2002maniac
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Border crossing on holiday?
Hi all! I've been lurking for a long time but figured that with a trip approaching I should finally sign up for the forum so I can pick your brains a
bit.
My latest itinerary has me crossing into Mexico at Los Algodones Sunday May 5. Yes, 5 de mayo!
Am I crazy? Will I be able to get my inmigracion paperwork done and pay my fee? Am I being paranoid or should I wait until monday?
This will be my first time in Baja in 6 years, and I'm stoked for a 10-day escape.
Thanks!
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Mula
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5 de mayo is a bigger deal in the US than in Mexico or Baja at least.
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Bruce R Leech
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Mood: A lot cooler than Mulege
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I dont think you will notice any deference on May 5
Bruce R Leech
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mcfez
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Welcome to the BN! We talk about The Baja here.
Going into Baja is really never a issue with traffic. Even on Easter....going into wasn't a problem. Leaving ....there is
always a wait. Mexicali new gate is best for us. Never been in line for more that 45 minutes.....unless it was a weekend or holiday. I've learned to
take a book.....
Los Algodones gate....I cannot say having never been there.
[Edited on 4-2-2013 by mcfez]
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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nbacc
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Into.............never a problem. Just don't come out on a Sunday if you can help it. Nancy
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RnR
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mula
5 de mayo is a bigger deal in the US than in Mexico or Baja at least. |
Gotta agree. Have talked to some Mexican friends and they do not even know what Cinco de Mayo is. I'll explain. "Oh yeah, now I remember that from
school". (This is from a small village 1,000 miles from the border)
However, I believe, that the FIRST of May is an official Mexican holiday. Dia de Trabajo or Labor Day. Government offices closed, banks closed,
workers get paid for the holiday w/o working, etc.
Just go!
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