What do I need to go to Mexico?
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What do I need to go to Mexico?
I'm planning on heading to Mexico from San Diego... two questions.
Where should I go to get drunk but not mugged/killed
What do I need to bring with me for ID or whatever.
Thanks!
Where should I go to get drunk but not mugged/killed
What do I need to bring with me for ID or whatever.
Thanks!
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Re: What do I need to go to Mexico? (Nims)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nims »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm planning on heading to Mexico from San Diego... two questions.
Where should I go to get drunk but not mugged/killed
What do I need to bring with me for ID or whatever.
Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its Mexico, where ever you go you will get killed
You need a drivers license to come back home. well at least when i went that is all you needed. Take a passport (if you have one) with you also.
Have fun out there but be careful.
Where should I go to get drunk but not mugged/killed
What do I need to bring with me for ID or whatever.
Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its Mexico, where ever you go you will get killed
You need a drivers license to come back home. well at least when i went that is all you needed. Take a passport (if you have one) with you also.
Have fun out there but be careful.
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Re: What do I need to go to Mexico? (egryda)
He is correct you will need proof of citizenship. A drivers license/ state I'd is just that identification but it is not proof of citizenship because anyone can get a drivers license. Before they use to be really lax and accept then but unfortuntly due to 9 11 that doesn't really fly anymore. So if you don't want any troubles and be detained bring your I'd and proof of citizenship in the form of birth certificate, passport I can't remember if a social card is good also. But you must have at least 1 picture I'd.
Trust me I grew up in sd for the most part and my house there is less then 5 min to the border so I use to cross the border several times a month (every weekend when I was under 21)
Where to go clubing drinking depends revolution is always popular and fairly safe due to the federalies patroling with their semi auto's how ever don't be fooled they are as corupt as can be so act as you would at home when your walking on the street. And if you do get snatched up on some type of charge remember you can bargin you release like you can bargin the shops. Just bring some brib and emergency money. If your going alone I wouldn't suggest it as a oppertunist would quickly spot you out.
Its best to go with a friend who speaks spanish or at least know their way around although most people you will encounter will speak enough/ understand enough english to get their point across or understand you.
The biggest thing to remember is you are in a forgin country visiting treat it the way you would like any of them visiting usa and you should be fine
Modified by lshybrid195 at 9:29 AM 7/16/2005
Trust me I grew up in sd for the most part and my house there is less then 5 min to the border so I use to cross the border several times a month (every weekend when I was under 21)
Where to go clubing drinking depends revolution is always popular and fairly safe due to the federalies patroling with their semi auto's how ever don't be fooled they are as corupt as can be so act as you would at home when your walking on the street. And if you do get snatched up on some type of charge remember you can bargin you release like you can bargin the shops. Just bring some brib and emergency money. If your going alone I wouldn't suggest it as a oppertunist would quickly spot you out.
Its best to go with a friend who speaks spanish or at least know their way around although most people you will encounter will speak enough/ understand enough english to get their point across or understand you.
The biggest thing to remember is you are in a forgin country visiting treat it the way you would like any of them visiting usa and you should be fine
Modified by lshybrid195 at 9:29 AM 7/16/2005
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Re: What do I need to go to Mexico? (lshybrid195)
just as lshybrid said.... be careful. i have had fun there but have seen some ugly stuff happen. if someone starts **** w/ you, leave it alone. let them be the tough guy. keep your head on your shoulders.
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Re: What do I need to go to Mexico? (integrator43)
Thanks for the advice, although I am getting mixed responses.
This is straight from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
Traveling to Mexico
(02/28/2003)No entry documents are required for those who travel to Mexico on foot or by car within 30 miles of the border. When traveling by air between the United States and Mexico or beyond 30 miles of the border, citizens of the United States, Canada and Mexico are required to produce evidence of citizenship.
1. U.S. Citizens
* Valid U.S. passport, or
* U.S. state or federal government-issued birth certificate with government-issued photo ID such as un-expired driver's license or military ID.
* Notarized photocopy or notarized fax copy of the above birth certificate with government-issued photo ID.
So apparently if we say we're going less than 30 miles over we don't need any ID? Sounds good to me!
I'd almost rather just park in the U.S. somewhere and walk over. What cities right near the border should we head to?
This is straight from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
Traveling to Mexico
(02/28/2003)No entry documents are required for those who travel to Mexico on foot or by car within 30 miles of the border. When traveling by air between the United States and Mexico or beyond 30 miles of the border, citizens of the United States, Canada and Mexico are required to produce evidence of citizenship.
1. U.S. Citizens
* Valid U.S. passport, or
* U.S. state or federal government-issued birth certificate with government-issued photo ID such as un-expired driver's license or military ID.
* Notarized photocopy or notarized fax copy of the above birth certificate with government-issued photo ID.
So apparently if we say we're going less than 30 miles over we don't need any ID? Sounds good to me!
I'd almost rather just park in the U.S. somewhere and walk over. What cities right near the border should we head to?
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Re: What do I need to go to Mexico? (Nims)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nims »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for the advice, although I am getting mixed responses.
This is straight from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
Traveling to Mexico
(02/28/2003)No entry documents are required for those who travel to Mexico on foot or by car within 30 miles of the border. When traveling by air between the United States and Mexico or beyond 30 miles of the border, citizens of the United States, Canada and Mexico are required to produce evidence of citizenship.
1. U.S. Citizens
* Valid U.S. passport, or
* U.S. state or federal government-issued birth certificate with government-issued photo ID such as un-expired driver's license or military ID.
* Notarized photocopy or notarized fax copy of the above birth certificate with government-issued photo ID.
So apparently if we say we're going less than 30 miles over we don't need any ID? Sounds good to me!
I'd almost rather just park in the U.S. somewhere and walk over. What cities right near the border should we head to?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You are miss understanding them.
That is entry requirements as in entry to Mexico... And Mexico can give a **** who comes into their country as long as they spend as much money as possible. They do occassionaly stop cars to check them for contraband but its more of a show.
What you want to look for is Re Entry requirements (as in you are re entering USA)
This is straight from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
Traveling to Mexico
(02/28/2003)No entry documents are required for those who travel to Mexico on foot or by car within 30 miles of the border. When traveling by air between the United States and Mexico or beyond 30 miles of the border, citizens of the United States, Canada and Mexico are required to produce evidence of citizenship.
1. U.S. Citizens
* Valid U.S. passport, or
* U.S. state or federal government-issued birth certificate with government-issued photo ID such as un-expired driver's license or military ID.
* Notarized photocopy or notarized fax copy of the above birth certificate with government-issued photo ID.
So apparently if we say we're going less than 30 miles over we don't need any ID? Sounds good to me!
I'd almost rather just park in the U.S. somewhere and walk over. What cities right near the border should we head to?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You are miss understanding them.
That is entry requirements as in entry to Mexico... And Mexico can give a **** who comes into their country as long as they spend as much money as possible. They do occassionaly stop cars to check them for contraband but its more of a show.
What you want to look for is Re Entry requirements (as in you are re entering USA)
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .Ash »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if i can bribe a federale to let me shoot stuff with their guns, i'll go. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Hahah guns are illegal in mexico and i believe thats about the only offense they will take your *** straight to jail with no bribing attempts unless you got major weight.
also if you are walking over the border its best to park your car at a trolley station and take the trolley to the border cause border parking is not cheap and its very crowded. the trolley goes right to the border.
Once you cross into mexico you will be in TJ (assuming your going across the san yosidro border crossing). you can either follow the rest of the tourist to walk to revolution or take a taxi... going rate for a taxi to revolution would be maybe $1 or 2 per person... But remember you can bargin everything so generally the first price they say is just a starting point.. even if they walk away because you low ball them to much 9 out of 10 times they will come back and either accept the offer or try to get you up just a little higher this goes for everything BUT resturants which have posted prices.
Hahah guns are illegal in mexico and i believe thats about the only offense they will take your *** straight to jail with no bribing attempts unless you got major weight.
also if you are walking over the border its best to park your car at a trolley station and take the trolley to the border cause border parking is not cheap and its very crowded. the trolley goes right to the border.
Once you cross into mexico you will be in TJ (assuming your going across the san yosidro border crossing). you can either follow the rest of the tourist to walk to revolution or take a taxi... going rate for a taxi to revolution would be maybe $1 or 2 per person... But remember you can bargin everything so generally the first price they say is just a starting point.. even if they walk away because you low ball them to much 9 out of 10 times they will come back and either accept the offer or try to get you up just a little higher this goes for everything BUT resturants which have posted prices.
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Same official website, even more ambiguous.
This is for a U.S. Citizen re-entering the country.
"U.S. Citizens Returning from Canada and Mexico
Returning U.S. Citizens from abroad must present a valid passport for entry into the United States unless returning from the Western Hemisphere.
A U.S. citizen is not required to bear a valid passport to enter or depart the United States (under 22 CFR 53.2):
1. When traveling directly between parts of the United States as defined in Sec. 50.1 of this chapter;
2. When traveling between the United States and any country, territory, or island adjacent thereto in North, South or Central America excluding Cuba; provided, that this exception is not applicable to any such person when proceeding to or arriving from a place outside the United States for which a valid passport is required under this part if such travel is accomplished within 60 days of departure from the United States via any country or territory in North, South or Central America or any island adjacent thereto;"
...but later down the page it says
"Due to heightened security it is strongly recommended that U.S. citizens also present their passports even when returning from travel only to Canada or Mexico.
Getting a passport from the U.S. Department of State is not too difficult nor time-consuming and an expedited service can be requested for an additional fee. If you do not have a U.S. passport, a U.S. citizen may be required to prove citizenship by presenting a:
* U.S. state or federal government-issued birth certificate or record (note: hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable) or baptismal record, Certificate of Citizenship, or Certificate of Naturalization [note: notarized photocopies or notarized fax copies of such certificates are acceptable, but affidavits of citizenship and voter registrations are not)
* Photo identification document, like an unexpired driver's license or military ID."
So it basically says you don't need a passport, but you should have one. It also says a license is ok?
WTF
This is for a U.S. Citizen re-entering the country.
"U.S. Citizens Returning from Canada and Mexico
Returning U.S. Citizens from abroad must present a valid passport for entry into the United States unless returning from the Western Hemisphere.
A U.S. citizen is not required to bear a valid passport to enter or depart the United States (under 22 CFR 53.2):
1. When traveling directly between parts of the United States as defined in Sec. 50.1 of this chapter;
2. When traveling between the United States and any country, territory, or island adjacent thereto in North, South or Central America excluding Cuba; provided, that this exception is not applicable to any such person when proceeding to or arriving from a place outside the United States for which a valid passport is required under this part if such travel is accomplished within 60 days of departure from the United States via any country or territory in North, South or Central America or any island adjacent thereto;"
...but later down the page it says
"Due to heightened security it is strongly recommended that U.S. citizens also present their passports even when returning from travel only to Canada or Mexico.
Getting a passport from the U.S. Department of State is not too difficult nor time-consuming and an expedited service can be requested for an additional fee. If you do not have a U.S. passport, a U.S. citizen may be required to prove citizenship by presenting a:
* U.S. state or federal government-issued birth certificate or record (note: hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable) or baptismal record, Certificate of Citizenship, or Certificate of Naturalization [note: notarized photocopies or notarized fax copies of such certificates are acceptable, but affidavits of citizenship and voter registrations are not)
* Photo identification document, like an unexpired driver's license or military ID."
So it basically says you don't need a passport, but you should have one. It also says a license is ok?
WTF
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Re: (Nims)
Haha its just like I said because of the 911 they are more strict so if you don't want any problems then the surest way to insure that your not harrassed or detained for any length of time is to bring a pass port... Or like I have a birth certificate with the state seal (since I was born in chicago I have the large one and a pocket size one I always keep with me since they always like to harass me when I cross the border if I forgot my passport at home
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Re: (lshybrid195)
Obviously if I had a passport I wouldn't be asking any of the questions
I am visiting here in San Diego, and have no easy way of obtaining anything other than the license I have with me. I'm trying to decide if it's worth going with just a license or what.
I am visiting here in San Diego, and have no easy way of obtaining anything other than the license I have with me. I'm trying to decide if it's worth going with just a license or what.
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