My 25th post! If I'm not mistaken.
I believe this is my 25th post. Hopefully I'll gain senior status now but if not I'm willing to earn my wings with more trip reports. I didn't go back to the zona but went to las vegas again. Stayed at Imperial Palace center strip for 27 bucks and all in all after winnings the trip only cost me 1 dollar to take.
Anyway instead of imparting wisdom on this post I'd like to ask some questions.
#1. Understanding Casa De Cambios.
Obviously ATM's offer the best exchange rates and it's wise to use an ATM to get pesos. But what if I've gotten too many pesos leftover after a trip and I'm not coming back to the zona anytime soon. How do I ensure I get the best exchange rate?
Obviously Compra is Buy. But does this mean that YOU buy THEIR pesos for 12.58 or do THEY buy YOUR pesos for 12.58
Venta is sell. But do they SELL pesos to you at 12.78 or do you sell your pesos to them at 12.78?
Common sense would probably say that the lower price is the one they pay you am I right?
#2. Hotels in Tijuana.
I stayed at the Fiesta Inn at the zona Rio on my second trip to tijuana and I enjoyed the hotel it was clean, comfortable, safe, had free internet access, and was a great place to stay. Obviously some of the hotels on la revo appear to be frightening dives. I saw the hotel nelson I believe was offering 350 pesos a night. You could get a room at the alaska with the other ratero's for 200 pesos a night. Where do you guys like to stay and WHY do you like staying there?
I'd like something close (within walking distance) to the zona, safe, CLEAN, with at least some creature comforts (Air Conditioning, Hot and Cold water, My own toilet in the room) and I guess hotel nelson might be able to fit this bill.
And #3. Food and Drinks and entertainment on la revo.
What are some of the good places to eat and drink on la revo. Which bars have the most college hotties? I know Las Pulgas is a good place to meet mexican chicas. But what about white girls?
Well. Hopefully I can continue to contribute more to the board when I take my next trip next week. Till then. Everyone stay safe out there.
Daytona
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Yes, years back ..just a tourist card > or = 75 miles
It is the distance of greater than 75 miles from the border or is it the length of stay now?
In the past just for distance of 75 miles or greater from the border required a tourist card.
[QUOTE=Artisttyp]Has anyone gotten a tourist card( for stays longer than 7 days) as you walk across to mexico ? I read you have to fill out a form bring it to a bank pay the fee then get it stamped back at the border.
Does anyone have experience with this first hand ?
Thanks[/QUOTE]
Hotel Ticuan $50 or 650 pesos, Hotel Pubelo Amigo $69 (Su-Th)
In line with Days Inn price structure on TJ side, Hotel Tucon for $50 or 650 and Hotel Pubelo Amaigo Special $69 (Su-Th).
Hotel Pubelo Amigo is a short walk from the border from the USA return side. Luxor and Ley store are in the Plaza Pubelo Amigo. At least Four Star in rating.
Hotel Ticuan - Four Star Self-Rated
$ 50 USD or 650 pesos for a room. It is located eight blocks south of the "Tijuana Arch." Turn right into Calle 8va #8 and it is opposite the police station.
Has smoking and non-smoking rooms. Well decorated and the rooms are spacious.
Currently construction expansion on the NW side of the building. The street side make be noisy from all the arrest - family and friends pleading the case for release in public.
[QUOTE=Supersteve]There are several Days Inn, Motel Six types of hotels on various of the trolley stops. If you walk past the trolleys & Jack-In-The-Box in San Ysidro, and stay to the right there is a Days Inn (if not same type), just about a block. I have only stayed there for my first trip, and I think it was about $69.00 for the night. The good part is you don't have to get on the trolley to get to it, the bad news is you have to go through immigration to get back at night. If you walk out of that hotel, and turn right, about a half a block on the right is a B of A Versatel.
I would say that you may want to look into staying on the Mexico side. There are several Ave. Revo hotels are quiet, clean, AC, TV's, and less than $30.00 (350 pesos) for the night, which are very similar to Days Inn type. These are not dumps. They are currently running specials since tourism is down. The benefit is not having to go to la linea, and it is a $ 3.00 cab ride from the Zona. Most often I walk, and it is about 15 minutes. If you stay on the Mexico side you can also go back for a nap, shower, whatever with no hassle. Not only do you save time, but you don't have to pay the $5.00 each way for a cab from/to the border & zona..[/QUOTE]
Try TJ COSTCO snack bar, food is better than COSTCO Southern California. :)
[QUOTE=Supersteve]I would be interested in trying any of someone elses recommendations, especially food, whether street or restaurants.[/QUOTE]
Photo Copy of Official Identication - TJ Hotel
The TJ hotel makes a copy of your identifcation and records the stay duration.
Would you stay all 14 days in the same hotel? Copy of my identification has worked for me on extended stay.
[QUOTE=Artisttyp]I've read online that time periods of over 72 hours needs a tourist visa and I've seen 7 days. At this point I am confused.
Yes I believe you are correct when you say there is an exemption if you go south down the coastline to a certain distance..[/QUOTE]
Custom declaration point by pressing the red light.
[QUOTE=Artisttyp]At the border I remember passing a little immigration office with a guy checking bags on a fold up table in front. I assume this would be the office to go to. Hopefully I can just do everything there.[/QUOTE]
Immigration buildiong is to the right before the declaration lights. Never been in.
Luck you, 14 days in TJ :)