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fast track pass
anybody use these san ysirdo fast track crossing passes? some hotels and restaurants in TJ rosarito and ensenada will give you a fast track pass for
spending 90 bucks at their places. If you ever see people in the far right lane at the border crossing being allowed into a special lane ( this isnt
the sentri lane) this is the fast track lane.
would'nt it be great if wet lips or anthony's were part of this program? they claim 15 to 30 minute waits.
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Used to be the medical emergency lane. Saw three cars get turned away by the inspectors today. One car turned away had handicapped CA plates and a
lady in the back seat covered in blankets. A truck they allowed through had an open bed with a man riding in the back with some metal scaffolding.
We were today wondering what the new criteria for access to that lane is...
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Unless something changed from last October the pass you get is what allows the inspectors to lift the gate bar arm that allows you to pass. I have
seen them turn people back also but it was due to not having the pass. In fact I have been right behind cars turned away and with my pass allowed to
proceed, so if the inspector is handed a pass then you are good to go. If someone knows of some changes would definately like to know, as I use the
passes to get relatives back across the border faster. I have a sentri pass but relatives do not cross enough to make it needed for them, and with
the pass everyone in your car is good to go. Take Care & Travel Safe------" No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777
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SDRonni
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Bajafun: where do you get your fastpass and how much do you have to spend at the establishment to get it?
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Rubens in Cantamar had them and you had to spend $70.00. I don't know if he still has them,k
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to get the pass in Ensenada you must first purchase a Ensenada Distinguished Visitor Card for $12+ shipping/handling that gives you discounts at a lot
of places.
once you have the card, these are the places in Ensenada where you can get the 1 time pass by spending 1000 pesos or more:
;Posada El Rey Sol
;Estero Beach Hotel
;Adobe Guadalupe Hotel
 esert Inn Hotel
;Best Western El Cid
;El Cortez Baja Inn
;Hotel Santo Tomas Baja Inn
;El Rey Sol restaurant
;Sano's Steak House
;Playitas Club del Mar
[Edited on 4-14-2011 by durrelllrobert]
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Keri
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Hi Ronni , I just talked to Ruben he still has the passes and you only have to spend $35.00 such a deal. He is also having another party this
Sat. at the new place in La Mision. Live music and Mex buffet $6.95. Ya'all come .k
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SDRonni
Bajafun: where do you get your fastpass and how much do you have to spend at the establishment to get it? |
fyi... if the passes are still good at the gate - I may have a couple (or more) available as well.
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I get mine at Ruben's in cantamar and Rosarito Hotel. They do have not any expiration date on them and I used some of the first small ones they first
started using without any problem. Splash was also suppose to get them as well but he was still waiting when I left in late October for his passes to
be approved by Mexico Tourism Agency. Take Care & Travel Safe----"No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777
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The Fast Track Has Become Too Expensive
And Ruben doesn't do it anymore.
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\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
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Here's Rubens number, 01-661-613-2371 I spoke to him personally this morning. He says he still has them. Call yourself and find out,k
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SDRonni
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Thanks so much for this info, and I will call him, Keri. Wish we could come this Saturday, but we came back NOB today! I sure hope we can get the
pass for my brother and niece's visit next week. Love Ruben's food!
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