General Reports

[JohnCandy]

Thanks for all of the responses on this gents. I live in Michigan where they issue enhanced Drivers licenses if you choose; they are not available in all states. They allow you to cross by land only into Mexico and Canada but do not allow international travel by air. Although, as someone mentioned, after more research I see Mexico does require you to have a passport, but I guess it is rarely enforced. I have the enhanced drivers license and a passport book, but I think I'm going to get a passport card so as not to raise suspicions with the SO with a stamp in the book. Is the ready lane for people traveling on foot or by car? I will be on foot.

Thanks,

JC.

Besides that, with the passport card you can go to the ready lane instead of the slow normal lane. I just found that out last time.

[Mr Enternational]

You are required to have a passport book or passport card to enter Mexico. I would not listen to USPS. I suggest you get the passport card. It works going in and out of Mexico.

Besides that, with the passport card you can go to the ready lane instead of the slow normal lane. I just found that out last time.

[TomJackin]

OK. I was going to get a passport card, but USPS told me all I need is an enhanced ID to go between us and Tijuana and back. It's seems this has been debated here. Can anyone confirm?

You are required to have a passport book or passport card to enter Mexico. I would not listen to USPS. I suggest you get the passport card. It works going in and out of Mexico.

[Ctytek]

OK. I was going to get a passport card, but USPS told me all I need is an enhanced ID to go between us and Tijuana and back. It's seems this has been debated here. Can anyone confirm?

WTF is "enhanced ID"? Passport card is all you need walking to or fro' Mexico.

[DduFail]

OK. I was going to get a passport card, but USPS told me all I need is an enhanced ID to go between us and Tijuana and back. It's seems this has been debated here. Can anyone confirm?

Thanks,

JC.

The information provided to you appears to be obsolete, and by a few years at least. Bottom line, it would be prudent to obtain a passport / passport card so one doesn't have to worry about this.

[ScatManDoo]

OK. I was going to get a passport card, but USPS told me all I need is an enhanced ID to go between us and Tijuana and back. It's seems this has been debated here. Can anyone confirm?

Thanks,

JC.

Enhanced drivers licenses are not available in all states. For example, the State of California currently does not issue enhanced IDs.

I think the advice you got from the postal service is probably correct. Asking CBP (Customs and Border Protection) is probably the right organization to ask. What state do you live in?

[Travv]

If you are coming back from Mexico, a driver's license worked for a few friends to return to the USA through the US border control. The real question is whether Mexican Immigration will let you walk in to Mexico without a passport or passport card. Offhand, I think Mexico requires foreigners to have a passport in country though it isn't enforced. Tijuana cops don't care about you having a passport until they need their next mordida fix. Where are the rich gringo tourists at? Round them up and shake them down! LOL.

OK. I was going to get a passport card, but USPS told me all I need is an enhanced ID to go between us and Tijuana and back. It's seems this has been debated here. Can anyone confirm?

Thanks,

JC.

[JohnCandy]

OK. I was going to get a passport card, but USPS told me all I need is an enhanced ID to go between us and Tijuana and back. It's seems this has been debated here. Can anyone confirm?

Thanks,

JC.

[JohnCandy]

Hey gents,

Thanks for all of the intel here on the Tijuana scene. Extremely valuable! I didn't really know where to put this post. I decided on the "General" thread because several topics are discussed. I am very experienced on the US side, and now planning my first visit to Tijuana for early this November. I have read almost all of the Tijuana threads for at least a year back, but after a while, all the info seems to run together in your head. Not to mention that the scene changes as we all know; what works right now, might not work next week, etc. So, I apologize in advance for any questions I ask that have probably been previously answered. Any answers / advice anyone can give will be much appreciated. And I will certainly provide detailed reports upon my return. My plan of attack is as follows:

Fly into San Diego on a Wednesday around noon and get an Uber to San Ysidro. Exchange US dollars for Pesos (it seems to be much better to pay in Pesos? I think this goes without saying, but I'm sure on my return trip I will be able to exchange any leftover Pesos I have for US dollars? Walk across the border at Ped East. I'm currently getting a Passport Card to avoid a stamp in my Passport Book. This should be all I need to get into and out of Mexico, correct? Should be walking across the border by 2 pm or before.

First stop once I cross will be a pharmacy on the Freedom Path? A note on ED drugs. I have never used them, but am thinking of trying them out? Typically, I can do 2-3 pops a day which is a chore with the SO, but easier with strange pussy. Maybe in this case I could do 4 pops a day being that there will be strange pussy everywhere? Maybe it's not a good idea to try the ED drugs on this trip? I don't have an ED problem per say, but I'm in my late 40's now. Not 25 anymore and I'the like to tear through some serious pussy. Any thoughts here are appreciated. In any case, I will need to pick up supplies. Raincoats, lube, etc. If I decide not to get ED drugs, maybe I can just pick up these other supplies at an OXXO?

Grab a Libra Taxi to the hotel. I plan on staying 2 nights in Tijuana at Hotel Hacienda de Santiago. I want a place that is clean & comfortable. Good for bringing escorts or SGs? And also want a place that will be somewhat quiet at night for sleeping? Do I need to reserve this room in advance? Online? By phone? Is there a type of room I should request to be more comfortable? Do you guys suggest another hotel based on my activities? I also am considering Cascades but it seems like it would be much noisier? Not as clean? Any advice anyone can give here would be great.

Activities: A couple of things about me. I know to negotiate in advance and will never pay before the deed, but if you think the following items are unrealistic, please let me know. 1. I typically don't care for quick sessions, probably nothing shorter than a 20 minutes. 2. I like CBJ, BLS, Mish, CG & K9. DATY, COF & pics are nice but not required. 3. The best would be light GFE experiences, but that's not a total requirement. 4. My Spanish skills are almost nil except for a few phrases I have gleaned here. So I won't try any girl that doesn't have some basic English at a minimum. I would like to try the SGs, BGs (Hong Kong and others), and escorts. What exactly do I get with buying the VIP at Hong Kong? Is it worth it? Maybe jump in with both feet and start out with a 3 some from an escort service that was recently described here for Wednesday afternoon. Followed by some BG action for Wednesday night. Maybe some SG action Thursday afternoon followed by more BG action Thursday night. Maybe top it off with a SG Friday morning before heading back to San Diego. Hopefully the border crossing back to the US won't be terrible on an early Friday afternoon? I will stay in San Diego Friday night and fly out Saturday afternoon.

Cell service: I have Sprint. I will check with them as I'm sure they have some kind of international plan that includes Mexico. I need to be able to check in with the SO occasionally. Hopefully any texts or calls I make will appear how they normally appear to her? Not like some kind of unknown caller from a 3rd world brothel. Ha!

Sorry for the long post and all the questions. I'm just trying to maximize my pleasure on the trip. If my trip is anything like the trip Checkmate1 recently described, I will be very satisfied. Any advice anyone can give is greatly appreciated. Also, I have no problem buying drinks for any senior here that would like to be a wingman. Please let me know.

Thanks,

JC.

[Reinaldo]

I have never had occasion to dial a local number from a Tijuana hotel but I suspect you still have to dial the 664 prefix.

Do any of you know how to make local calls from the hotels in Tijuana? The phone says dial 9 + the local number, but it isn't working. I excluded the 664 prefix since it's from Tijuana to Tijuana. Thanks.

[WanderingMan]

Has anyone ever visited thhis club out of the zona?

[WanderingMan]

Do any of you know how to make local calls from the hotels in Tijuana? The phone says dial 9 + the local number, but it isn't working. I excluded the 664 prefix since it's from Tijuana to Tijuana. Thanks.

Thanks to those who wrote in messages.

I wrote Sweet Girls Agency after several attempts to call via pay phone and continual busy signals. If you are in Tijuana, the Tijuana phone number does NOT work, only Whatsapp works. In the end it was far easier to book with QueensTJ than Sweet Girls.

Concerning the previous question, apparently one must have his phone set-up for local calls at Hotel Ticuan. It was cheaper to spend 5 pesos at the corner and make calls than pay excessive hotel rates for them; at least that is what the clerk said.

[WanderingMan]

Do any of you know how to make local calls from the hotels in Tijuana? The phone says dial 9 + the local number, but it isn't working. I excluded the 664 prefix since it's from Tijuana to Tijuana. Thanks.

[LurkerMon]

I just wanted to announce that I completed my interview and has been approved for my Sentri Card, which should be coming in about 1-2 weeks, and once it comes, so will I.

The only thing that had me worried was the interview. I had used medical cannabis in the past and was worried that usage would disqualify my application. The interviewer just wanted to clarified that I had a doctor's recommendation, which I did and he seemed to be satisfied with that answer. After the interview, I paid the final processing fee and went home. After about 4-5 hrs, I received an alert that my goes account was updated. I logged on and was pleased to see the conditional status was changed to approved.

Total cost. $25 to start process. $97.25 paid after the interview. Time waited, 6 weeks before I was able to set an appointment, the earliest slot was 5 weeks out after that. The interview started pretty much at the time indicated and took about 5 minutes and that included the photo / fingerprinting.

Not having to worry about the line will make it possible to take more trips because I won't have to worry about 2 HR+ lines and having to come up with an excuse as to where I was all that time.

[MongerHunger]

I think you should wait another 54 weeks and then try again.

I'm dying laughing over here! Damn near spit out my last beer. Oh my goodness!