peachland2
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We would like to go to San Felipe on the baja,crossing at Mexicali looks to be the most direct route,wondering how difficult/stressful it is to cross back and forth there.Thank you
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gjwarneke
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I cross at Mexicali a couple times a year as I have a 5er on a lot in San Felipe. There are 2 Mexicali crossings. The east crossing is best. Are you towing? MH? There is road work on hwy 5 with just one small detour I beleive at this time. Just go slow and you should have no problems. 30 miles north of San Felipe you will have a Military checkpoint. They may ask you to get out of vehicle so they can do a look see. They will only be looking for guns & drugs.
I usually head to San Flip this time of year but issues keeping me here in NW this spring. My next trip south will be in Oct.
Have fun...San Filipe and the people are great!!!
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peachland2
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Thank you for the info,we will be driving our truck.Is there a specific name for the east crossing that we should be looking for,or the name of the town on the american side?
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peachland2 wrote:Thank you for the info,we will be driving our truck.Is there a specific name for the east crossing that we should be looking for,or the name of the town on the american side?
The City is Calexico. It is called the east crossing. On I-8 take Hwy 7 south to the crossing.
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peachland2 wrote:Thank you for the info,we will be driving our truck.Is there a specific name for the east crossing that we should be looking for,or the name of the town on the american side?
The little town on the US side is Calexico. We were across there about 6 weeks ago and came back the same day. Easy cross. Mexicali is a big town, agricultural and manufacturing. Not really a touristy kinda place. From what we have seen it was a clean but simple looking city. Busy place though, at least at rush hour. They have a fairly significant chinese population and there are a gazillion chinese restaurants.
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topazguns
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http://www.sanfelipelife.com/post/Direct........-from-Calexico-East-Gate-%28Left-Turn%29
The east crossing is on Hwy98 some 6 miles east of Calexico. The main crossing off Rt 111 had alot of construction last I heard.
I have never used the main crossing, always the east crossing. Coming out of the east crossing you can turn right or left to get to San Felipe. Last year turning right became a problem due to corrupt police seeking mordida(bribes).
The website provided above is how to go to San Felipe turning left out of the east crossing. Lots of stop signs, but few if any Policia.
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peachland2
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Thank you for all the great info!
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gjwarneke
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Sorry I didn't get back to you on road numbers towns on USA side etc> I was interupted by super bowl.
Anyways, topazguns provided good info for you.
Have a fun and safe trip!
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