Top 5 Ways To Beat The Heat On A Road Trip In Baja Mexico
Summer is here, and the heat is on. Seems like everywhere you go, the heat follows you like a dog looking for a treat. A road trip down to Baja is a great way to escape the heat, as long as you know where to go. The beach can be a great way to beat the heat, since the cool ocean breezes are always blowing and the water is always refreshing. The mountains as well can be delightfully cool, especially if you camp out next to a lake. If you are road tripping it, there are a few things you can do to prepare so that you don't get caught out melting in the summer heat.
1. Plan your campsites well. The best way to beat the heat in Baja is to plan out your campsites well. Know how far you have to travel between each spot, so that you don't get stuck having to camp out in the desert. While the desert isn't so bad at night, during the daytime, temperatures can soar to well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are on the beach side, choose campsites that are close to the water or on a cliff to catch the best ocean breezes. Always camp near water, even if it's only a pool, so you can cool off during the hot afternoons.
2. Consider higher elevations. Baja California is famous for its beaches, but it also has a mountain range running through its center. Here, mountains soar to high elevations, and feature cool pine forests and pristine mountain lakes. If the beach is just too hot for you, choose the mountains instead. The national park Parque Nacional Constitucion de 1857, in Northern Baja near Ensenada and San Felipe, is a great place to go to escape the heat. The cool, temperate climate is home to evergreen trees and lots of wildlife. There are plenty of things to do there, such as miles of hiking trails to explore as well as rivers and lakes. Hanson's Lagoon is a particular favorite with travelers.
3. Keep your cooler loaded. Whether you are camping in an RV or in a car, always have a good-sized cooler handy. Most roadside stores in Mexico carry ice. If you don't see an ice machine, ask the attendant for "hielo", which means ice. She may ask you how many "bolsitas", which means little bags. This is because in Mexico store owners typically fill up small plastic bags with water and freeze them to sell as ice. Not your typical bag of ice, but hey, it works! Keep your cooler ice cold and full of water and juice. This way, you will always have a way to cool off even when the temperatures outside make frying an egg on the sidewalk a real possibility.
4.Bring an extra fan or two. Its true that many places in Baja Mexico do not offer air conditioning, or if they do, it is at a substantially higher rate than a room with a simple fan. Opting for the fan can be a good money saver, but the fan you get may not be ample to keep the heat from bringing you down. If you have an extra fan in your car, you can use it wherever you go that has electrical outlets. It may seem a little over the top to travel with a fan, but trust the advice of someone who has done it, its worth it!
5. Travel at night. While many tour guides will advise you not to travel at night, during the summer, it can have its benefits. If you decide to travel at night, you will stay much cooler than when you travel during the day. However, only travel at night if you are able to do so on toll roads, if you have excellent night vision and if your car is in excellent mechanical condition. Traveling during the day on hot Baja roads can be hard on vehicles, and the people driving them. Just plan out your trip well, always have a road map and GPS handy, and stay on the toll roads.
Don't let the heat keep you from a road trip to Baja Mexico. Follow these tips to escape the heat and keep cool so you can enjoy a summer road trip to Baja Mexico.
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