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08-16-20 05:13 #11366
Posts: 1479Originally Posted by Phordphan [View Original Post]
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08-16-20 04:59 #11365
Posts: 763Originally Posted by YyzTravel [View Original Post]
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08-16-20 03:48 #11364
Posts: 3205Originally Posted by YyzTravel [View Original Post]
I only cross by car now. Before Covid, anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes in the SENTRI lanes, depending on time of day and whether crossing at San Ysidro or Otay. These days it's 2 or 3 minutes. But Otay closes at 10 pm every night now.
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08-16-20 02:34 #11363
Posts: 1949Originally Posted by YyzTravel [View Original Post]
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08-16-20 02:28 #11362
Posts: 553Originally Posted by YyzTravel [View Original Post]
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08-16-20 01:20 #11361
Posts: 763Originally Posted by YyzTravel [View Original Post]
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08-16-20 00:16 #11360
Posts: 1479Originally Posted by YyzTravel [View Original Post]
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08-16-20 00:05 #11359
Posts: 6535SENTRI line
Just bypass the line and walk ahead, looking for any sign of SENTRI lane, or walk straight to the SENTRI booths.
Hold your SENTRI card out and tell the people in the long line "SENTRI, SENTRI" so they don't think you are cutting their line and get pissed off.
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08-15-20 22:12 #11358
Posts: 243Originally Posted by CaptainSolo [View Original Post]
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08-15-20 19:51 #11357
Posts: 243Uber
Where is the pick-up location outside of land entry for Uber? If it's the same spot at the cabs, no problem at all. Was just worried about looking like a lost gringo trying to find an Uber if I have to walk somewhere.
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08-15-20 18:48 #11356
Posts: 1479Originally Posted by Jinxx [View Original Post]
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08-15-20 18:43 #11355
Posts: 6535Quick overall trip report
Very interesting and insightful report for a quick visit.
Defintiely recommend taking bus 998 to American Plaza and cross over to the trolley station, quick, cheap, convenient and you can see a little bit of San Diego's water front and downtown district. The trolley lines also take you to some of the best tourist spots, Balboa Park, Old Town, Little Italy with the lively weekend street market, woth exploring.
Azul's is ptretty good and convenient; steaks are good and cheap, about $10 for a ribeye over 1 lbs with trimmings. You can also take a little walk to the trinket alley next to hotel Nelson and Ave. Revo, where there are many authentic Mexican restaurants. Good Brazilain steakhouses, Churrascaria do Brasil and Sr. Pampas, are on Ave LOS Heroes about 1 to 2 miles from La Zona, a quick UBER ride.
In the bars the bros have to be asserive, not let meseros dictate to them and rip them off. Find a good place to sit and take the time to scope out the talents. Approach the girls and talk to them. If you find them nice, sweet, pretty and pleasant, invite the best prospects to sit and drink with you and try touchies feelies to figure out how intimate and sexy she will be with you in bed. Girls in the new HK are all new and look ordinary in street clothes. I could not find model-quality beauties like before. I miss some of the prettiest and sweetest girls and want to repat with them.
Interesting some girls would work the street then the bars same day. That's direct competition. In the past, girls would switch back and forth but never do both on the same day. Bar managers may get pissed off and banish them to the street permanently. Street girls can also be hired as GFs for the night. They are glad to get off their feet and lay down in bed all night, getting pleasured by guys. If you frequent La Zona and get to know some of them, they can deliver long GFEs for a fraction of the costs of bar girls.
The pedestrian and car lines to cross back into the US are unpredictable and most time insanely long. The bros should apply for Global Entry or SENTRI which usually take 5 to 10 minutes to cross, or plan to walk back after midnight. My wingmen have been able to walk back in 5, 10 minutes late at night, never in the day time, especially after 3 PM on Sat and Sunday.
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08-15-20 13:45 #11354
Posts: 553Originally Posted by MarksOfMagic [View Original Post]
Random memory: I remember years ago I was in Medellin Colombia, half drunk, leaving Parque Lleras in a taxi around 2 am. I asked the taxista if he could score me some reefer and he took me to some sketchy looking alley and slowed down where this dealer came out of some dark hiding place and sold me a joint. Then the taxista drove me around cruising around downtown Medellin while I smoked the joint in his car for a little night cap before dropping me off at my hotel. I took care of him with a decent tip. I was young and dumb at the time.
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08-15-20 13:33 #11353
Posts: 763Originally Posted by MarksOfMagic [View Original Post]
Anyhow, this is for those newbie and intermediate mongers who aren't quite sure how to deal with the cops. This is long, detailed, and advanced, written by the hand of a monger who's been stationed on the front lines for over a dozen years.
Just about every one of you know, or should know, that Tijuana cops are corrupt as hell. Their only concern is to rob the public. Any other duties they happen to perform are just inconveniences that get in the way of their real purpose which is stealing. It makes me laugh when mongers report that they were stopped and searched for no reason, then let go and the cops were "just doing their job. " How idiotic can you be? The cops weren't doing their job. They were committing a crime. The one and only reason they stopped you is because they wanted to rob you. Whether they actually steal from you or not depends on a variety of factors including you, your attitude, witnesses, how desperate for money they are, etc. The corruption is widespread, nonetheless the cops are quite careful when robbing people and take care to avoid the eyes of potential witnesses. This leads me to believe that there is some sort of accountability and they are indeed afraid of potential retributions if caught.
Before you leave the house:
1. If you have to carry lots of cash, hide most of it in your shoe. Cops rarely search shoes.
2. Write on the back of a business card "Sindicatura 664-973-7273" and "si te robaron marca 911" and place it in a prominent spot in your wallet, such as the transparent ID compartment. Or place it along with your cash. Make sure you put it where the cops will find it. In most cases, this will be all you need to scare the shit out of the cops and be let go immediately.
Sindicatura is the anti-corruption internal affairs department of Tijuana P. The. They actually do almost nothing against police corruption, but somehow cops are still afraid of them. And the emergency number in Tijuana is 911 just like in the USA They take the calls seriously here for some reason. I can't figure it out, because the corruption is rampant here, from top to bottom, but they still take 911 calls seriously. If you get robbed by the cops, call 911 immediately and report it. Make sure you provide the police vehicle number which is displayed on it. It usually starts with a "P" such as P-5051. A police supervisor will be sent to the scene and chances are decent you'll get your money back.
Now there are two basic scenarios in which you will be stopped and searched for no reason:
1. While walking or as a passenger in a vehicle that you do not own, such as Uber or Taxi.
2. While driving in your vehicle or vehicle of someone known to you.
I suspect most mongers will fit within category #1. If you are walking or in an Uber / taxi, the cops obviously cannot threaten to tow your car. Also, they cannot fabricate traffic infractions and ask you to pay the fine on the spot, with the exception of seat belt violations. So they lose a tremendous amount of leverage. This scenario will result in a straight-up robbery rather than making you pay a bribe. When you get called over by the cops, immediately grab your cash and hold it in your hand. Do not let them touch it. You can let them see it, and show that you are not hiding contraband, but do not let them touch the money. Once they see that you know what to do with your money, they will identify you as a Tijuana veteran and much less likely a target for theft. If you forget to grab your cash, the chances of getting robbed increases dramatically. What they will do is make you put your hands on the trunk of their car. There will be one cop in front of you, questioning you and keeping you occupied. The second cop will search your pockets from behind. He'll remove items from your pockets then place them on the trunk. The first cop will then ask stupid questions hoping to distract you like "what is that" while pointing to your lighter. Well, it's a fucking lighter. Meanwhile, the second cop will be thumbing through and pocketing some of your cash. Then they'll let you go. By the time you compose yourself and count your cash, they are long gone.
If you're driving a vehicle, this makes the situation much more complicated. The cops will threaten to tow and impound your car for any minor infraction, soliciting a bribe on the spot. Unfortunately, most mongers fear dealing with the headache of retrieving an impounded vehicle so they just pay an agreed amount, usually around $50 usd. Cops will usually quote an exaggerated amount of the fine, but they almost always are willing to negotiate. Your best defense is to know the law, and let them know you're not a scared tourist. If they threaten to tow your car, tell them legally they cannot, and ask them to write you a ticket and that you know that Tijuana P. The. Has a P. O. Box in San Ysidro where you can mail the fine. Many times the cop will insist that you follow him to the police station to pay the fine. Agree to this. The cop will be surprised and keep giving you the option of ending the ordeal by paying a fine on the spot. Insist that it is okay to go to the station. This has happened to me a dozen times and not once has the cop actually arrived at station. After a block or two, he'll stop, approach your vehicle and give you another chance to pay the fine. Politely refuse. He will then let you go because the last thing he wants is some gringo at the station complaining about being harassed to pay a bribe. When they suggest that you pay a fine on the spot, tell them you have a friend that works at Sindicatura and he advised you that paying cash to a police officer is a crime, and that you cannot pay him because you do not wish to commit a crime. You'll likely be let go with mere mention of the word "Sindicatura."
Other tips:
1. When you get pulled over or stopped by the cops, try to stop in a well-lighted location with lots of witnesses. A place that is sure to have security cameras, such as a bank, is ideal.
2. They will ask where you live or where you are going. Tell them you're headed to your apartment in Tijuana. Just make up a location. I can speak from personal experience, cops are far more likely to back down when they think you live there. The last three times I was stopped, I actually heard the cop say to his partner "he lives here" then they both proceeded to get in their car and leave.
3. If you are stopped for actually committing a crime, or if they do find contraband on you, then you're going to have to pay. You might be taken for a ride handcuffed to the back of a police pickup, or in a squad car if you're lucky. If you did indeed commit a crime, then just offer to pay a reasonable fine on the spot and skip the handcuffed tour.
4. Do not use taxi's when leaving the Zona. There have been multiple reports of taxistas in cahoots with cops to rob passengers. Uber / Didi is a far safer and lower cost option.
5. Tijuana has an English-speaking tourist assistance hotline that can be accessed by dialing 078. I'm not sure if you can access it from an American phone roaming in Mexico. Anyhow, if you get stopped, immediately dial 078 and advise the officers that since your Spanish is terrible, you need the assistance of the tourist hotline to help facilitate the encounter. Knowing that the entire detainment is being reported and recorded in real time, they will likely just let you go rather than deal with the hassle.
Despite the deep level of corruption, the cops are surprisingly civil when they rob you. They rarely will rob you for everything you have. They usually take about $50 usd or so. I have not heard reports of them stealing jewelry, watches, wedding rings, cell phones or other valuables. Likely because those type of items are identifiable and traceable. I'll end this with one last tip. When actually handing a bribe to an officer, he will discretely take it and quickly put the money in his pocket without counting it. If you agree on a $500 mx fine, you can get away with handing over $250 because by the time the cop finds a private spot to count the cash, you'll be long gone.
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08-15-20 00:24 #11352
Posts: 2816Originally Posted by AmorPorFavor [View Original Post]