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[Stern Fan]

Thanks for the feedback on the passport stamps. One last question. What do I tell the taxi driver when leaving the Zona to make sure I get back to PedEast? I used to say "la linea" or "Los Estados Unidos" but want to make sure I get back to the PedEast crossing and not the PedWest one. Looking forward to my journey!

[Baxter Slade]

With a Passport card they do not stamp it. They still record that you crossed however. Not really sure if stamping is mandatory. But my guess it is.

Stamping is hit and miss. If you enter late at night you are more likely to be just waved through with no paperwork. And if you find a way to be driven in there is no check for passport.

[Hargow20]

With a Passport card they do not stamp it. They still record that you crossed however. Not really sure if stamping is mandatory. But my guess it is.

Hi all,

Longtime lurker but it's been probably 4 years since I've been to Tijuana. Will be in SD soon and trying to find out what the new rules are when crossing on foot. I've backchanneled the posts and see that it appears you now have to present your US passport to Mexican officials when entering via PedEast? I'd like to avoid having my passport stamped with a Tijuana visa if possible. Do they always stamp it or is it up to the official? Anyway around this outside of the passport card? I remember the past where you would just walk right past the Mexican officials who really didn't seem to care about anything. Thanks in advance.

[Stern Fan]

Hi all,

Longtime lurker but it's been probably 4 years since I've been to Tijuana. Will be in SD soon and trying to find out what the new rules are when crossing on foot. I've backchanneled the posts and see that it appears you now have to present your US passport to Mexican officials when entering via PedEast? I'd like to avoid having my passport stamped with a Tijuana visa if possible. Do they always stamp it or is it up to the official? Anyway around this outside of the passport card? I remember the past where you would just walk right past the Mexican officials who really didn't seem to care about anything. Thanks in advance.

[StRobert]

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[Member #0001]

Hi all,

Planning my next visit. Is Palacio Azteca Hotel chica friendly in terms of agencias and having the girls come upstairs?

Normally at Premier and Ticuan the front desk will ask if I am expecting a visitor or in my case a chica and I say yes and they let her up.

Is this the case with Palacio Azteca? Will they cause trouble? Will they be too straight laced. I've heard this place is out of the main entertainment hub and seems more for other things outside of the sex world.

[GoodQuestions]

Does anyone know if there is any private buses that go from downtown to San Ysidro. I believe there is a Greyhound bus. I know there is a lot of buses that the Mexicans take from San Ysidro to Orange County and other locations. I would like to find website that lists the various bus services. ?

You may want to go to the back of the McDonald's in San Ysidro and ask for more information. The one I usually take they say the last bus leaves at 8 pm but in reality is 7 pm. I'm strictly a day time monger so for me is a fit. Anyway there's all kinds of bus companies behind McDonald's. And is not only Mexicans that take them. I transition from my car to car rentals to buses in my La Coahuia trips. I'm thankful for these buses cause I've passed out on my way home.

[StRobert]

New video from "Crossing South" series.

"Border Crossing & Barber Shop".

Season 8 Episode 3.

24 m 46's.

Host Jorge Meraz visits the busiest border land crossing in the world, San Ysidro Port of Entry. He chats with an officer that oversees activity at the border and learns about the Sentri pass program that helps reduce traffic and wait times. Next, he explores a new trend in Tijuana: men's barber shops.

Aired: 05/02/19.

Rating: Nr.

Video has closed captioning. Link https://video.kpbs.org/video/border-...r-shop-viiztd/.

Ensenada Beer Festival & Taco Grande.

Season 8 Episode 5.

24 m 46's.

Little did Host Jorge Meraz know that the United States Consulate in Tijuana promotes cross-border activities and events. Namely, the Ensenada Beer Fest! Let's check it out, because it is said to be largest beer festival in Mexico. We interview the organizer and sample some of the contest winning brews. Next, we find the golden nugget of tacos at a simple street stand in Tijuana. Low price, huge s.

Aired: 05/16/19.

Rating: Nr Link to video https://video.kpbs.org/video/ensenad...grande-nujwgj/.

[Travv]

Report of distinction - "Getting what you want from a. Working girl can be frustrating at times. With all the horror stories on the forum such as runners, starfishes, no BBFS, no BBBJ, no CIM, no GFE, no PSE, no photos, no video, and mechanical experiences, we mongers need to be constantly be on our toes to make sure we get what we want. In this post, I will outline some sure fire ways that should get you what you want most of the time. Of course, there will be some loss causes. With these ladies, no matter what you do, how much you pay, what you say, or how you act, she will still deliver a bad experience.

Number 1, look nice. Out with the flip flops, tank tops, running shoes, old clothes, scuffed up shoes, unkempt hair, bad hygiene, bad breath, and bad odors. Use deodorant, put on cologne, and buy some decent clothes. A well dressed and well groomed man garners respect from a Thai girl. If you look healthy and successful, your chances of getting what you want will increase 10 fold. The girls will be more comfortable and less inhibited with a man like this, you will get that BBFS / CIP encounter you are hoping for. The ladies will want to spend time with a man like this. She will let you go BB, cum in her pussy, fuck her ass, give you multiple pops and so on.

Full article:http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...i-working-girl.

[Artisttyp]

Does anyone know if there is any private buses that go from downtown to San Ysidro. I believe there is a Greyhound bus. I know there is a lot of buses that the Mexicans take from San Ysidro to Orange County and other locations. I would like to find website that lists the various bus services. ?

Have you looked into the SD to TJ shuttles? I believe they are white vans with red paint that say SD rounded swoosh arrow TJ. I personally have not taken one but someone who did mentioned they leave maybe from Seaport Village Area?

What I would do is call up a high end hotel downtown and ask the receptionist the same question. They would probably know from dealing with tourists all day.

[StRobert]

"Crossing South" (now season 8) has returned. You can watch in San Diego area on the KPBS on Thursdays at 930 PM or here link https://video.kpbs.org/show/crossing-south/ or here link http://crossingsouth.com/videosmaps/ or http://crossingsouth.com/ all videos from season 7 to season 1. Good source of information about Tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada, Tecate and the area near the border. (Restaurants, beaches, shops, etc. Sorry there is no nudity) - "Crossing South is a travel show that explores Tijuana and Northern Baja. Bilingual travel companion and host, Jorge Meraz, takes you on a journey and demystifies the area. Get to know the people, vernacular, foods, customs and places frequented by the locals. There's a lot to learn and fun to have right next door by Crossing South. ".

New video from "Crossing South" series.

"Border Crossing & Barber Shop".

Season 8 Episode 3.

24 m 46's.

Host Jorge Meraz visits the busiest border land crossing in the world, San Ysidro Port of Entry. He chats with an officer that oversees activity at the border and learns about the Sentri pass program that helps reduce traffic and wait times. Next, he explores a new trend in Tijuana: men's barber shops.

Aired: 05/02/19.

Rating: Nr.

Video has closed captioning. Link https://video.kpbs.org/video/border-...r-shop-viiztd/.

[ScatManDoo]

Does anyone know if there is any private buses that go from downtown to San Ysidro.

From downtown Anaheim? Azuza? Or Cucamonga?

Of course a convenient way to go from downtown San Diego to San Ysidro is to take the BlueLine Trolley. That would be faster and cheaper than any bus.

[ClamSlammer]

...let's start by getting rid of the ClamSlammer noise. Practically ignore these parts of his posts because they are incorrect.

It seems that ClamSlammer is concerned about the cost of the $1 shuttle bus, but not about the $5 cab ride from PedEast to LZ.

ClamSlammer wants you to pay $9. 50, but I think it can be easily done for $3. 50. From the Airport, take the FREE shuttle that goes from the airport to the Trolley's Greeline Middleton station. Then for $2. 50 take the Greenline, transfer to the Blueline onto PedEast (end of line) . Then take the $1 shuttle from PedEast to Pedwest. You can walk the rest of the way to the Arch / La Zona.

LOL! Just laughable! It seems Scatman doesn't seem to understand the most basic concept: veterans of Tijuana aren't on here asking for the cheapskate route from the airport to ZN. No one is asking for the absolute cheapest route. Yeah, if you want the absolute cheapest route with no regard for time or your personal safety, then listen to Scatman's advice. Newbies are asking for the optimal route, balancing time, comfort, convenience, safety, simplicity and cost. Something Scatman has miserably failed to consider. Scatman obviously lacks the mental capacity to consider that many newbies will be arriving after dark. And he is recommending that newbies walk a mile, at night, lugging a suitcase through one of the most dangerous sections of Tijuana, a city with the 5th highest murder rate in the world. A gringo monger flush with puta-cash walking with a suitcase towards ZN will surely attract the attention of rateros and policia alike. And why take this risk? Because Scatman's route will save you a grand total of $1 USD! Why take Scatman's $1 shuttle from PedEast to PedWest and then walk a mile through Homicide Row when you can just take an Uber or bar shuttle from PedEast to ZN for $2 USD? You'd only be spending $1 extra and saving 45 minutes along with possibly your wallet and life.

So a question for you newbie mongers. What sounds better to you?

1) Get off trolley, cross at PedEast, take $2 Uber and arrive safely in ZN. (ClamSlammer).

OR.

2) Get off trolley, wait for $1 shuttle to PedWest, cross, then walk a mile with your bags and a pocket full of cash through one of the most dangerous sections of the #5 murder capital of the world in order to save $1. (ScatMan).

[Hargow20]

Does anyone know if there is any private buses that go from downtown to San Ysidro. I believe there is a Greyhound bus. I know there is a lot of buses that the Mexicans take from San Ysidro to Orange County and other locations. I would like to find website that lists the various bus services. ?

I went back to VegasGambler9's original post, so I could answer what you asked. It seems as if you want to travel from San Diego's airport, to the trolley, and then to Pedwest. Overall cost is a concern, I know, a lot of gamblers in Las Vegas are strapped for cash. I assume that by a better alternative, you are asking for cheaper route, not necessarily a faster route. I also assume that you specified PedWest, because that is a short walk from Pedwest to LZ, not needing further busses or taxis. Afterall, for the fastest way you could just get a +$50 cab ride. To help end the confusing noise found in the dozen or so posts attempting to assist you, let's start by getting rid of the ClamSlammer noise. Practically ignore these parts of his posts because they are incorrect.

It seems that ClamSlammer is concerned about the cost of the $1 shuttle bus, but not about the $5 cab ride from PedEast to LZ.

ClamSlammer wants you to pay $9. 50, but I think it can be easily done for $3. 50. From the Airport, take the FREE shuttle that goes from the airport to the Trolley's Greeline Middleton station. Then for $2. 50 take the Greenline, transfer to the Blueline onto PedEast (end of line) . Then take the $1 shuttle from PedEast to Pedwest. You can walk the rest of the way to the Arch / La Zona.

[ScatManDoo]

Hello all,

I'm so lost please help. How do I get from San Diego airport to the trolley? Will the trolley take me to the Pedwest crossing? And about how much will this all cost to go from the airport to the border? I think I read something saying if I take a cab or maybe it was a bus to the trolley then my ride on the trolley is free but I don't know. I would appreciate any help on guiding me from the Airport to Pedwest. Or if you know a better way to cross let me know how to do this Please. This web forum has been very helpful and I was a paying member up until about two months ago, Thanks.

I went back to VegasGambler9's original post, so I could answer what you asked. It seems as if you want to travel from San Diego's airport, to the trolley, and then to Pedwest. Overall cost is a concern, I know, a lot of gamblers in Las Vegas are strapped for cash. I assume that by a better alternative, you are asking for cheaper route, not necessarily a faster route. I also assume that you specified PedWest, because that is a short walk from Pedwest to LZ, not needing further busses or taxis. Afterall, for the fastest way you could just get a +$50 cab ride. To help end the confusing noise found in the dozen or so posts attempting to assist you, let's start by getting rid of the ClamSlammer noise. Practically ignore these parts of his posts because they are incorrect.

The cost of the bus is $2.25 I think. Trolley costs $2. 50. You have to pay, there are no free rides.

I would have to respectfully disagree. The above is not sound advice. Actually it is horrendous advice if directed at a newbie who's never crossed before. Crossing into Mexico on foot, PedEast is rarely congested. Sure, the line at PedWest may be 30 seconds shorter than PedEast, and thus may be preferable to cross at if you're arriving at the border in anything other than the trolley. But if you're taking the trolley, PedEast is BY FAR the superior option. Get off the trolley, walk to the Customs building, get cleared, then walk to the taxis. Why complicate matters and waste 30 minutes in order to save 30 seconds in a slightly shorter line? You have to wait for the shuttle / Uber / Lyft to arrive, then the ride over to PedWest can be quite long during rush hour, and you have to waste money paying for an unnecessary ride. Plus PedWest closes at a certain hour. Additionally, directing someone to walk from PedEast to PedWest if an even worse piece of advice. It's not a short walk, and it's even longer if lugging a duffel bag or suitcase in tow. If you're taking the trolley, do not even think of crossing over at PedWest. It's a complete waste of time / money / effort and you're guaranteed to be worse off for it.

It seems that ClamSlammer is concerned about the cost of the $1 shuttle bus, but not about the $5 cab ride from PedEast to LZ.

ClamSlammer wants you to pay $9. 50, but I think it can be easily done for $3. 50. From the Airport, take the FREE shuttle that goes from the airport to the Trolley's Greeline Middleton station. Then for $2. 50 take the Greenline, transfer to the Blueline onto PedEast (end of line) . Then take the $1 shuttle from PedEast to Pedwest. You can walk the rest of the way to the Arch / La Zona.