Things to do in San Diego (Tijuana, Mexico + rental cars)

[James E. Wilson]

In article <381 at lzaz.ATT.COM> hgp at lzaz.ATT.COM (H.PAGE) writes:
>I was in San Diego several months ago, and to rented a car for a
>drive around the Baja. Here's what happened:
>
>	3) I drove south to Ensinada, then south east to a small
>	   town on the Gulf of California, San Phillipe (sp?) where
>	   I spent the night. I HIGHLY recommend this place with beautiful
>	   beaches and fantastic seafood restaurants on the waterfront.

Without a Mexican tourist card, you can visit any border town, and also the
city of Ensenada (largest Baja seaport, 60 miles south of TIjuana), provided
you stay less than 72 hours.

Otherwise, you must first obtain a Mexican tourist card.  This card is required
for a trip to San Felipe.  Although it is highly unlikely that anyone will ever
ask to see your tourist card, they are officially required, and hence it is
strongly recommended that you carry one with you.

The cards are free, and can be obtained at any Mexican consulate or tourist
office.  AAA (American Automobile Association) members can get one at any
California AAA office.  You must show a valid passport or a birth certificate
to get the card.  Also, read the regulations concerning the card, as I 
believe they are supposed to be validated when you enter Mexico.

And don't forget, most American auto insurance is not valid in Mexico.  So
if you are driving into Mexico, buy Mexican insurance BEFORE you cross the
border.   (AAA members can buy Mexican insurance, by the day, at any southern
California AAA office).

The above information was extracted from my 1987 edition of the AAA Baja 
California tourbook.

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