In fact, I find some of the side roads that go off from this road to be a nice excursion. I towed a Toyota Prius on a tow dolly and had no problems, other than getting the car dirty (I didn't care, actually hoped to trash it, as it was my ex's car and I hate the Prius, and I did try.so it shows you can drive your nice family car on the road without worry). You shave several HOURS off of your trip and you go around the mess that is Tijuana and its toll roads. In my mind the route is absolutely worth it. But, it would be a damn good idea to bring a portable air compressor anyway in case you do get a flat. It's a PEMEX on the north end that I believe is open 24 hours.
There are places to air back up on either side of the dirt section, as long as it is during business hours on the south end (private tire place). This will prevent flats from sharp stones on the road. Drop your tire pressure to between 20 and 25psi. Someone mentioned dropping your tire pressure, this is a NECESSITY. Bahia Cristinas, which is located 6.4 kilometres (4.0 mi) south has a.
It is advisable to fill up with gas in San Felipe prior to driving to Puertecitos. There are no hotel accommodations and gas is not always available at the Puertecitos Pemex station. However it isn't necessary that it be paved as it is kept quite passable, at least outside of the monsoon season (which we are in now). The hand-held burritos that are made for the gas station are very good as well if we dont have the time to dine in.More. There is a fee to use the natural hot springs. The unpaved portion of Highway 5 from Mexicali to Highway 1 will likely never be completed given how complex the project is.
