Travel in the Baja Peninsula
Saturday, January 9th, 2010Crime in Cancun, Acapulco, and Other Resort Areas: There have been a significant number of rapes reported in Cancun and other resort areas. To acquire a permit, one must submit evidence of citizenship, title for the vehicle, a vehicle registration certificate, a driver’s license, and a processing fee to either a Banjercito branch located at a Mexican Customs office at the port of entry, or at one of the special mexican cruises booths inside the airport. At present the only exceptions to the requirement are for travel in the Baja Peninsula and in the state of Sonora, and only for vehicles entering through the Nogales port of entry. Vehicle Permits: Tourists wishing to travel beyond the border zone with their vehicle must obtain a temporary import permit or risk having their vehicle confiscated by Mexican customs officials.