Tijuana Reports

[QUOTE=Tebdill;7149817]The answer on paper has been no since a little after 9/11. However as a US citizen they have to let you back in, and on the Mexican for years they never cared but they would charge you a $20 'fee' (bribe). Beginning in Oct. 2024 Mexico got a bit stricter. They began turning away lots of foreigners who only had driver's licenses and not allowing for the $20 bribe. That said its slightly relaxed, late at night they still usually wave everyone through but they are occasionally turning others back and I hear its hit and miss with the $20 day fee. I've witnessed them turn people back as recently as the week before Christmas / new years.

You can roll the dice or drive in (no document checks driving). Other options are also crossing at otay instead of san ysidro or using pedwest crossing if not too late (pedwest is not 24/7). So far they are still waving everyone through at the other crossings.[/QUOTE]They would let you cross at otay with Drivers license? Will be crossing back to states between 5 pm 6 pm.

Thank you gentlemen. Looks like the whoring stays on the USA Side. For now.

To cross into Mexico, will they accept the passport card or do you need the actual passport book?

[QUOTE=BluesBalls;7149822]No, unfortunately. Mexican side is beginning to check everyone coming in and you need a valid passport, you'd need it on the way back anyway. The street scene may not be as great as the videos, depending on when they were filmed in terms of years and season. It's died down a bit the last few years, sad I always passed them by without trying them until recently, but it's also cold so there may be less of them out there. Careful for shakedowns.

Recommend you try Michelle. She's like 25 or so, very short, petite, braces, curly hair. Cheap and young. She's on Constitucion between the alley and Coahuila, usually stands outside the hotel with the winding staircase close to the food carts.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=HardanFast;7153786]To cross into Mexico, will they accept the passport card or do you need the actual passport book?[/QUOTE]Oh, for sure they'll accept the passport card. Much better to cross with that instead of the book. I don't recommend crossing with the book unless you have no other option. More shit to carry and easier to lose the book. Card is discreet.

[QUOTE=HardanFast;7153786]To cross into Mexico, will they accept the passport card or do you need the actual passport book?[/QUOTE]If you have a Passport Card you can use the Ready Lane.

1st time staying in Hotel Rizo and I recommend over Cascadas. Slight inconvenience it being across the street, but Cheaper and more chill than Cascadas.

Quality of rooms is same if not better + they've had a elevator issue in Cascadas the last 3 times I've visited.

Rizo's workers are also more chill and lenient on the women staying beyond set hour or given time, in Cascadas they don't play and knock tirelessly once time is up.

Weekdays are cool for those wondering, don't prefer hunting in the club when its jam packed with dudes LOL. I highly suggest taking contacts of women you have chemistry with, goes a long way with the experience Plus they can just go straight to your room with just a text.

If this is correct, it is great to know. My understanding was that you had to have Global Entry or Sentry to use the Ready Line. Can you or someone else please confirm? I had a guy in line in front of me today who walked all the way to the front of the ready line and got sent back. I don't know whether he had anything other than a passport book though. He simply asked me which line was the Regular Line and which one was the Ready Line. I do not want that guy to be me!

[QUOTE=SFDonkey;7154336]If you have a Passport Card you can use the Ready Lane.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=HardanFast;7159868]If this is correct, it is great to know. My understanding was that you had to have Global Entry or Sentry to use the Ready Line. Can you or someone else please confirm? I had a guy in line in front of me today who walked all the way to the front of the ready line and got sent back. I don't know whether he had anything other than a passport book though. He simply asked me which line was the Regular Line and which one was the Ready Line. I do not want that guy to be me![/QUOTE]Yes, a passport card works in the ready lane. Has to be the card, though, not the book.

[QUOTE=HardanFast;7159868]If this is correct, it is great to know. My understanding was that you had to have Global Entry or Sentry to use the Ready Line. Can you or someone else please confirm? I had a guy in line in front of me today who walked all the way to the front of the ready line and got sent back. I don't know whether he had anything other than a passport book though. He simply asked me which line was the Regular Line and which one was the Ready Line. I do not want that guy to be me![/QUOTE]You need GE or Sentri to use the ready line. Passport card will not work. I have GE and US customs still gives me shit about using the ready line and what I was doing in Mexico. No chance you get through with a passport card.

[QUOTE=SuperFly79;7160227]You need GE or Sentri to use the ready line. Passport card will not work. I have GE and US customs still gives me shit about using the ready line and what I was doing in Mexico. No chance you get through with a passport card.[/QUOTE]The below is from the CBP web page. You can definitely use a passport card so long as it has RFID (which I believe they all do now). I use it all the time and don't have GE or Sentri, and don't have issues (not for TJ though, another border crossing further east). They might give you shit about it, but it doesn't mean they're correct. My guess is they're just trying to push people to get the other clearances, just like when you go to any retail store and they try to get you to sign up for their credit card.

"Ready Lane-eligible cards contain Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, and include the following: USA Passport Cards, Enhanced Driver's Licenses, Enhanced Tribal Cards, Enhanced Border Crossing Cards, Enhanced Permanent Resident Cards, and Trusted Traveler Program (NEXUS, SENTRI, Global Entry or FAST) cards. ".

[QUOTE=SDHobbyGuy;7160334]The below is from the CBP web page. You can definitely use a passport card so long as it has RFID (which I believe they all do now). I use it all the time and don't have GE or Sentri, and don't have issues (not for TJ though, another border crossing further east). They might give you shit about it, but it doesn't mean they're correct. My guess is they're just trying to push people to get the other clearances, just like when you go to any retail store and they try to get you to sign up for their credit card.

"Ready Lane-eligible cards contain Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, and include the following: USA Passport Cards, Enhanced Driver's Licenses, Enhanced Tribal Cards, Enhanced Border Crossing Cards, Enhanced Permanent Resident Cards, and Trusted Traveler Program (NEXUS, SENTRI, Global Entry or FAST) cards. ".[/QUOTE][URL]https://www.cbp.gov/travel/clearing-customs/ready-lanes[/URL]

I have never been to HK. I am anxious to head down and try it and intentionally got a GE card to hopefully make it easier to get in / out quickly. If I have my GE card and my passport book. Do I get into a different line when crossing back into the US and how quickly on average can I cross back in?

I am in SD a lot for work. I'd like the ability to head down, park on the US side, walk in. Have some fun. And then not be stuck in a line for an hour + to get back in and head home. It was kind of a PITA to get / wiat for the GE card but it's good for 5 years.

Any tips on using it to get in / out fast?

I can't wait to check out HK!. MPs in SAn Deigo. Maybe there are 3 girls. HK sounds like candy land.

Unrelated question. If I got to HK during the week during th day will there still be a decent selection of women?

[QUOTE=WardTerry;7164366]I have never been to HK. I am anxious to head down and try it and intentionally got a GE card to hopefully make it easier to get in / out quickly. If I have my GE card and my passport book. Do I get into a different line when crossing back into the US and how quickly on average can I cross back in?

I am in SD a lot for work. I'd like the ability to head down, park on the US side, walk in. Have some fun. And then not be stuck in a line for an hour + to get back in and head home. It was kind of a PITA to get / wiat for the GE card but it's good for 5 years.

Any tips on using it to get in / out fast?

I can't wait to check out HK!. MPs in SAn Deigo. Maybe there are 3 girls. HK sounds like candy land.

Unrelated question. If I got to HK during the week during th day will there still be a decent selection of women?[/QUOTE]You will cross back very, very fast. When walking back, you will get into the empty lane to the right hugging the businesses, you will likely walk all the way to the front and pass everyone waiting in the normal lane. Be ready to show your GE card at the front to the guards. Then walk up to building, stay right and use the GE booths on the right. Once you get to the border, you'll be back in the US in no more than 10 minutes.

And, yes, there are always girls there. Not always the highest of 10's during the day, but also not as expensive. It's a trade but not a bad one.

Didn't know if our usernames work in the international forum, so I'll just post the question here. I noticed on the Cumin TJ website that some girls are located in San Diego, and there's an (858) number to call. My question is are they escorts here, in San Diego, meaning I don't have to cross the border. And if so, I'm assuming they're going to be charging San Diego escort prices. Just very, very curious and if anyone has some intel they're willing to share, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks gents.

[QUOTE=Ptown24;7165436]Didn't know if our usernames work in the international forum, so I'll just post the question here. I noticed on the Cumin TJ website that some girls are located in San Diego, and there's an (858) number to call. My question is are they escorts here, in San Diego, meaning I don't have to cross the border. And if so, I'm assuming they're going to be charging San Diego escort prices. Just very, very curious and if anyone has some intel they're willing to share, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks gents.[/QUOTE]I met with the one of the ladies in SD a while back.

Pre-COVID, but they do charge US rates on this side of the border.

I used a Motel 6 that was near the Otay Outlet Mall.

The lady mentioned that I could probably could have let the booker know and they would have been able to get the room just for an hour.

After our fun, she asked if she could use the room for the night.

I'm guessing that meant to take advantage of being able to charge US rates for a night.

My take on it was these girls were allowed to cross into TJ, maybe a work visa, and was willing to come over, but do not actually live in SD.