General Reports

[LuvMexicanas]

Through my vast research into Mexicanas. Putas are putas but there are conservative ones. On one extreme, there's the all three holes are open, ATM is always open, black kiss is the best kiss, throat pie and more end. On the other extreme are the conservative chicas. No CIM, swallow out of the question, anal-nope, and she won't even suck your dick after it's been in her pussy (regardless how clean her honey hole is) but she'll suck your dick (pre-penetration) like it's the last one she'll ever have and want your leche in her pussy like she's taking communion.

[WombatEd2]

One mildly irritating thing about the vans is they don't leave the border until they fill up so there can sometimes be a bit of a wait. From what I can tell, the vast majority of times those vans fill up pretty quickly but last Wednesday night, which is probably an off-peak time, it took 10-15 minutes or so for the van to fill up. Not a big deal but would just be aware that the vans don't always fill up that quickly.

In similar situations, I've been able to bribe the driver into leaving early.

[BigTwins]

Hi all,

Does anyone have experience with CODET for cataract surgery?

Thanks for any info.

[BrotherMouzone]

The 10 peso or 75 cent bus which somw drivers will ask for full dollar is generally white. And there's a guy letting people on saying where it is going. Its a sprinter sized van. Just make sure its Centro. You pay when you get off. Your stop will be called Madero. Thats a block before revilucion. If you miss the stop it doesn't matter because sometimes they stop on revolucion anyway, and most or all people get off on the block after revolucion. Thats even quicker walk to Hong Kong probably but maybe more dangerous in the area closer to the alley. If your surrounded by Mexicans doing their routine you won't get robbed. You can catch this van to border until evenings too. But he seems not allowed to stop in street to pick people up from Hong Kong area. So you have to walk up which is walking south maybe 3 blocks. When going to the border the stop is at a corner with a 711. When he drops you off for the border you still need to walk about 800 to 1000 feet to see the border line. He won't announce he's at the border.

If I don't have peso coins as change, I pretty much always give the driver $1 (as opposed to 75 cents) as it's much more convenient anyway. I'm one of the cheapest people you'll ever meet but that 25 cents isn't a big deal and the driver would probably appreciate the little bit of extra change more than I would LOL. You're right, there probably are 1-2 stops other than the Revolucion one that are a (slightly) shorter walk to Zona Norte but I'm very comfortable walking on Revolucion at any time of day, even well past midnight, as it's a tourist drag and there are usually a shitload of other people around. Those other streets nearby I'm a lot less knowledgeable about so not nearly as comfortable unless I happen to be walking during the day, though during the day I'm more likely to just hike the 1+ mile from the border to Zona Norte anyway as I enjoy that walk.

One mildly irritating thing about the vans is they don't leave the border until they fill up so there can sometimes be a bit of a wait. From what I can tell, the vast majority of times those vans fill up pretty quickly but last Wednesday night, which is probably an off-peak time, it took 10-15 minutes or so for the van to fill up. Not a big deal but would just be aware that the vans don't always fill up that quickly.

[BrotherMouzone]

I printed out the my FMM form today. I took it with me and Mexican immigration did not stop and ask me to show. I am wornding if anyone has any problems with the Printed FMM form and Mexican immigration. I am wondering if they will simply say it is not valid make me pay the $35 fee.

I think you should be fine based on my (limited) experience. I've never been forced to pay the fee after showing a printed FMM and valid passport. The Wednesday night before last, I was stopped by someone who appeared to be a fairly new (and young) customs official who initially did ask me to pay a $35 fee even with my printed FMM. But after briefly explaining that I've crossed numerous times in the past without having to pay and that I'd only be visiting Tijuana for a few days he let me go without me having to pay anything. Didn't have to argue with the guy or anything like that. For the rest of that week I crossed the border back to my hotel in San Diego and back to Tijuana again with my printed FMM and passport 3 more times with zero issues, I think you should be fine, though it seems that fees, whether or not you get stopped, whether your FMM actually gets stamped, etc. All varies based on the official you go through, day / time of the week, etc.

[Hargow20]

I printed out the my FMM form today. I took it with me and Mexican immigration did not stop and ask me to show. I am wornding if anyone has any problems with the Printed FMM form and Mexican immigration. I am wondering if they will simply say it is not valid make me pay the $35 fee.

[MmaufcFan]

The 10 peso or 75 cent bus which somw drivers will ask for full dollar is generally white. And there's a guy letting people on saying where it is going. Its a sprinter sized van. Just make sure its Centro. You pay when you get off. Your stop will be called Madero. Thats a block before revilucion. If you miss the stop it doesn't matter because sometimes they stop on revolucion anyway, and most or all people get off on the block after revolucion. Thats even quicker walk to Hong Kong probably but maybe more dangerous in the area closer to the alley. If your surrounded by Mexicans doing their routine you won't get robbed. You can catch this van to border until evenings too. But he seems not allowed to stop in street to pick people up from Hong Kong area. So you have to walk up which is walking south maybe 3 blocks. When going to the border the stop is at a corner with a 711. When he drops you off for the border you still need to walk about 800 to 1000 feet to see the border line. He won't announce he's at the border.

Ok the white sprinter van to the left after getting out of the revolving gate by the vendors- over Puente El Chaparral - south on Av. Francisco I. Madero - west on Carrillo Puerto why O Tercera. I'll use Revolution where the cops and people are and cut down Primera at the arch instead unless it's daylight out. Some areas of COnstitution are sketchy like you said. Or be left off at Primera and walk to the arch at least during the day.

ok for the return the 7-11 near the Policia at the arch got it

Thanks this will save lots of travel expense now that I will be there weekly.

[Dogers69]

Ok I mapped it out, that's near the Dominos and Burger King. It's also two blocks from the Carls Jr that has the Red vans to go to the Grand. I used to stay at Tiquan before staying at the Grand and walked to HK often so I'm familiar with this area This is gonna save me a fortune. Thanks this helps a lot.

The 10 peso or 75 cent bus which somw drivers will ask for full dollar is generally white. And there's a guy letting people on saying where it is going. Its a sprinter sized van. Just make sure its Centro. You pay when you get off. Your stop will be called Madero. Thats a block before revilucion. If you miss the stop it doesn't matter because sometimes they stop on revolucion anyway, and most or all people get off on the block after revolucion. Thats even quicker walk to Hong Kong probably but maybe more dangerous in the area closer to the alley. If your surrounded by Mexicans doing their routine you won't get robbed. You can catch this van to border until evenings too. But he seems not allowed to stop in street to pick people up from Hong Kong area. So you have to walk up which is walking south maybe 3 blocks. When going to the border the stop is at a corner with a 711. When he drops you off for the border you still need to walk about 800 to 1000 feet to see the border line. He won't announce he's at the border.

[NoClue]

I renewed my passport last month. I paid for expedited service. It took maybe 3 weeks.

I renewed my passport and passport card in January. Only took three weeks. That was not expedited service.

[Captain Solo]

Each putas bars in La Zona Norte has its own captive hotel which rents half hour sessions for bar girls and clients; HK's Cascada and Tropical's Rizo $30, Adelita's Coahuila $22, Chicago's Jalo $18. You can pay double for 1 hour sessions.

Cascada and Coahuila also rent 20-minute sessions to street girls and clients for $7 and $6 respectively. It's their segmented market for Mexicans but lots of Gringos also take advantage of this lower price market.

[MmaufcFan]

The taxi van I took Wednesday night from the border was white and yellow. It dropped me off at the intersection of Revolucion and Carillo Puerto, which is right across the street from Mamut Brewery on Revolucion. From there a 5-7 minute walk to Zona Norte. Would confirm the van is going to Revolucion before getting in.

Ok I mapped it out, that's near the Dominos and Burger King. It's also two blocks from the Carls Jr that has the Red vans to go to the Grand. I used to stay at Tiquan before staying at the Grand and walked to HK often so I'm familiar with this area This is gonna save me a fortune. Thanks this helps a lot.

[SomeDude321]

If I walk over the border I assume I'll want to have pesos immediately to pay for Uber / Van / Lyft / Taxi, etc? If I drive I'll park at a lot close or in the Zone.

Tijuana is a border town so they'll readily accept USD so there isn't the absolute need to have pesos. If anything, USD preferred as it's more stable compared to the Mexican peso. You know how last year inflation was 8%? From talking locals, that's the norm when earning / living in MXN pesos.

[MmaufcFan]

For majority of guys walking across is much better idea. Who wants to worry about their car while trying to drink, explore, bang chicks, evade robbery, evade kidnapping. You park the car at the trolley station if your cheap and don't have money for border parking, and make sure you have insurance for catalytic converter theft. For either parking lot free or paid. Keep one key in the car incase you lose your other one. Or take a door key with you hide in the car the driving key. I've parked at the trolley 200 nights in 3 years with no problems. The night I got choked out on side of Hong Kong, I walked back to border bleeding with nothing but most of my clothes, (they took my sweater off me while I was passed out), and I still had my car rental key because it was chained to my pants. So even though I had a bad night, I still had my car. Nobody talks about the line to get into Mexico which most nights is long from what I can see and I have read. Driving back without sentri can usually be 3 hours that's 3 hours of moving one foot a minute so you can't just look at your phone unshaven pay attention. Plus its a good idea to take the mexicanb75 cent bus from border to revolucion street. I believe it is a waste to go all the way to Mexico and not take in the culture. The crowded bus, buy a 1 dollar beer on calle revulcion, figure out your plan for the night. Watch the Mexican woman walking around.

The mexicanb75 cent bus from border to revolucion street. Is that the Crema and verde van off to the left side after getting through the revolving gate? Where does it drop you off exactly, not to Revolution itself, they only have the red van which I take. I know it's close because a a hotel worker told me around 4th street or something? Maybe you can detail. Thanks.

[MmaufcFan]

Visa will actually pay for a global entry application fee once every four years. I was really amazed to hear this. One downside to the trolley is that the last trolley leaves San Ysidro at 12:45 am. Street parking is not a issue. I always park on Border village drive.

Thanks, Good to know now that I am moving there and need to find ways to avoid that expensive parking lot.

[TheDadmiral]

Hey everyone,

I'm planning to sextour the Zona for a day trip Mid may from and back to San Diego. Correct me if I am wrong, but are there any hotels by the hour? Not planning on staying the night in the Zona but if I have to shell out a nights pay for half a stay so be it.