Nuevo Laredo

[Xfactors]

It was bound to happen sooner or later, although it is not suppose to happen at all. A friend was robbed by the Policia Estatal, Tamulipias state police. They opened his wallet and relieved him of a $100 bill. According to people we know this is not an isolated incident. I am posting this so people will be more aware of what's going on. Some "influential people" are working to resolve these situations and I am confident the robberies by the policia will cease. This particular incident took place down by the Intimo, guy was a bit drunk, but that is no excuse for the policia to steal from him. You still have to be concerned with common crooks..

"Some "influential people" are working to resolve these situations and I am confident the robberies by the policia will cease." Well I wish I could agree with you, but I think crooked cops are just going to be a permanent problem in Mexican border towns.

[Bbond]

It was bound to happen sooner or later, although it is not suppose to happen at all. A friend was robbed by the Policia Estatal, Tamulipias state police. They opened his wallet and relieved him of a $100 bill. According to people we know this is not an isolated incident. I am posting this so people will be more aware of what's going on. Some "influential people" are working to resolve these situations and I am confident the robberies by the policia will cease. This particular incident took place down by the Intimo, guy was a bit drunk, but that is no excuse for the policia to steal from him. You still have to be concerned with common crooks. It was reported to me a couple guys were trying to get into my car, parked by the Intimo, those guys will not repeat the mistake of doing that shit downtown. What happened to them was a lesson they will not soon forget.

[Bbond]

do not, under any circumstance, bring a cell phone downtown. someone is reporting activities to the authorities. they will confirep001e your phone with no hope of retrieval. i watched a friend (gringo) get his very expensive phone taken tonight. not stolen mind you, they demanded he give it up. if they find incriminating evidence on that phone, serious consequences will follow. a word to the wise, don't bring a cell phone downtown. i don't have to tell you who "they" are. you have been warned.

[CenTexCrash]

Man, it's been forever since I've posted.

Been meaning to vent in detail about the first weekend of March when Border Patrol detained me for almost 2. 5 hours.

Had a decent experience for a Saturday night / Sunday morning in Reynosa on first weekend of May.

Had a so-so experience in Laredo in first weekend of June.

Not sexual or mongering, drove all the way to Toronto on a summer road trip, when driving back into Detroit Mi from Windsor Ont Tunnel, Border Patrol saw I go to Laredo and McAllen too much and rewarded me with the famed Orange-Sticker-On-Windshield. Just 45 minutes this time around they let me go.

I'll try to be more detailed about NLBT and clubs in a future post.

In the mean time, I posted a seperate thread in Mexico General Info Mex Spanish Phrases that I was wondering if it's not too troubling to translate. Thanks. Goodnight why'all.

[95 Vette]

A modernization project announced in February for international bridge one, also known as Bridge of the Americas, is proceeding on schedule according to the United States General Services Administration. The project, which will expand and modernize inspection booths for vehicle and pedestrian traffic, is scheduled to begin in the fall. Construction is expected to finish in 2017.

Their goal. So they say, is to expedite crossing times. BULLSHIT. They have several pedestrian lanes that are closed during the HEAVIEST TRAFFIC times, they give a shit about wait times. I wish I could post a photo of the dozens of agents standing with their thumb up their ass while the lines just continue to grow (federal offense for taking pictures of the assholes). Drawing that paycheck for OVERTIME, bastards don't give a shit how long you wait in the sun. I have passed with minimal hassle with some agents, some have a "save the world" attitude and hassle anybody for anything, it's just pathetic, "I am from the government, and I am here to help", WHAT A FUCKING JOKE. .Now i understand their situation, they have a tough job, granted, BUT WHY TAKE IT OUT ON INNOCENT AMERICANS, they want to search my car, fine, but don't fuck with me while doing it.......do their damn job and go on......I cross 100% legal, always have, always will......no need to fuck with me..

If this isn't the truth, I don't know what the hell is.

It is the same alot of the time on the Del Rio / Acuna bridge; those bastards just standing around doing shit.

[Beavis]

It seems that the American citizens are the only ones that get hassled crossing into the United States. The illegals get anything they want as long as they vote Democrat.

[Bbond]

A modernization project announced in February for international bridge one, also known as Bridge of the Americas, is proceeding on schedule according to the United States General Services Administration. The project, which will expand and modernize inspection booths for vehicle and pedestrian traffic, is scheduled to begin in the fall. Construction is expected to finish in 2017.

Their goal. So they say, is to expedite crossing times. BULLSHIT. They have several pedestrian lanes that are closed during the HEAVIEST TRAFFIC times, they give a shit about wait times. I wish I could post a photo of the dozens of agents standing with their thumb up their ass while the lines just continue to grow (federal offense for taking pictures of the assholes). Drawing that paycheck for OVERTIME, bastards don't give a shit how long you wait in the sun. I have passed with minimal hassle with some agents, some have a "save the world" attitude and hassle anybody for anything, it's just pathetic, "I am from the government, and I am here to help", WHAT A FUCKING JOKE. .Now i understand their situation, they have a tough job, granted, BUT WHY TAKE IT OUT ON INNOCENT AMERICANS, they want to search my car, fine, but don't fuck with me while doing it.......do their damn job and go on......I cross 100% legal, always have, always will......no need to fuck with me..

[Bbond]

Rio Grande Plaza Hotel in Laredo. http://www.riograndeplaza.com/

They are a bit further from the bridge, but on higher ground, I believe they only charge $5 for overnight parking. I know a couple truckers that park their trucks there.

[Xfactors]

There are a few other places, the big round hotel, name escapes me, is one,.

Rio Grande Plaza Hotel in Laredo.

http://www.riograndeplaza.com/

[Bbond]

Uhm, I thought some monger here posted awhile back that he stayed at some hotel on Guerrero about 5 blocks down on the west side of the street, and that he liked that hotel better than the Fiesta downtown. Sorry, I don't remember name of hotel, or who the monger was who posted this info. Centexcrash, Rickymichaels, I don't recall who it was.

That would be the Meson Del Rey. Rikkimichaels likes it Funman13 don't. But it is an option that has parking in the back.

[Bbond]

Hi Bbond, Hope I can meet you one day. I need to know where to park by old bridge, last time there parking lot closed.

The bridge parking was also closed last weekend to to flooding from the river. There are a few other places, the big round hotel, name escapes me, is one, as a last resort you can park at the public parking over the bus station, a short walk to the bridge.

[Xfactors]

No, there's no real parking lot at Fiesta downtown, street parking only, if you can get a spot right in front of hotel and within sight of the desk, then relatively safe parking..

Uhm, I thought some monger here posted awhile back that he stayed at some hotel on Guerrero about 5 blocks down on the west side of the street, and that he liked that hotel better than the Fiesta downtown. Sorry, I don't remember name of hotel, or who the monger was who posted this info. Centexcrash, Rickymichaels, I don't recall who it was.

[YyTrap]

Hi Bbond,

Hope I can meet you one day. I need to know where to park by old bridge, last time there parking lot closed.

[YyTrap]

I have just one question where can you park at the old bridge?

Thanks,

James

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[Bbond]

Hi everyone, I plan to spend two days (weekend) in NL. I plan to set up base in Fiesta (hotel? Is there a parking lot at Fiesta? Also, is it better to use Mexican peso than US dollar? Is this the case, where to exchange Mexican peso? In US or Mexico NL? I plan to check out both downtown bars and boys town.

No, there's no real parking lot at Fiesta downtown, street parking only, if you can get a spot right in front of hotel and within sight of the desk, then relatively safe parking. If you want more comfortable, the the Fiesta Inn, is not close to downtown, has a parking lot, but it is not real close centro. The Fiesta downtown is what is usually referred to in this forum. Change to pesos in either place, about the same rates, plenty of change houses. It is always better to pay with pesos, just easier for them to make change. But, dollars are accepted most everywhere.