Feb 8, 2009 - Catavina

Catavina Baja Norte – Feb 2, 2009 Left Colonia Vincente Guerrero at 7:00, and arrived at Catavina, about in the middle of the peninsula at two this afternoon. ... Catavina is on a high plateau – about 1800 feet – and is desert. ... There are a few cows wandering, but they are pretty gaunt.Catavina Baja Norte – Feb 2, 2009 Left Colonia Vincente Guerrero at 7:00, and arrived at Catavina, about in the middle of the peninsula at two this afternoon. ... Catavina is on a high plateau – about 1800 feet – and is desert. ... There are a few cows wandering, but they are pretty gaunt....

Mar 16, 2008 - Palm Saturday in Catavina & Mechanical Troubles For Our Friends

After a windy evening at Rancho Santa Ines where we circled the wagons and enjoyed a meal with our friends, we awoke to the van pulling out of the ranch. We headed out together, stopping near Catavina, where Joe and Dawne wanted to show us some giant Organ Pipe Cactus. ... Walking up into the rocky hillside we saw what looked like a small private chapel on a knoll overlooking the village.After a windy evening at Rancho Santa Ines where we circled the wagons and enjoyed a meal with our friends, we awoke to the van pulling out of the ranch. We headed out together, stopping near Catavina, where Joe and Dawne wanted to show us some giant Organ Pipe Cactus. ... Walking up into the rocky hillside we saw what looked like a small private chapel on a knoll overlooking the village....

Jan 22, 2008 - Cactus, Boulders and Desert - Our Next Agenda

When we left the beach at San Quintin, we moved from the northern Baja to central Baja on our way to Catavina. ... Mex 1, the major highway that traverses Baja California from north to south, runs through the longest mountainous section of that highway as one moves towards Catavina. ... Our trip to Catavina was shorter than other days so we arrived at our campground at Rancho Santa Inez in time to have a great Mexican lunch at their restaurant - OK a hut bedecked with signs from the many visitors who had also enjoyed the delicious food as did we. ...

Jan 8, 2008 - San Quinitin to Catavina

Day 3.Day 3....

Dec 16, 2007 - Catavina

Sunday December 16. But a few miles before Catavina, there were big boulders all over, and big cactus growing amongst the boulders. ... As we pulled into the town (don't blink as you're driving through or you'll miss it) of Catavina, we pulled into an RV park, but it was basically just an empty parking lot and they still wanted $6. ...

Dec 1, 2007 - Baja California Norte - Uno

CAUTION: Don't believe everything you read about Baja, including this post.CAUTION: Don't believe everything you read about Baja, including this post....

Feb 25, 2007 - Cataviña

Mileage 17,069 I was afraid that we would be stuck in Guerrero Negro for awhile while Rob got better but he decided that, although it was a restless night for us both, he could drive the next day to Cataviña - our next stop.Mileage 17,069 I was afraid that we would be stuck in Guerrero Negro for awhile while Rob got better but he decided that, although it was a restless night for us both, he could drive the next day to Cataviña - our next stop....

Feb 5, 2007 - Catavina...Camping in the desert

Another 7 am start.Another 7 am start....

Feb 27, 2006 - Guerrero Negro to Catavina, Day 25

Dick and Gus left Guerrero Negro with a small contingent and led them north the 144 miles to Catavina. ... Members of the group came and went according to their own schedules, saying "Good-by, we'll see you at Catavina. ... " The section of road from the Onyx Café to Catavina winds up the center of the Baja in an area designated as a nation preserve because of its unique rock formations and "fields" of cactus. ...

Feb 6, 2006 - Colonia Vincente Guerrero to Catavina, Day 4

Monday, 2/6/2006, Day 4 We pulled out of our campground at 7:00 AM on the dot. We arrived the at Catavina RV Park in the mid-afternoon, which gave us enough time to ride our bikes a couple of miles down the road to a desert museum/nature center. ... The caretaker did not speak English, but the displays were in both English and Spanish.Monday, 2/6/2006, Day 4 We pulled out of our campground at 7:00 AM on the dot. We arrived the at Catavina RV Park in the mid-afternoon, which gave us enough time to ride our bikes a couple of miles down the road to a desert museum/nature center. ... The caretaker did not speak English, but the displays were in both English and Spanish....