San Diego is rated number fourteen (because of our breweries … really?) and Puebla, Mexico is rated number thirteen – according to the New York Times list of the 45 Places to Go in 2012, Come West, y’all … we have something for you north and south of the Mexican border. We have been having…
Liability insurance was once recommended in Baja California, Mexico – now it is the law! All drivers, Mexicans included, MUST have Liability insurance for the vehicles. As of January 1, 2012: OBLIGATORY INSURANCE FOR PERSONAL ACCIDENTS (SOAP)* S seguros O obligatoriors A automobiles P personal Presentar seguro de responsabilidad civil vigente que ampare los conceptos…
There is a bit of confusion regarding Sonora Only permits, and the fact that Rocky Point/ Puerto Penasco (in the State of Sonora) is a permit-free zone. So… which is it? Sonora Only, or permit-free? When you travel in Mexico, all of Baja and the area west of Mexico Highway 15 to the coast of…
Baja California … so close, so welcoming, so tempting – Lower California is family and we need to get down there and visit from time-to-time! KkLvRGtI9vo I found this to be a beautiful video that covers just about all of the Baja aspects. Since I am in southern California, Baja is the most familiar area…
Puerto Peñasco, translated as Rocky Point in English, is also nicknamed Arizona’s beach, as it is the closest beach to Phoenix and Tucson. Initially it was the fish that drew visitors there. There was no drinking water so it was not inviting for any other reason. However that changed in the 1920′s (from Wikipedia): John…
Mexico insurance … it’s time to get ready for the upcoming weekend trip now! Step one in the preparation: This is for you all along the Mexico border who drive over for quick visits regularly: it’s time to prepare for the weekend trip now by buying that Mexico insurance policy. If you don’t already have…
Mexico April 22, 2011 The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico about the security situation in Mexico. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for Mexico dated September 10, 2010 to consolidate and update information about the security situation and to advise the…
I filled up my Prius yesterday in southern California: $4.03 per gallon. That’s about the cheapest you’ll find around here, as gas prices are still heading northward. Some have been asking about the cost of fuel in Mexico. I polled a few of our clients who have headed south of the border to fuel up…
Bus travel in Mexico? It is pretty economical, for sure. And buses can be hailed very much like a New York taxicab… just stand on the corner and wave your arms! But there are warnings attached to this mode of transportation: According to The Department of State: Buses and Public Transportation:Whenever possible, visitors should travel…
If you are planning a trip to Mexico from the United States, this post is for you! I was reading the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website and came across information I wanted to share. These sixteen, or so, tips are invaluable! Did you know that everything you acquire there has to be declared before…