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Gonzaga Bay Coastal Highway - MEX 5
Mexico · MEX 5
Formerly a brutal off-road washboard trail, MEX 5 is now fully paved with smooth tarmac hugging the desolate eastern coastline of Baja along the Sea of Cortez. Connects San Felipe past the tidal sulfur hot springs of Puertecitos, the turquoise crescent cove of Bahía San Luis Gonzaga (Alfonsina's), and cuts southwest through the inland volcanic plateau to connect with MEX 1 at Laguna Chapala. Road Quality: Pristine modern asphalt, but watch for drifting sand dunes blowing across blind corners and dip-washes (vados) carrying loose gravel. Safety & Military Checkpoints: Military checkpoint just south of San Felipe and roving patrols near Gonzaga Bay; extremely remote desert corridor with zero cell service for over 80 miles. Carry basic satellite communication (Garmin inReach). Fuel Range: Pemex in San Felipe, a modern Pemex station at Bahía San Luis Gonzaga (Rancho Grande), and private barrel fuel at the Laguna Chapala junction. Ensure 130-mile safe range.
Gonzaga Bay Coastal Highway - MEX 5 runs 126 miles between San Felipe, BC and Laguna Chapala Junction (MEX 1), BC. We count about 160 corners along it, which is open, and there for the view rather than the corners. Straightforward riding with enough bends to stay interesting.
Tank-bag quick reference
- StartSan Felipe, BC31.0253, -114.8361
- HighSea Level (0 ft) - 2,150 ftelevation range
- EndLaguna Chapala Junction (MEX 1), BC29.3878, -114.4036
T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.
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Questions riders ask
- How long does Gonzaga Bay Coastal Highway - MEX 5 take to ride?
- About 126 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 3 hours of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.
- Where does Gonzaga Bay Coastal Highway - MEX 5 start and end?
- It runs between San Felipe, BC and Laguna Chapala Junction (MEX 1), BC. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.
- Is Gonzaga Bay Coastal Highway - MEX 5 a twisty road?
- We count about 160 corners across 126 miles, which is open, and there for the view rather than the corners.
- Is there a GPX file for Gonzaga Bay Coastal Highway - MEX 5?
- Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.
Where these numbers come from
Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.