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ThreeToGo
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Dec 08, 2013

Baja

After years of wintering in Mainland Mexico, we're planning on driving down the Baja this year. Is there anything we should know about bringing pets and food across this border? Also, our annual Mexican insurance expires on Jan 26th. Does anybody know of any agents that will sell us a short term policy for a reasonable amount if we do decide we want stay past January?
  • Tequila's avatar
    Tequila
    Explorer
    Dec 09, 2013
    Baja is known as "Mexico Light". Contact Dan Goy of baja Amigo caravans, he will answer your questions.
  • gjwarneke's avatar
    gjwarneke
    Explorer
    Dec 09, 2013
    If you decide to stay longer email your insurance company and extend your policy. I email them...pay by CC and then print out my new policy.
    Jo
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    kca87
    Explorer
    Dec 09, 2013
    Is there anything we should know about bringing pets and food across this border?


    We typically cross at Tecate - just east of Otay Mesa. We prefer it to San Ysidro and we get barely a glance when we cross. This last November 1st we were asked if we had tobacco or alcohol. Of course all the other illegals items go without mentioning.

    We crossed with our dog, his food, and a refer and freezer with our favorite goodies and no look at all.

    You will have to give up apples and potatoes when you enter Baja California Sur at Guerrero Negro.

    For short term insurance - I'll let others respond as we now use more longer term insurance that we get here in La Paz.

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