ledge
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Crossing border at Tecate
I was thinking of crossing the border at Tecate on a Sunday afternoon rather than Tijuana. I figure it might be shorter, less stressful, and "safer."
I read a post recently saying that the road from Ensenada had lots of construction and was slow going. Does anyone know what the conditions are like
right now? Also, if I were to take Blvd. 2000 to Tecate instead, where is the turnoff from Hwy. 1? Thanks
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Hang in there ledge
You'll get plenty of help
We cross ONLY at Tecate now
sold out and got out !!!
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Ledge
Check your u2u message
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Exit HWY-1 at Puerto Nuevo. Go north on free road to Blvd. 2000.
Go up 2000 and you'll see the first of two Tecate exits. That's the free road and it's not bad. It will be even better on Sunday without the work
traffic.
If you want the toll road over to Tecate, pass the first Tecate exit and go another 6 or 8 miles to the next Tecate turn-off. That's the toll road
and it costs 86 Ps for 16 miles of fine road. That's my choice.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ledge
I read a post recently saying that the road from Ensenada had lots of construction and was slow going. Does anyone know what the conditions are
like right now? |
Forgot this part....still a mess. Don't do it. 2000 is the right choice.
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David K
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My report (if that was the one you read) was last Tuesday... so it probably hasn't changed much. The 14 miles of construction zone just south of
Tecate has about 7 miles of detours.
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Ledge
Don't try the Tecate/Ensenada road. David is an expert in baja roads. and if he says 7 miles of detours are going to ruin your day.... well
take the alternative
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It only adds about an extra 20-30 minutes to the drive to Ensenada.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
Ledge
Don't try the Tecate/Ensenada road. David is an expert in baja roads. and if he says 7 miles of detours are going to ruin your day.... well
take the alternative |
I never, ever said such a thing... truth is difficult for you, isn't it?
I did give the information in my trip report and being that there is an excellent alternative with no dirt detours or slow moving dump trucks to be
stuck behind, it is up to the reader to decide on 14 miles of construction OR use the Blvd. 2000 and free Hwy.s Mex. 2 and Mex. 1.
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ledge
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OK OK I'll take Blvd 2000!!! Thanks for all of the advice.
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rts551
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PSA David
"Widening the highway south from Tecate...
They are annoying enough to consider another route... specially for motorhomes and trailers!
There are 4 dirt detours between Tecate and Valle de las Palmas at Km. 26. They total 6.7 miles in length (last Tuesday).
Instead of Hwy. 3:
Otay to Blvd. 2000 is the way to go south.
Popotla to Tecate via Blvd. 2000 and Hwy. 2 is the way to go north.
The rest of Hwy. 3, south to Ensenada is great... All new from just north of Guadalupe to Hwy. 1."
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
Ledge
Don't try the Tecate/Ensenada road. David is an expert in baja roads. and if he says 7 miles of detours are going to ruin your day.... well
take the alternative |
I never, ever said such a thing... truth is difficult for you, isn't it?
I did give the information in my trip report and being that there is an excellent alternative with no dirt detours or slow moving dump trucks to be
stuck behind, it is up to the reader to decide on 14 miles of construction OR use the Blvd. 2000 and free Hwy.s Mex. 2 and Mex. 1.
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Didn't take long
For this post to go down the dumper.........
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Ledge, I am not encouraging more traffic, but two weeks ago I was pulling a trailer through that area and it was not bad at all. Maybe it is worse
now. If you go stop at Marlin's in Testerazo for breakfast of lunch. you will no be disappointed.
| Quote: | Originally posted by ledge
OK OK I'll take Blvd 2000!!! Thanks for all of the advice. |
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I vote Ensenada-Tecate The construction is no big deal IMO. There's one army check point. The US immigration personnel are much more sane at Tecate-
definitely less stress.
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