Travellers preparing to drive south this winter can consult On the Road in Mexico’s updated border-crossing directory, which brings together guides for crossings from California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
For readers heading to Jaltemba Bay and the Riviera Nayarit, the directory provides a starting point for comparing crossings before planning the journey south. The guides cover operating hours, paperwork, vehicle permits and practical driving considerations.
The latest revision covers San Ysidro–Tijuana, with clearer information about immigration formalities, Baja’s vehicle-permit exemption and the different northbound lane requirements. It also discusses Otay Mesa as an alternative worth considering for travellers driving larger RVs or towing trailers.
Choosing a crossing involves more than comparing queue lengths. Drivers should consider their onward route, where they need to complete paperwork and whether the approach suits their vehicle.
Browse the Mexico Border Crossings Directory here.
Because hours and traffic arrangements can change, readers should check official information close to departure and follow current signs and officers’ directions.
Recent travellers are also invited to share firsthand observations, including the crossing, date, direction of travel and any changes to approaches or access to immigration offices.
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