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On the Sea of Cortez, 124 miles south of Mexicali via Mexican Highway 5, and 230 miles from the border at Tijuana. From San Diego take Mexican Highway 1 from Tijuana to Ensenada, then Highway 3 southeast to the junction of Highway 5.
Best time to visit
Anytime. The climate is near perfect with a medium annual temperature of 71! Delightful in spring and fall, hot and dry but bearable in summer, with temps over 100 from June until September; pleasant all winter. November's water begins to take on a chill, but a light wetsuit will keep you comfortable through the winter months. The summer and fall seas are bath temperature.
Cost
Practically none. Compared with Baja's Cape area and with other warm-water resort areas along the Mexican Riviera, San Felipe's relatively low prices on everything from accommodations to food are a powerful draw. Vacationing in San Felipe may be cheaper than staying home.
Culture shock
None. Credit cards are accepted at most major restaurants and shops. English is spoken almost everywhere in the main tourist areas. Dollars are accepted everywhere.
Kid-friendly
Absolutely. Lots for kids to do in a very safe, small-town environment with the biggest draws being huge beaches, swimming pools and plenty of other kids. On summer weekends, San Felipe is a kid's paradise.
For more information
Call Las Palmas Hotel, San Felipe's Original Hacienda.
From the U.S. dial 011-52 (686) 577-1333 Fax 011-52 (686) 577-1382 USA (858) 324-2851
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