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Driving in Mexico: 2013 Safety Update
I'd wager you are reading this article in hopes you will soon be cruising the stark landscapes and mind-bogglingly beautiful coastlines of Baja California Sur. I [url=http://www.lcdmo.com/hollister.php]hollister pas cher[/url] had the opportunity to drive the coveted Baja Peninsula in January of 2013: It was the ultimate road-trip, [url=http://www.teatrodeoro.com/hollisterde.php]hollister[/url] or so you have probably heard. From Tecate, Mexico to Cabo San Lucas, I drove the entire peninsula slowly. If you are rushing, the entire, thousand-mile trip [url=http://park15.wakwak.com/~haruka/cgi-bin/off/yybbs.cgi]lancel pas cher The Rising Po[/url] can be done in three days. If you'd like to enjoy the unique and beautiful cities of Mulege, Loreto, La Paz and Todos Santos before rounding Los Cabos' south cape, I recommend at least two weeks. The subject of Cartels and Banditos is often at the center of attention when discussing a prospective trip to Mexico. Fear not: When it comes to driving in Baja, these two [url=http://www.mnfruit.com/airjordan.php]jordan pas cher[/url] issues should not be on your mind. However, safety should be your primary focus; driving in Baja can be potentially dangerous. However, with enough awareness and understanding, your drive through Baja should be entirely fun and completely stress-free. There are certain things a foreign driver in Mexico should remember to ensure a safe trip.
Drive in Baja Without A Car Visa
Firstly, an American does not need a car visa to drive in Baja California. In mainland Mexico, a foreign driver will need to acquire a tourist visa for his person and a separate visa for his person. Both visas have a maximum duration of six months. Acquiring a car visa in mainland Mexico can potentially involve a fair amount of paperwork. In order to legally drive in mainland Mexico, you'll want to pack your passport, drivers license, title to your car, Mexican car insurance, US registration, et cetera. These document requirements are subject to change at any time. In Baja, however, driving a car is much simpler: After acquiring your personal tourist visa at the border, you are free to drive South as far as you wish. If you are driving to Baja, I recommend crossing at the Tecate border station. Though you'll have to drive an extra 15 minutes east of San Diego, you'll be [url=http://www.mxitcms.com/abercrombie/]abercrombie[/url] rewarded with lightning-fast customs inspections, few lines, and friendly locals in this sleepy border town. Both Tijuana and Mexicali border stations often live up to their reputations as patience-testers and hassle-mongers. If you detest waiting in line as much as I do, I recommend crossing in the morning before 9:30 AM; You are likely to be the only car [url=http://unitett.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=20661&pid=37507&page=1&extra=page=1#pid37507]abercrombie soldes What to Do and Where to Go in N[/url] passing through customs.
Favorite Baja Driving Routes
The route from Tecate to either Tijuana [Hwy 1] or Ensenada [Hwy 3] are easy to find when in Tecate. If you wish to bypass Tijuana, stay toward route 3 toward Ensenada and follow often poorly-maintained Highway 3 straight to Ensenada. A general and valid concern for many drivers is the general road quality in Baja California Sur. There are certain sections of Highway 1 that are peppered with potholes and interlaced with barely visible topes, or speed bumps, and quick-stop construction sites. As I [url=http://www.rtnagel.com/airjordan.php]nike air jordan pas cher[/url] mentioned, highway 3 from Tecate to Ensenada is a tough, [url=http://www.mnfruit.com/louboutinpascher.php]louboutin pas cher[/url] slow drive. Like many of Baja's rural [url=http://www.rtnagel.com/louboutin.php]louboutin pas cher[/url] roads, sections of good and bad can vary from mile to mile. The quality of the roads are pretty good until you pass El Rosario. From El Rosario to Guerrero Negro, I highly recommend avoiding driving after dark. The roads are skinny and, other than your headlights, you'll [url=http://www.rtnagel.com/louboutin.php]louboutin[/url] have no other source to warn you of inexplicable topes, free-roaming livestock and fearless truck-drivers. These can all be valid worries when driving in Mexico. When traveling southbound, after Guerrero Negro the road levels out and your driving is without hairpin turns as you cross from one side of the peninsula to the other. However, the roads become thinnest here and drivers will want to exercise caution with this stretch. The road looses altitude quickly within 10 kilometers of Santa Rosalia you you will drive some of the windiest stretch of 1400 kilometers of road. If you take precaution during your descent, you'll be rewarded with spectacular vistas and your first glimpse of the Sea Of Cortez. But beware: Hairpin turns and uneven roads have taken their toll on many drivers on this stretch; Memorials line the highway like mile markers on this stretch of highway.
The Dangerous Left-Hand Turn Signal Of Mexico
In Baja, you don't have to drive quite as fast as the locals. In order to insure safety, however, you should understand a very important aspect of driving in Baja: Using your left turn signal often implies to the driver behind you that it is safe for them to pass you. Whether or [url=http://www.rtnagel.com/airjordan.php]jordan pas cher[/url] not signage dictates its legality (or lack thereof), passing on open highways is quite normal in Mexico. Baja is no exception. The car being passed sends a sign to the driver behind him signaling that it is safe to pass by using his left turn signal. This small cultural difference accounts for a substantial amount of damage. Just remember, if a driver is behind you and you employ your left signal, he will probably assume you are ready for him to pass.
Avoid Driving At Night In Baja
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