On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:44:14 -0700, "Technobarbarian"
wrote:


"Hatunen" wrote in message
.. .

Cool. But do check on the Tourist Card (not mentioned on that web
site): http://www.mexonline.com/visamex.htm

The 72-hour requirement is stated a bit ambiguously, but the card
is required, even in the border zone. On the other hand, you are
quite unlikely to be detected without one if don't encounter any
internal check points.

I don't know where you're getting your information, but there is NO
requirement for a tourist card in the border zone, which includes Ensenada.

http://studenttravel.about.com/od/me...exico_visa.htm

From that web site:

Who Needs Mexico Tourist Cards?
Travelers staying in Mexico for more than 72 hours or traveling
beyond the "border zone" need Mexico tourist cards

In other words, border zone or not, after 72 hours you need a
tourist card.

http://www.mexicoexpo.com/pages/h_touris.html

From that web site:

MEXICO TOURIST CARD & VISITOR FEE

Effective July 1999 the Mexican government imposed a 170 Mexican
Peso Tourist Fee (approximately $18.00 U.S. dollars) per visitor
traveling into Mexico for pleasure or on business. This fee must
accompany a Tourist Card, is valid for 6 months, and is necessary
if you plan to:

* Remain anywhere in Mexico for more than 72 hours.
* Stay less than 72 hours but travel beyond the 16 mile checkpoint.

In other words, border zone or not, after 72 hours you need a
visitor card.

http://gomexico.about.com/od/entryre...urist_card.htm

From that web site:

Question: What is a tourist card and how do I get one?

Answer: A tourist card, or FMT, is a tourist permit required for
travelers to Mexico who will be staying longer than 72 hours, or
traveling outside the United States-Mexico border zone.

In other words, border zone or not, after 72 hours you need a
visitor card.

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