Nuevo Laredo

[WacoKid]

Because I live in 1990-2000 prices and times. The good old days!

It's the little things. Airport food and drinks, cabs / ubers to and from the airport and border. I spent roughly $300 getting there and back with a free flight. Was supposed to be a 3 HR direct flight there each way. Both got delayed and or canceled and rebooked. Stuck eating Shitty yet expensive airport food, and I'm going to need several expensive airport drinks to keep me from losing my shit. Cab to airport $30 ish each way but still cheaper than long term parking. Cab / Uber from San Diego to border $60-70 each way It adds up.

[WacoKid]

Because I live in 1990-2000 prices and times. The good old days!

It's the little things that add up plus the current state of the airline industry. I spent about $300 just getting there and back.

My direct 7:50 am flight was delayed 2 hours as soon as I passed security. I got a $4 coffee and sat at the unopened bar and thought about going back home and coming back later. I live about 20 minutes from ABIA but it's a $22-36 cab / Uber each way so decided to wait it out. Bar opens and get a message flight delayed again another hour. So I order a jack and coke for $11. As I'm finishing my drink my flight gets canceled. Get a message that my flight has been rebooked through Denver at 4 pm with a 2 hour layover there. Order another jack and coke because I'm fuming! Get hungry an eat an $11 dry sandwich. Get to Denver have two more drinks, not as expensive BTW. Finally get on my flight get to San Diego and take a $70 Uber to the border. Take a $5 cab to my hotel. Seems to be $5 no matter where you go. Uber is a little cheaper but difficult to book standing at the border. $2.50 Uber from hotel to the zona $5 cab back and be sure to confirm before getting into the cab, if not $7. Sure you can say FU and get out but he's going to want $2 for getting in. Coming back to the border crossing is completely unpredictable. Could be 30 minutes, could be 10 hours this 2.5, $60 to $70 to back to the airport, flight home is delayed by 3 hours. Another $11 sandwich and may as well have few drinks. $26 cab / Uber to get home. And sure there's a $5 trolley from San Diego and back but it's over an hour, you most likely have to stand the whole time, everyone is looking at you like they know what you're up to and after dealing with the airline and the line at the border plus your clothes still smell like the chicas at Hong Kong. The whole thing is a big pain in the ass. The chicas are unbelievable tho so.

[Dg8787]

How is Tijuana expensive if you have a free flight?

Because I live in 1990-2000 prices and times. The good old days!

[Conick2000]

And thus concludes my Texas habit. I've been going to Tijuana several times a year the past few years but even with a free flight it's ridiculously expensive. I haven't been to NL since the early 2000's and have no idea where to go or how to go about it. I haven't been to Boys Town since the early 90's. Anyway, I live in Austin would like to make the trip down soon but only available during the week. Is the Zona open during the week? Are there bars in town that have ladies such as the old Huradura? Would anyone be interested in meeting up and showing me the lay of the land so to speak?

How is Tijuana expensive if you have a free flight?

[Bbond]

Would anyone be interested in meeting up and showing me the lay of the land so to speak?

Nuevo Laredo is no where what it once was, but still plenty available. I live here and am usually available, shoot me a PM and we can work out a meeting.

[RikyMichaels7]

Things are, in one way or another, always changing, but also somewhat staying the same. Shootings happen, mostly late at night, but can happen at any hour. Most downtown bars close at 10 now, a couple stay open late. The zona itself is relatively safe, it's getting there and back that can be somewhat dangerous, but I know people that make that trip almost every night, without any issues. Even with almost 30 bars now open in the zona, it is still but a shell of it's former self.

Thanks for the info Bbond. I appreciate it. What makes going to and from the zona dangerous exactly? Thanks.

[wileycoyote1]

And thus concludes my Texas habit. I've been going to Tijuana several times a year the past few years but even with a free flight it's ridiculously expensive. I haven't been to NL since the early 2000's and have no idea where to go or how to go about it. I haven't been to Boys Town since the early 90's. Anyway, I live in Austin would like to make the trip down soon but only available during the week. Is the Zona open during the week? Are there bars in town that have ladies such as the old Huradura? Would anyone be interested in meeting up and showing me the lay of the land so to speak?

I am done. This is real bad for anyone caught. I used to have family in Laredo so crossing for adult entertainment was not an option. I drove down once but had to leave due to work. I am in Austin now and family relocated north. I am looking to go down in the fall. My spanglish is OK. Hopefully the border situation will improve.

[SubComm]

And thus concludes my Texas habit. I've been going to Tijuana several times a year the past few years but even with a free flight it's ridiculously expensive. I haven't been to NL since the early 2000's and have no idea where to go or how to go about it. I haven't been to Boys Town since the early 90's. Anyway, I live in Austin would like to make the trip down soon but only available during the week. Is the Zona open during the week? Are there bars in town that have ladies such as the old Huradura? Would anyone be interested in meeting up and showing me the lay of the land so to speak?

Been a few years since I have done BT In NL but have been wanting to visit. I live and of San Antonio and would be interested in coordinating with you A visit to BT.

[WacoKid]

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And thus concludes my Texas habit. I've been going to Tijuana several times a year the past few years but even with a free flight it's ridiculously expensive. I haven't been to NL since the early 2000's and have no idea where to go or how to go about it. I haven't been to Boys Town since the early 90's. Anyway, I live in Austin would like to make the trip down soon but only available during the week. Is the Zona open during the week? Are there bars in town that have ladies such as the old Huradura? Would anyone be interested in meeting up and showing me the lay of the land so to speak?

[Bbond]

Arrived super early in Nuevo Laredo at 9 am Wednesday morning. Drove up the the Citev building and walked into the left wing to obtain a 5 day FMM card. When digging thru my car trunk, found an old FMM card from months ago, and randomly thought of one time guard mentioned the card does need to be turned in.

They are supposed to be open 24/7, but you may encounter delays going in there at odd hours, they are poorly staffed at night. I never have turned mine in, always just toss it. A 7 day permit is free.

[Bbond]

Bbond / Others:

I am moving back to San Antonio Sept 1 and was wondering if you could give me the lowdown on what's happening over there in Nuevo Laredo. Heard there were several shootouts on the 9th with several dead. I have also heard that there are more bars open in La Zona. Do you recommend against going to the Zona for safety reasons at this time? How about even coming to the downtown area of Nuevo Laredo. Your candid opinions will be appreciated. Thanks.

Things are, in one way or another, always changing, but also somewhat staying the same. Shootings happen, mostly late at night, but can happen at any hour. Most downtown bars close at 10 now, a couple stay open late. The zona itself is relatively safe, it's getting there and back that can be somewhat dangerous, but I know people that make that trip almost every night, without any issues. Even with almost 30 bars now open in the zona, it is still but a shell of it's former self.

[CenTexCrash]

Arrived super early in Nuevo Laredo at 9 am Wednesday morning. Drove up the the Citev building and walked into the left wing to obtain a 5 day FMM card. When digging thru my car trunk, found an old FMM card from months ago, and randomly thought of one time guard mentioned the card does need to be turned in.

Proof that I'm not hoarding them and trying to stay on their good side. You know. Diplomacy.

So to stay on their good side, appease USA-Mexico relations, walked up to desk and asked for 5 day permit and showed them an old card they could mark as returned and discard. Instead this happened.

Sir, this card expired April 3 it is now August 4. You overstayed your visit in Mexico! You have to pay the full 6 month price of 575 pesos before I can issue a replacement permit! Cash or card?

Neither, that's just trash. And I didn't over stay, I returned to Nuevo Laredo at 11:30 pm, your office was closed for the night. (Last I checked they're closed 10 pm-6 am).

He insisted the FMM services is 24/7, and we argued for a bit about show some hospitality and let me spend my visitor dollars in MTY and*not be scared off by BS fines.

After we came to conclusion that I wasn't paying the fine (he probably made up) he TOSSED my passport in my general direction told me to buzz off.

Chanced it went to Monterrey anyways. On eventual return trip to Nuevo Laredo, bus was boarded by Mex agent, was an older guy I pretended to sleep face turned away and he never bothered me and hopped back off bus.

MORAL: If entering / exiting via land, fewer headaches to just toss the FMM card.

QUESTION: Did they expand hours to 24/7 like he claims? Because if so,*am looking at a Mex flight would fly out of MTY 11 am so if there is late night FMM card night before in Nuevo that would be super helpful right about now.

[RikyMichaels7]

Bbond / Others:

I am moving back to San Antonio Sept 1 and was wondering if you could give me the lowdown on what's happening over there in Nuevo Laredo. Heard there were several shootouts on the 9th with several dead. I have also heard that there are more bars open in La Zona. Do you recommend against going to the Zona for safety reasons at this time? How about even coming to the downtown area of Nuevo Laredo. Your candid opinions will be appreciated. Thanks.

[Bbond]

Okay, do you normally have the cab driver wait while you get the FMM?

Never have used taxi, always gone with a friend. But I suppose it would be a good idea, because it isn't exactly easy to find one when you get the FMM. Every time I have ever gotten one, there was no wait, no one in front of me. And kind of a messed up walk getting back to bridge 1.

[Conick2000]

No, bridge 2 is vehicle traffic only. CIITEV is a short cab ride from bridge 1, you could walk it, but the cab fare be like only 50 pesos.

Okay, do you normally have the cab driver wait while you get the FMM?