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Angelos
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Baja Road Report - La Paz to Tecate
Leaving La Paz on 7/29 and arriving at the border 8/1 notable road conditions follow:
Most significant area of construction was north of Santa Rosalia up to Cuesta del Infierno (Hell's Grade). Road is rough pavement to loose
gravel. The grade itself is still under construction but is paved. We were flagged to stop for construction vehicles on the grade itself (stopping was
the easy part).
Military checkpoint out of San Ignacio - officials asked to see our insurance papers (not registration).
Camp sites along Puerto Escondido and Bahia Concepcion were really busy with local Mexicans in tents; few RVs.
The stretch of road north of GN that was under repair is almost complete and now just a small stretch of gravel remains.
At one of the military checkpoints, officials did a really thorough search and we even had to open our slideouts, let them climb on the roof,
etc.
The border crossing at Tecate:
US CBP Officials were polite and professional this time
Did not need to surrender dog food or nearly the items we did last time
We were given a list of items we could and could not bring across for future reference. If anyone would like me to type in the list, let me
know.
Crossing at Tecate - detours are gone.
Time from getting in line to getting through secondary was about 30 minutes.
It's nice to be in cooler climate - now we just have to get past sticker shock at the diesel pump.
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TMW
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Thanks, good to know.
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David K
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Yes, please post the list... scan it if possible. I got one about 10 years ago and have posted it here in the past. Interested to see if anything has
changed.
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Bajaboy
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Interesting....we crossed about three weeks ago and were specifically asked if we had dog food. Being that we don't have a dog, it wasn't a problem.
Glad you had a pleasant trip.
zac
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dtbushpilot
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What I find interesting is that we cross with visible pet carriers and a pocket dog and I don't remember them ever asking us about pets at the Tecate
crossing. We haven't been directed to secondary when we have had them with us so it would probably be a different story if we had.
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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tiotomasbcs
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I am leaving soon so the road report is much appreciated! Tecate passing was during the week? Read of a 5hour delay on a Sunday! Cuesta nDel
Infierno sounds like a minor molestia, no? Thanks. Tio
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Angelos
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I should have posted above that we are in a pickup truck pulling a 5th wheel. Also, we had two dogs with us - one we just adopted from the streets in
La Paz. No papers were asked for. We volunteered our dog food, but were told we could keep it. Last time we crossed, dog food was confiscated without
much regard for the fact that it was a US brand purchased at Sam's Club.
In answer to tiotomasbcs - we crossed yesterday (on a Wednesday) and entered the line at 3:40 pm. Hope that helps.
David K - when I break out my scanner, will provide an image of the document we were given.
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bajajurel
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leaving for Loreto Tuesday - thanks for the report Angelos!
bajajurel
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mulegejim
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Came from Mulege to San Quentin today (Thursday) road in great shape - work on the Santa Rosalia grade but no problem as even the dirt sections were
well graded. Work north of Jesus Maria to the military check but no problem. I am driving a 2005 Toyota Tacoma so motor homes or folks towing
trailers, etc may have a different opinion of the road. Will cross going north at Tecate tomorrow at around 11:00 AM and will give update. Jim
[Edited on 8-4-2012 by mulegejim]
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Ateo
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Dog food heading into the USA is prohibited. Got nailed 2 years ago and was flagged to secondary for the next 6 months.
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David K
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As it always has been: Depends on the officer questioning you! I look forward to seeing the new list of restricted items at the border.
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Angelos
At one of the military checkpoints, officials did a really thorough search and we even had to open our slideouts, let them climb on the roof,
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You're pulling a 5ver? How long? How many slides? Never heard of this.
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Angelos
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Yes - we're pulling a 5ver and I honestly think the guy at the checkpoint was more fascinated by RVs than he was suspicious. He was very nice and
wanted to get into cabinets that could only be accessed by opening the slide out. He could see there were cabinets behind the slides and wanted to
check them.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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A Interesting Trip Report (From Another Forum) VERBATIM
Posted: 08/02/12 10:55am Link | Quote | Print | Notify Moderator
Leaving La Paz on 7/29 and arriving at the border 8/1 notable road conditions follow:
Most significant area of construction was north of Santa Rosalia up to Cuesta del Infierno (Hell's Grade). Road is rough pavement to loose gravel.
The grade itself is still under construction but is paved. We were flagged to stop for construction vehicles on the grade itself (stopping was the
easy part).
Military checkpoint out of San Ignacio - officials asked to see our insurance papers (not registration).
Camp sites along Puerto Escondido and Bahia Concepcion were really busy with local Mexicans in tents; few RVs.
The stretch of road north of GN that was under repair is almost complete and now just a small stretch of gravel remains.
At one of the military checkpoints, officials did a really thorough search and we even had to open our slideouts, let them climb on the roof, etc.
The border crossing at Tecate:
US CBP Officials were polite and professional this time
Did not need to surrender dog food or nearly the items we did last time
We were given a list of items we could and could not bring across for future reference. If anyone would like me to type in the list, let me know.
Crossing at Tecate - detours are gone.
Time from getting in line to getting through secondary was about 30 minutes.
It's nice to be in cooler climate - now we just have to get past sticker shock at the diesel pump.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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pointdog
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Insurance papers? I've never heard that one before.
Anyone else????
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pointdog
Insurance papers? I've never heard that one before.
Anyone else???? |
Never, ever... The military is charged with searching for guns, ammo, and illegal drugs. Some of the checkpoints they do write down your name (and may
look at your ID to spell it correctly), and car year model.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by pointdog
Insurance papers? I've never heard that one before.
Anyone else???? |
Never, ever... The military is charged with searching for guns, ammo, and illegal drugs. Some of the checkpoints they do write down your name (and may
look at your ID to spell it correctly), and car year model. |
DavidK.............If you are stopped at a military checkpoint and the military asks you for your FMM, your US Passport, your vehicle registration,
your vehicle insurance or your drivers license.........are you going to tell them....
"Gee, your job description says that you are charged with searching for guns, ammo, and illegal drugs"
Methinks not, methinks you will comply............you REALLY do not know what their current assignment is, so just go with it.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by pointdog
Insurance papers? I've never heard that one before.
Anyone else???? |
Never, ever... The military is charged with searching for guns, ammo, and illegal drugs. Some of the checkpoints they do write down your name (and may
look at your ID to spell it correctly), and car year model. |
DavidK.............If you are stopped at a military checkpoint and the military asks you for your FMM, your US Passport, your vehicle registration,
your vehicle insurance or your drivers license.........are you going to tell them....
"Gee, your job description says that you are charged with searching for guns, ammo, and illegal drugs"
Methinks not, methinks you will comply............you REALLY do not know what their current assignment is, so just go with it.
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Guy, I am reporting on what they have asked for to me personally. Anything else is just speculation, right?
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by pointdog
Insurance papers? I've never heard that one before.
Anyone else???? |
Never, ever... The military is charged with searching for guns, ammo, and illegal drugs. Some of the checkpoints they do write down your name (and may
look at your ID to spell it correctly), and car year model. |
DavidK.............If you are stopped at a military checkpoint and the military asks you for your FMM, your US Passport, your vehicle registration,
your vehicle insurance or your drivers license.........are you going to tell them....
"Gee, your job description says that you are charged with searching for guns, ammo, and illegal drugs"
Methinks not, methinks you will comply............you REALLY do not know what their current assignment is, so just go with it.
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Guy, I am reporting on what they have asked for to me personally. Anything else is just speculation, right? |
Then you might want to say.....the prime mission of the military checkpoints are to search/look for weapons, ammunition and/or drugs however there may
be other requirements depending on local situations.
The only speculation is that none of know for sure what each checkpoint is tasked to do on a certain day.
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DaliDali
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegejim
Came from Mulege to San Quentin today (Thursday) road in great shape - work on the Santa Rosalita grade but no problem as even the dirt sections were
well graded.Jim |
Is the gravel deep and loose going up the grade?
I am thinking of taking a heavy road moto (Harley) up that way soon.
Deep, loose gravel is a no go for me.
thanks
[Edited on 8-3-2012 by DaliDali]
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