Nuevo Laredo

[CenTexCrash]

Hi fellas,

I was wondering if anyone from this board has mongered in Ciudad Juarez and if so, what are your thoughts? What makes Ciudad Juarez interesting to me is that 1) it is right across El Paso, TX and 2) Ciudad Juarez also adheres to the "Sala de Masajes" model that Monterrey uses to conduct it's vast P4P businesses successfully.

I have not seen any reasonable airfare to El Paso from either Texas or California. San Antonio to El Paso is easily 8 hours each way.

There's already access to Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville, maybe Eagle Pass and Monterrey.

From SoCal, you're blowing past Tijuana and Nogales.

That's my two cents.

[Zygomatic]

Hi fellas,

I was wondering if anyone from this board has mongered in Ciudad Juarez and if so, what are your thoughts? What makes Ciudad Juarez interesting to me is that 1) it is right across El Paso, TX and 2) Ciudad Juarez also adheres to the "Sala de Masajes" model that Monterrey uses to conduct it's vast P4P businesses successfully.

[HarleyEvo20]

I have not been down the NL on several months. Just wondering if any of the bars have reopened or are they still closed? Thinking off taking a trip soon. An update on what is open and what is closed would surely help.

[Bbond]

That's great news! I can see how pedestrians crossing the border from Laredo, Texas would be much safer being able to use Uber once arriving into Nuevo Laredo. Hopefully, Uber drivers will not be bullied out of those essential tourist hot spots by the Taxi community.

This may be true, another service has been here a short time, Didi. However both services lack drivers. There are many comments on facebook about the unavailability of either service. Hopefully that will improve over time. So far, every time that I tried to use Uber, there were no cars available. The Uber app, with my American account appears to work fine. I have yet to try Didi.

[Zygomatic]

"Nuevo Laredo becomes the fourth city where the Uber application works in the State, which shows our commitment to Tamaulipas, whom we thank for their trust in choosing us as an option for self-employment and mobility," said David Mnguez, Uber Communication Manager. Since yesterday users in the city manifested the start of operation by the company, such as Alejandro Silva, who took the opportunity to use the service.

That's great news! I can see how pedestrians crossing the border from Laredo, Texas would be much safer being able to use Uber once arriving into Nuevo Laredo. Hopefully, Uber drivers will not be bullied out of those essential tourist hot spots by the Taxi community.

[Bbond]

"Nuevo Laredo becomes the fourth city where the Uber application works in the State, which shows our commitment to Tamaulipas, whom we thank for their trust in choosing us as an option for self-employment and mobility," said David Mínguez, Uber Communication Manager. Since yesterday users in the city manifested the start of operation by the company, such as Alejandro Silva, who took the opportunity to use the service.

[FunMan13]

CenTex,

Thank you. You gave us very clear and valuable info on getting to MTY from NL. I will be visiting NL in the second week of December. I hope to make a quick trip to MTY from there.

Funman13.

[CenTexCrash]

Hey there!

Do you think its worth it to just take the direct greyhound from sa to NL? Or drive to laredo and cross on foot? I'm wondering what would be faster? Greyhound says its 6.5 hrs from sa to mty. I'm just wondering how jacked up the greyhound crossing is.

I've done that route both directions. When the bus crosses the bridge, it will glide across, then everyone hops off and collects their luggage from lower cargo hold and enters the main building. Mex side takes about 15 minutes, US side takes about 30 minutes. Then reboard bus. Mex side you get issued a 7 day permit.

Remember Greyhound of Monterrey their station is randomly north of the core of the city, no where near the Autobus Centrale. Either get Uber ready or take the nearby starting point of the Metro rail.

[JeraldoRivera]

Bus is your option, there are several.

Entering Nuevo Laredo requires nothing, just walk right in. Going to Mty requires a document, but it is rarely even asked for, but have it just in case, it's free for 7 days.

Hey there!

Do you think its worth it to just take the direct greyhound from sa to NL? Or drive to laredo and cross on foot? I'm wondering what would be faster? Greyhound says its 6.5 hrs from sa to mty. I'm just wondering how jacked up the greyhound crossing is.

[Bbond]

Do I need to get any kind of visa or document if I cross the walking bridge? I will only be going to mty for 3 days and coming back on foot across the same walking bridge.
What bus station should I go to that has the most buses to mty? Senda, greyhound, another? Thanks.

Bus is your option, there are several.

Entering Nuevo Laredo requires nothing, just walk right in. Going to Mty requires a document, but it is rarely even asked for, but have it just in case, it's free for 7 days.

[JeraldoRivera]

Do I need to get any kind of visa or document if I cross the walking bridge? I will only be going to mty for 3 days and coming back on foot across the same walking bridge.

What bus station should I go to that has the most buses to mty? Senda, greyhound, another? Thanks.

[Cocr Brotheler]

That's great info. To know CTC!

Thank you,

Davis.

[CenTexCrash]

Since I know readers were worried about me here's how Laredo / international flying worked out.

Drive in thru big bridge, asked Mex agents about the FMM Migracion card in Aduana office. The agent referred me to the CITEV building.

Building is 24 hours but cards are only issued from 6 am-10 pm 7 days a week.

Woke up early, got back to building at 7 am, gave BS story about FMM for 3 days, gave me a free 7 day card. Issued in less than 10 minutes. Parked car with NL friend, took Taxi to Noreste bus station on Lopez De Lara slightly southwest of town, hourly departures to Monterrey.

Viva has restored the 100 p bus transfer from Autobus Centrale to MTY Airport (45 minute ride).

No one in MTY asked for FMM permit.

Flew to Quito EC with 1 h15 m transfer in Mexico City.

Moment of make or break did $0 land permit pay off?

Quito boarding gate staff asked me to give them permit to legally leave Mexico. Showed them permit stamped in Tamaulipas land entry for $0. She looked at it. Goose bumps moment! The suspense as she raises an eyebrow.

It was accepted as valid for leaving Mexico via air. Big sigh.

Saved $25 and boat loads of last minute headaches some transit passengers have fallen victim to timewise.

Hope this info can help others exploiting dirt cheap airfare to Central / South America via Monterrey.

On flight from Quito back to Mexico City, was issued a fresh 180 day permit. Say I'm supposed to cough it up when I leave for Laredo Texas but no one ever asks.

[JeraldoRivera]

Thanks for the hotel recs guys! Is there a shit ton of buses going from NL to mty at all hours? I reckon ID be there between 3 to 5 pm.

What is the best place for me to park in laredo that's secure? What bridge should I cross on foot? I'm guessing there's tons of taxis on other side that could get me to bus station.

Also, if anybody's heading up to mty goin thru san antonio hmu. I got your gas money!

Thanks for helping a horn dogg out guys!

[DramaFree11]

For hotels I always liked colon plaza. Great restaurant down stairs. There nothing to close for walking ioo as its t's not near Centro. I haven't stayed there for a couple of years now but it was fairly classy. Been doing the airbnb last couple of years. Much more bang for your buck.

I have also met girls there. Decent place, for Laredo very good, but as stated above there is nothing above. I would be careful renting an Apartment in Laredo, unless you know the city. Laredo is dangerous.