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11-30-21 20:20 #21085
Posts: 2420Cartel wars starting to heat up again. They are hanging bodies from bridges in Zacatecas. Normally I ignore anything not next to Tijuana. But I got a funny feeling this time because so many cartels are involved. In the Zona Norte, military on foot patrol. Unsure if it is for "presence" or if the cops are getting scared shitless.
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11-30-21 19:54 #21084
Posts: 536Nope. On both counts.
Originally Posted by BrotherMouzone [View Original Post]
And I look less Mexican than Joe Biden.
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11-29-21 22:04 #21083
Posts: 592Originally Posted by WombatEd2 [View Original Post]
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11-29-21 21:47 #21082
Posts: 536FMM is More or Less Required
Originally Posted by BrotherMouzone [View Original Post]
And if you're driving, they never even ask for one.
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11-29-21 21:42 #21081
Posts: 536Passport Stamp
Originally Posted by Tjones0110 [View Original Post]
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11-29-21 18:07 #21080
Posts: 1932Originally Posted by DogLife [View Original Post]
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11-29-21 17:46 #21079
Posts: 6519Pty layover
Layover on connecting flights up to 29 hours no charge, about $300 RT.
Multiday layovers booked in copair.com I have seen $297. I booked mine for $420.
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11-29-21 15:17 #21078
Posts: 99Thanks Ninguno
Originally Posted by NingunoEspecial [View Original Post]
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11-29-21 11:07 #21077
Posts: 12Thank you
This is very helpful and much appreciated.
Originally Posted by BrotherMouzone [View Original Post]
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11-29-21 05:44 #21076
Posts: 603Originally Posted by DogLife [View Original Post]
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11-29-21 01:22 #21075
Posts: 1932Originally Posted by BrotherMouzone [View Original Post]
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11-28-21 22:19 #21074
Posts: 592Originally Posted by Rpatl [View Original Post]
I personally recommend ALWAYS filling the FMM out online and printing it out before your trip. In my experience it seems to reduce the likelihood of hassle / questions / potentially facing a bribe situation as it gives the Mexican customs official a signal that you're not just some naïve border crosser. If you don't fill it out online the Mexican customs official is supposed to complete one (during which point they'll likely ask you a couple questions like how many days you're staying and why you're visiting) and stamp it for you. For my FMMs I've ALWAYS put Hotel Caesars on it (which they never actually verify). When the border was "closed" for non-essential travel, I always used the "dentist" excuse and had the name / address of a dentist as well as a fake e-mail I sent to myself confirming a dental appointment ready. Now that the border is no longer closed your reason for visit doesn't matter. You can say casino, bars, tacos, whatever.
This process usually isn't an issue, as long as you have proper and valid documentation (I. E. , a valid passport). The ONLY times I've ever had issue were the two times I explained above when I tried to cross with an expired passport. Even then they still let me through (though I had to pay a bribe).
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11-28-21 22:01 #21073
Posts: 1Originally Posted by WombatEd2 [View Original Post]
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11-28-21 21:10 #21072
Posts: 536Originally Posted by Rpatl [View Original Post]
Best Case: they barely glance at your passport and then wave you through. No FMM issue at all.
Worst case: They ask the purpose of your trip, and then blackmail you into buying a $30 FMM. Be prepared with the name of a respectable hotel and a respectable dentist. They won't verify either.
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11-28-21 19:25 #21071
Posts: 99First Tijuana trip
Made my first Tijuana trip on Wednesday. Thanks to all the seniors who posted wealth of knowledge here, big shout out to Captain Solo, Travv and ClownDays!!
Flew down to SAN airport, the Buss 922 and Blue line took 1 HR 20 minutes to reach the border. Total expense $2. 5 + $2. 5 ticket to reach there. Changed money and walked through the Pedestrian bridge.
It was around 7:30 PM and no line at all and was a breeze. No FMM, no questions, nada.
I came back Friday early morning and again it was very swift in the US customs check with my Global Entry.
Detailed mongering report to follow.