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Originally Posted by
Conick2000
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You know I've heard the same thing. Then I saw this Mexican porn star that I follow on Instagram advertise she was coming to a club in Nuevo Laredo. I've never stopped there. I always go straight to Monterrey but after seeing her to a club there and seeing others in this chat go to Boystown I am now considering it. Even though I do not know where Boystown is at or the quality of women available.
You need to just keep going to MTY. Laredo is fine during the day, but why play with fire.
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Originally Posted by
Bbond
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If you put yourself in a dangerous situation, it can be, but it is very unlikely. Thousands of people live here. Including many Americans.
I have had two encounters of trouble in the many years I have been down there. The first one was in a popular bar downtown that has since closed where some local (bad guy) kicked me in the ass as I was headed towards the bano. He claimed I was looking at his girlfriend. I grabbed him by the collar and told him vete la verga pendejo and let's take it outside. I'm not backing down to your sorry ass. The bouncer and two waiters came over and broke it up. The waiter pulled me to the side and told me to let it go because this gentleman (ahole) was a rather high ranking dude in a certain organization. I immediately left. That was a stupid move on my part. Second incident was being pulled over in a taxi at a checkpoint right outside the zona by some very nice gentlemen. Luckily, they let us go and I didn't get robbed. So, take it for what it is worth.
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Originally Posted by
Bbond
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Yes.
I have been living here for 14 years now, take that for what it is worth.
You know I've heard the same thing. Then I saw this Mexican porn star that I follow on Instagram advertise she was coming to a club in Nuevo Laredo. I've never stopped there. I always go straight to Monterrey but after seeing her to a club there and seeing others in this chat go to Boystown I am now considering it. Even though I do not know where Boystown is at or the quality of women available.
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Originally Posted by
RikyMichaels7
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Without going into detail, yes it is dangerous. Take my word for it.
If you put yourself in a dangerous situation, it can be, but it is very unlikely. Thousands of people live here. Including many Americans.
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Originally Posted by
Fenrisqrb
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Interesting. So on the Mexico side of that city, nuevo Laredo visiting girls is legal right? I have heard the city is dangerous for Americans.
Bbond is the best at giving expert advice regarding Nuevo Laredo. I have been down there 4 times this year. Spent time both downtown and at Boystown without any problems. My advice if you are going to Boystown is to get there no later than 10 pm and leave no later than 2 am. Without going into detail, yes it is dangerous. Take my word for it.
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Originally Posted by
Fenrisqrb
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Interesting. So on the Mexico side of that city, nuevo Laredo visiting girls is legal right?
Yes.
I have heard the city is dangerous for Americans.
I have been living here for 14 years now, take that for what it is worth.
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Originally Posted by
Fenrisqrb
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Interesting. So on the Mexico side of that city, nuevo Laredo visiting girls is legal right? I have heard the city is dangerous for Americans.
You should not be messing around in Laredo after dark, just too dangerous.
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Interesting. So on the Mexico side of that city, nuevo Laredo visiting girls is legal right? I have heard the city is dangerous for Americans.
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Originally Posted by
Fenrisqrb
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From what I'm reading we can actually walk into Mexico the same way as long as we get the permit..
You don't need a permit just to walk in. However if you plan on going deeper south, a permit is required to do that.
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It works a little different than I thought but was easy. For a US citizen returning to the US, all I had to do was show passport and tourist permit. 3 checkpoints in total. 1 Mexico, One at the actual border, then another on the US side.
They didn't give me any trouble at all really.
From what I'm reading we can actually walk into Mexico the same way as long as we get the permit but I haven't tried it. I was interested in avoiding the flight.
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Well. An update. The bus was boarded just before reaching Laredo at a checkpoint.
They checked my passport and permit. When I flew in I was issued at no apparent cost a 180 day pass. 6 months. So I'm good.
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I'm about to cross border at Laredo. Supposedly I should have no issue.
I bussed from Monterrey to Nuevo Laredo for 24 bucks roughly. I'd have been better off budding across the border but I didn't want to wait the extra 4 hours on the greyhound.
I'm just learning how it works. Trying cross with my passport only. I think I stated I would be here 14 days but I stayed 20. I'm not sure if it matters.
My larger issue is getting back to Tennessee. I went this way to scout the process so that I might return this way later. Flying would have been faster and at about the same price if I booked on time. But I didn't want a set departure date.
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Originally Posted by
DramaFree11
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This is not new, they selectively enforce this when they want. You need to pay the fee over face the consequences, very simple.
I've never had them force this one me. They ask for the fee and I say I'm only here for the weekend. The they give the visa. If they did push back I would just pay it. No biggie. If you fly in the fee is included in your ticket.
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Originally Posted by
CenTexCrash
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Might be going to MTY next week.
Just got a distress on WhatsApp. Either it's a new policy or a gringo buddy got shaken down for $25 the MEX govt doesn't deserve.
Maybe because he's Asian.
Effective Oct 2021 and or lame excuse: "due to concerns of Corona Virus, leisure travel to Mexico is temporarily suspended. Any foreigners traveling to Monterrey even if less than 6 days still need to pay for the $25 paid pass".
I personally had a near miss in September in Tijuana, and with that in mind prior to this WhatsApp buddy situation, was thinking just saying "essential dental work at clinic in Monterrey" and be as vague as possible.
True $25 is well within my spending budget but I don't believe in shakedowns.
He says they even showed him a sign stating Effective Oct 1 2021 until further notice.
Anyone?
I was in Mexico last week with a 7 day pass and used the Acuna crossing. No fee, it was free as normal.
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Originally Posted by
CenTexCrash
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Might be going to MTY next week.
Just got a distress on WhatsApp. Either it's a new policy or a gringo buddy got shaken down for $25 the MEX govt doesn't deserve.
Maybe because he's Asian.
Effective Oct 2021 and or lame excuse: "due to concerns of Corona Virus, leisure travel to Mexico is temporarily suspended. Any foreigners traveling to Monterrey even if less than 6 days still need to pay for the $25 paid pass".
I personally had a near miss in September in Tijuana, and with that in mind prior to this WhatsApp buddy situation, was thinking just saying "essential dental work at clinic in Monterrey" and be as vague as possible.
True $25 is well within my spending budget but I don't believe in shakedowns.
He says they even showed him a sign stating Effective Oct 1 2021 until further notice.
Anyone?
This is not new, they selectively enforce this when they want. You need to pay the fee over face the consequences, very simple.