About 22 miles south of Gonzaga Bay, on the main gravel road that heads back down to Baja Highway One, a
mirage sits in the desert that has pleased many a Baja traveler! Coco's Corner is a unique and wonderful place
to stop the vehicle, get out and stretch, drink in the dry Baja air and buy a beer or soda.
Coco in his front yard getting his well deserved annual haircut!
Coco, an ex-crop duster (amoung other varied professions) is a nice guy and an excellent host. He is part Mexican, part American and part Alian. And yep, he has no legs. He has recently lost his second leg and is tryng to adapt to a life of limited mobility. His warm hospitality and witty humor are always welcome here in the middle of nowhere. His collection of trailers are decorated very uniquely and look a lot like
the village of Puertecitos, only on a much smaller scale. His red and white pick-up truck is a great background for a photo op.
Coco is particularly proud that his little piece of paradise can be seen from space! With the hundreds of crushed aluminum cans dangling from Coco's trees it's no surprise that this place can be seen from far, far away. While it has not been verified by anyone sober that Coco's Corner can be seen from space, it can definately be seen from an airliner flying over the area at 35,000 feet.
Like many Baja legends Coco is not getting any younger. While he does occupy his little corner of Paradise most of the time, he does take leave once in a while to get a check up at the hospital in Tijuana. So if you are lucky enough to find him at home when you drive by Coco's Corner do yourself a favor. Stop, sign his guest book, buy a cold drink and tell him Carlos Fiesta said hello. He'll say "Who?".
Located near the center of this map, Coco's Corner is literally in the middle of nowhere!
Coco's Corner is a great place to
unload your excess change and pesos for one of the few Baja residents-drifters who
actually has a job. Well, if you call that a job! Stop by for a beer or soda and sign his guest book!
COCO'S CORNER, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
