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Skully
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Are the US/Mexico borders open to US citizens driving into Mexico?
Hello! I'm new to this forum.
I own a condo in Mazatlan, but I'm looking at purchasing a home in La Paz or La Ventana.
I've heard that this crowd can be pretty harsh. I'm okay with that. I'd rather be told a painful truth than a not-so-painful lie.
In reference to this thread: Wow! Thats quite a trip and just as impressive of a report as I have ever read. Which brings me to my first question
on this forum: Are the US/Mexico borders open to US citizens driving into Mexico?
And my second: Or are they only open to those of us that own homes in Mexico?
I am asking this because the US Department of State cant seem to post a straight statement on their website.
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David K
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Welcome to Baja Nomad, Skully!
Don't let the kids chase you away, and yes, they may try!
The border is open to crossing and they don't seem to be questing anyone's motives for crossing. However, per CBP website and Mexican Migra, only
ESSENTIAL travel is permitted (owning a home in Mexico qualifies). The travel limit has been extended into mid-September, I just read.
Let us know if anyone questions you or takes your temperature!
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Skully
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Thanks for the warm Welcome, David K !
And thanks for the information too. I've been reading crap for the last two hours and havent been able to get that much straight information until
now.
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From https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-mex... :
Mexico reported 6686 new cases of COVID-19 on 2020-08-13. In total, 492522 cases have been reported there.
Travel Health Guidance
CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico.
Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should consider postponing all travel, including essential travel, to Mexico.
COVID-19 risk in Mexico is high.
If you get sick in Mexico and need medical care, healthcare resources may be overwhelmed.
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David K
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Quote: Originally posted by Skully  | Thanks for the warm Welcome, David K !
And thanks for the information too. I've been reading crap for the last two hours and havent been able to get that much straight information until
now. |
My pleasure... and rather than continue in this thread, maybe start a new one in General Baja Discussion to share something about yourself. The
Mazatlán connection is very strong here on Baja Nomad as it is pretty clear the #1 choice in beer is Pacifico!
The host of Baja Nomad is Doug 'BajaNomad' and he may move content if he feels it would fit better in another forum.
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Skully
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I tend to take government statements with a grain of salt, a shot of Tequila, and a whole lot of skepticism.
I also try to live by a motto: To die doing something that you love is not a tragedy, but to not do what you love doing because it might get you
killed, is one.
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There are pieces in this thread that may still prove to be useful info right now, or to inquire further on, etc.:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=94837
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
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And another:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=94779
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
We know we must go back if we live, and we don`t know why.
– John Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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Skully
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Thanks BajaNomad for creating this thread as its own stand-alone thread.
I didn't intend to hijack the outstanding report of the road trip. This is much better, and I should have thought of it myself.
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AKgringo
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Welcome to the forum!
So, tell us a little about yourself, and what you already know about Baja!
In addition to posting on this public forum, you may also contact other Nomads by using the U2U private messaging feature. I will send one very
shortly just for drill.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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There have been trip reports by Bajanomads over the past couple of months where driving into Mexico and getting a tourist permit for a vacation has
been no problem.
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Skully
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Alright.. First off, my name is Chris but I go by Skully on forums because thats the name that a good friend and coworker stuck on me years ago.
I'm married to a wonderful woman, have no kids of my own, have two motorcycles (a Harley and an American Ironhorse), and a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. We
have had a condo in Mazatlan for the last ten years or so, and are looking for something quieter in the La Paz area because it has a reputation of
being peaceful like it's name implys.
We've been to Cabo a few times, as well as San Jose del Cabo, and while they can be fun, they aren't what we are looking for as we are both retired.
Have we actually been to La Paz before?? Nope! But it always sounded nice.
We usually drive to Maz, and were planning to do the same to La Paz, but this C-19 thing is adding to the difficulties. We know that we can fly and
rent a car, but we prefer to drive if at all possible.
And that's the reason for this rather wordy thread.
Skully
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David K
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NOMAD 101
A little helper on the best way to read Nomad... as there are dozens of forums here:
At the top of the page, click 'Today's Posts' and a new window opens with all of the newest posts from ALL the Nomad Baja forums all on one page. You
can increase the number of days to view, at the bottom, as well.
After you have a few posts, you can add a personal avatar.
Photo posting is its own special issue that some have a problem with, but it can be very easy. If the photo is too large both in file size and in
screen width (800 pixels is the width of Baja Nomad), it needs to be hosted offsite on a free photo hosting site, such as www.postimages.org and you only need to make one setting change before uploading to PostImages, click the menu box that says "Do not resize..."
and change that to 800x600 for maximum size or 640x480 for large size... or smaller, but not too small! If your photo has a file size that doesn't
exceed the Nomad attachment limit (342 kb), you can simply attach directly onto Nomad.
As mentioned, the u2u, is a private message system here. The button to u2u someone is alongside their post.
A Report button (also along the post box) is to alert Doug if you see inappropriate content or spam. We have a regular hater of Nomads who was banned
(JJJ or JoeJustJoe) but comes back using new handles about once a week in the early morning and loves to post hate and his opinions about several of
us or the president. Just ignore him as Doug will erase all of his posts later that day.
OK, that's about all the Nomad 101 I can think of. Have a great weekend and Viva Baja!
[Edited on 8-14-2020 by David K]
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thebajarunner
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DK--- a little help needed
I cannot find the dialog with Harold P in La Paz
He has the little cabana rental there
It would be a perfect place for Skully to go, hang out with Harold and get some direction on places and areas that may or may not be what he has in
mind.
Lots better than checking into a big hotel and getting a local broker all hot and bothered over landing a deal.
Find that info and send it along to Skully
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AKgringo
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I would feel better driving than flying right now, and you would see so much more of Baja! I have only spent time in La Paz October
thru May, but want to see if I can put up with the heat and humidity in the summer.
It is 98 degrees where I am right now in northern CA, but it is pretty dry heat.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner | I cannot find the dialog with Harold P in La Paz
He has the little cabana rental there
It would be a perfect place for Skully to go, hang out with Harold and get some direction on places and areas that may or may not be what he has in
mind.
Lots better than checking into a big hotel and getting a local broker all hot and bothered over landing a deal.
Find that info and send it along to Skully
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Harald ('4x4abc') does have a nice, cool room (I stayed there a few days in August 2017). Karl ('Fernweh' also has a room rental... I this like 2 or 3
really nice rooms). Hang on, and I will look for links...
Fernweh (Karl) Rentals: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=91440
[Edited on 8-14-2020 by David K]
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner | I cannot find the dialog with Harold P in La Paz
He has the little cabana rental there
It would be a perfect place for Skully to go, hang out with Harold and get some direction on places and areas that may or may not be what he has in
mind.
Lots better than checking into a big hotel and getting a local broker all hot and bothered over landing a deal.
Find that info and send it along to Skully
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Here it is: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=94461
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thebajarunner
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Thanks David
Hooking them up with reliable Nomad folks would give them a much better perspective of the local scene IMO
Of course, Harald is pretty liberal, but we have already agreed that we can work around that without getting physical 
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| Quote: Originally posted by Skully |
I also try to live by a motto: To die doing something that you love is not a tragedy, but to not do what you love doing because it might get you
killed, is one. |
Not an uncommon motto, and one expressed by a number of nomads here -- esp. about going SOB.
Apparently, no enforcement of state department warnings (about non-essential people going South), and MX has a dilemma with keeping tourists and their
money out.
To read someone say they are looking at purchasing a home in La Paz (or anywhere), but have never been to La Paz -- that's something a newbie would
write. Truly putting the cart before the horse in Baja.
A number of nomads here who live SOB and even NOB feel strongly about the virus and how it's reported in MX. I agree with those that say this is
not a good time to go South, and there is a high enough risk playing out to support that theory. There are no clear answers or guidelines here.
I say stay away for now. See how this thing plays out.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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thebajarunner
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Which is precisely why we are suggesting a Nomad visit
| Quote: Originally posted by Lee | | Quote: Originally posted by Skully |
I also try to live by a motto: To die doing something that you love is not a tragedy, but to not do what you love doing because it might get you
killed, is one. |
Not an uncommon motto, and one expressed by a number of nomads here -- esp. about going SOB.
Apparently, no enforcement of state department warnings (about non-essential people going South), and MX has a dilemma with keeping tourists and their
money out.
To read someone say they are looking at purchasing a home in La Paz (or anywhere), but have never been to La Paz -- that's something a newbie would
write. Truly putting the cart before the horse in Baja.
A number of nomads here who live SOB and even NOB feel strongly about the virus and how it's reported in MX. I agree with those that say this is
not a good time to go South, and there is a high enough risk playing out to support that theory. There are no clear answers or guidelines here.
I say stay away for now. See how this thing plays out. |
The gentleman is a property owner in Mexico
Big step in the right direction.
Wants to re-locate, maybe to La Paz
OK, not a bad place in my view
So, we collectively steer him to folks we trust, places that are safe to stay, and make his own decision.
As to when is the "right time"
I tend to agree with you, but hey, he is already a veteran of SOB travel, ownership, dealing with the different culture.
At least we can give him some contacts to start out with
Isn't that why most of us are here????
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