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socalrat
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Tourist cards needed?
Only planning on going as far south as San Felipe, but we will be there 2.5 weeks. DO we need a tourist card? Can they be obtained in San Felipe, or
do we need to stop in Mexicali?
Thanks!
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DENNIS
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Well....you're supposed to have one after being in the country more than 72 hours or one week, depending on who you talk to. You would really have to
get yourself jambed up before anyone would ask.
If it's no trouble, just get them. One less thing to think about.
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mcfez
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DavidK is correct.
But.....we never get the cards for family members and friends that comes down to SF to our home there...no matter what the length of stay. Never in
ten years been ask for the card.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Sweetwater
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I was never asked for the Visitor Visa till we went through Guerrero Negro....then it was a $25 fee plus a $50 fine........we were pre-running the
Baja 1000 and had been across the border for about 72 hours.....my advice is "just get one.........."
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woody with a view
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suckers always claim they "never had to before." just wait until you have an accident. don't you think the adjuster is going to ask for your "papers?"
seems like an easy out for the company.
$20 for the driver (and the piece of mind) is chump change. open up the wallet, Squeeky!
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
suckers always claim they "never had to before." just wait until you have an accident. don't you think the adjuster is going to ask for your "papers?"
seems like an easy out for the company.
$20 for the driver (and the piece of mind) is chump change. open up the wallet, Squeeky! |
And just how do they determined you been in Baja past 7 days?
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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socalrat
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Not worried about the $$$ (although I *did* just lose my job!). Was more worried about finding the right place and parking the FJ and trailer.
Didn't get one last time. hmmm.....
gb3
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by socalrat
Not worried about the $$$ (although I *did* just lose my job!). Was more worried about finding the right place and parking the FJ and trailer.
Didn't get one last time. hmmm.....
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Not everyone has cash flowing out of their pockets here...as some BN's here appear to have. Let me tell you....there's a whole lot of visitors coming
to SF and don't bother with the card. Budget has a lot to do with it. Laziness too. All I can say....I and "guest(s)" spend bucks in Baja...so I aint
a Squeeky as one claims. I even donate down there too. Defining me as a Squeeky is pure nonsense.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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DENNIS
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I have always found this recurring conversation strange. Some here, including myself, would say don't worry about it. Nobody will ever know.
On the other hand, seems as though we all would prefer that Mexicans coming to the states do it legally.
Like I said, I would probably fall in this catagory, but I can never understand why we sit here, support a double standard, then talk shamelessly
about it to the world.
Now..don't yell at me for my opinion. I'm as guilty as everybody else.
Oh well....never mind.
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socalrat
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I have always found this recurring conversation strange. Some here, including myself, would say don't worry about it. Nobody will ever know.
On the other hand, seems as though we all would prefer that Mexicans coming to the states do it legally.
Like I said, I would probably fall in this catagory, but I can never understand why we sit here, support a double standard, then talk shamelessly
about it to the world.
Now..don't yell at me for my opinion. I'm as guilty as everybody else.
Oh well....never mind. |
Possible to get one in the States before crossing over? Maybe even at the Consulate?
gb3
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by socalrat
Possible to get one in the States before crossing over? Maybe even at the Consulate?
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Used to be able to get them at the Mex Consulate in San Diego, but you still had to pay for them at a Mexican bank to have them actvated [so to
speak]. Same thing today when getting them at the border.
You'll just have to grin and bear it. It won't take long and you'll feel better about having them.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
suckers always claim they "never had to before." just wait until you have an accident. don't you think the adjuster is going to ask for your "papers?"
seems like an easy out for the company.
$20 for the driver (and the piece of mind) is chump change. open up the wallet, Squeeky! |
And just how do they determined you been in Baja past 7 days? |
sorry fez. wasn't aimed at you. as Dennis said the double standard exists. just pay the $20.
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
suckers always claim they "never had to before." just wait until you have an accident. don't you think the adjuster is going to ask for your "papers?"
seems like an easy out for the company.
$20 for the driver (and the piece of mind) is chump change. open up the wallet, Squeeky! |
And just how do they determined you been in Baja past 7 days? |
sorry fez. wasn't aimed at you. as Dennis said the double standard exists. just pay the $20. |
I must be tired...I thought I saw cross hairs aimed at me. Accept MY apologizes Sir. You know...I think I am the most understanding and lovable
Nomad here 
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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bajalou
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sweetwater
I was never asked for the Visitor Visa till we went through Guerrero Negro....then it was a $25 fee plus a $50 fine........we were pre-running the
Baja 1000 and had been across the border for about 72 hours.....my advice is "just get one.........." |
It's not just the hours, it's the distance - any time south of San Felipe is supposed to have one. and I agree with Dennis, If you don't like
undocumented Mexicans in the USA, don't be a undocumented US Citizen in Mexico.
But we all know getting around Mexican law is the favorite pastime of Americans.
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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MsTerieus
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I have always found this recurring conversation strange. Some here, including myself, would say don't worry about it. Nobody will ever know.
On the other hand, seems as though we all would prefer that Mexicans coming to the states do it legally.
Like I said, I would probably fall in this catagory, but I can never understand why we sit here, support a double standard, then talk shamelessly
about it to the world. |
An astute observation, IMO.
(By the way, it's catEgory.)
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Strange Things and Double-Standards
I'VE Always found it STRANGE when I hear people comparing Gringos traveling to Baja sans Paperwork with Mexicans entering the U.S. Illegally.
ALL of the Gringos I've known coming to Baja have arrived with Dinero which they SPEND and then they go HOME.
On the other hand, those from Mexico who arrive in the U.S. without papers are mostly Broke, either go to work or into crime and TRY to NEVER go home.
Whatever your position on Immigration, the two situations are NOT analogous.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MrBillM
I'VE Always found it STRANGE when I hear people comparing Gringos traveling to Baja sans Paperwork with Mexicans entering the U.S. Illegally.
ALL of the Gringos I've known coming to Baja have arrived with Dinero which they SPEND and then they go HOME.
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I'm not sure Gringos without an FMM spending money makes it legal...........
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Double standards.........
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I have always found this recurring conversation strange. Some here, including myself, would say don't worry about it. Nobody will ever know.
On the other hand, seems as though we all would prefer that Mexicans coming to the states do it legally.
Like I said, I would probably fall in this catagory, but I can never understand why we sit here, support a double standard, then talk shamelessly
about it to the world.
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Don't forget about digging clams and driving on the beach
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Don't forget about digging clams and driving on the beach
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Used to be able to do both of those things up at Pismo Beach. Has that changed?
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bajaguy
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Dunno, Amigo....I was referring to Baja
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