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coloradotallman
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Dec 12, 2014

Sonora TIP

OK, I've driven from Denver through Vegas, Mexicali into San Felipe, over the back road through Coco's corner and I'm now sitting on the beach in Los Barriles.

Wanting to avoid about 500 extra miles, if I take the ferry from Santa Rosalita to Guaymas, do I need a TIP? I really don't believe so, but any input? Thanks.
  • Turtle-Toad's avatar
    Turtle-Toad
    Explorer
    Dec 13, 2014
    Because if you turn right you are going south, deeper into Mexico and out of the Sonora Free Zone where TIP's are required.
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    Turtle-Toad
    Explorer
    Dec 12, 2014
    As long as you turn left off the ferry you don't need a TIP, the Sonora Free Zone extends down to Empalme, which is actually a little north of Guaymas but they lump it in.

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