It’s a one-of-a-kind destination where groups of Americans and Canadians walk across the Mexican border each day. Los Algodones is also called Molar City because the streets are lined with dentist offices. On average, the cost of dental work is 80% less than the United States. I’ve crossed the border […]
Puertecitos is an isolated community Baja California with a few houses, a wonderful campground and several hot spring pools right on the ocean. This is all within the “gated” community area while just outside the walls you will find a few other houses, a gas station (often closed) and a […]
Only 30 minutes south of Tijuana is the seaside destination of Rosarito, Mexico. Located in the northern Baja peninsula, this town is known for epic surf breaks and for being a convenient getaway that doesn’t require long drives farther down the peninsula. Visitors will find resorts, a vibrant nightlife and […]
Camping in Mexico? Seriously! That’s what I thought many years ago when I first drove across the border into Baja. I quickly realized that the Baja Peninsula is the perfect camping destination. I’ve since camped all over Mexico and there are tons of amazing spaces and places to pitch a […]
You might be surprised by the opportunities for camping in Ensenada. The city is full of RV parks and campgrounds with spaces or tents, campervans, RVs and basic car camping setups. Many of these places also operate vacation rentals to offer different lodging options for groups and individuals. I remember […]
McAllen is a busy border region with commuters, long trip tourists and commercial vehicles moving between the USA and Mexico. It’s central to several popular border crossings including the Pharr-Reynosa Bridge and the Hidalgo International Bridge. Overall, McAllen is a very nice town and it shares a border with Reynosa […]
While Arizona, Texas and California garner most of the border attention, the New Mexico Border is also worth considering for a trip. It’s a shorter length at roughly 180 miles with only three border crossing locations. Although less trafficked than other states, it’s a beautiful border region with plenty to […]
At more than 1,250 miles long, the Texas Mexico border is far and away the longest border state in the United States. It shares multiple cities with Mexico, has a massive amount of commerce that crosses in both directions and shares a unique border culture. The Texas border is a […]
Phoenix is a short drive to the Mexico border and Arizona in general is a gateway to some exciting destinations in Mexico. The state has several popular border crossings, many of which are highly regarded as being safe and reasonable in terms of traffic and wait times. Overall, reaching any […]
San Diego is a major jumping off point for entry from California to Mexico. It’s a laid back city that shares a coastline and similar geography to northern Baja and it offers a number of ways to reach the border. Driving from San Diego to Tijuana is far and away […]
