FAQs

Quicklinks

  1. Are US dollars accepted in Mexico?

  1. Yes, major US credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) are generally accepted in Mexico and San Felipe.  Larger stores and restaurants typically have the capability to accept your card.  However, smaller stores and local merchants may not have the processing machines to accept your card.  Your credit card processor will automatically convert your charges in pesos to US dollars utilizing the conversion rate of the day of the charge.

  1. From the condo, how far is it to the beach?

  1. About a 5 minute walk or one minute drive from front door to the water.

  1. What activities will I find at La Ventana del Mar?

  1. 18 hole Championship Golf Course designed by Bradford Benz with Driving Range and Clubhouse, Tennis, ATV Rentals, Deep Sea Fishing, Dune buggy Tours, Sea Kayaking, and Shell Collecting. Massages, Pedicures and Manicures are available at the El Dorado Ranch Pool (La Palapa). Dancing, live music and karaoke at Juanito's restaurant in El Dorado Ranch.

  1. From the condo, how far is it to the Golf Clubhouse + Driving Range? And are rental clubs available?

  1. About a 5 minute walk + 1 minute drive to the clubhouse and a pro shop can satisfy all your rental and golfing needs.

  1. What to bring?

  1. Sunscreen, hats, toiletries (bath towels are provided, beach towels are not), hair dryers, food and drink.

  1. Are there groceries and gas available?

  1. Although there are no Safeways and such in San Felipe at this time, there are multiple small convenience and grocery stores within a 5 minute drive of the condo. There is a new PEMEX gas station located within El Dorado Ranch on the main highway, 2 minutes from the condo.

  1. Are there restaurants available?

  1. There are many restaurants available within a short distance of the Ranch and three are located within the Ranch itself. In San Felipe, the cuisine varies from local taco stands to fine dining. Ask the Ranch staff for recommendations.

  1. Are Internet and Phone service available in the Condo?

  1. At this time, landline phone service in the condo is not available. Some U.S. cell phones do have service in Mexico depending on your plan (AT+T has plans that work well). Free wireless internet service is available 24 hours at The Palapa restaurant and the golf clubhouse in El Dorado, both less that a one minute drive from the condo. Also, Skype is popular with U.S. residents in El Dorado.

  1. What is the weather going to be like during my stay?

  1. Weather in San Felipe is almost always sunny, however, you may want to see temperature ranges as your trip approaches. It is typical for San Felipe to be more "moderate" than Phoenix and Tucson. In the summer, the highs are 15 degrees or so cooler, and in the winter, it is often 10 degrees or so warmer. This is due to the "ocean effect", where the winds bring air to the community that has been out over the ocean. Current Weath Report for San Felipe If you want even more info, every major weather service appears to estimate the weather conditions since they do not have actual measuring equipment in the area. The links below are provided to the major weather services below for your use.

    www.intellicast.com
    www.weather.com
    http://weather.cnn.com

    (Note: if the conditions in the WeatherUnderground graphic are not showing, there is a reporting problem. Please check back later)

  1. What is the time zone in San Felipe?

  1. Time in San Felipe can be a bit tricky, but is ALMOST always matching Pacific Standard Time (PST) in the U.S. HOWEVER, and it can be a big HOWEVER, be careful at the Spring and Fall time changes in the US. Baja Mexico does NOT change at the same time (i.e. March 15th) as the U.S. They typically change a week or two later than the U.S. Plan your trip carefully and allow for the time differences.