Estado de Baja California Norte Travel Forum

What are the names of the five taxi companies authorized to service the Tijuana Airport and is it possible to get one of those cabs from the Otay Mesa border crossing to the airport? If so, which side of the border will they pick us up? How much should it cost to go the 2.9 miles from the Otay Mesa crossing to TIJ? How safe are they?

We want to take a weekend trip from Southern California to Rosarito Beach and Puerto Neuvo but I'm contemplating whether or not to take the tour/motor coach route or just drive down from our house - probably an hour drive. The tour we found takes you to Tijuana, Rosarito, and Peurto Nuevo for lunch. It's $75 per person for 11 hours and I'm guessing it's the easy route, don't need to worry about driving, car insurance, rentals etc. However you're not free to do as you wish. Has anyone taken the tours and likes it? Is anyone opposed to the tours and could you please tell me why? Also are there any hotels in Rosarito that let you use their facilities for the day (not overnight stay), these are available in Cabo and was thinking of doing that if we drive. Thanks much in advance for your time!

I was wondering if there was a place to rent kayaks in San Felipe.

As previously suggested, a day trip to Tecate sounds interesting. What are some of the main things "to do or see" and is it easy to leave your car on the California side of the border and just cross over?

My son is a student at UC San Diego, 19-years-old, good head on his shoulders (is that an oxymoron for 19-year-old??) He wants to go to Tijuana on a Saturday night with a group of friends, and take a taxi from the border area to a night club called Koko Bongo, or something like that. I want to tell him NO, but I'm asking for advice. Assuming the kids don't get falling-down drunk, which I don't think they will, is it safe??? He can't go until I send him a copy of his birth certificate. He has a driver's license and picture school ID, but I believe he needs a copy of his birth certificate to cross the border. I'm so TORN!! HELP!!

Hello,

I am thinking about buying a vacation house, preferably in Mexico, how does San Felipe compare to the rest of Mexico's top vacation destinations?

Can a person park their car on the US boarder and walk into Tijuana? Is this advisable? My kids 13 and 11 want to go into Mexico when we are in California. I thought this might be the easiest to do. Tell me more about entering Mexico and returning to the US. How long will it take to cross?

Is there a Mcdonlads in or near revloution?

i want to travel to tijuana for my birthday on may 17, 2008 but i hear that we need passports now. some people say the new law for passports start in june 2008 and some people say we need them now. so my question is would i need a passport on may 17, 2008?

How hard is it to get a taxi after shopping at Plaza Rio in the midweek afternoon?

Will be living in Punta Banda for two months. Yeah!!! I'm looking for a dance teacher in ensenada--salsa or tango. does anyone have any leads?

Hi there: Does anyone have suggestions on an economical way to get from the Tijuana airport to Rosarito Beach. We (two adults) are staying at World International Vacation Club in Rosarito Beach. We have never been there, and never seen Tijuana. We are in pretty good shape, but might be a little ovewhelmed in Tijuana. We will have some luggage with us and be tired from a day of flying. I read about Mexicoach, but I cant see if they are located right at the airport or not?

Thanks
wivctraveller

I have family renting a place in Ensenada for a couple of months, and hope to drive down to stay for a few days of beach related relaxation in early March.

My initial problem is deciding on a driving route from Albuquerque .... I have three crossings to choose from, but don't know the region well enough anymore to know which has the best roads for my needs ... do I want the toll roads or a normal highway? San Ysidro crossing? or Mexicali?

Hmmmm

Any ideas, or online maps resources would be appreciated :)

Oh, and I hope you are all having a marvelous holiday season!

How is it to cross back into the US while walking? Are the lines long? Do they let most people through? Do they search a lot of people?

Are the ABC busses from border to Ensenada air conditioned? Do they have washrooms onboard?

Is it possible to get a cab from TJ to San Diego at night? (10.00pm til midnight)We were looking to stay in TJ overnight but all hotels look a little crappy and have been advised not to do so. Is it possible to go down during the day, have a few drinks and cab it back to San diego?

can i bring my laptop ever the border and back

Looking to travel to TJ for one night. 3 men on business trip stopover to Vegas. Is it worthwhile staying overnight or should we do a day trip from San Diego (if so what time does latest bus go back). Heard a lot of reports about TJ not being to safe at night. Do not want red light / strip crap just good bars and clubs with nice women. Are there any good quality resorts near 'revolution' area. Can anyone help.

Thanks

Matt

How readily available are taxis in Ensenada? Will I be able to hail one passing by, or will it require a phone call? I am considering taking a bus down instead of driving my car from southern California, and was just weighing my options.

Thanks,

Anthony

I am 2 years away from becoming an American citizen and do not want to bother renewing my Japanese passport. But i am a green card holder...I just want to take a trip to Tijuana..

Hi,
I am going on on a cruise to Ensenada and would like to know if anyone would know the Saturday mass schedule.

Thank You,
Jim Farley

I'm looking to rent an apt. or small house for the month of Feb. 08. Is this an expensive place to live? Anyone have a better suggestion? I don't want to be in an American enclave.

Hey there,

I'm planning for a trip to TJ in May 2008. My dilemma is that I became a "green card" holder through political asylum which means I have no passport from my country of origin. I can get a travel document( I131) as a "passport" but it cost $305 and can take up to 4-6months. Does anybody know if my green card is sufficient for getting into Mexico without I 131(travel document)? I'm travelling from Chicago to San Diego then entering by car into TJ. I'm a college student and I am soo upset that Mexico is requiring a passport wheras US doesn't require a passport for a green card holder to enter back into the US.

We are rving down the baja and are avid fisherman we brought a very small boat with us and was wondering if anyone could tell us the best locations to be sure to catch fish either from our small boat or from shore also the best fishing tackle to use.
Thanks so much

Hi - do you need your passport to take the trip from San Diego directly into Mexico if you take that bus. If not, do you need some form of ID to get to Mexico or does the bus just go on through with all passengers? Well, I guess you would need some ID coming back anyway, but just wondering what the story is going there!

Could someone please tell me how far the cruise ship dock is from the tourist area of Ensenada? Is it walkable or do we need to take a taxi? Thanks for any help!

We are meeting with some relatives in Tijuana and returning to the U.S., does anyone know what is the less worse bridge to cross back and forth? The best timing as well... this is for early november.

We are only driving to the Airport of Tijuana and back.

If there is change of plans, I might do the same for Mexicali in case they end traveling there.. If someone knows more info, I would really appreciate your input!

Thanks in advance!

Hey Guys,


Does anyone know if the border will close this weekend because of protesting on the Mexico side? My mom called this morning to say she saw a news report about this last night as she was falling asleep, so she doesn't feel she can trust what she heard.

I've tried the Border Patrol website and Univision, but no luck.

-Lelybee

Is it better to buy your tickets in advance for the bullfights?

Hello,

I am a US citizen and my girlfriend is a French Citizen staying here with me in the US. Her 90 day visa waiver is up in the first week of october. We'd like to buy ourselves a little more time (another 90 days) but don't want to go through all the marriage/immirgration hassle just yet. She doesn't have a green card, etc. All she has is her valid passport and california state issed ID + her social security card when she used to study here a few years back

So we plan to go to mexico for the weekend and re-enter so she doesnt have to necessarily fly back to France to re-enter. As you can immagine, the cost of driving to mexico is much cheaper than flying LAX/CDG.

If anyone has any imput, comments, or advice on what I will expect at the re-entry border let me know :) Thank you all!

Sincerely,

A poor man in love with a non-us citizen who is sick of the US immigration policy and its astronomical hike of application fees!