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Directions at Border

bajarich - 1-24-2007 at 10:16 AM

I will be crossing the border at TJ in a few days. The last time I crossed (2 years ago) I remember ending up going the wrong direction (toward Tecate) instead of toward the Ensenada Cuota. Can someone refresh me on which lanes to be in after I pick up my FMT to get me headed toward the Cuota?

thebajarunner - 1-24-2007 at 10:27 AM

Keep to the right after you depart the Migra office.
Actually, about the second lane from the right,
within a couple hundred yards past the border you will see the big sign that says "Ensenada Scenic" and you will just drive to that sign, over the bridge and down to the right, merging with the border road headed West, from there it is just stay with the flow, and follow the "Ensenada Scenic" signs. It could not be more simple.

bajarich - 1-24-2007 at 12:11 PM

Thank you very much, bajarunner.

Sallysouth - 1-24-2007 at 11:16 PM

Last year my dear old folks were heading to Estero for their annual "homage". They needed not only a map, but pics to get them thru the border and on their way south. I called BajaBound and they sent me pics taken from inside a vehicle, over the dash, high- lighting each and every sign, notable points to watch for etc.!! It was like a printable virtual guide ! I highly suggest them for assistance when needing travel info around the border area especially, and all the recent changes that may have been made to the roads.Just my 2 centavos, Sally ( Bajarunner has it right on!)

[Edited on 1-25-2007 by Sallysouth]

Bob and Susan - 1-25-2007 at 07:30 AM

Border at Tijuana

for a better picture
click here:
http://www.mulege.org/BorderTJ/BorderTJ.htm

border1.jpg - 41kB

surfer jim - 1-25-2007 at 08:22 AM

The turnoff to the toll road comes very quickly on the right side and it is also the entrance lane for other traffic merging in.....there is little time / space available for the turn so be ready.....

BajaGeoff - 1-25-2007 at 11:23 AM

Thanks for the plug Sally...but we can't take all of the credit for the info! When you spoke with my sister Jennifer last year, she pointed you to the driving directions page on the Rosarito Beach Hotel website. This is a great step-by-step photographic guide to navigating across the border for someone who has never done it before. It can be found at:

http://www.rosaritobeachhotel.com/directions_to_rosarito.php

David K - 1-25-2007 at 11:45 AM

Great link Geoff (for new people crossing at TJ!)

Yes, for those who haven't crossed in a couple of years, the term TOLL ROAD has been changed to the better 'selling' term SCENIC ROAD a while ago... Also what used to be a tricky middle lane left exit, from up on the river bridge, is now a tricky right lane exit off the bridge. Tricky in that there is merging traffic coming in from the right just before the right exit.

If you look closely, the Highway access is still marked 'Mexico 1-D' and 'Cuota' (Toll) along with 'Playas', 'Rosarito', 'Ensenada'... in one or more signs after you cross the border.

The Gull - 1-25-2007 at 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Great link Geoff (for new people crossing at TJ!)

Yes, for those who haven't crossed in a couple of years, the term TOLL ROAD has been changed to the better 'selling' term SCENIC ROAD a while ago... Also what used to be a tricky middle lane left exit, from up on the river bridge, is now a tricky right lane exit off the bridge. Tricky in that there is merging traffic coming in from the right just before the right exit.


David, the old tricky left hand 360+ degree turn is still there, but the sign that said Rosarito Ensenada has been removed so no one uses it. I noticed it one day when passing it as I took Via Rapida to Home Depot.

Sallysouth - 1-25-2007 at 02:19 PM

BajaGoeff, I gave credit to you guys cause I woudn'nt have even thought to look on the Rosarito Beach Hotel website! Jennifer was great handling their insurance and all the info she gave us.We will use your services again!! Thanks again, sally