Of all the trips and experiences we connect people to, the Guadalupe 220 three day cross peninsula trip is our favorite. This experience doesn't really compare to anything else. Not only do we get to see amazing terrain and feel the timeless power of the remote Baja mountains and oasis points. But on each trip we become closer with the many remote Ranchero families that make a humble but proud living here.
There are hundreds of remote ranches in the mountains of Baja Sur, most of which have been in the same families for 200 to 300 years since the days of the Jesuit Missions. The Baja Rancheros live a truly different life based on self reliance, integrity, community and faith.
This three day trip captures the best highlights of the people and terrain of this region, and includes a variety of "hidden gems" from Mulege to La Purisima and San Juanico.
Our 2024 Guadalupe 220 Itineraries are as follows (slight differences between trips that start in San Juanico compared to trips that start in Mulege) :
For Guadalupe 220 trips starting in San Juanico:
Day 1:
8am meet in San Juanico "gas station" for orientation, vehicle/tire inspections and tire air-down;
8:30 am depart north and east into Sierra de Guadalupe on “Camino No Real”
11am Coffee, goat cheese and stories at Carmelo’s ranch
12:30-1:30pm lunch breach and ranch tour with Isidro and Esther
3:30pm afternoon coffee and stories with Betty
5:30pm arrival/check-into pre-arranged off-grid lodging or camp site in Bahia Concepcion
6:30pm dinner at JC's off-grid restaurant in Bahia Concepcion
Day 2:
7am-8am breakfast at Nomadico or enjoy Bahia Concepcion beaches
8am-10:30am kayak or standup paddleboard on the calm morning waters at Burro beach
11 am grab lunch to-go and drive toward La Purisima on Kino Trail
1:30pm afternoon coffee and ranch tour with Ignacio & Abraham in Ejido los Naranjos
4pm arrival at lodging/campsite in La Purisima oasis, swim in the river, etc
6pm Pre-arranged dinner and camp fire stories by the river
Day 3:
6am-8am breakfast and riverside lounging
8am depart for guided tour of basalt outcroppings, old oasis, lagoon paddling or 4x4 trip to San Miguel de Comondu
Noon: Baja style picnic lunch
3pm: return to La Purisima; swim or lounge by river
4:30pm: pre-arranged early dinner in La Purisima, if desired
For Guadalupe 220 trips starting in Mulege:
Day 1:
8am meet at Mulege gas station for orientation, vehicle/tire inspections and tire airdown;
8:30am depart Mulege west into Sierra de Guadalupe on “Camino No Real”
10:30am Coffee and Goat Cheese at Betty’s ranch
Noon-1pm lunch and ranch tour with Isidro and Esther
2:30-3pm afternoon coffee and stories at Carmelo's ranch
5:30pm arrival/check-into lodging in San Juanico (hotel or camping pre-arranged)
6pm sunset walk on San Juanico beach
7pm pre-arranged dinner
Day 2:
7am breakfast
8am beach ride through sand dunes
9am arrive in La Purisima, orientation with local guide
9:30 depart for guided tour of basalt outcroppings, old oasis or Comondu
5pm return to La Purisima lodging/camping
6pm cookout dinner and stories
Day 3:
6am-8am breakfast and riverside sunrise
8:30am-11:30: kayaking or standup paddle boarding in the lagoon
11:30-12:30: lunch and stories with Lilia
12:30pm climb east across “Kino Trail” (Baja1000 route)
3pm afternoon coffee and ranch tour with Ignacio, Domenica and Abraham in Ejido los Naranjos
5 pm arrival to Highway 1 north of Loreto
5:45 pm arrival in Mulege
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