ncampion
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Pre-trip preguntas
If going to the mainland, I would cross at Lukeville, AZ (Sonoyta, Sonora). Easy drive, small border crossing and easy to get all the paperwork done
that you need for the mainland, car permit etc.
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good for ya! get settled in and we'll be there next summer to visit!
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desertcpl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
Driving from San Diego to San Pancho, Nayarit end of November. Does crossing at Calexico make sense or is it better to head south at Gila Bend....
it's a little further but the drive may be easier.
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so tell us about your retirements plans
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Unless..... as some folks suspect, you are going to settle there, if I was going to San Pancho, I'd fly to PV and rent a car. Really long drive
through a great deal of desert. Just my two cents.
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ncampion
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
Cool. That does mean head south from the 8 at Gila Bend the way I am looking at it.
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I tried working and I tried not working. Not working is better.
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You might consider taking the dog with you, by car. Sometimes, there are problems with the dog clearing Mex customs/vet inspection at the Mex
airport. Driving, just not an issue for the pet!
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ncampion
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
I need to map out 3 nights of secure parking..... probably no-tells....
Any suggestions on stopping points?
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A good friend of mine used to always stop at the no-tells when driving back and forth to PV. Very secure parking, just be sure to tell them that you
want to stay the whole night.
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Gotta agree with you that a big lab in a car does take up a lot of space. Like most of it!!
The dog/customs issues we've had have been at the Los Cabos airport. I'm sure that every airport/office is different, just like the immigration
offices.
Biggest issue has been the expiration of the rabies vaccination. US vaccines have a three year expiration period. Mexico only recognizes a ONE year
vaccination period. Just re-vaccinate your furry friend before the flight and you'll be within the one year expiration period.
We were held at the Cabo airport until a local vet could come to the airport and re-vaccinate the dog and make him legal for Mexico! We still had 18
months remaining on the US vaccine.
Good luck with you and your family's new adventure!!!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ncampion
If going to the mainland, I would cross at Lukeville, AZ (Sonoyta, Sonora). Easy drive, small border crossing and easy to get all the paperwork done
that you need for the mainland, car permit etc. |
Done it this way many times.
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Frank: check out George & Ms Tioga blog here. He did the same trip and may have some ideas for places to stay AND avoid. U2U me anytime if you need anything done to your place at Gecko.
Good Luck.
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Congrats on your retirement. I hope your plans to move to Mexico work out well.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
Any suggestions on stopping points?
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We've overnighted at Pemex stations on the mainland. Just let the folks know. They never said no. Coffee and restrooms in the morning.
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desertcpl
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so do you have a house that your moving into, Pics?
how about the town, give us some details please
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