|
Your
Questions Answered
Crossing
the Border:
Border
Hours: Closed midnight to 6 A.M. (both sides)
Entering
Mexico:
The
crossing is at a small town called Lukeville. It is a Red
and Green stop
light system. If it is Green, they may wave you on in. If it is Red,
(and sometimes Green) they will ask you to pull your vehicle over and look
through your vehicle. As long as you have only personal belongings and
food, they will just ask where you are going and how long you will be
there. (They may ask to see your vehicle registration, especially in a rented vehicle.)
Then you will be on your way.
NEVER
attempt to bring a FIREARM or AMMUNITION into Mexico.
You may be Detained, Fined or Arrested!!
You
must get Mexican Insurance:
The
law requires that you have insurance on your vehicle. Most American
insurance companies do not cover you in a foreign country. You can buy it
by the day and, When you rent from us, we will be happy to give you some
phone numbers, or you can stop on your way down at places on the way.
There are a few car rental companies that will allow you to take their
vehicles into Mexico. You must get insurance from them.
Entering
the United States:
Through December 31, 2007, a passport will still not be required to come back into the U.S. from Mexico. You should bring some proof of identification, however.
PASSPORTS WILL BE REQUIRED:
Beginning January 1, 2008, a passport will be required to enter the U.S. on all LAND crossings when driving back from Mexico or Canada.
To get all information regarding where to obtain a passport, the costs, and the time needed to obtain your passport, check with your local city or the internet.
Declare
everything you are bringing back from Mexico.
Illegal
Items: Desert/Marine
Wildlife or Planes, Freon-12, Coral/Whale skeleton parts, Plants,
Fruits/Vegetables, Pork products/ Eggs/Potatoes, Avocados (with seeds),
Birds, Fireworks, Firearms-Weapons, Drugs
Exemption:
$400.00 per 30 day time period, Tobacco,
100 cigars, 200 cigarettes, Liquor-1 six pack, Medicine-carry your U.S.
prescription.
If
you take a pet
be sure that you have brought all
the Vaccination Records, Certificate #77043 (not more than 6 months old).
Weather:
Many people ask us what the weather will be like in a certain month of the year. Since we can't predict or guarantee the weather, the best thing we can tell you is the following:
If you look in the Phoenix, AZ newspaper, you will see that the temperature usually shows that it is about 10 to 15 degrees (lower in summer) and (higher in winter) than Phoenix. Of course, there are always exceptions to that, just like in Arizona. Just remember that if it gets unexpectedly hot or cold, it will probably change again soon.
The biggest factor when talking about the weather is each individual persons comfort level. What is ideal for one can be intolerable for another. You must use your own judgment when deciding what month will be best for you to visit the beach.
Things
To Do In The Town Of Rocky Point, Mexico:
|
|
Restaurants:
There
are many nice places to eat. We only recommend places that we
personally eat at, although there are many
others. |
| You may see guitar players strolling through many of the restaurants in the evenings. They will be happy to play your favorite songs for a tip.
Many
restaurants serve Filtered Bottled Water so you don’t have to
worry about drinking the water. Most restaurants have menus in
English and dollars. |
The
Lighthouse: This
is located atop the hill in the Old
Port area.
It has a great ocean view. They specialize in live 40’s and 50’s,
blues, and jazz music. A great place for a romantic evening.
Lilly’s:
This
is located across the street from the ocean in the Old Port area. You can
eat indoors or on the outside patio with a view of the ocean. They serve
Mexican and Seafood and the atmosphere is very Mexico.
|
|
The
Friendly Dolphin (El Delfin Amigable): This
is located on the way out of the Old Port area. It is has a very
friendly staff and has good Mexican or Seafood. |
| They
have an upstairs terrace patio that will give you a great view of
the Harbor. |
Old Port Galley Restaurant:
Good food. They have a Fish & Chips Special everyday. This restaurant also is an "All Inclusive Wedding Specialist". They will also handle the catering. Linda will help you plan your wedding and make the arrangements for you.
J.R.’s
Barbeque: They
have a Happy Hour that serves hot dogs. The food is BBQ and all typical
American dishes and very good.
Thrifty
Ice Cream: There are even two ice cream
parlors.
Street
Vendors/Tacos/Hot Dogs: You
will find many Stands along the streets. Many of them are very good and
many are not. We recommend that you watch for cleanliness when making a
decision on which one to eat from. It can be lots of fun to experience the
culture, just be careful when choosing a stand.
Shopping
Areas: There
is lots of nice shopping available in town.
| There
is an area that is on the North Side of Town called, Cholla
Bay Mall. This
is where local citizens have opened stores in front of their
residences. If you would like to experience Mexican Culture, this
is the place to go. In the Old
Port Area, you will find
lots of restaurants and shopping. Also in this area, there are
many small shops selling hand made clothing and furniture, as well
as, pots, jewelry, etc. |
|
Money:
You
will be able to spend your Dollars. Just take small bills because no one
ever has change. The Peso is currently valued at 9 to 1 (this can change at any time).
Everyone has a small
calculator that will figure the exchange rate for you.
|
|
Fresh
Seafood Market:
Since
Rocky Point is really a fishing village, you will find plenty of
Fresh Seafood at the local market in the Old
Port Area.
(Just remember, if it smells FISHY, you are buying YESTERDAYS
CATCH) |
Grocery
Stores: Shopping
for food is like "going back in time". Each neighborhood has a
small grocery store. There are a few "Super Markets" where you
can get most things you need, but you won’t get much variety.
Telephone Dialing Instructions: To call MEXICO from the USA/CANADA,
Dial 011 52 638 plus local number (383-plus 4 digit local number). To call Collect from MEXICO to the USA (Dial 090 to get a bilingual operator)
Green
Angels:
Mexico
has a system set up to help Stranded Motorist. They have Green Pick Up
Trucks drive their highways for the sole purpose of getting cars going
again. A truck drives back and forth from Rocky Point to the border most
days. They carry minor repair items to help fix a tire or a hose.
Their fee
is based on your giving them a donation.
Esperanza Children's Home:
There is a children's home that is run solely on donations. If it weren't for a group of volunteers,
these children would literally be on the streets, since there is no government agency that will take care of them. It is located approximately 15 miles North of Rocky Point. You will see a sign on the East side of the road. A short drive down a dirt road will take you to the home. They are always in need of donations to survive. They can use money for the Electricity, Gas, Food, Water, Soap. You can donate Blankets and Clothes. Any donation will be greatly appreciated and materials can be dropped off at any time.
Red
Cross: The
Red Cross in Mexico is totally volunteers.
It is located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the City Hall.
Again,
the Fee is totally on a voluntary basis, so be generous if you use them.
They have a building on Blvd.
Fremont which is across the
street from the City Hall. If
you are injured, and you don't know where to find a Hospital or a Clinic, you can go first to the Red Cross. They will get you to a Clinic
or the Hospital.
Fishing
Trips, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling:
In
The Harbor Area, you will find a number of companies
that have boats that will take you out to go Deep Sea Fishing. There is an
island called Bird Island that
has trips out to it where you can snorkel and scuba dive where there is
lots of Sea Life. When you rent from us, we will be happy to send
information on who to call. |
Beachfront Homes
