MEXICO: Weekend expedition (Sept 8-10, 2006)

[LexusAllTerrain]

OK, here we go with the peoples choice of Option 2.

Friday 9/8/06 - Meet at 11 AM Longs Drugs parking lot 444 E. San Ysidro Blvd. San Diego, CA for a short drivers meeting. Insurance & money exchange available if not already handled.

Departure at 11:30 AM for border crossing.

Follow Mex 1 south for approximately 95 miles to Ejido Ajusco & head west. There will be 3 tolls to pay @ under $3.00 each.

Follow graded dirt road west for approximately 15 miles to Los Alisitos & turn south.

Follow dirt road south for approximately 18 miles via Rancho Viejo, La Bocana de Viejo, Punta San Jose(noted surf spot), Las Chivas to Punta Cabras & camp.

Saturday 9/9/06 - Depart 9 AM or so & head out north via Las Codornices & Nativo del Valle to Santo Tomas & pavement at Mex 1, approximately 15 miles.

Head north on Mex 1 for aprroximately 30 miles to Ensenada & turn right on Mex 3. Head east on Mex 3 for approximately 26 miles to Ojos Negros & head north.

Heading east & then north on dirt via El Coyote, La Huerta, La Rosa de Castilla, San Pedro, Agua de la Piedra & Laguna Juarez(Laguna Hanson) & camp, approximately 40 miles. Possible fee area.

Sunday 9/10/06 - Depart 9-10 AM & head north for pavemant at La Romorosa approximately 40 miles.

Head west for Tecate & the border crossing approximately 40 miles. There is a toll road available to use if pressed for time.

One can expect anywhere from a 1-3 hour wait to cross the border on a Sunday. It doesn't really matter which one you use, San Ysidro, Otay, Tecate or Mexicali, they all suck.

Head north on Rte 188 to SR94 & west for San Diego. I usually stop at the Barrett Junction Cafe for their "Fish Fry" on my way back to San Diego. It is outstanding.

Hit me with any questions.

I thought we had some departure times and meeting place?:yikes:

Time will tell...

 

[flyingwil]

Mexican Tourist Card

So will we have time to stop and get the Mexican Tourist Card? Or should I grab this prior to meeting at the meeting spot?

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

I think we can stop by Ensenada and get the tourist permits, but we will let Al make that desition.

 

[whitethaiger]

I think we can stop by Ensenada and get the tourist permits, but we will let Al make that desition.

I am not sure where to get the cards before crossing the border. I usually get mine right at the border on the Mexican side. There is a place where you can get it. Take the right (red, something to declare) lane. At least that's where I got the last one 2 years ago. The last few trips where too short or not far enough south to require one.

 

[Mlachica]

We need a group consensus on our meeting place and departure time.
I am requesting early liberty on friday, when do you guys want to meet? :costumed-smiley-007

My perspective is earlier the better = more time to relax on the beach...


Everybody get mexican insurance already?

http://www.mexadventure.com/

 

[flyingwil]

My perspective is earlier the better = more time to relax on the beach...


Everybody get mexican insurance already?

http://www.mexadventure.com/

I am good for a year on mine! :shakin:

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

I can be there by 1300 (1 pm) :violent-smiley-031:

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

I'm interested, too. Sheesh, this stuff is cool. September 8 was Al's suggestion. I'm going to stay tuned.

Rock-n-roll.

Mark

Are you on Mark?:wavey:

 

[flyingwil]

So as recap... (cause I am getting excited and Keep getting lost)


The Confirmed Explorer List:

1. awalter
2. 05TACODOC
3. Mlachica
4. eurorom
5. whitethaiger
6. blupaddler
7. Gear
8. flyingwil

The Itinerary:

Friday 9/8/06 - Meet at 11 AM Longs Drugs parking lot 444 E. San Ysidro Blvd. San Diego, CA for a short drivers meeting. Insurance & money exchange available if not already handled.

Departure at 11:30 AM for border crossing.

Follow Mex 1 south for approximately 95 miles to Ejido Ajusco & head west. There will be 3 tolls to pay @ under $3.00 each.

Follow graded dirt road west for approximately 15 miles to Los Alisitos & turn south.

Follow dirt road south for approximately 18 miles via Rancho Viejo, La Bocana de Viejo, Punta San Jose(noted surf spot), Las Chivas to Punta Cabras & camp.

Saturday 9/9/06 - Depart 9 AM or so & head out north via Las Codornices & Nativo del Valle to Santo Tomas & pavement at Mex 1, approximately 15 miles.

Head north on Mex 1 for aprroximately 30 miles to Ensenada & turn right on Mex 3. Head east on Mex 3 for approximately 26 miles to Ojos Negros & head north.

Heading east & then north on dirt via El Coyote, La Huerta, La Rosa de Castilla, San Pedro, Agua de la Piedra & Laguna Juarez(Laguna Hanson) & camp, approximately 40 miles. Possible fee area.

Sunday 9/10/06 - Depart 9-10 AM & head north for pavemant at La Romorosa approximately 40 miles.

Head west for Tecate & the border crossing approximately 40 miles. There is a toll road available to use if pressed for time.

One can expect anywhere from a 1-3 hour wait to cross the border on a Sunday. It doesn't really matter which one you use, San Ysidro, Otay, Tecate or Mexicali, they all suck.

Head north on Rte 188 to SR94 & west for San Diego. I usually stop at the Barrett Junction Cafe for their "Fish Fry" on my way back to San Diego. It is outstanding.

Requirements out side normal Expedition Gear:

Legally speaking, a Mexican Tourist Card is required for each person on this trip. In order to obtain a tourist card you must have either a passport or your original birth certificate. The reason a tourist card is required is because we will be going south of Ensenada about 60-70 miles. What is the chance that you will be asked to show the tourist card? Probably .5-.05%. If you are staying 7 days or less in Mexico, there is no charge for the tourist card. I usually get a tourist card that is valid for 180 days, & costs around $20. They are available at the consulate in San Diego or at the Immigration Office at the border crossing.

A vehicle permit is not required in Baja.

Mexican insurance is a must. It is available on the Internet or at kiosks near the border. I prefer to carry pesos, but dollars are excepted everywhere. It is usually easier making sure your change is correct, if you don't have to calculate the exchange rate. Cambio's (money exchange houses) are available near the border.

Legally, Tourist Cards will be required. Do most folks going down to where we will be going have them, probably not. I can give more info on this later.

Please correct me if any the above has changed. (I am confused on the meeting time!) I keep seeing different times.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Update!!!

Meeting spot will be Longs Drug Store parking lot 444 E. San Ysidro Blvd. San Diego, CA.

Sorry I'm not keeping up guys, between work last week and TTORA Big Bear run this last weekend I've been real busy. And I'm heading to Japan (Okinawa) on friday for a week so... :wings: I'll be returning from Oki on the 2nd of Sep and by then it will be almost time!





Anyway, I'll give this more attention as it is coming closer and we're all getting fired up to go :jumping:

Everyone going should PM me your cell numbers so I can start a phone list for updates/issues/emergencies. That way if there is any last minute "word" I can let you all know right away vice hoping you see a post...

I'm sneaking outta work way early for this!

MEETING PLACE: Meeting spot will be Longs Drug Store parking lot 444 E. San Ysidro Blvd. San Diego, CA

MEETING TIME: Be there fueled up with your papers in order NLT 1100 for the drivers meeting.

First post updated.

 

[awalter]

I would like to see everyone have a full tank of gas, Mexican Insurance, Pesos(if desired), & Tourist Cards prior to the drivers meeting at 11AM.

Tourist cards are available at any Mexican Consulate.

If we must stop to get any of the above we will, but it will take away from beach time. The fewer we have to get, the less time we will be delayed.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

My San Quintin trip just got cancelled, so provided i can do some truck maintence between now and then, and if there is still room, i MIGHT be able to make it! Woo Hoo!

 

[awalter]

Welcome back Kevin.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Welcome back Kevin.

Thanks Al, Still have some stuff to do to clear some time but it should be a go. Might be rolling solo on this one though!

 

[Dave Bennett]

2 Weeks Out...

It's almost time!!! :smiley_drive:

The Confirmed List:
1. awalter
2. 05TACODOC
3. Mlachica
4. eurorom
5. whitethaiger
6. blupaddler
7. Gear
8. flyingwil
9. dirtdog
10.

The Maybe List:
1. articulate
2. Boston Mangler