I am well aware of just how bad it has gotten down there. Thats why I am making sure to go in a large group and stay well south of Ensenada, and I absolutely never drive after dawn there.
I was just down there in November and had a perfectly fine trip. Punta Carbras is decent because you don't drive through TJ; as soon as you cross the border you stay to the right and head down MEX 1 all the way down past Ensenada about 45 minutes or so. You turn off onto a dirt road at a little stone bodega and the next 2 hours or so is all dirt roads and chances are you won't see another person till you hit the beach. And even than you will probably just see jorge and bandita (his dog)...he lives in the trailer on the point..has for many years and really looks out for the people that come visit him.
I will be honest though, I am a tad nervous and won't go if there is any less than 4 trucks. Additionally, I think going the weekend of the 31'st when they are running the 500 may be a slightly better gamble being there will be so many other gringo's down there. Having someone that speaks fluent or near fluent spanish is a must as well.
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Originally Posted by SLOfronty
I think don't drive at night is really good advice, along with staying on the toll roads. P.s. did the laws change? do i need a passport to get back in?
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
anyone make sense of this? |
As of now you only need your Birth Certificate and ID through 2009. Also everyone will need to purchase Mexican insurance; and if you are still financing you will need to get written approval from your lending institution to take your truck out of the country. Otherwise your Mexican insurance is null and void. You can get the insurance and all the other info from
Baja Bound
