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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you meet us at the airport?
Yes, we will be happy to meet you at the La Paz airport. Please give us the name of the airline, the flight number and your time of arrival. We will meet you at the airport with SeaShell ready to go, with the beds made and the gas tank full. We will take you to La Paz which is about 10 miles away. We will show you where CCC is (where you provision). We will go over SeaShell with you and also your itinerary and you are on your way,
We are flying into San Jose Del Cabo airport. What is the best way to get to La Paz?
We can meet you at the airport in Cabo, or you can drop SeaShell off on your return flight home or both ways. There is an extra charge for this service.
The airport at San Jose Del Cabo is approximately 120 miles from La Paz. A new bus line, Peninsula Ejecutivo has new comfortable buses, It is my understanding that they do not pick up at the airport, but they will deliver you to the terminals from La Paz. Many of our charterers have taken this service back to SJD and they have been very pleased. They leave for La Paz and return every hour and one /half. There are other buses, that are nice ( Aquila is one). You can go direct to the bus stop in San Jose del Cabo, or if you are adventurous, go out to the highway and catch one to La Paz. Tickets are around $25. Car rentals can be expensive as there is a drop-off fee for La Paz. However some of our charters have gotten very reasonable rates. If you do rent a car, I have heard ,it is the cheapest to do it in the USA. All seven rental car companies have offices at the airport and in La Paz. There is a private van service, very nice, but a little expensive, great website, http://transbaja.com/. They even have a toll free; 1-888-800-9619.
The trip is about three hours and takes you through the very picturesque mountains.
Do you provide towels & bedding?
Yes, we provide blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels, washcloths, and dish towels.
Do we need to purchase paper products and soap?
We only provide toilet paper, four rolls of paper towels and garbage bags.
We do provide dish, bar and liquid soap.
What about spices?
We have a very limited supply. Other renters bring some and leave some. It is a good idea to check before you shop. Salt, pepper and sugar are provided.
What is the water situation? Do we need to buy drinking water?
SeaShell has a 40 gallon water tank. We do have a special filter before the faucet on the cold water. While La Paz water is drinkable, and we like the filter, in our opinion it is still a good idea to buy a couple of gallons of purified water, which is very reasonable.
How do we provision and where?
Most people shop at the supermarket CCC. It is a very large store, similar to a supermarket in the U.S. or Canada. The beef, in our opinion, is superior to that of the U.S., and comes from the state of Sinaloa, although it is cut a little different. Many products are brought down from the U.S. We have never had a complaint about the quality or variety of products at CCC. There are some very good Mexican wines produced on the Baja as well as wines from the U.S, Chile and the world.. Mexican beer is great. The only things you may want to bring down are any specialty spices and foods. We will take you to CCC and show you through the store. You can use credit cards, dollars or pesos when you shop.
How about a kayak and fishing?
We can load either one or two kayaks on the roof. They are very easy to lower down and load as they are very light. You can have either one or both fitted out for fishing, as there are a lot of places to fish. We can furnish you fishing equipment too.
What is the best way to bring money?
The best way, is to bring U.S. dollars and your credit and debit cards. At CCC for example, they will accept credit cards, dollars or pesos. They will also exchange dollars for pesos. It is best to exchange dollars for pesos in Mexico as you will get the best exchange rate here. Exchange dollars at CCC for the best rates when you provision, or use one of five ATMs there (yes, I said five, they are in a row at the entrance to CCC). Most restaurants accept dollars & credit cards. Absolutely do NOT bring traveler's checks! They are not practical in La Paz because banks will not accept them from merchants.
Can we rent SeaShell for less than a week?
Yes, we will rent SeaShell for less than a week. We do have a minimum of three days, as it is just as much work for us to get her ready for a few days as it is a week.
When do we receive the return of our security deposit?
Our security deposit returned to you most of the time ,when you return SeaShell. In any event no later than seven days after your rental. We will look at SeaShell to see that there are no damages or lost items and check the fuel.
How do you take care of problems?
It depends on what has happened. If it is mechanical, I will get a mechanic and meet you were you are. In any event, just call us and we will do our best to get it squared away.
What about telephones?
It is best to buy a phone card for 50 or 100 pesos, most stores sell them. Most Mexican phones do not take coins, however there are other payphones that do take change beginning to appear. The rate to call the USA is about 5 pesos per minute, or 45 cents. DO NOT USE TELEPHONES that are in the tourist areas, in which they say, "Use your credit card to call home". They charge about $10 per minute, and we even heard of one person who was charged $80.
If you have a cellular phone, try it too as sometimes they do work in Mexico. |
