General Reports

[DonCarlos1234]

So maybe the part road nearest the mudslide is bad. I will ask around. There is a local route thru Tijuana that is about the same time to drive.

Update: Anyone wants to wander around nearby. We could do Tijuana, Playas, Puerto Nuevo or even Valle de Guadalupe. I've lived in Rosarito and La Mission during drug wars, craziness and many, many trips to the clubs in Tijuana. PM me. Pit Bull, Usher. Mariah Carey etc. Concert here in Vegas Saturday night. Then I drive to Tijuana. Going to be very tired. LOL.

[DonCarlos1234]

Just FYI for those of you that might think of visiting Playas, Rosarito or Ensenada as the weather warms up. The normal road that goes to Playas and also connects with the toll road to Rosarito and Ensenada had a huge land slide and is partially closed especially no heavy vehicles. They've made a few new detour roads but I imagine the traffic is still a mess and will only get worse as more visit going into the summer. They guess it will take around 4 months to fix the road so that's basically the whole summer and the busiest time. I'd still recommend going since less time in the Zona the better but you might want to know the trip time maybe longer than before.

So maybe the part road nearest the mudslide is bad. I will ask around. There is a local route thru Tijuana that is about the same time to drive.

[FlacasOnly420]

Just FYI for those of you that might think of visiting Playas, Rosarito or Ensenada as the weather warms up. The normal road that goes to Playas and also connects with the toll road to Rosarito and Ensenada had a huge land slide and is partially closed especially no heavy vehicles. They've made a few new detour roads but I imagine the traffic is still a mess and will only get worse as more visit going into the summer. They guess it will take around 4 months to fix the road so that's basically the whole summer and the busiest time. I'd still recommend going since less time in the Zona the better but you might want to know the trip time maybe longer than before.

If you're going to Rosarito or Ensenada there is a different route that goes the "back way" instead of along the ocean. It will take you past that failed community where all the houses are identical / cheap / abandoned. I don't have more details as the local chica drove me one day, but I'd asked her to go that way so I could see more of the area I'd never been. It wasn't much slower and probably a lot faster now considering the delays mentioned on the regular route. It wouldn't be an option for Playas though.

[Sol12]

I've taken buses that pick up (on a schedule) 2 blocks after walking across the pedestrian bridge / border crossing. They have AC and TV and will go all the way to Ensenada or stop for you along the scenic hwy anywhere. Very cheap https://www.busbud.com/en/bus-tijuan.../9muc14-9mub0h.

Just FYI for those of you that might think of visiting Playas, Rosarito or Ensenada as the weather warms up. The normal road that goes to Playas and also connects with the toll road to Rosarito and Ensenada had a huge land slide and is partially closed especially no heavy vehicles. They've made a few new detour roads but I imagine the traffic is still a mess and will only get worse as more visit going into the summer. They guess it will take around 4 months to fix the road so that's basically the whole summer and the busiest time. I'd still recommend going since less time in the Zona the better but you might want to know the trip time maybe longer than before.

[Dogers69]

I noticed the the Valentina bar was closed as well last night. The security guard told me that apparently 2 members of the family are suing each other. So the court closed the bars until things are settled. This seems quite odd. But who knows. He also worked at HK before. He said thet there is about 1500 people that come into HK. He claims that HK does 200,000 in revenue each day.

I would say those #s could be accurate. For instance that's about $130 per person. Even if you don't count the hotel, and just count hk share of the ficha hk, hk vip lap dance, and all the liquor. Remember, guys like me spend $12 bucks on hk, another 10 on tips for girls, but the guy next to me can be spending $130, and the guy next to him $550.

[Captain Solo]

Will be down that Sunday with a couple wingmen. Had a blast with them in HK last Sunday. They were buying wine bottles non stop for putas all night. A wingman bagged 6 girls with a few threesome sessions.

Looking forward to hearing your account of living like locals in Puerto Nuevo.

[Captain Solo]

Rambo is right. Tijuana has fresher, tastier seafood than Puerto Nuevo, Popotla and Ensenada, cheaper too.

La Playa has a few upscale seafood restaurants with expensive menus. La Perla on Coahuila has a good menu under the thatched roof. My friends from overseas were impressed with unique Mexican seafood, mixing with locals dancing to the loud band. Went home, they copy the blanched shrimp marinade in a vinaigrette and red onion, called shrimp ceviche, served as appetizer. Their friends love that new way to eat shrimp. Titos on O' Campo and Calle 4 has a large menu of exotic Mexican sea food, including grilled rock fish on coal. Mariscos Choforo on Ninos at the Cathedral Plaza has fresh seafood, authentic, very popular and cheap.

Just want to go to Popotla and Puerto Nuevo for the feels of authentic Mexican fishing villages, including dogs pooping all over sidewalks hehe.

[Hargow20]

I noticed the the Valentina bar was closed as well last night. The security guard told me that apparently 2 members of the family are suing each other. So the court closed the bars until things are settled. This seems quite odd. But who knows. He also worked at HK before. He said thet there is about 1500 people that come into HK. He claims that HK does 200,000 in revenue each day.

[Turgid]

Access to a beach is a huge plus for Tijuana, can't do that in Medellin.

[DonCarlos1234]

Very nice of the bros to post info for side trips outside of La Zona. Will try La Playa in day time when La Zona is boring.

I went on the Yellow / White collectivo van to Rosarito Beach, 100 pesos each way. It picks up on O'Campo near Calle 2 or 3 and drop off across from Hotel Rosarito Beach, a nice day trip.

Where do the Puerto Nuevo Collectivos pick up and drop off? How late do they run?

Would be nice to ride down for sea food dinner sometimes.

Potentially arriving late Sunday 4/30. Depends on details first but I lived there. We can just drive my van down. But I don't do weekends.

[DonCarlos1234]

Very nice of the bros to post info for side trips outside of La Zona. Will try La Playa in day time when La Zona is boring.

I went on the Yellow / White collectivo van to Rosarito Beach, 100 pesos each way. It picks up on O'Campo near Calle 2 or 3 and drop off across from Hotel Rosarito Beach, a nice day trip.

Where do the Puerto Nuevo Collectivos pick up and drop off? How late do they run?

Would be nice to ride down for sea food dinner sometimes.

I lived there. Even an Uber is cheap and you can pay in cash. Leme know if you are there. I am thinking Sunday. Tuesday.

[DonCarlos1234]

I sometimes take the taxi vans to Rosarito or Pueto Neuvo. The vans are crowded and they take to long to go there. Sometimes I will ride with a friend that lives in Tijuana. It would be nice if there was some reasonably priced buses that went directly from Tijuana to Rosarito.

I've taken buses that pick up (on a schedule) 2 blocks after walking across the pedestrian bridge / border crossing. They have AC and TV and will go all the way to Ensenada or stop for you along the scenic hwy anywhere. Very cheap https://www.busbud.com/en/bus-tijuan.../9muc14-9mub0h.

[Rambo1969]

Not bad at all. I'll make sure to try next time.

Thanks for the reply.

One thing I'm curious about is the corn on the COB. Half the time it's more boiled and juicy and fresh. Other times specifically when I crossed the border it would be more grilled and dry and chewy and off putting. Is it just luck of the draw or are there two different kinds?

Try the true mexican corn dish called Elote (typically boiled corn with mayo and spices, etc.).

Common at the beach too and I have seen carts selling it San Diego & San Jose too.

[Rambo1969]

Very nice of the bros to post info for side trips outside of La Zona. Will try La Playa in day time when La Zona is boring.

I went on the Yellow / White collectivo van to Rosarito Beach, 100 pesos each way. It picks up on O'Campo near Calle 2 or 3 and drop off across from Hotel Rosarito Beach, a nice day trip.

Where do the Puerto Nuevo Collectivos pick up and drop off? How late do they run?

Would be nice to ride down for sea food dinner sometimes.

Why not sea food at Tijuana beach. Why do all the way down to Puerto Nuevo?

[Captain Solo]

Very nice of the bros to post info for side trips outside of La Zona. Will try La Playa in day time when La Zona is boring.

I went on the Yellow / White collectivo van to Rosarito Beach, 100 pesos each way. It picks up on O'Campo near Calle 2 or 3 and drop off across from Hotel Rosarito Beach, a nice day trip.

Where do the Puerto Nuevo Collectivos pick up and drop off? How late do they run?

Would be nice to ride down for sea food dinner sometimes.