We've crossed at Tijuana and Tecate many times on our way down Baja, but this January we'll be coming from Arizona instead of SoCal. It seems there
are lots of crossings to choose from between Mexicali and Nogales. We'll be coming from Tucson. Recommendations? Why do you prefer the place you
recommend? Thanks, Cathrynnbacc - 11-13-2010 at 05:44 PM
Just crossed yesterday in Mexicali..............easy. Took three min.bajalou - 11-13-2010 at 06:00 PM
I like Algodones (just west of Yuma AZ)mcfez - 11-14-2010 at 08:00 AM
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Originally posted by nbacc
Just crossed yesterday in Mexicali..............easy. Took three min.
Mexicali still that construction going on right there by the booths?BajaRob - 11-14-2010 at 08:17 AM
Ditto Lou. Very pleasant and easy crossing at Algodones last Saturday.rts551 - 11-14-2010 at 08:23 AM
If you are headed to the Pacific side I think it is faster to cross at Tecate. We cross at Algodones for a change of pace. For the gulf region.
Algadones is the easiest for us.
I usually agree with Lou
beercan - 11-14-2010 at 10:12 AM
I live in Yuma and can cross at either Algodones or San Luis. Now that they have opened a Sentri lane in San Luis , I will be using that port.
If you're coming from Tucson, I would take the 195 bypass East of Yuma and exit thru San Luis--save time and mileage, and hit the Mexican "Freeway"
much sooner. Coming back North, the choice is yours--now that the snowbirds have landed in Yuma both of those returns are time consuming!!!Pescador - 11-14-2010 at 02:54 PM
I love the crossing at Algodones because so few cross there, it is usually a no-brainer to get across. Then you have about 12 miles of paved
agricultural road to get close to San Luis where you enter the 4 lane and head up through La Rumorosa which is a great drive. If you have to declare
anything, you are probably better entering at San Luis where they will process you very quickly. I do not like Mexicali very much because you then
have to drive through Mexicali to get to where you are going and it seems much easier to avoid it altogether.Lista - 11-14-2010 at 03:07 PM
I like Mexicali East, especially coming from AZ, just stay on I-8 until you get there then head south. Seems like coming from algadones is for sunday
drivers. I like to get there. I do although, like to cross heading north at algondones, I like the farming area.nbacc - 11-14-2010 at 06:33 PM
No construction coming through Mexicali east that I could see. Hummmmm wish it was just as easy going back. there was a long line going back to the
states. Of course this was on a Friday around 1:00rts551 - 11-14-2010 at 06:44 PM
What if this person is going to the pacific coast? They don't say.CortezBlue - 11-14-2010 at 07:17 PM
No
Your all wrong
Yust yoking
Algadones, yes David k it is spelled wrong, is nice to cross, but you have to drive through to many little towns very slowly
Mexicalli is just crazy and depending on when u cross can take some time
San Luis is now the best
There is a new road from I 10 near yuma that takes you to the border. It is 4 lane and it only takes 20 min.
Exit Araby road and follow it to san Luis. It is brand new and does not shoe up on bing or google maps
Once you cross the border you turn right on the first road and you are on 2d, the toll road that will take you to why 5ricewhite - 11-15-2010 at 11:31 PM
Thanks to all of you for your comments. We're not really sure where we're going first once we cross (itinerary? Nope!) But we usually head to BLA
unless it's too early/cold, in which case we'll head down to Concepcion or further south. We have 3-4 months, so not in a hurry. Guess we could head
west from Arizona staying north of the border to our usual Tecate crossing but seems like there may be a better and shorter way? Thanks again.David K - 11-15-2010 at 11:42 PM
Mexicalli (Mexicali), too! DavidE - 11-16-2010 at 02:12 PM
Is there a Banjercito or Solo Sonora car permit to turn in?
If there is it makes all the difference in the world.
The solitary Banjercito office to turn in the permits is 5 km east of Sonoyta. You cannot do it anywhere else except at a well-hidden office in T.J.
that would be miserable to track down. Read the "cannot do it anywhere else" part once again.
If you fail to surrender a car permit, that'll be your last time on the mainland in a car south of the tourist border zone. You cannot get another
prmit.GilandVal - 11-21-2010 at 10:45 AM
Crossing through San Luis, where do you go to take care of getting your visa permit stamped? Thanks.CortezBlue - 11-22-2010 at 05:09 PM
Just past the gate, on the right, is the immigration office.
You may have to pull forward, park and walk back to the office
