Isn't BAJA Mexico ... DANGEROUS?

Baja is dangerous, right? I mean EVERYONE says so. The cartels, the kidnappings for ransom, the corrupt military and police. It’s a place that only a crazy person would tempt.

Only … none of that is really true.

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Night 0: Crossed the Border at Mexicali
Night 1: San Felipe, Club De Pesca RV Park
Night 2: San Luis Gonzaga, Rancho Grande
Night 3: San Ignacio, El Padrino RV Park
Nights 4-5: Mulegé, Playa Santispac
Night 6: Loreto, Rivera del Mar RV Park
Night 7: Las Pocitas, Side Of The Road
Night 8: La Paz, Playa de Tecolote

We’re traveling the length of Baja to an event called Escapar and I gotta tell ya, I might not want to come back. Baja is beautiful. The people warm and giving. Yea, the naysayers couldn’t be more wrong.

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Me personally? I live in a bus (for now). My thing is exploring life like a nomad. Travel, adventure, and wonder. (Yea, I'm a little bit ADHD and I kinda need constant stimulation).

Welcome to The Pirate Wanderer! I'm Rick, your host and life-guide. It's so nice to meet you ... and I can't wait to see what great things we can do together.

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[happyinparadise]

I drive San Diego to Loreto 2 times a month for over 4 years. Only incident was a flat tire on a trailer. Very peaceful fun drive. Don't drink and drive.

[DIYGene]

Great information on Baja. It feels like a place I could happily get lost in. Well for at least 180 days. 😊

[Miguel-rrx]

it's no more dangerous than any other country to drive in Baja as a matter-of-fact people are more friendly.

[largemarge]

Baja is our home for half the year.
Our first trip was in the 1950s with multiple families, we returned during the 1960s for kayaking and SCUBA.

[fernandozome]

Thank you for sharing ! great video ! I lived in Cabo and drove all Baja main Hwy, When the road comes close to the east coast by Mulegé I was amazed by how many cozy beautiful coves where to stay for the night, dream places

[nurburgflip]

I just came back from Baja. I went down with guys who knew just about every dirt road and cheap hotel along the route. What I noticed was how kind and the innocence the people had. No hard looks or attitudes like in California. It was like going back into the 80's with no smart phones and people actually wanted to talk with you.

[watdahek]

Entertaining video! We always fly to all destinations in Mexico. We have been to Loreto twice and stayed at Villa del Palmar Islands of Loreto. We also have visited La Paz a couple of times. then the famous Cabo San Lucas. The first time I stayed in Cabo was back in the 80s. Since then I have made over 20 trips to Cabo. If you like to spend time on beaches stay in Central Baja. The waters are calm and crystal clear. The waters along Cabo San Lucas get to be a little rough most of the time.

[baddabingg]

I've been up and down Baja 10x on motorcycles. The narrow roads are not as scary but the potholes can do damage. Once you're in Baja Sur, you really feel like you're in Mehico. And you need to space your fillups.

[mishkamo]

I just loved his unpretentious, nonchalant straight talking approach 😊

[geraldarnoult]

The crime and the cartel is way exaggerated, used by the U.S. for political reasons the biggest fear is your vehicle braking down in the meddle of nowhere, but a passerby would probably help you

[paperbagnomad]

First time to the Channel. Very well put together content and information provided 😊

[sd]

I love Baja and I love your personality, so I subscribed.. I am looking forward to seeing more of Baja…

[OldSchoolPrepper]

we live in Oregon and drive to lower Baja 2 x a year. We have broken down twice (over the last decade) in the midst of almost no where twice. no cell reception and we were on our own...both times we were rescued by locals that went wayyyy out of their way to help us make things right. We can fix the car but we don't travel with a welder or a huge amount of tools (we do travel with a lot tho)...ugh, luckily we roll with it, pack the rig with food/drink and humor...we don't worry so much anymore. I would suggest filling up with gas at every area you can..water is a second must but easier to find than gas in some areas. Take care and I plan to binge your episodes since i'm getting ready to leave on our trip down at the end of Nov. We've made the trip 30 or so times ... driving such a large bus would be freakin me out!

[tbobtbob]

My first Baja drive from Dallas in 2008, I got from Tecate to Los Barriles in a day and a half. That was some hard driving.

[ZapperJohn]

Great video! We vacationed in Baja and it was amazing. We are considering living down there during the cold Canadian winters.

[ramonmirabal]

Really like your video and your attitude. Thank you for the video.

[murdiesel]

Thank you for this Rick! Planning a trip with a truck camper and trailer.

[Marionni]

I know north Baja California Since Tijuana to Ensenada i love all over the road the scenic road is the Best road while are you driving you look the sea all the time, greetings from Mario i'm watching your videos for first time buddy.

[fernandogarcia]

It's Not Baja .. The Right Thing Is Complete.. Baja California, Mexico