How long does it take to drive the Baja?
How long does it take to drive the Baja?
How long does it take to drive the entire Baja Peninsula? The entire stretch is 775 miles each way not accounting for the side-trips to see what the peninsula has to offer. I suggest spending at least one week each way — even that is pushing it.
Can I drive into Baja Mexico?
Do I need a vehicle permit to drive to Mexico? There is no permit requirement for visiting the entire peninsula of Baja. There is a permit requirement to travel into mainland Mexico or if you will take the ferry from Baja to the mainland.
Can you drive into Baja California?
You must have your passport, driver’s license and a Mexican tourist permit (an FMM), to enter the country and drive. Mexico will recognize your active license as valid. All American drivers have to carry Mexican car insurance. Your American policy will not insure you once you cross the border.
Is Baja California cheap?
Lodging in Baja is almost universally cheap, whether you camp in a tent, a motorhome (like we do), or rent a place to stay. Hotels are the most expensive lodging option, but even hotels are very reasonable compared to U.S. prices (we’ve seen hotels priced as low as 400 pesos, or $20 USD per night).
Can you drink the water in Baja?
Almost all water in Baja comes from wells or springs, so theoretically, it should be good to drink. It is usually the system of delivery (pipes, etc.) that gets dirty and contaminates the water. In most hotels and restaurants, you will get purified water.
What do I need to drive to Baja?
As of September 2015, all U.S. and Canadian citizens crossing into Mexico need an FMM Tourist Permit regardless of the duration or destination of your stay in Baja. Make copies of all important documents (passport, driver’s license, Mexican auto insurance, credit cards, tourist card).
Do you need a passport for Baja Mexico?
U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.
Is Baja Mexico Safe 2021?
Despite the stories that have been infiltrating U.S. media, Baja is generally a safe place to travel. It is statistically safer than many cities in the U.S. Most of the violence that you hear about in Mexico is related to narcotics trafficking and takes place in border towns.
Can you swim in Baja California?
With the longest coastline in Mexico, boasting 2230 km of coast and beach, it’s no wonder beaches in Baja California Sur are known for great swimming and surfing. Top rated beaches include Playa del Amor (lover’s beach) and ironically, Divorce Beach.
When should I go to Baja California?
But the best time to visit Baja is from December through April. Our Baja cruises primarily operate during these months, taking advantage of pleasant weather and sailing conditions while avoiding the hottest summer months and the hurricane season.
Are there cartels in Cabo?
Most crime and violence in Cabo and in Baja California Sur State has a direct connection to the Mexico cartels. As tourists are the drug cartels’ best customers, they largely keep their violence away from the Cabo tourist areas — so tourists keep coming traveling to Cabo San Lucas.
