General Reports

[OrganicAlo]

Hi guys,

Been lurking on the board for awhile and I'm now finally getting the chance to head on down to Tijuana. Been reading through quite a few pages here and I just had a few questions I was hoping someone could help clear up. I'll also lay out my plan as well, so if anyone has some improvements to suggest you are more then welcome too. Hopefully this plan will be useful to anyone else considering making the trip.

To preface this, I'll be making this trip solo and am looking to minimize as much risk to myself as possible. Never been to Mexico in my life, so I'll pretty much only venture around in the immediate area around Hong Kong. From reading here its seems if I don't venture too far out, wear nothing flashy and keep my mouth shut I'll be fairly safe. Also don't plan on drinking much, if at all. Should also mention I'm not the biggest guy, so like I said safety is a high priority for me.

1. Seems the best way to get your bang for your buck is to use Pesos down in Tijuana. Is the best course of action to exchange dollars near the border, or should I look around OC for an exchange place? Also, do you guys bring your credit cards with you to Tijuana? I'm assuming everything can be paid for in cash there, including the hotel (staying at Cascadas). If you guys say it's safe I may bring 1 card with me, but as of now I'm unsure.

2. Is border security pretty tight? I'm just planning on bringing an overnight backpack with toiletries, change of clothes and other essentials (condoms, lube, tadalafil) down with me. Thing is I'm also considering whether its worth the risk to bring down a weed oil vape pen with me. It's small as hell, and I've brought it through airport security, but I don't want to cause trouble for myself if it will be an issue. I know cops in Mexico will try to fuck me over if I get caught with it, so I was strictly planning on using it in my room at Cascadas. If you guys think it will be an issue I'll drop it entirely though.

3. So I'll be making the drive down from OC in the early afternoon of Saturday. My plan as of now is to park my car at one of the San Diego Trolley stations overnight and take the Trolley down to the border. From what I can gather, 24 hour parking is OK at Trolley parking lots correct? It seems to the be the better option versus parking at a paid lot near the border, but if I am wrong or you have another suggestion please let me know. Also if there is a trolley station you recommend that is less busy and / or safer I would love to know.

4. Is there a specific border stations that's better than the other? I think I read something about Pedwest (idk if that's the right name) being better, but I can't be sure rn. I'll reread through the threads later as well.

5. After getting through the border I'll be immediately taking a taxi or uber straight to Hong Kong so I can check into my room. Do you guys have a preference between taxi's or ubers or does it pretty much not matter?.

1. Exchange at places around the border, I always bring 1 card for emergencies.

2. Wear boxer briefs and leave oil pen in balls pocket when traveling around, I got caught with one once an had to pay 40 $ bribe.

3. Yes, 24 HR parking. I like the station off beyer blvd, close to the border and seems safe.

5. I've always used Uber, cheaper and no BS taxi problems.

6. I'd say anything above the double deluxe is only worth it on Mon. / Tues. Unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket.

7. Yes, VIP card is worth it if you can use it at lease once on a Mon. / Tues. You can also pick up the VIP card at CS desk in HK and go straight to Cascadas to use your discount. (Pick up the VIP card before going to check in).

8. Expect to pay the same in pesos or USD with bar girls, but yeah 60-100 usd is the rate.

9. I save my money for las chicas. Jk haha, azul and hk taco spot. Going to try Caesars restaurant next Monday / Tuesday when I'm out there.

10. Checkout is 1 pm. Not sure if they allow late checkout, doubt it.

Have fun!

[BMo814]

Hi guys,

Been lurking on the board for awhile and I'm now finally getting the chance to head on down to Tijuana. Been reading through quite a few pages here and I just had a few questions I was hoping someone could help clear up. I'll also lay out my plan as well, so if anyone has some improvements to suggest you are more then welcome too. Hopefully this plan will be useful to anyone else considering making the trip.

To preface this, I'll be making this trip solo and am looking to minimize as much risk to myself as possible. Never been to Mexico in my life, so I'll pretty much only venture around in the immediate area around Hong Kong. From reading here its seems if I don't venture too far out, wear nothing flashy and keep my mouth shut I'll be fairly safe. Also don't plan on drinking much, if at all. Should also mention I'm not the biggest guy, so like I said safety is a high priority for me.

1. Seems the best way to get your bang for your buck is to use Pesos down in Tijuana. Is the best course of action to exchange dollars near the border, or should I look around OC for an exchange place? Also, do you guys bring your credit cards with you to Tijuana? I'm assuming everything can be paid for in cash there, including the hotel (staying at Cascadas). If you guys say it's safe I may bring 1 card with me, but as of now I'm unsure.

2. Is border security pretty tight? I'm just planning on bringing an overnight backpack with toiletries, change of clothes and other essentials (condoms, lube, tadalafil) down with me. Thing is I'm also considering whether its worth the risk to bring down a weed oil vape pen with me. It's small as hell, and I've brought it through airport security, but I don't want to cause trouble for myself if it will be an issue. I know cops in Mexico will try to fuck me over if I get caught with it, so I was strictly planning on using it in my room at Cascadas. If you guys think it will be an issue I'll drop it entirely though.

3. So I'll be making the drive down from OC in the early afternoon of Saturday. My plan as of now is to park my car at one of the San Diego Trolley stations overnight and take the Trolley down to the border. From what I can gather, 24 hour parking is OK at Trolley parking lots correct? It seems to the be the better option versus parking at a paid lot near the border, but if I am wrong or you have another suggestion please let me know. Also if there is a trolley station you recommend that is less busy and / or safer I would love to know.

4. Is there a specific border stations that's better than the other? I think I read something about Pedwest (idk if that's the right name) being better, but I can't be sure rn. I'll reread through the threads later as well.

5. After getting through the border I'll be immediately taking a taxi or uber straight to Hong Kong so I can check into my room. Do you guys have a preference between taxi's or ubers or does it pretty much not matter?

6. I'll be booking my room in Cascadas tonight or tomorrow, do you guys have a room recommendation. Debating between the regular single room or treating myself to the master suite. All the extra amenities of the master suite sound nice, and I like that I'd have a safe to store extra cash, my passport etc. Probably leaning towards the master but if it's not worth it let me know. Also, from what I've read I can bring HK girls and some street girls up to my room, but not escorts. Just want to make sure my info is correct. Also, can I pay in cash for it?

7. Is the VIP worth it? My plan is go Saturday since people say that's when the most / hottest girls are there, but the idea of getting the VIP and going Monday / Tuesday at 80% off for the room is very tempting. Is the quality of girls that much worse during Monday / Tuesday? And if I go that route, would I be able to get a VIP card upon arrival, then use it on the room I've already booked? Or is it a I can only use it on my next visit type of deal?

8. Just want to make sure my info is right here. As far as getting girls while in HK, seems the general idea is to buy them a drink (what is the avg price?) get a feel for them figuratively and literally, then if I like her take her up to the room. If I pay in Pesos it's anywhere from 1200-1500, so roughly $60-80. And if I pay in dollars it's around $80-100. Street girls are $25-35, or 300-400 pesos. That all sound right? Anyone ever pay for an overnight with a girl they really liked? How much would an HK girl charge versus a street girl?

9. What do you guys do for food? I'll probably limit myself to Azul and anything else in the immediate area, again not trying to venture too far.

10. What's the checkout time for Cascadas, the one source I found said 1 pm. Do they allow late check out? Was planning on trying to get 1 or 2 more rounds in the morning before I leave.

That's it from me for now. If you guys have anything to add, suggest, or remind me of something I missed / forgot to consider please let me know! I'll be sure to post about exploits once I am back.

I brought my pen this time no problem, Cascadas check out time is 1 I believe and I don't think they allow late check outs and they accept credit cards now. You have a lot of questions can't answer them all LOL. It's safe to walk around in the day there is one of the best taco stands I have eaten at on the corner. The vip card is worth it even if you use it on a Saturday it's good to save some money even though not as much as Monday and Tuesday. And to me it's not the quality goes down it's just the amount of options. Saturday's is hella girls in HK and hella SGs. Some SGs can go to HK but most are attached to a motel that they go to. Most agencies will not send a girl to the zona but never hurts to contact the agency and ask.

[Qzion24]

Hi guys,

Been lurking on the board for awhile and I'm now finally getting the chance to head on down to Tijuana. Been reading through quite a few pages here and I just had a few questions I was hoping someone could help clear up. I'll also lay out my plan as well, so if anyone has some improvements to suggest you are more then welcome too. Hopefully this plan will be useful to anyone else considering making the trip.

To preface this, I'll be making this trip solo and am looking to minimize as much risk to myself as possible. Never been to Mexico in my life, so I'll pretty much only venture around in the immediate area around Hong Kong. From reading here its seems if I don't venture too far out, wear nothing flashy and keep my mouth shut I'll be fairly safe. Also don't plan on drinking much, if at all. Should also mention I'm not the biggest guy, so like I said safety is a high priority for me.

1. Seems the best way to get your bang for your buck is to use Pesos down in Tijuana. Is the best course of action to exchange dollars near the border, or should I look around OC for an exchange place? Also, do you guys bring your credit cards with you to Tijuana? I'm assuming everything can be paid for in cash there, including the hotel (staying at Cascadas). If you guys say it's safe I may bring 1 card with me, but as of now I'm unsure.

2. Is border security pretty tight? I'm just planning on bringing an overnight backpack with toiletries, change of clothes and other essentials (condoms, lube, tadalafil) down with me. Thing is I'm also considering whether its worth the risk to bring down a weed oil vape pen with me. It's small as hell, and I've brought it through airport security, but I don't want to cause trouble for myself if it will be an issue. I know cops in Mexico will try to fuck me over if I get caught with it, so I was strictly planning on using it in my room at Cascadas. If you guys think it will be an issue I'll drop it entirely though.

3. So I'll be making the drive down from OC in the early afternoon of Saturday. My plan as of now is to park my car at one of the San Diego Trolley stations overnight and take the Trolley down to the border. From what I can gather, 24 hour parking is OK at Trolley parking lots correct? It seems to the be the better option versus parking at a paid lot near the border, but if I am wrong or you have another suggestion please let me know. Also if there is a trolley station you recommend that is less busy and / or safer I would love to know.

4. Is there a specific border stations that's better than the other? I think I read something about Pedwest (idk if that's the right name) being better, but I can't be sure rn. I'll reread through the threads later as well.

5. After getting through the border I'll be immediately taking a taxi or uber straight to Hong Kong so I can check into my room. Do you guys have a preference between taxi's or ubers or does it pretty much not matter?

6. I'll be booking my room in Cascadas tonight or tomorrow, do you guys have a room recommendation. Debating between the regular single room or treating myself to the master suite. All the extra amenities of the master suite sound nice, and I like that I'd have a safe to store extra cash, my passport etc. Probably leaning towards the master but if it's not worth it let me know. Also, from what I've read I can bring HK girls and some street girls up to my room, but not escorts. Just want to make sure my info is correct. Also, can I pay in cash for it?

7. Is the VIP worth it? My plan is go Saturday since people say that's when the most / hottest girls are there, but the idea of getting the VIP and going Monday / Tuesday at 80% off for the room is very tempting. Is the quality of girls that much worse during Monday / Tuesday? And if I go that route, would I be able to get a VIP card upon arrival, then use it on the room I've already booked? Or is it a I can only use it on my next visit type of deal?

8. Just want to make sure my info is right here. As far as getting girls while in HK, seems the general idea is to buy them a drink (what is the avg price?) get a feel for them figuratively and literally, then if I like her take her up to the room. If I pay in Pesos it's anywhere from 1200-1500, so roughly $60-80. And if I pay in dollars it's around $80-100. Street girls are $25-35, or 300-400 pesos. That all sound right? Anyone ever pay for an overnight with a girl they really liked? How much would an HK girl charge versus a street girl?

9. What do you guys do for food? I'll probably limit myself to Azul and anything else in the immediate area, again not trying to venture too far.

10. What's the checkout time for Cascadas, the one source I found said 1 pm. Do they allow late check out? Was planning on trying to get 1 or 2 more rounds in the morning before I leave.

That's it from me for now. If you guys have anything to add, suggest, or remind me of something I missed / forgot to consider please let me know! I'll be sure to post about exploits once I am back.

[WombatEd2]

WombatEd still does not understand the topic at hand. He states that we are not discussing "whether CBP does it" even though he himself replied to this very topic.

Missed the point, again, sir. The original post was about keeping evidence out of one's passport.

Seriously, dude. Get a life!

[LovesToSploog]

Just checked my passport it's entering Mexico that you will be stamped, USA you will not my bad. Nonetheless it's not so much misinformation since you will most likely get stamped with a booklet which was my point.

This is misinformation. I've crossed between Tijuana and San Ysidro fifty times, by foot, and never once has my passport stamped reentering the US.

[Hargow20]

Most of the hotter SG'S & SW's work in the at night & evenings these days. Things have gotten safer in the Zona within the past year or so. There is lot more police, military and private security guards in the Zona. It is still a good idea to always keep your guard up in the Zona. Always look to see who is behind you in the Zona.

I haven't been to Tijuana in roughly 10 years, wondering if it has changed much with all the border craziness thinking about planning a trip there for the weekend.

[MadisonGuy]

I haven't been to Tijuana in roughly 10 years, wondering if it has changed much with all the border craziness thinking about planning a trip there for the weekend.

[DramaFree11]

WombatEd2 you are correct and as usual most of Clammy reports are wrong or contain inaccurate information.

[WombatEd2]

The Mexican government's policy is of no relevance whatsoever. ManFromMadera is correct. The CBP will not stamp a USA Passport upon arrival into the USA.

Wrong again, Clammy! The original question was about keeping one's passport from being stamped. Not about whether CBP does it, but whether it gets stamped, regardless of who does it. And the Mexicans sometimes stamp it upon arrival. (Unless you drive in.).

[Man FromMadera]

I had to fill out a temp visa and got stamped. When I go to Mexicali by car thru calexico they never ask.

They may or may not stamp your passport heading into Mexico but they will not stamp it heading into the US.

[LuvLongLegs]

This is misinformation. I've crossed between Tijuana and San Ysidro fifty times, by foot, and never once has my passport stamped reentering the US.

I had to fill out a temp visa and got stamped. When I go to Mexicali by car thru calexico they never ask.

[WombatEd2]

This is misinformation. I've crossed between Tijuana and San Ysidro fifty times, by foot, and never once has my passport stamped reentering the US.

Depending upon the Mexican government's policy du jour, you are likely to have your passport stamped at their end of the pedestrian crossing.

[Basketball101]

This is misinformation. I've crossed between Tijuana and San Ysidro fifty times, by foot, and never once has my passport stamped reentering the US.

Me either. Always cross late, around midnight7, if that matters.

[Man FromMadera]

Any recommendations on hotels nearest to Zona Norte. Thinking of staying at Hotel Pueblo Amigo, which has a casino and good looking clean rooms, but its a distance from HK and Adelitas.

I stayed at Pueblo Amigo two weeks ago. It's an easy walk to the border and there are no issues with bring someone back. My complaints are that it's old and tired. I get tired of dealing with the taxis and should have used Uber. It's a twenty minute walk from the zone.

[Man FromMadera]

If trying to keep a trip to tijuana secret, then it's best to have a card (sentri card, passport card) that you can use as opposed to a booklet passport since it's going to get stamped when entering the USA.

This is misinformation. I've crossed between Tijuana and San Ysidro fifty times, by foot, and never once has my passport stamped reentering the US.