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Originally Posted by wendywoods
For the record, we are heading to a small town called La Mision, between Rosarita and Ensenada, about a hundred miles south of Tijuana. We intend to take the toll road. Our rented house is on a hill overlooking the ocean right off the main coastal highway. We will be parking on a narrow street outside the house or in the driveway preferably. My main concern was how to navigate through customs. Everyone has said to go in the far right "things to declare" line, show your passport, vehicle registration, Mexican insurance, vehicle titles, FMMs (I am buying two in advance from Baja Travel Club), show the cat's rabies and health certificate, and we're on our way. Is that about all I need to know? Wendy
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I am a native San Diego and have retired there. The border wait depends on the time of day. I can see Tijuana from my back deck. On a clear day, I can see the bull ring by the beach.
A co-worker, physical therapist and friend of mine was returning home in their vehicle at night from Rosarita with her in-laws and husband on the toll road. They were stopped by men dressed in police uniforms, who took what little money they had on them, and let them go.
Mexico is the destination for many of the SUVs and heavy duty trucks stolen from the USA. Some of these have been found with the Tijuana police as their current owners.
My retired vet who used to go fishing in Baja all the time has stopped due to the crime.
Some ocean cruise ships have chosen to travel elsewhere.
Can Mexican ports revive cruise industry? | UTSanDiego.com
There have been beheadings, kidnappings of foreigners in Tijuana by gangs.
2 bodies hung from bridge, man beheaded in Tijuana - CBS News 8 - San Diego, CA News Station - KFMB Channel 8
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Crime in Baja | U.S. Consulate General Tijuana, Mexico
A friend, whose mother lives in Tijuana is very careful as her neighbors have been kidnapped for ransom.
See this link about a robbery
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Mexico -- Race crewman reports latest Baja robbery
Regarding guns: 100% illegal This marine was recently released on humanitarian grounds
Marine held in Mexican prison on weapons charge; mom calls for release - CNN.com
I lived in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico for 2 months in 1980. The people were wonderful and friendly. In the larger cities, near the tourist areas, people can be aggressive and will take advantage of the naive. There are few arrogant, disrespectful citizens of the USA, who have left a bad impression which is generalized to all visiting citizens of the USA. Respect is earned and is not an entitlement. Remember, we are guests in a foreign country. Our government will not help you if you get into trouble.