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Gulliver
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Just went through Northbound on Sunday (Quick peek in the back. Curious about weird things we have like modern camping gear and smiles when we said we
were headed up to see the whales) and again Southbound today (friendly and passed us though without asking anything except where we were coming from
and where we were going.
I feel safer around these kids than I do walking into ANY gringo infested bar down here. Sober and professional.
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Gulliver
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Barbara just said that I have a sign across my forehead that says, "Internet troll".
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David K
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It's hit or miss, as with the weather or getting a bad meal at a place that was good before...
I had never had a negative checkpoint experience until last July at San Ignacio. It won't stop me from going back, but it sure could had, to many
others less comfortable in Mexico than I. That is what is sad, how unprofessional behavior can hurt so many Mexicans who benefit from tourism.
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oxxo
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Maybe it was the Trump bumper sticker on your chariot? 
| Quote: | | It won't stop me from going back, but it sure could had, to many others less comfortable in Mexico than I. That is what is sad, how unprofessional
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Then maybe it was the Ted Cruz bumper sticker! 12 million new "tourists" sent to Mexico.
Amigo, it's a joke! I have a "I'm Partial to Palin" bumper sticker. The checkpoint guys burst out laughing when they see it and just wave me
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David K
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No political stickers on my truck, the Baja stickers are enough! In July 2015 there was nobody yet to pick, at least for me. I do like Ben Carson, but
he just is too damn calm and relaxed! LOL
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gsbotanico
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I've been stopped at check points all over Baja and mainland Mexico. I'm never sure what to expect. In Baja it's normally professional and
courteous, but not always. I try to remain respectful. Once I was stopped in Guadalupe Valley in the 1990s on the dirt road (now paved) between El
Tigre and El Porvenir by the PGR. This is the Mexican equivalent of the FBI. Not much traffic on the road back in those days. I came around a curve
and the oncoming vehicle turned to block the road. The agents, all wearing PGR t-shirts, jumped out to open the doors on both sides of my car. They
were locked, but I quickly opened them. I went through the whole list of questions and my car was searched. I think the agents were disappointed
they didn't find any drugs and I had good answers to their questions. A tipoff and the wrong guy or normal routine? I never found out, but I was
sure relieved to drive off. My one and only rough encounter in Baja.
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SFandH
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When we went through the San Ignacio checkpoint, northbound in January, they were taking photos of all the cars. Cameraman facing the front of the
vehicle from a 45 degree angle that also captured one side.
Anyone else experienced that?
[Edited on 2-24-2016 by SFandH]
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Gulliver
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Just to keep things in perspective, the next town headed North from there, Viscaino, was the site of a recent drug related triple killing.
I would surprised if there were NOT a lot more scrutiny and data collection at that point.
The only route that bypasses that check point is up the coastal route and any serious increase in surface traffic there would really stand out as well
as destroy the already ripped up road.
As long as the U.S. keeps sucking drugs, this business will be one of the largest contributors to Mexico's G.N.P. and there will be friction. Violent
friction.
I'm a proponent of legalization but until that happens (not holding my breath!) I chose to abstain and quietly avoid those who consume.
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captkw
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drugs
I guess that most don't get that the simple fact about these check and search points/stations and the USA "war on drugs"...The USA mandates and
demands the ck points..the CIA (cocaine international aviation) dosnt like other gangs selling the same drug that they sell...really,,really
simple......
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Gulliver
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Try to imagine what it's like for these young guys. Bored. Hot. And maybe some serious trouble with the next truck.
I was doing a lot of driving around in Baja in the early nineties and carried a big cooler full of six packs of cola. I always managed to leave behind
one or two when I threw my junk back in the car. I wouldn't have their job for anything.
The local police in Mulege periodically set up a check point here in Mulege and look things over. Fairly professionally done too. I don't object.
Keeps things from getting out of hand.
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We came through on Wednesday and had zero issues. The youngest could not speak a word of English. An older one (Maybe 40's) came over and questioned
me and asked if the other one could look in our camper. All professional and courteous. We shook hands even at the end and I told him to be safe out
there. He was very pleasant. we were down there for a week and had no issues at any checkpoint or with any enforcement agency.
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David K
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Quote: Originally posted by VegasNick  | | We came through on Wednesday and had zero issues. The youngest could not speak a word of English. An older one (Maybe 40's) came over and questioned
me and asked if the other one could look in our camper. All professional and courteous. We shook hands even at the end and I told him to be safe out
there. He was very pleasant. we were down there for a week and had no issues at any checkpoint or with any enforcement agency.
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Yep, that's the way it is 99% of the time.
I have given those guys cold water and fruit at times, too... after the inspection so it doesn't seem to be bribing them for faster passage, lol.
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rts551
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I only live 70 miles from there. Pass through all the time without a problem. Starting to feel left out.... well I guess I could post something on
the internet just to get attention.
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willardguy
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one thing all the checkpoints have in common.....chica's on board, they're gettin out of the car! 
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BajaBlanca
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It sure ranks as one of the most boring jobs.
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willardguy
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beats Afghanistan! 
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4x4abc
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David,
where is Molino de Calamajué?
Harald Pietschmann
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