleton and me and my friends would take the historic train from Campo to Tecate. We’d hit the Mercado and various shops before relaxing in the Plaza where we’d eat tons of tacos and wait for sunset! Been a long time. I moved back to my native Texas when I retired from the USN in 2000. A few years later I wrote a song called “Slow Train To Tecate”. Don’t be surprised if I figure a way to send you a sound file of it. - - “Ol’ Scooter” from East Texas…
My wife and I were just talking about taking a trip to Puerto Peñasco.. Thank You for sharing this. Sorry you had to go through the violence nonsense that recently happened but, overall, it seemed like a great experience with your family and an awesome place to visit.
Abuelito Marco, Mexicali is my birth home I live in the high desert in Apple Valley, CA for some years now we were neighbors many moons ago in our youth but for years now I see I could not risk going home because of the cartels you said it brother Baja was never like this it was fun, enjoyable my brother and I went scuba diving past Ensenada at the Bufadora with my parents (RIP) camping seeing your trip con tu Familia brought back memories...lovely wife & grandson Abuelos, hasta la proxima 🤠
I'm thankful y'all are safe. Keep your head on a swivel. Tough times coming north of the border in the.not so distant future. You take care of those kiddos!
Thanks for the memories of Puerto Penasco! I spent so much money at that fishmarket in the 80s I can’t count it. We used to trade suitcases of Budweiser for limits On the big blue scampi’s and other fish. We used to pull out on the sandy beach and just camp-there wasn’t a mega hotel in site… hope you made it over to JJ‘s Cantina for a cocktail…
Saludos Marco , como siempre disfrutando el excelente contenido que realizas , Para los que nacimos en la Baja y que amamos nuestra tierra nos resulta muy triste como se han puesto las cosas , espero que pronto cambie la situación
We were there 8/20-8/24 we were mildly aware of violence prior to going but not really overly concerned. We entered at the Lukeville border. There was absolutely no one there and we had the beach and the resort amenities to ourselves! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Marco thank you for the great video. I was really excited to see you did a video about this area as I am hoping to do a short trip there myself this winter. I hope that the situation improves.
Marco, an amazing video showing parts of the world that I have never seen before. I have been to Cancoon. Glad you all made it home safe and sound. I also follow you on Trailrecon with Brad
Highway 2 between San Luis and Sonita was in my opinion the most dangerous road I've been on in Mexico. The truck drivers are pretty crazy on that stretch and will pass in dangerous places. My wife is from San Luis. Pretty cool to see you go through this area.
I remember that weekend very well, I live in Mexicali and my whole family was calling me and worried but nothing much happened, a few burnt cars and the people were caught. Saludos!
@OvrlndX, Marco glad you and your family got home safely, always enjoy watching your channel awesome spectacular scenery and beaches, awesome grindz, great 👍 awesome family(Ohana)time,love your channel and keep doing what your doing brah and hang loose see you on the next adventure 😀 stay safe and safe travels brahda 👍 🤙✌ 👊
Glad you all are good but looks like a fantastic time, I hope all gets all figured out , I hope to go an enjoy an overlanding there specially since I would be coming from NE
Marco, what a great video! Susan who works for me is from Rocky Point. She also enjoyed the video as well. Glad you and your family were safe. Looks like your grandson will be wheeling with you before you know it👍 Cheers. Tom
Thank you for the trip and sights. The food looked.... well almost as good as what I've seen you whip up. (grin) Sorry to hear about the violence, but thanks for the warning. Hope your friends are safe. Until next time... Travel safe.
loved the video. love seeing mexico. I'm murikan living in tijuana for 10 years. never been to Puerto Penasco been to San Felipe and LA paz. and basically all over mexico east and west. pretty dead there know lots who vacation there and lots of people. but man I loved it. do more of these the cartel stopped. I heard it was for a member in jail and said they will keep doing it until he was released. so seems ok now
@@OVRLNDX I love to la rumorosa is beautiful and every time I go to mexicali I see turned over semi I am thinking about wintering in cancun or pkaya del Carmen maybe tulum spent last winter in merida and man lots of police and why its like the 4th safest place to live in the world yes world not just mexico. super nice but hot and millions of 🦟 mosquitos. la paz was too dry on my skin for 9 days I was there. too hot. I am just a poor old man 52 in 2 days and don't drive and on ssi disability. so if a plane don't go there chances are good neither will I lol. love the vids. good to see you got a new drone. buy a back up and take it with you at all times. I don't want to miss out on any good stuff
Great Video Marco. Some great camp sites on that road past Santa Clara 100ft over the ocean. Hope you venture further South someday. We live in Sinaloa without issue and there is so much good overlanding down here.
It has happened twice recently in Caborca about 50 miles from where you are in this video but I bet you already knew that. I love Sonora, 10 trips/year to Rocky Point for the last 15 years. 20 years total experience in Sonora. Mostly Puerto Penasco but also Santo Tomas and Puerto Lobos to the South. San Luis RC a few times in the 06 Calderon War era... no issues. Wrong place at the wrong time kinda thing is what I worry about. Being targeted? Never. But recently in Caborca the block has been hot. Twice they've lit gas stations on fire and all hell broke loose in the last year or so. You guys are lucky to have Baja. Mainland frontera region is a different BEAST!
After seeing you and Brad on his channel, I subscribed to your's too. I'm a foodie and love your menus and set ups. I drive an F-150 with a Hawk pop up camper. Not many things can beat a great campsite and meal with friends and/or family. I'm heading to the California gold country this weekend for some off roading with my daughter and her friends. Keep putting out great content and great meal ideas! Thank You and stay safe!
Nice shots. Gas at Ensenada Costco is at a high of 19.85/liter for regular-- used to be 19.65. Moved down here last November from California, 2 miles up the hill from La Bufadora-- beautiful area. Enjoy watching your videos-- keep up the good work.
Thank you for the video and local insight - it's just sad - was planning a run to Rocky Point in a month or so - putting it on hold -- The Boss told me we are now going to Hawaii. Stay safe and keep exploring.
It was a few hours. No need to cancel a trip. I wish @OVRLNDX whould not have given his opinion not to go, esspecially as he also admitted that he had no specific knowledge of the situation.
Gracias de nuevamente por un buen video. Que bonito andar por alla, y como muchos dicen que mala onda que se ponga tan feo en la frontera y otras partes de Mexico. Solo me quedan los recuerdos de cuando haciamos viajes con mis padres al interior de Mexico en el carro. Ojala en un futuro no muy lejano pueda hacer esos viajes de nuevo. Un abrazo y keep the videos coming!
Glad everyone made it home safe. And you mentioned the price of gas at about $4.61/ Gal for 91 octane. Which is not bad considering here in interior Alaska we are running $4.80/gal for premium (90/91) at the cheapest place in town (Costco).
Great video brother. We we’re down there at the same time, but come from Phx. Heard about the bs after we arrived. Go down very often, never have issues, hopefully that won’t change. If you can send me that ceviche recipe. Looks great. The not often seen rain was really nice. Let’s fish.
Love Mexico! Vacationed five times there (3 cruises to Ensenada, 2 flights to Cancun). Never drove to Puerto Penasco, but it's so close to Phoenix, I don't know why I haven't? Maybe one day. So glad your family had a great trip, it looked wonderful! Keep living well, my friend! Pete - KI7LIL
Great video I really want to go to Cabo San Lucas this year but with what is happening I don’t know when we will be able to. I also want to visit Puerto Penasco, a lot of friends have gone out there and say it’s a nice place to visit. We are also having problems on the other side of the border, I am from El Paso, TX. Last week Juarez was having problems again with the cartels as well which is unfortunate. I am glad you and your family made it back home safely. Take care.
Hello Marco, WOW, I’ve never been to Mexico. The scenery along that dangerous roadway was amazing, love to see it someday… My wife’s been trying for years to get me to Mexico. While living in Arizona we were only 40 miles distant, now in New Mexico we’re 52 miles away. I guess I’ll have to plan a trip as I’d like to see some different scenery. I’ve seen reference to a place called Durango in Mexico where a lot of westerns were filmed, the scenery is very rocky perfect for the iconic western movie set… I absolutely love your Jeep, it’s capable of taking you so many places. To bad the unsavory element had to cut your trip short… Safe travels
We have always had a good time in Mexico. Friendly people for the most part and a very picturesque country. Sad to hear and see that there is trouble there but glad you all made it hoe safe. The sand drifts are like our snow drifts up here! Cheers
Trouble is everywhere in this world.this past weekend just in Chicago there was 48 shot 8 killd and no arrest ,and I'm sure u don't know because the USA don't anounce it.in mexico they burnd 15 cars ,military arrived by sat it was back to normal.im in rrosarito .and was in rrosarito when the USA was saying not to come .everything was normal.its all político. Live ur life with no fear
Very sad to see this happening.creci en el valle de Mexicali y a los 13 años me sentia libre de andar de dia o noche.desde los 15 años vivo en California y por descinfiansa no voy tanto a visitar ...que pena.
The I-8 on the US side has its share of accidents going through those mountains. I haven’t been down there in 10-15 yrs, makes me sad to see some of the bad stuff going on.
Technically you are not in Penasco. Grand Mayan is about a 20-30 minute drive to town. Road isn't great either. Prices at the Mayan Palace are really expensive. FYI.
Hi Marco, an update on San Felipe. On Tuesday afternoon, the police chief, his deputy director and his commander were in a vehicle near the marina and they were ambushed by narcos. The deputy director and commander were killed. There were 8 men in two vehicles. Other police nearby returned fire and the men fled on foot leaving behind the vehicles, weapons, ammunition and bulletproof vests. One of the assailants was captured. RUclips deletes the link but you can find it at Paudal, Baja California: Police officers are ambushed and killed in San Felipe. My wife and I planned to head back to Mexico in two weeks but that's now on hold. Were we live is relatively safe, but we wouldn't go to town to shop or anything else until this is sorted out. We are also hearing they are getting shitty at the border. Someone we know was made to offload everting from their truck on the ground, things you normally would bring, and fined $250. Every truck with a camper shell is having to go through declare, etc. Right now I don't know what to think about all of this or whether there is a future there anymore.
I didn't hear about that and sounds like a bummer! I did spend 3 days in Mexicali last week and everything was great. But absolutely, if someone feels uncomfortable going to Baja, definitely don't do it.
Ok..so first minute? You need to fix that damn swinging microphone! Love your videos but...that would drive me crazy if it was in my truck.. it drives me crazy in yours! 😆
Marco muchas felicidades por mantener la union familiar da gusto que regresaran con bien, una pregunta la casa donde estuvieron es de renta o es tuya? Si es de renta cuales son los costos y en donde se puede contactar
haven't been to RP since the late 80's..only 2 bars on the beach (JJ's and the Reef), no condos, no ammenities, just a beach and a bunch of drunk gringos falling off atv's 😂 too bad about the sketchy violence, but what would a trip be without some excitement.. ?
He says this is the first he's heard of violence there. I lived in Mexico for 6 years across the Sea of Cortez and still do half the year. Mexican friends of ours visited Puerto Penasco 5 years ago just after a shoot out between the government and drug cartels. They told us apartment blocks were littered with bullet holes from machine guns and helicopters. The northern Sea of Cortez is also under the control of cartels fishing totoaba. Their bladders are sought after by the Chinese and sell for up to $8,000 each. They mostly keep to themselves but there are sometimes raids by the government and violence spills out. There has been an uptick in thefts where I'm at. Worse, not far from me an American was shot dead when he heard a commotion and went outside to find a group of men stealing his car. I know one of his neighbors, who a few months ago had their dune buggy stolen out of their garage while they were inside watching TV. Since the first of the year there have been several other thefts there and now a senseless murder. I'm sure it's weighing heavily on them whether they will go back. Mexico is a beautiful place and would be even more so if they could ever get it under control. We not only lived in Mexico year-round for 6 years we ran a business and are part of the community. I've never felt threatened but it's definitely not the US. There is no 911 to call. I've got not only about myself to think about but also the safety of my wife.
Bummer that you have experienced all that! Sorry! I have a business and a house in Mexico too and thank God I have never experienced that. People ask me if I recommend going to Baja on an overland trip, my response is NO, if you don't feel comfortable don't even bother, you won't enjoy it. I also don't encourage people to visit Baja and if they do, do it with someone like Camp4Lo, they know everything about Baja.
@@OVRLNDX It's there, maybe not around you or you don't know about it. In May, 2010 I knew of 2 suicides and 4 murders. Two were Americans who killed their wives (they think there they can get away with it there), the other 2 were local Mexicans shot dead. I was always skeptical about news reporting there so I tried searching for anything on those deaths and found nothing. Most crimes go unreported. The only news is Facebook groups. Those deaths and a few more since really didn't affect us other than the fact we knew about them. These latest hit a little closer to home. Just before we left in May a delivery driver we knew quite well from out of the area disappeared and is presumed dead. A real charming guy and a personal loss. Thanks Marco. Wish you and your family the best.
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it's unfortunate to see this kinda of situation happen in Mexico. Just this as an example would be an amazing destination to take and have way more tourism meaning much more economic opportunities for the locals. Mexico has so much to offer but it's being gatekept by violence and fear. Como he dicho antes, lo que seria poder viajar sin miedo en el interior del pais a todos esos lugares magicos que ofrece Mexico. Would open up a whole new world to many overlanders.
Absolutely! I totally agree!
What the USA has to stop.is the propaganda of telling people not to travel here to Mexico. Mexico never tells anyone not to travel to the USA despite all the mass shooting and violence.violence is everywhere in the world. Don't fear life .yolo.just take care anywhere u travel to .
@@rebarguy4051 No compares, simplemente pasa por Nuevo Laredo haber si dices lo mismo. Hay muchos lugares donde no existe la policia a como debe. En todo el mundo hay violencia pero uno de los problemas mas grandes en Mexico es que no se habla de lo que pasa.
@@SouthTXMojave igual en estados unidos .y desgraciadamente sin ningún motivo ay balaseras.al menos q bayas a chicago,, watts,a compton,a moreno valley,ext ext.todo los países tienen sus lugares violentos .nomas ay q cuidarse
@@rebarguy4051 ahi de acuerdo pero la diferencia es que para los lugares donde yo quiero y puedo viajar, la mayoria uno se puede armar para defender. Uno tiene ese derecho para Dios quiera jamas usar pero esta. Lo que si tienes muy cierto es tener cuidado pero cuando son dueños de la ciudad sin que nadie los pare es otro mundo. Mi punto sigue que Mexico es uno de los paises mas hermosos con la mayoria de la gente mas amable pero por inseguridad, la mayoria de la gente no sabra mas que de Cancun y otras ciudades que ya tmb son afectadas por El crimen organizado.
I live in Phoenix and have been going to Rocky Point for 25 years, it's a great place to go, and the fish markets are awesome. They keep the roads safe going through Sonoita and on down to Puerto Penasco.
It’s a great place to visit man! I have never feel threatened in anyway. Thank You!
Marco, I am so glad you and your family made it home safe. I started getting into overlanding due to you and Brad. Mucho Gracias for the great videos! Buenos Dias!
Thank You so much!
Thanks for taking us along. Your grandson will have this memory forever. Stay safe Marco.
Thank you, He is super excited about the video!
Thanks for sharing. Awesome trip!
Our pleasure! Thank you Ken!
Thanks for sharing Marco, beautiful family. Crazy world we live in these days, I surely felt your pain and disappointment over the events that occurred in your home country
Thank you! Yes, I trust that things will get better.
Glad you guys made it across the border during these uncertain times. Stay safe 👍
Thank you!
Gracias for the excellent content Señor! You are my main source for Baja info.
Thank You!! Good to know my friend
I love watching your videos with Spanish and English narration. 👍🇲🇽🙏🏻 stay safe and can’t wait to see your next video
More to come! Thank you!!!!
HI MARCO & FAMILY 👋
FIRST OF ALL I HOPE YOU'LL MADE BACK SAFELY !
BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS VIEWS SCENERY LANDSCAPE WEATHER WILDLIFE DRONE FOOTAGE BEAUTIFUL VIDEO SHOTS 📹 GORGEOUS COLORS OF THE WATER 💧! LOOKED LIKE A GORGEOUS PLACE TO STAY & MANY PLACES TO EAT & GET FRESH FOOD TO MAKE YOUR OWN MEALS TOO ! ALWAYS MAKES ME HUNGRY WHEN YOU PREPARE 😋 & COOK MARCO ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 THANK YOU 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 😀
Thank you so much David!
Glad you are safe despite the situation.
Smart to cross at Tecate, good tip Marco~!
shorter lines and you are RIGHT in the Guadalupe Valley where the best wine in Mexico comes from.
The best! Thank you!!
Excelente video !!
Y muy buena información,
Gracias!!
Fantastic video thanks for sharing :) from Salt Lake City Utah
Thanks for watching!
Got family in Yuma. That ride through San luis to Rocky Point is one my favorites. I use ths private freeway to avoid the smaller towns.
Its an amazing destination !
Nice that you show GREAT FAMILY TIMES!
Thank You!
Puerto Penasco is on our travel list every Oct. We only bring snacks and drinks and buy our food to cook while there, shrimp, scallops and cook in camp. Great time every year.
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Hahahahahaha raspados, sounds funny. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome content, thank you for sharing!
You bet!
You bet!
Amazing! I love seeing the family. One day I’ll make it to Baja California
Thank you!
Grew up in SoCal and Baja was our playground. Raced motorcycles from border to Puerto Penasco. Friends own homes in PP. Great video. Thanks
Sounds awesome!! Thank You Rick!
Glad you made it safe compa! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Abuelo!
You have a beautiful family Marcos! Glad you made it back safe.
Thanks so much I appreciate that
Glad you crossed safely. it was a ghost town in tkt after they burnt a bunch of stuff.
Love the content, it's always good to be with family, safe travels Marcos ❤️
Couldn't agree more! Thank you so much!!
Glad that you and family are back in us soil. It’s unfortunate what goes on there. I love the people and Mexico 🇲🇽 though still.
Thank you!
I’ve always loved Tecate…Back in the 90’s I was in the Navy at Camp Pendleton and me and my friends would take the historic train from Campo to Tecate. We’d hit the Mercado and various shops before relaxing in the Plaza where we’d eat tons of tacos and wait for sunset! Been a long time. I moved back to my native Texas when I retired from the USN in 2000. A few years later I wrote a song called “Slow Train To Tecate”. Don’t be surprised if I figure a way to send you a sound file of it.
- - “Ol’ Scooter” from East Texas…
Thats an awesome story!! Gotta lookup for that song! I was born in Tecate!
Always a blessing to see your video's and stories
I appreciate that!
My wife and I were just talking about taking a trip to Puerto Peñasco.. Thank You for sharing this. Sorry you had to go through the violence nonsense that recently happened but, overall, it seemed like a great experience with your family and an awesome place to visit.
Thank you! I'll come back to puerto anytime! So beautiful
Abuelito Marco, Mexicali is my birth home I live in the high desert in Apple Valley, CA for some years now we were neighbors many moons ago in our youth but for years now I see I could not risk going home because of the cartels you said it brother Baja was never like this it was fun, enjoyable my brother and I went scuba diving past Ensenada at the Bufadora with my parents (RIP) camping seeing your trip con tu Familia brought back memories...lovely wife & grandson Abuelos, hasta la proxima 🤠
Love Mexicali!! Sounds awesome buddy!
I'm thankful y'all are safe. Keep your head on a swivel. Tough times coming north of the border in the.not so distant future. You take care of those kiddos!
Thank you!!
Grasias a Dios sus vacaciones fueron muy bonitas mis mejores vibras para toda tu familia🙏
Gracias!!!!
So unfortunate, glad you and your family are safe !
Yes, thank you.
Thanks for the memories of Puerto Penasco! I spent so much money at that fishmarket in the 80s I can’t count it. We used to trade suitcases of Budweiser for limits On the big blue scampi’s and other fish. We used to pull out on the sandy beach and just camp-there wasn’t a mega hotel in site… hope you made it over to JJ‘s Cantina for a cocktail…
Glad you enjoyed it! Fun story, Thank you!
Saludos Marco , como siempre disfrutando el excelente contenido que realizas , Para los que nacimos en la Baja y que amamos nuestra tierra nos resulta muy triste como se han puesto las cosas , espero que pronto cambie la situación
Muchas Gracias! Absolutamente de acuerdo! Ya verás que mejorarán las cosas, no es la naturaleza de nuestra Baja
@@OVRLNDX esperemos que si, la verdad tengo muchas ganas de conocer la Baja , solo conozco hasta ensenada y san Felipe, pero quiero bajar más
We were there 8/20-8/24 we were mildly aware of violence prior to going but not really overly concerned. We entered at the Lukeville border. There was absolutely no one there and we had the beach and the resort amenities to ourselves! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thats awesome! I'm going to try Lukeville next time!
I love your channel Marcos. I’m glad you and your family made it home safe. Keep the adventures coming and stay safe👍
Thanks so much!
Marco thank you for the great video. I was really excited to see you did a video about this area as I am hoping to do a short trip there myself this winter. I hope that the situation improves.
Puerto peñasco It’s an amazing place! Thank you
The Whales start arriving in Baja in about 3 months - they seek the high salinity of the Desert dried Sea lagoons to better float their calves
Marco, an amazing video showing parts of the world that I have never seen before. I have been to Cancoon. Glad you all made it home safe and sound. I also follow you on Trailrecon with Brad
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sorry that the trouble cut your adventures short but glad you all made it safely back home.
Thank you!!
I always love your content, we need more of your videos please.
More to come! Thank you!!
Highway 2 between San Luis and Sonita was in my opinion the most dangerous road I've been on in Mexico. The truck drivers are pretty crazy on that stretch and will pass in dangerous places. My wife is from San Luis. Pretty cool to see you go through this area.
I remember that weekend very well, I live in Mexicali and my whole family was calling me and worried but nothing much happened, a few burnt cars and the people were caught. Saludos!
I'm glad it only lasted a few hours!
@OvrlndX, Marco glad you and your family got home safely, always enjoy watching your channel awesome spectacular scenery and beaches, awesome grindz, great 👍 awesome family(Ohana)time,love your channel and keep doing what your doing brah and hang loose see you on the next adventure 😀 stay safe and safe travels brahda 👍 🤙✌ 👊
Awesome, thank you so much!
I was in Mexicali the night that happened .. looks like it lasted all weekend from what I hear it was just that weekend things are back to normal..
Yes! By Saturday everything was back to normal
Awesome video ! I’m from Baja too, I grew up in Ensenada 🤙🏻
Right on! I love Ensenada!
Your trip looked like a great time. Glad you guys made it home safe.
Thanks so much!
Great video!!. Let me know next time you go there. We can go a few rigs..thankyou!!
Will do!
Glad you all are good but looks like a fantastic time, I hope all gets all figured out , I hope to go an enjoy an overlanding there specially since I would be coming from NE
Thank you!! Its definitely an amazing place to visit!
Marco, what a great video! Susan who works for me is from Rocky Point. She also enjoyed the video as well. Glad you and your family were safe. Looks like your grandson will be wheeling with you before you know it👍 Cheers. Tom
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much! Say hi to Susan!!
Thank you for the trip and sights. The food looked.... well almost as good as what I've seen you whip up. (grin)
Sorry to hear about the violence, but thanks for the warning. Hope your friends are safe. Until next time... Travel safe.
I appreciate that!! Thank you!
loved the video. love seeing mexico. I'm murikan living in tijuana for 10 years. never been to Puerto Penasco been to San Felipe and LA paz. and basically all over mexico east and west.
pretty dead there know lots who vacation there and lots of people. but man I loved it. do more of these the cartel stopped. I heard it was for a member in jail and said they will keep doing it until he was released. so seems ok now
Thank you so much!! Yes! I cant wait to go back to Baja! Man! visit puerto penasco!
@@OVRLNDX I love to la rumorosa is beautiful and every time I go to mexicali I see turned over semi I am thinking about wintering in cancun or pkaya del Carmen maybe tulum spent last winter in merida and man lots of police and why its like the 4th safest place to live in the world yes world not just mexico. super nice but hot and millions of 🦟 mosquitos. la paz was too dry on my skin for 9 days I was there. too hot. I am just a poor old man 52 in 2 days and don't drive and on ssi disability. so if a plane don't go there chances are good neither will I lol. love the vids. good to see you got a new drone. buy a back up and take it with you at all times. I don't want to miss out on any good stuff
Great Video Marco. Some great camp sites on that road past Santa Clara 100ft over the ocean. Hope you venture further South someday. We live in Sinaloa without issue and there is so much good overlanding down here.
I hope so too! I would love to drive my Jeep all the way down there
@@OVRLNDX Let me know when you do. Will send you my Gaia files.
It has happened twice recently in Caborca about 50 miles from where you are in this video but I bet you already knew that. I love Sonora, 10 trips/year to Rocky Point for the last 15 years. 20 years total experience in Sonora. Mostly Puerto Penasco but also Santo Tomas and Puerto Lobos to the South. San Luis RC a few times in the 06 Calderon War era... no issues. Wrong place at the wrong time kinda thing is what I worry about. Being targeted? Never. But recently in Caborca the block has been hot. Twice they've lit gas stations on fire and all hell broke loose in the last year or so. You guys are lucky to have Baja. Mainland frontera region is a different BEAST!
It's such an awesome place! I haven't been to Caborca in years! My family lived there before I was born
After seeing you and Brad on his channel, I subscribed to your's too. I'm a foodie and love your menus and set ups. I drive an F-150 with a Hawk pop up camper. Not many things can beat a great campsite and meal with friends and/or family. I'm heading to the California gold country this weekend for some off roading with my daughter and her friends. Keep putting out great content and great meal ideas! Thank You and stay safe!
You are awesome! Thank you!
Nice shots. Gas at Ensenada Costco is at a high of 19.85/liter for regular-- used to be 19.65.
Moved down here last November from California, 2 miles up the hill from La Bufadora-- beautiful area. Enjoy watching your videos-- keep up the good work.
Gotta love Ensenada! So beautiful! Thank you!!!
Great video Marco! Es bueno saber que están todos bien y no les pasó nada! Saludos!!
Gracias!!!
Thank you for the video and local insight - it's just sad - was planning a run to Rocky Point in a month or so - putting it on hold -- The Boss told me we are now going to Hawaii. Stay safe and keep exploring.
Oh man I'm really sorry! Hawaii ha? That suck. ;) (sarcasm) Lucky you!!
@@OVRLNDX I like Rocky Point - driveable and the food is (use to be) authentic ... guess I can suffer through a Hawaii trip.
It was a few hours. No need to cancel a trip. I wish @OVRLNDX whould not have given his opinion not to go, esspecially as he also admitted that he had no specific knowledge of the situation.
Looks beautiful. I want to take my Jeep to Mexico one day, but I want to go with people who know the area and the language.
You should! Mexico has a lot to offer
Gracias de nuevamente por un buen video. Que bonito andar por alla, y como muchos dicen que mala onda que se ponga tan feo en la frontera y otras partes de Mexico. Solo me quedan los recuerdos de cuando haciamos viajes con mis padres al interior de Mexico en el carro. Ojala en un futuro no muy lejano pueda hacer esos viajes de nuevo. Un abrazo y keep the videos coming!
La verdad esperemos un mejor futuro con mayor seguridad. Saludos!
Glad everyone made it home safe. And you mentioned the price of gas at about $4.61/ Gal for 91 octane. Which is not bad considering here in interior Alaska we are running $4.80/gal for premium (90/91) at the cheapest place in town (Costco).
Thank you so much! I guess fuel prices are high everywhere
I just gassed up at the Fairbanks Costco last week. It was $4.35/gal for regular.
@@monaezytwo6513 Yes, I was referring and comparing to premium prices (what Marco mentioned in his video).
Super cute grandson! Not like you can take credit for that 😉
So true! LoL! Thank you so much!
Tostadas look fire!!!
Thank you!!
Great video brother. We we’re down there at the same time, but come from Phx. Heard about the bs after we arrived. Go down very often, never have issues, hopefully that won’t change. If you can send me that ceviche recipe. Looks great. The not often seen rain was really nice. Let’s fish.
Sounds good!! Its such a great place!! Recipe is here ruclips.net/video/3eb-hRin_RE/видео.html
Love Mexico! Vacationed five times there (3 cruises to Ensenada, 2 flights to Cancun). Never drove to Puerto Penasco, but it's so close to Phoenix, I don't know why I haven't? Maybe one day. So glad your family had a great trip, it looked wonderful! Keep living well, my friend! Pete - KI7LIL
Thank you so much Peter!
Great video I really want to go to Cabo San Lucas this year but with what is happening I don’t know when we will be able to. I also want to visit Puerto Penasco, a lot of friends have gone out there and say it’s a nice place to visit. We are also having problems on the other side of the border, I am from El Paso, TX. Last week Juarez was having problems again with the cartels as well which is unfortunate. I am glad you and your family made it back home safely. Take care.
Thank you so much, it's definitely a trip that requires planning and research.
Hello Marco,
WOW, I’ve never been to Mexico. The scenery along that dangerous roadway was amazing, love to see it someday…
My wife’s been trying for years to get me to Mexico. While living in Arizona we were only 40 miles distant, now in New Mexico we’re 52 miles away. I guess I’ll have to plan a trip as I’d like to see some different scenery. I’ve seen reference to a place called Durango in Mexico where a lot of westerns were filmed, the scenery is very rocky perfect for the iconic western movie set…
I absolutely love your Jeep, it’s capable of taking you so many places. To bad the unsavory element had to cut your trip short…
Safe travels
Thank you so much man!!! You need to visit Baja for sure!! Specially the southern part, along the peninsula its beautiful!
@@OVRLNDX thank you for the advice on where to visit. I’m retired and now a landscape photographer thus I just want to travel and see new places.
That sprinter is nice.
It is! It’s my daughter’s
You definitely know how to roll.
You Rock! Thank you
Same here i was down in rosarito visiting my pops cuando se puso caliente la cosa 😬 ✌🏻👋🏻
Pero en realidad no fue tan grave, no?
@@OVRLNDX si ya be como se las avientan las noticias era nomas viernes en la noche y lo iso que era todo el fin de semana 🤦🏻♂️pero todo tranquilo
We have always had a good time in Mexico. Friendly people for the most part and a very picturesque country.
Sad to hear and see that there is trouble there but glad you all made it hoe safe.
The sand drifts are like our snow drifts up here! Cheers
Thank you my friend!
Trouble is everywhere in this world.this past weekend just in Chicago there was 48 shot 8 killd and no arrest ,and I'm sure u don't know because the USA don't anounce it.in mexico they burnd 15 cars ,military arrived by sat it was back to normal.im in rrosarito .and was in rrosarito when the USA was saying not to come .everything was normal.its all político. Live ur life with no fear
Very sad to see this happening.creci en el valle de Mexicali y a los 13 años me sentia libre de andar de dia o noche.desde los 15 años vivo en California y por descinfiansa no voy tanto a visitar ...que pena.
Mala onda verdad?
It looks like you guys had a fun vacation! I'm curious why the beach had so few people. Cheers-
Thank you! we asked one of the resort's worker and he thinks is because students were back in school that week. Maybe
The I-8 on the US side has its share of accidents going through those mountains.
I haven’t been down there in 10-15 yrs, makes me sad to see some of the bad stuff going on.
I have travel the I-8 east every week for the last 20 some years for work! Never gets old right?
Viva Baja!!! And how can you go wrong with a fish market named Marcos
LoL!! Love it! Thank you!
We need to set a trip to visit the WHALES at GUERRERO NEGRO next year!
Heck yeah!!!
Technically you are not in Penasco. Grand Mayan is about a 20-30 minute drive to town. Road isn't great either. Prices at the Mayan Palace are really expensive. FYI.
Yes! Mayan is expensive! Thats why I don't stay there
Chulada en puerto peñasco Marcos cuando vienes a colorado?
Acabo de regresar de Loveland!
I wish I felt safe enough to travel into Mexico. .. I don’t know Spanish either so that’s an issue too. 😂
Hopefully in the future things will get better.
I think I saw you going in to the City hall in Tecate, about a month ago.
LoL! Yes!!! Have to pay property taxes! :)
Saludos.
Hope to meet you in sema 🙏
I hope so!! Thank you!
No llegaste por el pan marco ✌️
No llegue!!
Awesome video! I'm wrestling with the idea of buying a trailer to pull with my 2021 JLUR. Mind if I ask what you're pulling?
Thank you! Off road trailers are awesome! I have a Patriot Campers!
Hi Marco, an update on San Felipe. On Tuesday afternoon, the police chief, his deputy director and his commander were in a vehicle near the marina and they were ambushed by narcos. The deputy director and commander were killed. There were 8 men in two vehicles. Other police nearby returned fire and the men fled on foot leaving behind the vehicles, weapons, ammunition and bulletproof vests. One of the assailants was captured. RUclips deletes the link but you can find it at Paudal, Baja California: Police officers are ambushed and killed in San Felipe.
My wife and I planned to head back to Mexico in two weeks but that's now on hold. Were we live is relatively safe, but we wouldn't go to town to shop or anything else until this is sorted out. We are also hearing they are getting shitty at the border. Someone we know was made to offload everting from their truck on the ground, things you normally would bring, and fined $250. Every truck with a camper shell is having to go through declare, etc. Right now I don't know what to think about all of this or whether there is a future there anymore.
I didn't hear about that and sounds like a bummer! I did spend 3 days in Mexicali last week and everything was great. But absolutely, if someone feels uncomfortable going to Baja, definitely don't do it.
Marco, ¡Me encantan tus gafas de sol! Dónde las consigo?? Fan boricua por acá. Saludos desde Colorado.
Muchas gracias!!! Son las LowDown Steel de Smith Optical! Saludos
@@OVRLNDX Hombre, muchísimas gracias! Están chulísimas. Digo, al menos para viejos gorditos pelones como yo. 😎
Next time stop by " las costillas de Joel" recommendadas..
Anotado!! Gracias
Still haven’t found a fix for the microphone ?
LoL! I keep forgetting to fix it!
Ok..so first minute? You need to fix that damn swinging microphone! Love your videos but...that would drive me crazy if it was in my truck.. it drives me crazy in yours! 😆
hahaha!! I was waiting for the mic comment!! I know! I hate what i did there! i will fix it soon!
@@OVRLNDX watching your video as we speak... if you ever make it to Florida (in the winter) look me up..would love to meet..😊 love your cooking too!
Marco muchas felicidades por mantener la union familiar da gusto que regresaran con bien, una pregunta la casa donde estuvieron es de renta o es tuya? Si es de renta cuales son los costos y en donde se puede contactar
Muchas gracias!!! Te lo agrdezco! La casa es de renta! mandame un email a ovrlndx@gmail.com y te mando los datos
Great trip ! Is a permit needed in Mexico to go to Rocky Point ?
No permit required but i do recommend Mexican insurance
@@OVRLNDX thank you sir ! gracias 🙏
haven't been to RP since the late 80's..only 2 bars on the beach (JJ's and the Reef), no condos, no ammenities, just a beach and a bunch of drunk gringos falling off atv's 😂 too bad about the sketchy violence, but what would a trip be without some excitement.. ?
Absolutely! Puerto Penasco has grown a lot, its pretty nice to go with the family!
Marco where can I get one of your decals
I will have more, new ones soon!
Great gas prices
Could be better! LoL!
I hope you filmed this before the car fires...it's cray cray...be safe.
LoL!! I Did! Thank you!!
He says this is the first he's heard of violence there. I lived in Mexico for 6 years across the Sea of Cortez and still do half the year. Mexican friends of ours visited Puerto Penasco 5 years ago just after a shoot out between the government and drug cartels. They told us apartment blocks were littered with bullet holes from machine guns and helicopters. The northern Sea of Cortez is also under the control of cartels fishing totoaba. Their bladders are sought after by the Chinese and sell for up to $8,000 each. They mostly keep to themselves but there are sometimes raids by the government and violence spills out.
There has been an uptick in thefts where I'm at. Worse, not far from me an American was shot dead when he heard a commotion and went outside to find a group of men stealing his car. I know one of his neighbors, who a few months ago had their dune buggy stolen out of their garage while they were inside watching TV. Since the first of the year there have been several other thefts there and now a senseless murder. I'm sure it's weighing heavily on them whether they will go back.
Mexico is a beautiful place and would be even more so if they could ever get it under control. We not only lived in Mexico year-round for 6 years we ran a business and are part of the community. I've never felt threatened but it's definitely not the US. There is no 911 to call. I've got not only about myself to think about but also the safety of my wife.
Bummer that you have experienced all that! Sorry! I have a business and a house in Mexico too and thank God I have never experienced that. People ask me if I recommend going to Baja on an overland trip, my response is NO, if you don't feel comfortable don't even bother, you won't enjoy it. I also don't encourage people to visit Baja and if they do, do it with someone like Camp4Lo, they know everything about Baja.
@@OVRLNDX It's there, maybe not around you or you don't know about it. In May, 2010 I knew of 2 suicides and 4 murders. Two were Americans who killed their wives (they think there they can get away with it there), the other 2 were local Mexicans shot dead. I was always skeptical about news reporting there so I tried searching for anything on those deaths and found nothing. Most crimes go unreported. The only news is Facebook groups.
Those deaths and a few more since really didn't affect us other than the fact we knew about them. These latest hit a little closer to home. Just before we left in May a delivery driver we knew quite well from out of the area disappeared and is presumed dead. A real charming guy and a personal loss.
Thanks Marco. Wish you and your family the best.
If you were worried about the Baja, why didn't you cross the border in Sonoyta and get out of Mexico? I like your videos, but this is odd.
Oh, my daughter’s and rest of the family did. I had to take my mother in law to Tecate.
Chaos? please.....theres far more violence in the U.S. than in México.
It depends on the news network. ;)