"DON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT "
" DON'T CAMP ALONE"

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Boat Permits are no longer required as of January 2008.

Prepaid FMT's and Fishing Licenses - Members Note: We now have a limited supply of FMT's in the Vag office as of 3/20/09. FMT's are for Vag Members only, and are on a first come, first served basis. Contact us at HQVDM for information on obtaining these documents at (800) 474-2252.

Mexican Insurance Online - Visitors to the Vagabundos site can now obtain online quotes (quick and detailed) for Mexican Insurance Policy information, as well as securely purchase and download any quoted policy they like. Vag Members can also utilize the same system to securely access their membership account online, and to purchase new policies or renew previous ones. Current Members can obtain a username and password from the system by clicking on the Member Login link on the homepage.

PREPAID FMT'S (VISITOR CARDS)

We have these available for members only. There will be short times the office will not have them available because the process requires that we submit a report and account for each and every numbered FMT for approval before Mexican Immigration will release another batch. Please allow two to three weeks for processing. The price is $23 plus a handling fee.

FMT's AT TECATE: it is easier to park on the U.S. side, walk across to Immigration in the building on your right and use the bank across the street. Again, Always ask for the maximum of 180 days.

FMT's AT TIJUANA: Stay in the far right lane under the sign “For Declaration Only”, park and walk to the Immigration office in the long building to the right. Obtain your FMT form there, fill it out and go to the nearby bank to pay for it. Then return to the Immigration office to have it validated. Always ask for the maximum of 180 days.

CURRENT ROAD REPORT

Check the the Baja Forums for the latest postings and info concerning road conditions.

1) Hiway 1 N construction in Guerrero Negro. Downtown Cabo San Lucas torn up.
2) L.A. Bay road excellent.
3) San Felipe-Puertecitos road paved.
4) Speed-reducer strips before topes, sharp curves and steep downgrades.

Fuel - Magna Sin (87 octane) 7.5 pesos/liter, $2.26/gal; Premium (93 octane)., 9.5, $2.87; Diesel 6.9, $2.07. Within 12 mi of border prices approach those in U.S. At Catavina Magna Sin and L.A Bay Junction Magna Sin and diesel from barrels - 5 gal minimum. 2 new gas stations at L.A. Bay.

Mainland Vehicle Fee - $30.00

Tolls - Tijuana-Ensenada 25 pesos per axle

Fishing Permits -