Planning our time in Yuma. Trying to decide whether to take our passports. Is there any real reason to go across the boarder in Yuma other than to say been there done that? Don't need dental work or anything like that. Might buy a bottle of tequila. Do you walk across, take a taxi or what. Got to ask... How safe is it?

Shoot, bring your passports. You may find you might want to cross. Maybe not necessarily for meds, glasses, or dental work, but maybe some friends may want to go for a meal and or drinks. If I already had a passport it would be with me, excellent ID too!

We haven't crossed there for years now, so don't know the current issues on safety. But like bobsallyh said I would surely bring your passport. A few years ago we were in South Padre Island for awhile and really had no plans on crossing. We ended up going over at Progesso several times and bought several things. I can still taste the ice cold Corona for $1.00 a bottle!

Most Visitors eventually walk across at los Algodones,so sure pack along Your Passport so that You can return without a hassle!

we walked across at nogalas one time ,hunderd little kids wanting money, we,ve never gone back.

It is totally safe. We park and walk across, no big deal. I get a hair cut for $4.00 plus tip. A good meal, shoe shine etc etc. Take your pass port

Any reason to go across the boarder in Yuma? | Good Sam Community

pjsky
Explorer
Dec 29, 2014
ejshawnee wrote:
Any recommendations on where to purchase eyeglasses in Algodones. Do you take your own prescription from US or have one there?

Best Optical....We have used them for years.
ejshawnee
Explorer
Dec 29, 2014
Any recommendations on where to purchase eyeglasses in Algodones. Do you take your own prescription from US or have one there?
olygene
Explorer
Nov 09, 2014
Take a day trip into Algodones if you have never been. We went last week and I got 3 bifocal glasses with plastic lens and my wife got bifocal reading glasses for a total of $420. The total time from start to finish was 3 hours. Avoid the Paraiso restaurant in the courtyard--it never was very good for Mexican food but has gotten noticeably worse in the past several years. Many eat there because it's safe, with live music, English speaking waiters, etc...but the food is marginal at best. Since we snowbird in AZ, Yuma is very convenient for us but we only go when we need glasses, liquor, meds or dental work.

You should park in the large parking lot on the U.S. side of the border for $8 (Class C) and walk across. There is only one parking lot (unlike Nogales) so you can't miss it. Just remember where you park.
dieharder
Explorer
Nov 07, 2014
IMO, it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Nov 07, 2014
After the marine being held so long we will never see Mexico again. No lose for us not going back.

chevman
empty_nest
Explorer
Nov 07, 2014
Take the passports...... what's it going to hurt. If you end up needing them, you'll be glad you have them. If not, they don't take up much space. Seems like a no-brainer.
ReneeG
Explorer
Nov 07, 2014
Oh yes . . . for the panaderia - bakery! My fav!
joebedford
Nomad II
Nov 07, 2014
Might be less hassle at the highway checkpoints if you have "your papers". I know I usually get waved right through but one time I was asked for my passport and I didn't have it and it was a hassle.
Free_Range_Huma
Explorer
Nov 07, 2014
DENTAL CARE!!
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Nov 07, 2014
It makes for a pleasant unique day trip. Take your passport. You park in a large lot with hundreds of other Americans and walk across a short distance. It is definitely safe. Enjoy a nice lunch and margarita or beer. You won't be alone, for sure. One thing to be aware of - it'll take longer to return than walking over. You'll have to go through customs. You just stand in line and compare purchases with others. If you get acquainted with others from your RV park, there will surely be some that will join you for the day. It's the 'thing to do' while in Yuma.