About Agua Mala Adventure Co.
Agua Mala means bad water or jellyfish in Spanish. For one, don’t drink tap water in Mexico. If you do, the results may be exciting. In 2008 on his first trip to Baja, while swimming in San Jose Del Cabo, Mike was stung by a Jellyfish. We hope our customers never experience these two adventures.
This is Us
We are the team behind Agua Mala Adventure Co. We are passionate about overlanding and racing. As a team, we have participated in numerous rallies, achieved multiple stage victories and secured an overall 3rd place finish in the 2023 BajaXL Rally. Our love for this exhilarating sport drives us to share our experiences and expertise with our customers, helping them embark on thrilling, overlanding adventures.
Additionally, we take pride in hosting our tours, creating unique and memorable experiences for fellow adventurers to connect, explore, and foster a vibrant community around our shared passion.
Mike Thorneycroft
Hometown: Richmond, BC
Bio: For over 25 years, Mike has honed his expertise in the helicopter industry as an aircraft maintenance engineer, with a career spanning every Canadian province and several international destinations, including Papua New Guinea, Australia, and parts of Latin America. Though based primarily on the West Coast of Canada, Mike's adventurous spirit has taken him far and wide. The seed that would eventually grow into Agua Mala Adventure Co. was planted during Mike's first trip to Baja in 2008. The journey became unforgettable despite limited resources - armed only with paper maps and minimal Spanish. Since then, he has developed a deep love for Mexico, his wife's home country. Together, they have embarked on countless overland trips, visiting family and friends across Mexico's southern, central, and pacific regions.
Marcela Thorneycroft
Hometown: Torreon, Mx
Bio: Marcela grew up in northern Mexico before moving to Canada in her twenties to explore new opportunities. After studying in multiple fields, she discovered a passion for accounting and pursued it fervently. Despite finding a new home in Vancouver and obtaining Canadian citizenship in 2010, Marcela (along with Mike) has recently relocated to her native Mexico. She now devotes her time to managing the business affairs of Agua Mala Adventure Co. while also indulging her love for the vibrant culture and warm weather of her homeland. Her dedication and support have been essential to the growth and success of the company, and she plays a vital role in ensuring every client has a memorable and fulfilling adventure.
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