Monthly Archives: January 2009

Making a phone call in Mexico

There are public phones from where you can make International and National long distances calls with automatic charge or by operator. These phones accept Mexican coins, as well as U.S. quarters. Prepaid long distance calling cards are available, and can be purchased at the airport and at many commercial establishments. To call from the United…

TWO THINGS YOU NEED before taking your cat to Cancun!

Pets If you take your dog or cat into Mexico, you are required to have:   A U.S. veterinarian’s certificate Form 77-043 and   A rabies inoculation permit valid within the past 6 months.

Plan ahead to participate or observe!

Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series will both be held in Mexico. The 23rd Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 is set for March 13-15 in San Felipe, Baja California, followed by the 41st anniversary of the Tecate SCORE Baja 500, June 5-7, in Ensenada, Baja California.

Documents you will need to cross the border

Tourist Travel: U.S. citizens do not require a visa or a tourist card for tourist stays of 72 hours or less within “the border zone,” defined as an area between 20 to 30 kilometers of the border with the U.S., depending on the location. U.S. citizens traveling as tourists beyond the border zone or entering…

Caution!

GUILTY, UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT Legal Assistance: Jorge Cuadros & Associates DRIVE DEFENSIVE: Please, while driving in Mexico, alwaysdrive on the defense … thusavoidingviolations andaccidents.In Mexico we have the “NAPOLEONIC” laws:you’re guilty until proven innocent. We always recommend you carry at least minimum Mexican insurance whilemaking sure you have “LEGAL” assistance. Although the majority of visitors…

Electronic System for Authorized Entry (ESTA)

Apply for Electronic Travel Authorization Now: Required as of Jan. 12 posted by Homeland Security Fri, 09 Jan 2009 International visitors to the U.S. from Visa Waiver Program countries may now apply for travel authorization online. The tool is easy, free and available in 16 languages. For non-technical inquires concerning ESTA, please contact ESTA@CBP.DHS.gov. You…

Mail-In Traffic Tickets

From the Rosarito Beach Vistors Burea today: >ROSARITO POLICE OFFICERS BEGIN USING MAIL-IN BILINGUAL TRAFFIC TICKETS All Rosarito police officers in December began issuing bilingual tickets for traffic infractions, which will allow out-of-area visitors as well as others the option of paying fines by mail. The tickets will be issued by both the city’s tourist…