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[*] posted on 3-3-2013 at 12:58 PM


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thanks SFandH. I'll be driving early Tuesday, trying to determine which crossing to use so we can get our papers handled.

I used to drive to Ensenada and purchase visa there- back in the day you didn't need one until after Ensenada. Is that no longer an option, if we cross to early before they open for business in Otay/TJ/Tecate?

I'd rather get thru town, head south, and get papers after breakfast at Alfonso's if they wont arrest/deport me ;)


The tourist card check has been gone 20 years or so... it used to be just south of Maneadero. It is now at the Eagle Monument, near Guerrero Negro, 400 miles south.

There is an INM office at the Ensenada harbor, but really for boat arrivals, they haven't always been easy on auto travelers there, telling them they are supposed to get the FMM at the border. Also, no bank teller by the Ensenada INM.




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[*] posted on 3-3-2013 at 01:52 PM


I remember the staff at the port office was a real pain, agree they didn't like us drivers.

still waiting on info regarding hours and other options as I decide to cross at Otay, and drive to Popotla, or do the Tecate route. (Since I let my SENTRI expire, I avoid San Ysidro xings)




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[*] posted on 3-3-2013 at 08:42 PM


What on earth is this FMM stuff?

I'm clearly outdated. One needs a visa to enter Baja?




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[*] posted on 3-3-2013 at 08:47 PM


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What on earth is this FMM stuff?

I'm clearly outdated. One needs a visa to enter Baja?


Only if you are going to cross into the southern state at Guerrero Negro. Maybe. Usually nobody checks.

There are other details, but that's the scoop from a practical point of view.




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