5 Things You Need to Drive to Baja

What are the 5 things you need to drive your rig into Baja - This video covers it!
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[@krokus1972]

in 1990 me and a buddy drove to scorpion bay in a '63 gmc truck we had just finsihed and engine rebuild on. we stayed there for a month living on a warm keg of beer and cup o noodles. we were so young and careless. we made it though, no issues, a few breakdowns but nothing major.

[@gordonwedman3179]

I have recently driven my 24 foot motor home from British Columbia to La Paz and back. I would recommend "Camping Mexico's Baja" by Mike and Terri Church as a good guide book for travelling in Baja. They list many side trips of varying difficulty. Note that you CANNOT necessarily camp on any beach that you happen to drive to. Some beaches are part of Ejido(communal) Land. You may just need to ask for permission or pay a small fee. Keep enough Peso on hand to fill up your tank as once in a while you will come across a Pemex that cannot take credit cards. While on the subject of gas I should mention there is a stretch of Hwy 1 from El Rosario to almost Guerrero Negro that is 195 miles with no gas stations so always fill up in El Rosario or Guerrero Negro.

[@travellingsimon]

The Mexican Tourist Card (commonly called FMM) is free if you will be in Baja for less than 7 days. Also, while you can complete the from online, it is only valid if stamped by a Mexican immigration officer at the border. Thanks for another great video.

[@tblue1904]

You don’t need any of that paperwork but the one day they ask for it it makes everything more complicated

[@viggomeister]

Great vid. Your last point was good. Always go with at least another vehicle. It's always good to have someone to help you in recovery, emergencies and protection.

[@GoatOffroad]

Great video you guys! We have been talking about doing this trip and have not taken the time to research what would be required. Thanks for all the info! 🐞IIII🐞

[@cbh76]

Thanks for posting! Very helpful info.

[@patricktompkins5704]

My boss sent me and a friend on a cruise to San Lucas and the entire time I wished I had done it as a road trip. It's definitely now on my 5 year plan to overland it.

[@Kerry6691]

Great video, concise. Top notch.

[@intercoursechef]

5 year plan to move to Loreto/La Paz and escape b.s. winter in Canada. Thank you for these valuable tips.

[@daesfu]

Thanks for the very informative video.

[@wallyhendricks3621]

Great video, thank you!

[@davidmrounds2217]

Very informative and useful video!!!

[@43daheat]

Great info thanks

[@mediaxpuppet]

Fantastic vid.

[@Jeep79]

Great video cheers from the cuban of Tampa fl

[@nosnerd1967]

Love the vids

[@hankgs]

Great vid... Only thing I feel uncomfortable with is driving solo-

[@FabianRodriguez-vn8kg]

Hey besides not bringing fire arms into México you also should never bring ammo it is the same crime as bringing guns, check your car before even an empty shell can cause you problems. Safe trips and hope you enjoy Mexico

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

Nice video. Michael is correct that you don't need a Vehicle permit(TIP) for Baja, but anyone considering taking the ferry to Mainland should get a TIP at the border upon entry. The ferry port in La Paz has not been consistent on whether or not they provide TIP and if they say no, you'll have to go back to the USA border to get one.

[@SonoranSpaceProgram]

Same goes for the Sonoran Free Zone (the northwest corner of Sonora, MX), you won't need a TIP or Visa if you stay in the free zone

[@robm799]

Thanks!

[@odin2271ify]

Cool video 😎

[@nikkoandlee3938]

Very informative video. Thank you Michael. We are interested in visiting Tijuana and would love to cross the border with you guys sometime later this year or next. We also cant wait to see you guys at Overland Expo West this year. The rig is looking great!

[@OverlandBound]

We’ll see you there!

[@hankgs]

If you just want to visit TJ, park your car in the border lot or better yet, in San Diego and take the Trolly down to the crossing- Then hire a Tijuana Taxi...

[@bladenrexroth2555]

Love the clips with Jake. It's just weird seeing Izzy.

[@avengedor2923]

Seeing Jake and Jade in this was nice. Hope he’s doing well. Been a while since he’s posted.

[@duanehogberg8833]

I crossed at Tecate it was a nice easy crossing with no line ups when we crossed.

[@bristleconepinus2378]

we used to jump the fence there when we were 17...tall fence.

[@hautala88]

Peep the Dodge Ram with the camper @ 3:13 lol

[@marcin4497]

I am from Canada and off-roading in Baja is on my list to experience.

[@sweendawg7274]

Do it before truedau has u on your knees

[@SAPPER510]

Here's a helpful tip, either you are fluent in Spanish or have someone in your group that is.

[@jsand9099]

Keep in mind, Mexico does not honor amateur radio licenses from the United States. Just an FYI. Great videos keep them coming.

[@JohnHMoore]

What kind of radio is legal to use down there, then?

[@phunguyen6039]

Mx insurance is it a must like California ? Policeman give ticket if don't have???

[@hudson768]

Thanks for the Video. Do you ever experience the gas station attendants trying to rip you off?

[@willyrisco9618]

Is OB doing a group trip to Baja anytime soon?

[@MissionOffRoad]

Thank you! Crossing the border in on my bucket list. What currency should we have?

[@jps1145]

Way easier to deal with Pesos. The merchants in the smaller towns may not know the current exchange rates. Most Pemex stations will take credit cards also.

[@WTFSoCal]

Very good info, thanks Michael! man I have been a CCW for way too long to feel remotely cool with leaving my carry gun at home... but guess its better than 15 years in a Mexican prison, right :-P, thanks for the video ! #17513

[@bonefishboards]

Hey, hey, I have a Prius :)

[@totoelpayasoloco7426]

saludos un dia vengan a San Luis Potosí area huasteca estate ¡

[@MrStevoovets]

Cant forget a rad toyota!

[@stoggie95]

Vehicle ownership? Is that the same as your vehicle registration? Great video.

[@traciuniquestylefeliciano7696]

About the night life, please

[@Designer_TopG]

.....but going back the other way. ( is a different story my friend ....) Then we check you papeles my friend

[@benkamber9412]

What kind of chairs do you have?

[@OverlandBound]

Helinox!

[@kw9130]

Is it problematic to rent a car in California US and drive it to and back from Baja?

[@SundayCookingRemix]

yes

[@josefinaescribano7467]

I want to take my class C motor home

[@Hobo_Juanito]

Is Low sulfur diesel readily available in Baja? Thank you.

[@OverlandBound]

This is VERY hard to confirm but anecdotal evidence has been suggesting that the fuel in the Southern Baja is now ULSD with one sample tested at 6.3ppm, however, Pemex will not confirm.

[@Hobo_Juanito]

@@OverlandBound Thanks!

[@TheDudek7]

Have friend who drove his sprinter to southern Baja and he carried his own low surfur diesel.

[@Hobo_Juanito]

@@TheDudek7 With the price of diesel in California I may haul my own when I visit the State as well...

[@nadamasdisponible]

Duh....

[@jkitchens71]

When you speak of original documents....your not saying bring the actual title to the vehicle are you?

[@OverlandBound]

Bring a copy of it.