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john68
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crossing into Mexico at Algodones
We are driving into Mexico at Algodones in a couple of weeks and driving on from there to Tijuana. Does Mexican immigration require a U.S. passport
at this crossing or is it still pretty casual?
Thank you.
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PaulW
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Algodones crossing has very strict immigration people. You will need a passport and need to buy the FMM.
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Tucsonduner
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Is there a INM office in Algodones or do I have my FMM stamped in San Felipe?
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rts551
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In the immigration office at the border.
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Tucsonduner
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Thank you, Is there ample parking for a trailer or should I walk across?
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KasloKid
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There's little parking in Algodones, let alone with a trailer.
Park on the U.S. side (Andrade). There's a pay and park lot on your right as you approach the border. Do your paperwork in the morning as the
snowbirds are arriving and it can take an hour or more to get back into the U.S. during the afternoon.
After you walk across, you'll be routed behind the IMM building and onto the street. Once on the street, turn left towards the border and IMM is on
the left.
Google Earth is your friend to put everything into perspective.
Have a look at page one on this topic and you'll see how you get onto Mex 5. On Mex2, take Mex2D and carry onto the exit to San Felipe. You'll exit
northbound to Mexicali, get into the left lane and in about 100 yards or less you'll see where everyone flips a U-Turn to go south.
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PaulW
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Do not walk. Its a long way from a N park place to INM. Double park where the inm guy says
Trailer is difficult. Take the left at the 2nd stop sign then right at the next one and make a wide turn. Then left at the final tee intersection
then on to 2D.
With my 14' flatbed and a vehicle on it I have given up using that crossing and now use Mex east.
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durrelllrobert
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Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  | DK, I can't believe you got 'mapped' by Ralph!
Then here I come with the place name correction; It is just Algodones, no 'Los' prefix.
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Y'all can't pick no cotton in los Algodones no mo.
Bob Durrell
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David K
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Correct Bob, no 'Los' on the map...
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mtgoat666
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Dk,
INEGI maps all use "Los Algodones"
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willardguy
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so does wikipedia.....and they've never been wrong!
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David K
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OK, let's see it...
I just posted a map that is usually spot on with names (nothing is 100%) that agreed with Bob. No biggie. Not as bad as spelling places wrong, like
these common errors:
Puertocitos
Alphonsina's
Los Barilles (ugh!)
Guerro Negro
San Quinten
etc.
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AKgringo
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No 'Los'?
My mistake! I started this because I was consulting the AAA map. Both Bing, and Google maps list it as Los Algodones, but I saw mapquest directions
to just 'Algodones'.
Maybe someone passing through there could please report back on what the road signs (mainly US) say!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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willardguy
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K |
OK, let's see it...
I just posted a map that is usually spot on with names (nothing is 100%) that agreed with Bob. No biggie. Not as bad as spelling places wrong, like
these common errors:
Puertocitos
Alphonsina's
Los Barilles (ugh!)
Guerro Negro
San Quinten
etc. |
the shell island folks tend to misspell.....well it rhymes with "pauls liquor" 
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David K
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I have not seen that, but sometimes Gonzaga is spelled Willard!
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | My mistake! I started this because I was consulting the AAA map. Both Bing, and Google maps list it as Los Algodones, but I saw mapquest directions
to just 'Algodones'.
Maybe someone passing through there could please report back on what the road signs (mainly US) say! |
The city maps for mexico from Garmin list it as Los Algodones as well. I'll send them a message to consult a Nomad next time.
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BajaKeela
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NOTE...If going north into the US with a big rig ..it is impossible to turn into customs..a good look is important before crossing ..similar sharp
turn as Tecate ..only worst.
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