# Baja With Bearings

> Baja With Bearings is an independent travel publication focused on Baja California state: Tijuana, Tecate, Rosarito, Ensenada, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexicali, San Felipe, San Quintín, and the roads between them. It is not a hotel, booking agent, tour company, government office, insurer, or continuation of any former business on this domain. Guides separate durable geography from details that must be checked live.

Baja With Bearings publishes original, long-form guides about Baja California travel. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus. Health-related content is educational and encourages professional consultation where appropriate.

## Route Planning

- [Baja California Road Trip: A Five-Day Planner](https://hotelbaja.net/baja-california-road-trip-planner/): For five days in northern Baja California, spend Night 1 in Tijuana, Nights 2–3 in Ensenada, and Night 4 in Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe.
- [Baja Gas Stations: Fuel, Cash and Signal](https://hotelbaja.net/baja-fuel-cash-and-signal/): Find candidate gas stations through current operator information, then verify the exact location, required fuel, opening hours and payment methods before…
- [Driving Baja Highway 1: A Section-by-Section Guide](https://hotelbaja.net/driving-highway-1-baja-peninsula/): Driving Highway 1 down the Baja peninsula is a multi-day trip.
- [Driving to Baja California: Documents and Insurance](https://hotelbaja.net/driving-to-baja-california/): Before driving into Baja California, confirm that every traveller has the documents required by Mexican immigration and for the return country; obtain a…

## Seasons & Conditions

- [Best Time to Visit Baja California by Trip Type](https://hotelbaja.net/best-time-baja-california/): For a trip combining Tijuana, Ensenada, Valle de Guadalupe, and road travel, March–April and October–November are often the easiest starting windows.

## Place Guides

- [Tijuana, Ensenada, or Valle: Pick Your Base](https://hotelbaja.net/tijuana-ensenada-valle-comparison/): Choose Tijuana for urban food, culture, nightlife, and immediate border access; Ensenada for a coastal city base near the harbour and an easier Valle day;…

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://hotelbaja.net/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://hotelbaja.net/<slug>.md

## Site

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