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Chapala-ex
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Yuma to Ensenada - Where to cross?
We are moving to Ensenada on May 1st and will be overnighting in Yuma, AZ our last night in the US. As we will be crossing the border on a Saturday
and have read about the delays crossing at San Ysidro, would better off crossing at another point?
We expect to be arriving to the border around noon. Would it be better earlier? later? on Friday?
Thanks
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Timo1
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Tecate would be my route from there
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MikeYounghusband
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As Timo1 said Tacate is your best route. No wait at all at the border and go straight down the Ensenada fron there. Down through wine country its a
nice drive as they recently widened the road and I believe the construction is nearly done. You will enjoy the drive.
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Chapala-ex
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My maps don't indicate the quality of the roads from Tecate to Ensenada (via Francisco Zarco and El Sauzal de Rodriguez). We have taken the bus via
the beautiful coastal route from TJ. How do they compare? The route looks pretty isolated.
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David K
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It's a paved Highway... heavily used by all manor of vehicles.
The southern end is being widened to four lanes...
Many towns along the way... isolated? Have you been south of San Quintin or off a paved road before?
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Timo1
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The wine route is one of the most beautiful and unique areas of Baja North
You'll love it
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bajadock
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Chapala-ex,
Holler when you get settled in Ensenada. From your handle, would like to hear about your past and new adventures.
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Chapala-ex
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
It's a paved Highway... heavily used by all manor of vehicles.
The southern end is being widened to four lanes...
Many towns along the way... isolated? Have you been south of San Quintin or off a paved road before? |
Haven't been south of Punta Banda yet but know several routes from Texas to Guadalajara and they can be beautiful and treacherous at the same time.
Its those paved, two-lane, no-shoulder (w/ six inch to 10 ft dropoff), pot-holed routes that make dodging the big rigs and buses an adventure that
only a teenager could enjoy.
Can't wait to begin exploring Baja. 
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bajaguy
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Yeah, maybe we could have an Ensenada area Nomads welcome gathering!!!!! 
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Chapala-ex
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
It's a paved Highway... heavily used by all manor of vehicles.
The southern end is being widened to four lanes...
Many towns along the way... isolated? Have you been south of San Quintin or off a paved road before? |
Haven't been south of Punta Banda yet but know several routes from Texas to Guadalajara and they can be beautiful and treacherous at the same time.
Its those paved, two-lane, no-shoulder (w/ six inch to 10 ft dropoff), pot-holed routes that make dodging the big rigs and buses an adventure that
only a teenager could enjoy.
Can't wait to begin exploring Baja. |
You will just LOVE Hwy. 1, south ofSan Quintin!!! 
Welcome to Baja Nomad!!!
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Chapala-ex
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajadock
Chapala-ex,
Holler when you get settled in Ensenada. From your handle, would like to hear about your past and new adventures. |
Yup, soon to be leaving Ajijic/Chapala after just 6 mos. Altitude doesn't agree with us and expat community too far into retirement for us. Ensenada
will hopefully satisfy our need to be around people of all ages, nationalities and languages. Can't wait.
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Chapala-ex
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Yeah, maybe we could have an Ensenada area Nomads welcome gathering!!!!! |
Sounds good to me! That wouldn't involve tequila or beer, would it? Throw me into that briar patch. 
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sylens
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bienvenidos
primos
your posting raised me from sleep mode and lurking here. the time draws nigh. the welcome party should make you two feel right at home. see you may
day!!!
lili
lili
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Bajahowodd
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The insular ex-pat environment of Ajijic is an attraction to a certain type. They don't live there to be in Mexico, so much as they live there to save
on expenses. And you are right on about the idea of the potpourri you will encounter in and around Ensenada. Best of luck.
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Pescador
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Well, if you are a little adventourous, I would cross at San Luis, go on the tollroad on hwy 2, go through Rumarosa, which is one of the most
beautiful stretches of highway in all of Baja Norte, into Tecate and then either exit at Tecate and go south to Ensenada or continue on the toll road
to the coast. Since you will probably see a lot of the coastal highway once you move in, you might want to consider doing this road through Rumarosa.
It is how I always enter because I refuse to do Tijuana and the scenery is nothing short of magnificent.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Chapala-ex
We are moving to Ensenada on May 1st and will be overnighting in Yuma, AZ our last night in the US. As we will be crossing the border on a Saturday
and have read about the delays crossing at San Ysidro, would better off crossing at another point?
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the delays southbound at san ysidro are only bad at rush hour when lots of people entering mexico. most other times the delay, if any, is less than
the extra time gained by traveling major highways such as I-8, I-15 and toll road.
be forewarned that many here that talk about fear and loathing of crossing at san ysidro are retirees driving vehicles too large for their driving
skills or suburbanites that live in gated communities and are sort of fearful of TJ.
the fastest and prettiest entry to mexican coast is driving the toll road TJ to ensenada.
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irenemm
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You will miss the weather
love Ajiji the people were so nice and helpful.
good luck in Ensenada.
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Chapala-ex
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pescador
Well, if you are a little adventourous, I would cross at San Luis, go on the tollroad on hwy 2, go through Rumarosa, which is one of the most
beautiful stretches of highway in all of Baja Norte, into Tecate and then either exit at Tecate and go south to Ensenada or continue on the toll road
to the coast. Since you will probably see a lot of the coastal highway once you move in, you might want to consider doing this road through Rumarosa.
It is how I always enter because I refuse to do Tijuana and the scenery is nothing short of magnificent. |
Thanks for the suggestion. Do you mean the San Luis, AZ, just south of Yuma? I'll check it out.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
be forewarned that many here that talk about fear and loathing of crossing at san ysidro are retirees driving vehicles too large for their driving
skills or suburbanites that live in gated communities and are sort of fearful of TJ.
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Awww, c'mon, goat......don't tell all our secrets on their first day here. Save some for later. 
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DianaT
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Where ever you cross the border, the best of luck to you in your new adventure. Change is always good.
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