pascuale
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tourist visa
Hey Guys,
Do I need a tourist visa if im going to scammons lagoon? Is that right before the state line or right after, cant remember? Im only going to be in
baja for 5 days. What is the easiest way to get one, can I just do it in Guerrero Negro?
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Bruce R Leech
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yes git one .
you can git it in Guerrero Negro but watch out for the Mexican holidays they will be closed at least 3 days next week.
Bruce R Leech
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Get it
If you are traveling more than 75 miles south of the border or staying longer than 72 hours (3 days) you must have one
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pascuale
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Gracias,
Ok, I know you are supposed to get one but i have been going to gonzaga for years and have never had a problem. When I drove to cabo they check them
at Guerrero Negro (state line). My question is... Will I be crossing that line if the farthest im going is Mallarimos in Guerrero Negro and scammons
lagoon? Thanks
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Tucker
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Without proper documentation.....
imagine how you will be treated if you have an accident south of Maneadero. Save $21 dollars?
\"I think it would be a good idea.\"
-- Mahatma Gandhi, when asked what he thought of Western civilization
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pascuale
Gracias,
Ok, I know you are supposed to get one but i have been going to gonzaga for years and have never had a problem. When I drove to cabo they check them
at Guerrero Negro (state line). My question is... Will I be crossing that line if the farthest im going is Mallarimos in Guerrero Negro and scammons
lagoon? Thanks |
you have been lucky for years.
you are in a another country stay legal.
in Mexico if you are picked up for anything you are guilty until you can prove you are Innocent. some times that is hard to do.
Bruce R Leech
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Get a map. Guerrero Negro is in Baja Sur. Scammons is south of Guerrero Negro. There is a dirt road just south of the airport that will get you around
the immigration check at the stateline and you can save your 20 something dollars.
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bajalou
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And while you're saving the $20 quit complaining about all the undocumented aliens in So Calif. cause you just became one in Baja Calif.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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pascuale
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And while you're saving the $20 quit complaining about all the undocumented aliens in So Calif. cause you just became one in Baja Calif.
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Hey Bajalou,
Asking questions on a board to gain information is in no way complaining about the illegal immigrants in california so you can stop trying to makeing
yourself feel so rightous by writing things like that. And im sure all of you guys have tourist visas everytime you go 75 miles into baja or for more
than 72 hours, because your all such little  's. I appreciate the information
as that is the purpose of this board, and I will definetely get a visa because based on the valuable info, It definetely sounds much safer in every
way.
Thanks
If anyone ever wants to have a fishing or spearfishing tournament, im confident at 22 years of age, I can take most of you old farts out! Bring it on,
grandpas!
[Edited on 3-19-2005 by pascuale]
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David K
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That's the spirit pascuale!
The old farts here (and young ones too), like it when you stand your ground!
Do get the AAA Baja map and the Baja Almanac map book, with them you will have a better trip
Top off your fuel tank at El Rosario (220 miles south of the border)... the motel next to the Pemex (Baja Cactus Motel) is a great place to crash for
the night.
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pascuale
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Thanks David and Bruce,
You guys are the Baja experts. I'll be leaving Encinitas at 3am so I should make it by 3pm. After that we'll be doing some fishing in L.A. Bay on
the 25th and 26th, staying at Doc's place. If anyone wants to share a panga, let me know.
Ethan
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David K
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Hey, there's a chance I will be at Gecko on the 26th... in the afternoon... Keep an eye out for a gold Tacoma 4WD with several Baja type stickers on
the back!
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Naranjas y Manzanas
The significant difference between a Gringo without a Tourist permit and an undocumented alien in the U.S. is that the former brings money into Mexico
to SPEND in support of the economy.
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For a stay of 7 days or less there is no charge for the permit. At least that was my most recent experience.
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LaTijereta
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Frank is Right
Just came back form Guerrero Negro last week, and there are no fee ($20) if you stay less than 7 days..
Whales were great
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They didn't even check at the GN border - either No. or So. - crossing last week. No agriculture spraying, no fruit check.
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Bruce R Leech
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most of the time they do check
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All is well in San Felipe - Bimbo is being delivered and Imigration is open for business as usual. Not a holiday for them here.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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