Please read the following information! Mexico is a great country to visit, but certain regulations MUST be complied with. Doing so will help make your trip a whole lot more enjoyable, and will eliminate any problems or situations.
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Documentation
ENTERING MEXICO
American and Canadian citizens traveling beyond border areas of Mexico or in any case exceeding a stay of 72 hours must obtain a TOURIST CARD. A tourist card is required for each individual visitor, regardless of age, and is provided free of charge. You may obtain a tourist card from your travel agent, or Mexican airline. you may also obtain a tourist card at any Mexican tourist office, or Mexican Consulate.
Be sure to have your tourist card validated at the point of entry into Mexico, as there are few other places to have that done within Baja.
It is always recommended that you have your tourist card completed before check-in at the airport or border crossing.
You should always carry proof of citizenship!
Proof of Citizenship
The following documents are acceptable:
U.S. CITIZENS
- Valid Passport
- Certified Birth Certificate
- Military ID or Discharge Papers
PHOTOCOPIES OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES OR DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!
NATURALIZED U.S. CITIZENS
- Valid Passport
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
FORM 1-179, THE WALLET-SIZED NATURALIZATION CARDS, ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!
CANADIAN CITIZENS
- Valid Canadian Passport
- Certified Birth Certificate
CITIZENS OF OTHER NATIONS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR NEAREST MEXICAN CONSULATE FOR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
MINORS (under 18 years): In addition to the tourist card, any minor entering Mexico without BOTH parents must also possess a NOTARIZED letter giving permission for the one parent to travel with the minor alone. This should be accompanied by the child’s birth certificate. If parents are divorced or separated, the signed form must be accompanied by the divorce or separation papers. If one parent is deceased, the death certificate can be in lieu of the signature, but the surviving parent still must sign. If the parent is under legal guardianship, the guardian must sign the form and provide guardianship papers, and, if applicable, the death certificates for both parents.
Tipping
Service charge covers most hotel employees, but does not include the Boat Crews. Usual boat tips are 15-20% of boat costs.
Communications
There are phones for outgoing calls, collect or credit cards. In cases of emergency, families can call our office, and we will try to reach your party.
What to Bring
Dress is casual. Light, comfortable clothing is the rule. Rubber sandals or tennis shoes, sunglasses, and sun protection, sea sickness medication, (if necessary), camera, snorkel equipment, fishing tackle, (if you choose), and coolers and duct tape if you plan to take fish home.
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