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San Ysidro Border Crossing to MX
Good afternoon. . .After getting some pesos in San Ysidro, gonna head South 10/1 approx. 5AM pulling an enclosed utility trailer ( with camp gear,
kayaks, dual sport ) behind our PU; Should we stay in right hand lane @ border for Customs & Immigration & pay fees? How long will we be at
customs / immigration?? Would like to hit toll road to Ensenada, so, do we stay in 2nd from right hand lane & look for Ensenada Cuota & hang a
right?? Suggestions on Ensenada shopping to get some food & beer? Was thinking of taking some firewood across border; yea or nay? Is firewood
obtainable on way to Ensenada or elsewhere? We are planning on spending first few nights at Mikes Sky Ranch & then head down to Gonzoga Bay, Bay
of LA etc. Also anyone been to Punta Sanfrancisquito recently as we are planning on going there after Bay of LA. How is road from Bay of LA to Punta
Sanfrancisquito to Hwy 1 also?. . .Thanks in advance. Feedback appreciated!!!!!!!
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As long as you don't look like you're moving, you should be fine. If they pull you into "revisión", expect to be there 30-60 minutes. Technically, you
need to pull an FMM (you'll be there longer than three days, you're going south of Maneadero), but no one checks north of the state line. Figure half
an hour for paperwork that way.
The border has changed as you go southbound; no more Puerta México. Now you make a sharp right and then an even sharper left. Once you clear customs,
stay to the right; there's bright, fancy new signage and it's a lot easier than the old way. You'll pretty much make the first right onto Av.
Internacional. Follow signs for the cuota.
Bear in mind (if you come back this way) that Av. Internacional eastbound is closed for construction, so you'll need to take Calle Segunda across.
There's everything you could possibly want directly on the Transpeninsular in Ensenada, from Calimax to Costco to the world's least appealing Walmart,
mostly on the south end of town.
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C205Driver
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. . .Thanks! Is the Bank / Immigration open 24/7?
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Yes they are, Driver.
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Pacifico and others have talked about Punta San Francisquito... We went there last summer... details in my July 2012 trip report. Hauling a trailer
will make things slow on washboard roads.
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. . .Thanks Udo ( for 24/7 update!!! ) & Davido; I've flown into PSFO ( Punta Sanfrancisquito ) many times & have tried reaching Juan on Sat
Fone ( 011-52-555-151-4886 ) to no avail. . .I understand it will be a long ride in but I REALLY enjoy my time there; will probably bring in cabbage,
tomatoes, avacados, etc. as sometimes they run low on "stuff" for meals. . .Any guess on miles from end of pavement to PSFO? Time pulling trailer?
Thanks!
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Re: crossing at San Ysidro to MX
Hi C205Driver,
Just an update: the internacional going from Playas to the border is now open. They finished the construction last week.
You don't have to take Avenida Segunda through downtown anymore.
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BaldEagleMav
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You'll save a bunch of money (about 1/2) if you stop at the Mercado Hidalgo in TJ.
You just follow the signs to the Rio Clorado area, stay to the right (you'll see the COSTCO on the right. In three blocks you'll see the McDonalds on
the right. Turn right just before the McDonalds. Go 1-1/2 block and turn left at the parking gate. Take the parking ticket with you, because they'll
validate the parking at wherever you shop. You'll flip at what is available at the block-square market. There is lots of parking available.
On the opposite side, right by THAT entrance, there is a taco stand...it has been featured in many FOOD NETWORK tv shows as well as any other food
related articles...great place to eat, but you'll have to stand, no seating available.
They have quite a bit of non-standard Mexican food as well as the regular stuff.
My wife and I tend to frequent the more unusual fare stands and restaurants.
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Thanks guys for updates & recommendations; love them Taco stands & belly really likes the "picante" food. . .mmmmmm
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I forgot to mention:
When leaving the place, and trying to get back on course, go back to the original place you turned right on, (Avenida De Los Heros) and go another two
blocks and follow the signs overhead to Rosarito and Ensenada. It IS a trailer friendly road, and no cops to hassle you. In about 6 miles you'll run
into the toll road on the right.
OR...
You could keep going through Rosarito, and just before you leave the town, you'll see a liquor store on your left (LIQORES DON PISTO). You can load up
on booze there. They have the lowest prices in all of Baja, as well as a great selection.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dasubergeek
As long as you don't look like you're moving, you should be fine. If they pull you into "revisión", expect to be there 30-60 minutes. Technically, you
need to pull an FMM (you'll be there longer than three days, you're going south of Maneadero), but no one checks north of the state line. Figure half
an hour for paperwork that way.
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If they do find something that requires payment of duty they give you a slip of paper stating what it is and you stand in line at the first counter
where the give you another slip of paper staing how much duty you owe. Then you take that slip to the bank at the far end and stand in line to pay it.
Then they give you a receipt that you take back to the first counter and stand in line to present it to the clerk that then gives you another slip to
present to the guy outside that sent you there in the first place. Depending on the time of day this could take up to an hour total. 
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The border has changed as you go southbound; no more Puerta México. Now you make a sharp right and then an even sharper left. Once you clear customs,
stay to the right; there's bright, fancy new signage and it's a lot easier than the old way. You'll pretty much make the first right onto Av.
Internacional. Follow signs for the cuota.
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Actually the sign says Playas and Ensenada and you cross a bridge over the dry riverbed that ends in a sharp curve and puts you into a lane that
merges onto Ave. International and after you go up and over the hill you take the clearly marked right and get into the left lane that puts you onto
the toll road to Ensenada.
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Bear in mind (if you come back this way) that Av. Internacional eastbound is closed for construction, so you'll need to take Calle Segunda across.
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Construction has been completed on Ave. International.
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There's everything you could possibly want directly on the Transpeninsular in Ensenada, from Calimax to Costco to the world's least appealing Walmart,
mostly on the south end of town. |
Bob Durrell
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