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11-05-19 07:23 #16685
Posts: 191Originally Posted by JrSian [View Original Post]
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11-05-19 02:31 #16684
Posts: 85Taxi
So was down in zona on a Friday and not exactly a newbie, but still not a pro monger. I'm surprised I made this noob mistake and I just wanted to tell this as a warning story for others. I knew I should have ignored those guys shouting taxi and speak to a person in an actual taxi. But this guy was standing close to one and I thought he was legit and then he took me to an unmarked taxi car. He drove me to the zona and I gave him 5 bucks, but refused to let me out because he wanted 10. I got extremely mad because of the obvious price gouging. I told him 10 dollars is a lot even for a uber ride in the US, especially for a drive that only took 3-5 minutes. Eventually he let me out. Don't make this noob mistake of mine. I should have known better.
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11-05-19 02:11 #16683
Posts: 83Originally Posted by JrSian [View Original Post]
Have fun and report back.
Spartan.
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11-05-19 02:10 #16682
Posts: 15908Originally Posted by JrSian [View Original Post]
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11-05-19 02:04 #16681
Posts: 15908Originally Posted by Dogers69 [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Phordphan [View Original Post]
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11-05-19 00:39 #16680
Posts: 5Cross the Tijuana border
Question. How hard to is cross the Tijuana border (immigration) back to the US side? Do I need a passport, or just a driver license? What should I be expecting? It's been a very long time since I crossed that border so I am not sure what to expect. Thanks.
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11-04-19 23:27 #16679
Posts: 763Originally Posted by Winthorp [View Original Post]
There are good neighborhoods in Tijuana that gringos frequent. Some clueless posters may think that gringo mongers only stick to the bad neighborhoods, which is totally not true. It is true that Zona Norte is in the gutter, but there are neighborhoods close by that are considered by Tijuana standards as affluent. Zona Rio is a $3 Uber ride away and there are many nice hotels available to choose from. You can also choose to stay in Zona Centro (downtown) which is walkable to the Zona. Some consider Ticuan to be the nicest hotel in Tijuana which is 9 short blocks away from the Zona. There is also hotel Caesar which is about 6 blocks to the Zona. Other nicer neighborhoods are Playas and Chapultepec which are about $5 Uber rides away. Chapultepec has several upper scale hotel options including Grand Hotel, Hyatt Place, Marriott, etc. I would say that prices will range from $50-$100 per night.
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11-04-19 19:54 #16678
Posts: 746Originally Posted by Phordphan [View Original Post]
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11-04-19 19:29 #16677
Posts: 3192Originally Posted by Winthorp [View Original Post]
AirBnB is a bit cheaper. Many are located in Playas, which is nice and near the beach. But far away from the hookers and a taxi / Uber will be required. Not too many AirBnB in the downtown area, but there are a few. Hotel Ticuan may be a better bet if you need to stay downtown, aka Centro.
Good luck with finding a girl to spend a few days with you. You'll need a fair amount of Spanish, for starters. The Tijuana P4 P scene isn't really set up for that sort of thing, although it is doable. But doable, generally speaking, by guys who visit frequently. Unless you have a prior relationship, getting some girl to spend a few days with you over Christmas is a big ask. An independent escort is about the only feasible option, IMO. Again, it's a big ask.
"Good neighborhoods to stay" and "where gringos typically go" are mutually exclusive. The sex tourist gringos stay downtown or the Zona Norte. The ZN is a sewer, but that's where the gringo-centric bars are. Think of a hotel in the middle of Patpong. That would be a rough equivalent, but on a much smaller scale. Decent neighborhoods, like Zona Rio or Colonia Cacho, are a bit removed from the Zona Norte. Nice hotels are available, like Hyatt, Lucerna or Real Inn, or similar. Prices will start around $100/ night for the times you wish to go. Again, taxi or Uber to the fleshpots of the Zona Norte will be required.
Feel free to ask questions.
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11-04-19 18:59 #16676
Posts: 1458Originally Posted by Winthorp [View Original Post]
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11-04-19 18:08 #16675
Posts: 1136Originally Posted by Winthorp [View Original Post]
As to your other questions, please RTFF the forum. You will find all the answers you need. You are expected to put in some effort in this endeavor.
Enjoy your stay in SoCal & Tijuana.
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11-04-19 17:33 #16674
Posts: 54First timer to Tijuana and Mex
I will be visiting Tijuana next month on my first ever trip to Mexico. I fly into LAX in LOS Angeles and I am looking for tips on transport and accommodation. From my research it seems that LAX to LA Union Station by Flyaway Bus and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to San Diego seems like the best idea.
I won't be renting a car as I am not familiar with driving a LHD on the opposite style to my country. Could I rent a Taxi or Uber in the San Diego Amtrak station to drive me over the border to my accommodation in Tijuana. What would be the best option, a hotel or airbnb? I will be there during Christmas and my plan is hopefully have local girl spend time with me. I have travelled extensively to Asia, Europe, the Mid East and South America so have a good bit of travel experience but this is a new entry in my logbook. I would like recommendations on what zona area's would be a good neighbourhood to stay in where us Gringo's typically go. What sort of prices are typical there also?
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11-02-19 19:56 #16673
Posts: 6515BAJA 1000 Race 2019 Sat Nov 23 to Sunday Nov 24 Ensenada
The race will start Sat 9 AM at the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center on the main blvd across from the flag pole.
Awards will be celebrated 10 AM Sunday at Torres Lucerna hotel also on the main blvd near the malecon.
There will be lots of people, lots of pretty girls and fun parties all over town that weekend. We would want to go to Ensenada Saturday morning, stay over night until Sunday to sample local lifestyles, party, have fun with lots of beautiful pros and non pros. We can rent a BnB and buy lots of fresh seafood in the fish market, have a great banquet and a fun party all night. Of course we will bring the steak from the Us to make sure we have quality meats.
PM me to plan this wonderful trip.
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11-01-19 17:13 #16672
Posts: 16WFI connection
Originally Posted by Phordphan [View Original Post]
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11-01-19 09:33 #16671
Posts: 3192Originally Posted by MistryBoy [View Original Post]