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Located in The Pedregel
Finest Location in CABO |
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Puerto Los Cabos' Foremost Private Residence Club
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Named one of the hundred hottest communities in the world according to Travel & Leisure
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Los Cabos Information |
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General Information for Travelers |
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Passports |
Since January of 2007, the U.S. State Department requires a passport for all travel
to and from Mexico by air.
If traveling on foot, by car or boat (including cruise ship or ferry) the passport requirement will not come into effect
until after January of 2008. Until then, a
notarized copy of your birth
certificate and a state-issued photo ID will suffice.
The U.S State Department has recently announced that the backlog for the issuance
of new and renewed passports caused by the new passport regulations has improved,
and one can expected “regular” waiting times of 6-8 weeks for routine applications
and 3 weeks for expedited service. As always, it’s a good idea to give yourself
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Tourist Visa/Tax |
In addition to your travel documents, with some exceptions, you will also need a
Tourist Visa (also known as a Tourist Card, or FMT). If travelling by air, the Tourist
Visa form is provided to you on the plane, and will be stamped when you pass Immigration
in the Airport. This stamped document must be kept with your Passport at all times,
and is surrendered when you leave Mexico.
There is a “Tourist Tax” (currently about US$20) which is collected as you leave
Mexico. As a convenience, this tax is built into you airline ticket, so you do not
need to worry about it.
If you are from any other country, you will need to check with the
Mexican Embassy
or Consulate
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Customs & Duty |
Under current regulations, you are allowed to bring in certain personal items into
Mexico duty-free, including 3 liters of alcohol and 20 packs of cigarettes. Two
items are expressly forbidden to bring into Mexico: illegal drugs and firearms.
Both carry severe penalties, including possible jail time. Other items over and
above the allowed items are subject to duty, currently running about 17% of the
value of the item.
If travelling by air, the Customs Declaration Form will be provided on the plane;
it is a good idea to fill it out prior to getting off the plane and avoid trying
to fill it out in line.
As your enter the Customs Area and have nothing to declare, one member of your party
will be asked to press a button which activates a randomly controlled “traffic light.”
A green light allows you to pass through Customs without inspection, and red light
will require a detailed inspection of all your party’s luggage and carry-on’s. Pick
the luckiest member of your group to do the button-pushing honors!
If you have a great deal of heavy luggage, there are porters available to assist
you in transporting your luggage from the baggage carousel through Customs and to
your ground transportation. Tipping is expected, of course, with the amount dependent
on the number/size/weight of your luggage.
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Auto Insurance |
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When driving your own car,
It is highly recommended to have auto insurance before you enter Mexico. The law
in Mexico does not specifically require you to have auto insurance to drive
in Mexico, until you get into an accident. Then you will need to prove you have Mexican auto insurance, as Mexico does not recognize foreign insurance. Without
insurance you will be taken to jail first to determine your guilt or innocence,
your financial ability to pay damages, the amount of damages you'll need to pay,
etc. It's a major hassle that can be avoided by paying for relatively inexpensive
insurance, and you can even add legal services to your policy to have a lawyer represent
you while in Mexico. Car insurance is easily obtained via email and fax prior to beginning
your drive, and only takes a day or two to have the policy processed and in hand.
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Banks and ATM's |
Banks & ATM's
ATM cash machines accept foreign debit and credit cards and are plentiful in Cabo
San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, with two ATMs in the Tourist Corridor—next to Enrique’s
Restaurant at Km. 4, and inside Costco (membership required) at Km. 5. Some ATMS
dispense cash in pesos and dollars, more so in the downtown areas of Cabo San Lucas
and San Jose del Cabo.Bank offer limited currency exchange; some do not change dollars; ask before you line
up. Although the exchange rate will be slightly lower, it is faster and more convenient
to use the many money exchange booths found in the downtown areas of both towns.
Bank hours are generally Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 or 5 pm, with a few offering
at least morning service on Saturdays. Some banks have very limited services in English.
All banks are closed Sundays and holidays. |
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