Crossing the Mexican Border at Tecate, Baja | Finding Guadeloupe Canyon Oasis | Southbound Ep. 16

[@MrElindio1]

I know is a lil spending but I think is worth it in the middle of no where love it guys

[@Famagogo]

I loved that place and look forward to returning some day. Thanks!

[@bryanmcculloch9524]

Your Van looks more at home in the Baja than in Dead Horse! Next year we will be there too! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@Famagogo]

Ha, thanks! You will love it!

[@MogsAndDogs]

What an incredible place. Thanks for sharing!

[@Famagogo]

It really is! Thanks for watching! I hope we cross paths with you guys again soon.

[@bidog4505]

Great meeting you guys in AG, Ruby says hi, safe travels south!!

[@Famagogo]

Likewise, it was so fun chatting with you all. We are looking forward to seeing you again.

[@bagwon]

Dope!

[@ambienteterrazas]

One of my favorite places in northern Baja, everything about it the drive, the remoteness, nature and obviously the hotsprings. Last time i was there we got hit by super strong winds, we had to huddle all our tents inside the gazebo in our spot. Next day i went on a hike and on the way back i ran across the biggest snake i've seen scared the heck out of me 😅

[@Famagogo]

Lol, It's always an adventure. Glad the snake and you had a friendly encounter. I have heard there are lots of them back there.

[@CraigPeer]

That is a totally cool place! My wife and I are currently in our new van on our very first trip - camping in the snowy mountains of Northern California, and XC skiing. Can't wait to see where you go next!

[@Famagogo]

Hi Craig, This sounds like the perfect way to break in a new van. Congratulations! Doesn't it feel so good to be out there doing your favorite things in your dream machine? Thanks. We're going to some really great places very soon.

[@CraigPeer]

@@Famagogo it does feel great. With Starlink on the van, we can work from anywhere and not feel rushed to get home. It's opening worlds of possibilities. Plus, Sprinters are amazing machines to drive. Looking forward to your next installment. Thanks!

[@scubapro5057]

Great video! I look forward in seeing more videos!

[@Famagogo]

Awesome! Thank you! I'm working on the next one now. They release every Friday at 5PM CT.

[@georgepuckhaber8929]

Awesome video, Peter. Looking forward to following along 😉

[@Famagogo]

Thanks 👍, I'm glad were on this tour together!

[@GoFar_RoamFree]

Awesome video! Looks amazing~

[@Famagogo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kennethoros4043]

Looks like a really nice place.

[@Famagogo]

It was! We will be back.

[@markj10]

Looks like amazing place! I’ll be interested to hear your comments about the high prices in Baja! …guess I miss the cheap Baja days. Be safe and enjoy Mexican experience!!

[@Famagogo]

It's been amazing! We can live on far less in Baja than in the USA. Fuel is the only thing more expensive for us.

[@aviationphd]

Cool

[@Famagogo]

Thanks!

[@jakemumford2767]

Just found your channel. Great job. My friend recommended you guys. He said you used to rock climb. Can you post a photo of you guys when you were climbing. I think everyone would like that. Cheers

[@Famagogo]

Hey, Welcome! Yes, we have done lots of rock, ice, alpine, and big wall climbing all over the US and Europe. I want to do more, but it seems harder than ever to link up with partners. Here are some old pictures. Enjoy! kzbin.info/door/jJwHOobi2CuyW5jyMvetVQcommunity?lb=UgkxPIJx6vwFJRfFJAfynjn7HSPFhynEvDU5

[@rod8073]

❤️👍

[@lndscpe]

Great video, fun to watch, what did you do about your emissions system to prepare for your south of the border trip?

[@Famagogo]

Just careful planning. So far we have had no issues with fuel or finding DEF in auto parts stores.

[@felipebedulli]

Hey Peter, how is it going? I'm planning a trip soon to Baja and I'd love to stop by this place, and we're taking our dog. Do you know if dogs are ok in that place? Of course not in the springs, but at least have her walk around with us. thanks dude, I'm binging your videos and getting prepared for this trip, I have a Revel as well. If you ever plan to go to Brazil, let me know, I was born and raised there, and can help with anything you need.

[@Famagogo]

Hey Felipe, Yes, Dogs don't seem to be a problem anywhere in Mexico. In fact they are everywhere as feral and pets. We worried last year that our old dog Tucker would have issues with all the strays. But, no they are very well behaved and seem to not be aggressive. I don't see any issues as far as I know. Thanks for the offer on Brazil, We hope to make it down there on our Pan-Am trip. We would love some locals knowledge. Revel on!

[@jrrocketboy8482]

Almost ready to hit the trails. Still waiting for the non adjustable to be listed on your website

[@Famagogo]

That's great! What do you mean by non adjustable?

[@DarrenOverby]

Thanks, for the video Peter. I received a notification that you replied to my premiere chat but I don't see your response. I was wondering about the road to Guadeloupe Canyon Oasis. We have a huge 3500 4WD Sprinter with the 170" extended wheelbase (named "Moose"). We have the VanCompass heavy tuned suspension and 235 KO2 tires, but don't yet have a locking diff. Moose does fine on bumpy dirt roads and mildly uneven terrain. I get a little nervous in loose sand, but so far we've never got stuck. I will turn around or back out if the departure angle is too steep. Do you think Moose could make it to Guadeloupe Canyon Oasis?

[@Famagogo]

Hey, Yes, I did. But I don't see it either. Let's try again. I think you can do it. It will be tight in a few places, and you must push through some palm trees. The closer you get to the campground, the narrower, rougher, and steeper it gets. We had a challenge finding a level parking spot, and there were many trees, so it required some 10-point turns. But it was so awesome I'd do it again, no question. I think Moose could handle it in the conditions we had. You should consider the recent rains, and that might have changed things. Driving in, you cross a few arroyos that would likely take out the road if they flood. You might try to call them and see if the road is passable. Here is the phone number listed on iOverlander. We called, but no one answered. Maybe you can get through. 686 134 4690. Here is the link to iOverlander. ioverlander.com/places/214003-canon-guadalupe-los-manamtiales-hot-springs

[@DarrenOverby]

@@Famagogo Thanks. Sounds like a fun place to go. If we try it, we'll have a plan B. Moose has been on some rough uneven road before, but she's a heavy girl so I never want to push her too much.

[@CraigPeer]

@@DarrenOverby "Moose" sounds a lot like our new 170ext AWD Sprinter. Good questions to ask!

[@Chasingthesun2019]

Will you have a field guide to Mexico up soon?

[@Famagogo]

YES! it is in the works. Coming soon!

[@Chasingthesun2019]

@@Famagogo yea!!!!

[@tahosrfr]

That was Mantiales? We were not lucky enough to stay there we stayed below that, nice but way more ghetto:)

[@Famagogo]

This is the one to the right and uphill. We loved our time there and look forward to going back.

[@HarleyDM0222]

Are you planning togo all the way to Argentina 🇦🇷 in 180 days

[@Famagogo]

We have 180 days in Mexico on our import permit. But 18 months to Argentina.

[@conchscooter]

I can’t imagine doing it in 18 months. We just shipped our van Wednesday to Cartagena de las Indias, and we fly out of Panama tomorrow. We left the US in September, so as retirees I suppose it’s right that we should be a bit slow.

[@robinhutton2129]

Awesome content. What GPS do you use?

[@Famagogo]

Thanks! I use the Garmin Overlander and Gaia on my phone in Mexico. I like OnX in the states but not as developed in Mexico and further south.

[@ART1025MXL]

The music you put in the background is anything but mexican....even though is titled "Cars of Guadalajara" by River Lume & Spearfisher... by the way the place you call in English Guadaloupe canyon in Spanish we call it Cañón de Guadalupe. I know because I'm from the Baja California state capital, Mexicali.

[@Famagogo]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@Famagogo]

Awesome, thanks.

[@ART1025MXL]

Guadeloupe is French, not Spanish. In Spanish is GUADALUPE.

[@Famagogo]

Good to know. I don't know much French or Spanish. Thanks for watching!