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Bob H
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Obtaining Tourist paperwork....
.... in Ensenada -vs- TJ border. It's difficult for us to find a place to park our large cabover to get this paperwork done at the border. But I
like the idea that you have a bank right there. What's the deal like for obtaining the paperwork in Ensenada? How difficult is it to do this in
Ensenada -vs- TJ border.
Recommendations?
Thanks,
Bob H
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Mango
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There was a thread about this a while back you may find interesting...
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=25755#pid243313
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Bob and Susan
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the border at tj has LOTS of good parking now
i can pull in with a utility trailer and still park
just park in one of the first stalls in secondary
really easy...
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woody with a view
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even if you aren't in the far right lane when you cross just hang a right past the secondary area and tell them you need to park. there's plenty of
room (unless it's 4pm on a weekday).
TJ is the best option!!!
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Minnow
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Bob, you can always just head to GN. I hate dealing with the border people, and everything is available in GN. Remember if you only stay 7 days or
less there is no fee.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Minnow
Bob, you can always just head to GN. I hate dealing with the border people, and everything is available in GN. Remember if you only stay 7 days or
less there is no fee. |
BUT my insurance says in small letters that not having an fmt MAY
invalidate my insurance. that's a LONG way to drive without an fmt.....
edit:font size
[Edited on 9-27-2007 by woody in ob]
[Edited on 9-27-2007 by woody in ob]
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Minnow
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Wuss.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Minnow
Wuss. |
thank-you!
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David K
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Bob H is going for more than 7 days, and the bank is not always open in Guerrero Negro (4 miles from the state border), and you have to go BACK to the
official for a final stamp AFTER the fee is paid.
Bob, Tijuana has a ton of room under the giant awning (secondary)... and the 24/7 bank teller allows you to pay there, then walk back to INM (first
door/ on the far right) for that final stamp making you legal for 180 days.
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805gregg
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Discover Baja Travel Club has tourist cards available through the mail, why stop anywhere?
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Minnow
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Bob H is going for more than 7 days, and the bank is not always open in Guerrero Negro (4 miles from the state border), and you have to go BACK to the
official for a final stamp AFTER the fee is paid.
Bob, Tijuana has a ton of room under the giant awning (secondary)... and the 24/7 bank teller allows you to pay there, then walk back to INM (first
door/ on the far right) for that final stamp making you legal for 180 days. |
Is it just me, but was DK angry when he wrote this?
Disclaimer: My paperwork is always in order.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Discover Baja Travel Club has tourist cards available through the mail, why stop anywhere? |
Yes, but you STILL need to stop at the border to have the pre-paid tourist card stamped!!! Why not just do it all at the sme time since you're there?
The pre paid card is NOT valid until the stamp you get when entering Mexico for the first time with it...
No Tom, I am not mad... look:   
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Minnow
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David, you just made me laugh really hard for the first time since, well, ever.
Congratulations.
You are weird, but your love of Baja is true. Rock on DK!!!!
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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Bob and Susan
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you can get a fmt in guerrero negro and pay in santa rosalia or mulege...
you don't need to pay in guerrero negro
you JUST need to pay BEFORE 7 days are up
after you'd have to get it stamped again in santa rosalia a 50 minute drive from mulege
tj is still the best stop
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Bob H
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Thanks everyone - I will get it in TJ as we are crossing on Monday around 9 or 10am. The parking used to be a problem, but I think it's because I
didn't turn in past secondary to get a parking spot. I just don't want to deal with going through a secondary gate/line to get the parking. If I can
get to the parking after passing through the regular gates, that's great and that's what I'll do.
Nomads rock!
Bob H
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DENNIS
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Bob.....
A double purpose solution for doing your stuff in Ensenada. Behind Hussongs there is a parking lot. Three bucks per day, I think, no more. It's
guarded and safe and a few blocks from immigration. Take the walk and do what you have to do then return to Hussongs and celebrate.
Vaya Con Dios
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Bob.....
A double purpose solution for doing your stuff in Ensenada. Behind Hussongs there is a parking lot. Three bucks per day, I think, no more. It's
guarded and safe and a few blocks from immigration. Take the walk and do what you have to do then return to Hussongs and celebrate.
Vaya Con Dios |
or don't!!! like al g said, "just don't stop!"
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Hook
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Bob, personally I think it is HARDER to try and pass through the regular gates and then get over to where you can park than to JUST USE THE FAR RIGHT
LANES, PARK, AND CONDUCT YOUR BUSINESS.
It's not like you are gonna get mobbed by officials. Just park in one of the last spaces within that far right lane but before you get to the
secondary inspection limit line.
It's a breeze.........
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danaeb
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Bob - Hook's got it. It's really easy and the parking spaces are huge (long). Pull through the DECLARE lane and you're there.
Experience enables you to recognize a mistake every time you repeat it.
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David K
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and Bob, if officials walk up to you when you park, tell them you are getting your tourist cards and have nothing to declare... however, they may want
a look anyway... When you drive out, you may be asked to push the button and see if you get a red or green light.
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