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08-19-18 17:56 #15635
Posts: 6519Drive vs walk.
To Dbate80.
I always drive over to avoid walking and cabbing, parking the car for free in HK's or Posada Santiago's lots, but I only stay in Tijuana 2 to 3 days at most each time. Driving is easy in Tijuana. Most major intersections have no traffic light, only 4-way stop signs, but traffic is very slow, and people yield to each other. It saves a lot of walking, sweating and delays in Mexico's Immigration.
If you stay 2 weeks, the car will make it easy and quick to drive to wherever you want to go, escorts hotels or apartments, Playas, Puerto Neuvo for lobster, Rosarito, Ensenada ect You can chase a lot of fine senoritas this way.
Rental car companies always have a clause that forbid you to drive the car to Mexico or other state due to their collision and theft insurance. You can go on line AAA.COM and buy full insurance in Mexico, but strangely the costs for 2 weeks would be near or exceed 1 year policy, WTF? The insurance booth near the border will charge about $30 a day for comprehensive coverage. Costwise for 2 weeks it may be cheaper without the car. Just take the trolley from San Diego to San Ysidro than use UBER or cabs to move around Tijuana which does not cost a lot.
You have to figure HK's girls will ask for $100 per session and street girls $20. If you plan to do 2 HK girls a day you need to withdraw 6,000 pesos for sex plus food, drinks, tips. If you plan to do only street girls you can get away with 3,000 pesos a day.
Thanks guys! I read quite a bit but the ROD reports were pretty outdated, and nobody seemed to speak to the drive vs. Walk issue. Appreciate the info!
I will be arriving San Diego in one week for a two week stay.
The how much to change to peso question was per day in Tijuana, not for the two weeks LOL!
Thanks again!
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08-19-18 07:24 #15634
Posts: 766Originally Posted by Artisttyp [View Original Post]
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08-19-18 01:14 #15633
Posts: 281Only things I don't think have been mentioned: driving northbound could take anything from 1 to 4 hours to cross. It is slow. Ped crossing could be anything from 10 minutes upwards. It could go either way, of course.
Walking: not really a good idea to have a map out, or a fancy smartphone with a maps app, or to walk at night. The first time I tried walking northbound I got to the end of the street and couldn't work out where I needed to go next. Gave up, walked back, got a taxi. Turned out had I just walked another 20 steps it would have been blindingly obvious. The next time I walked southbound but this time I'd already Google Streetview-ed the route (as much as I could). This time I walked almost without question and with confidence both ways, and it's not far. But each time I ended up hot and sweaty.
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08-18-18 21:11 #15632
Posts: 77Originally Posted by Dcrist0527 [View Original Post]
I will be arriving San Diego in one week for a two week stay.
The how much to change to peso question was per day in Tijuana, not for the two weeks LOL!
Thanks again!
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08-18-18 20:06 #15631
Posts: 732Cheaper way to Rosarito
Originally Posted by Aviator400 [View Original Post]
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08-18-18 19:23 #15630
Posts: 1283I'd recommend reading the forum, as not all of your questions are simple answers.
Driving vs walking: I never drove in. But if you are staying in Tijuana or even moreso, Zona Norte / Centro, a car isn't necessary. Yes, break ins are an issue. But, I suppose that's a risk in SD as well.
Additional insurance is a must. Driving in Mexico is a bit different. The insurance is required. And if you were in an accident without it, well, good luck! Keep in mind, some rental agencies forbid you to cross.
While it's convenient to have a car, walking is pretty easy. Taxis and uber are very cheap. Depending on if you cross East or West, yes, a 10-20 minute walk. Depending on the time of day, it's somewhat safe. I definitely would not recommend a newbie walk it at night.
US dollar is accepted pretty much anywhere. Many on this board will tell you that you will save money exchanging to pesos. I agree with them, though I do not always use pesos.
$300 all depends on your time, and your stamina. LOL. When I go, I stay roughly 5 days. I plan about $350/ day. That will feed me, get three sessions (either bar girl, escort, or street girl. Usually that combo.).
I'd be glad to show you around. I'm not local. And there are certainly more experienced members. Buy my upcoming trip is in 2 weeks. If I can help, I do know my way around, know the safe and dangerous areas, etc.
Originally Posted by Dbates80 [View Original Post]
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08-18-18 18:14 #15629
Posts: 55Originally Posted by Dbates80 [View Original Post]
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08-18-18 17:27 #15628
Posts: 763Originally Posted by Dbates80 [View Original Post]
Walking: You will be asked for your passport and may be denied entry if you don't produce it. You may be asked to buy a 180 day tourist visa ($26 dls) if you state the duration of your stay will be greater than 7 days. You don't have to worry about issues that may arise with your vehicle such as theft. The theft of car emblems in Tijuana is widespread. Smash and grab break-ins are common too. If you are a newbie in Tijuana take Uber instead of trying to drive yourself.
18.9.
I would recommend either:
1) Not taking a rental vehicle into Tijuana. Holiday Motel on USA Side near border offers the lowest rates for long term parking. They are often full though if you arrive late. On Fridays you will have to arrive early in order to secure a spot. If you walk across the border don't attempt to walk to HK. It's a $2 Uber ride. It's not worth walking in the heat with a suitcase in tow to try to save $2.
2) Drive your vehicle and pay to park in a secured lot. HK Cascadas offers free secured parking for VIP members. If you plan on staying at Cascadas for a "couple weeks" then definitely buy a VIP card for $50. It will pay for itself on one Mon or Tues hotel rental with its 80% discount.
You. S dollars are accepted everywhere. Money exchanges on USA Side offer better rates to buy pesos than the exchanges in Tijuana. Most places you will save a little by paying in pesos. In my opinion unless you are super cheap $300 dls will not last you a "couple weeks. " The current interbank rate on pesos is about 18.9. Currently the exchange houses offers rates at around 18.3. The rate currently used in HK is 17 so definitely use pesos at HK / Cascadas and the entire Zona in general. I'm a 10-year vet so if you have any other questions PM me I know just about all there is to know about ZN.
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08-18-18 17:03 #15627
Posts: 197Drive or walk?
Originally Posted by Dbates80 [View Original Post]
I almost always park, walk across, cab to Hong Kong.
The parking is a bit expensive, especially since most lots jack it on the weekends. (Supply and demand).
However, in four years visiting about once every two months, I have never had an incident with my car parking in the lot. (Cheap insurance).
I would not drive across, unless you are planning to do significant driving around Mexico.
The driving "style" of Mexicans can be "exciting" at times.
Rules of the road are considered general advice.
Signage can be confusing.
And there are stories of locals jumping in front of US cars and claiming injury and asking for big bucks.
Cabs and Uber are cheap in Mexico. Even for trips to Rosarito and Ensanada.
Paid 800 pesos (and four beers) for a cab driver to take an HK girl and I to Rosarito for the day.
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08-18-18 16:30 #15626
Posts: 66Originally Posted by Dbates80 [View Original Post]
My 2 pesos.
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08-18-18 15:50 #15625
Posts: 77Drive or walk?
Going to be in San Diego for a couple a weeks soon. What are the pro / con on driving across the border to Tijuana versus walking / cab rides? Parking in Tijuana? Is there a significant risk of auto theft or damage? If one is going to HK club it's what, a 10 minute walk, right? I see there are pay parking lots in San Ysedro, so I assume parking on the US side is fairly easy. Is it worth grabbing a cab on the Tijuana side?
The car will be a rental, I assume I'the have to get some kind of Mexico insurance rider or something, correct?
I've been to lots of places around the world, it'll be interesting to compare German FKK clubs to Tijuana and Dubai!
Any other general logistics tips for heading to Tijuana? I gather that US dollars are readily accepted by the chicas but was going to change maybe $300 to pesos, too little or too much?
Anybody up to be a wingman to show me the ropes? PM me!
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08-17-18 18:32 #15624
Posts: 281Originally Posted by OnceSailor [View Original Post]
And, as pointed out, by car is quite a bit different in both directions to pedestrian crossing.
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08-17-18 18:13 #15623
Posts: 55Originally Posted by BaxterSlade [View Original Post]
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08-17-18 16:39 #15622
Posts: 1068Originally Posted by OneInTheDugOut [View Original Post]
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08-17-18 11:44 #15621
Posts: 66Originally Posted by Artisttyp [View Original Post]