Jack Swords’ Photos of Baja’s past
Jack Swords has captured many of Baja California’s historic sites on film. His wonderful mission photos are found at http://vivabaja.com/missions1 Please enjoy the following photos of other historic sites… El Progreso Mines Silver and gold was processed at this smelter near San Antonio (south of La Paz). GPS (WGS84) is 23°47.26′, -110°3.32′ Photo copyright (c) […]
My Baja Bound Guide Research Trip Reports & Photos Pages
My 2017-2018 Baja Bound Guide Research Internet Trip Reports (with photos and maps) >>>followed with the newer web pages made from them: TRIP #1: San Felipe to Gonzaga Bay, Bahía de los Angeles, and Punta San Francisquito >>>Web Page: https://vivabaja.com/p117/ TRIP #2: San Ignacio to Loreto, to San Javier, Comondú, and La Purísima to Hwy. […]
‘Viva Baja’ Self Guided Tours (1999-2022 photos)
To help the Baja traveler decide what to visit, this web page will link you to trip photos, maps and road logs of various excursions from selected Baja destinations or base camps. NEW in 2022: Interactive Map of Photographs: https://vivabaja.com/explore/baja-photos-map/ 50 miles or less from U.S./ Mexico Border Valle de las Palmas to Cantamar Guadalupe […]
Viva Baja Van Trip #1
Viva Baja Van Trip #1 June 29-July 7, 2001 The ‘break-in’ voyage of the new 4WD van purchased by Amo Pescar for Viva Baja Tours occured over the July Fourth week. Joining with the van’s pilot, ‘David K’ was his kids (Chris and Sarah), ‘Travelpearl’ (Debra), ‘El Camote’ (Mike), David Eidell, ‘Desert Rat’ (Ron), and […]
Viva Baja Party Oct. 28, 2000
VIVA BAJA A grand get-together of book and article authors, website creators, and gobaja ‘roomies’ was held in San Clemente on Saturday, Oct. 28th. The party was organized by ‘David K’ with the intent to further constructive communication for the benefit of ALL who use the Internet to learn (or share things) about Baja California. […]
Viva Baja – 2, May 12, 2001, San Clemente
The Viva Baja Story The second get together called ‘Viva Baja’ was a smashing success. Those who have a passion for Baja California so great that they share it with others, are the people of Viva Baja. Sixty eight guests came from as far away as San Quintin, Twenty Nine Palms, and Santa Barbara… to […]
Viva Baja #4 Feb. 1, 2003
‘Viva Baja’ is a gathering of amigos who love to share their adventures and interest in Baja California, Mexico. Held at a Southern California restaurant, there have been four Viva Baja get-togethers. The fourth Viva was held on Feb. 1, 2003 in Capistrano Beach. 71 Baja enthusiasts attended the event hosted by David Kier, known […]
Viva Baja Cactus (Nov. 5, 2006)
Baja loving people from the United States, Canada and Mexico enjoyed a full day touring the city of Tijuana and dining at the Los Arcos restaurant. The event was hosted by David Kier of VivaBaja.com and Antonio Muñoz of Baja Cactus Tourist Services. Most heard about the event on Doug Means’ BajaNomad.com Baja discussion forums. […]
La Turquesa Canyon and Gonzaga Eels
Wayno of B & B Bait in Blythe, California sent these photos from from his trip to Gonzaga Bay. On the next page see details on the turquoise mine from a 1970 guidebook and two 1975 photos. Turquoise Mine Pools, located about 3 miles west of the road between Gonzaga and Coco’s Corner. Green pools […]
Zac’s Pics
BajaBoy’s July,’01 Trip to Central Baja
A Four Wheeling Day in Northern Baja, Hwy. 3 To Hwy. 1, In March 2005
We used the 2003 Baja Almanac, Map 1 for place names capitalized below: The point where we turned west, off Highway 3 was 15 miles south of Tecate at VALLE LAS PALMAS . GPS Map Datum WGS 84: 32°21.99′, -116°36.92′, elev. 944′ . Down the wide graded road we go until a left turn is […]
Baja Adventure with David K, Amo Pescar & Chris, Apr. 8 To 14, 2001
Using Amo Pescar’s (Mike’s) new desert command unit (Ford F-250 4WD with Callen Camper), we went to many interesting and new sites in Central Baja California. Visit my web site for other Baja adventures and information at: http://www.vivabaja.com All photos by David K, Chris K or Amo Pescar. Scanned by Wild Bill. David K & […]
L.A. Bay Area Adventures 3-30-02 To 4-6-02
Spring break in our school district started on March 30. Last year, my son went with ‘Amo Pescar’ and me to Baja, (see http://vivabaja.com/401). This year, my 11 year old daughter Sarah wanted to go to Baja… I couldn’t say no (I wanted to go, too)! I still had a lost mission to find and […]
Baja 4-03: Mission Santa Maria/ L.A. Bay/ El Volcán Onyx Geyser
Amigos de Baja: Jim & Linda (‘fishuntr’), Ross & Rose (‘chicagoross’) and David K & daughter Sarah first attempt the ‘toughest road in Baja’ to explore the Mision Santa Maria region. After two days, we continue south to L.A. Bay and continue a great Baja trip. The following photos are from the camera of ‘chicagoross’ […]
Exotic Baja Canyons, With Jide (April ’04)
El Parral, El Berrendo, El Carrizo, Agua Caliente, El Cajon Three days (Easter weekend) in April, 2004 Baja Internet amigo Gerald Jide and I visited five desert canyons on the east side of the Sierra San Pedro Martir (southwest from San Felipe) and found palms, running water, hot springs, and more! Another Internet amigo (Baja […]