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Puerto Salina - La Salina
Baja California, Mexico
KM 73 Tijuana - Ensenada Toll Road
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From San Diego travel South on the 5 or 805 freeways, cross over the International border...after about 1/2 of a mile get into the right lane look for a sign that says Ensenada Couta (Toll Road) you will turn right and merge onto the road that runs parallel to the U.S. Border.
Go up the hill and you will have to veer left at the top of the hill and then go down the hill…at the bottom you will turn right and merge onto another road…follow the signs Ensenada Couta or Rosarito Couta…You will hit the toll road in about 2 minutes…pay the $2 toll and your home free….all you do now is head South looking at the little white kilometer signs on the right side of the highway.
KM 35 - Rosarito Beach
KM 53 - Cantamar
KM 73 - La Salina Beach
As you go South you will pass Rosarito Beach, pay another toll then keep heading South past Puerto Nuevo then Cantamar (sand dunes) and about 10 minutes after that you will see the La Salina exit. The Puerto Salina Marina is straight ahead and the Puerto Salina Realty office is a right turn between two pillars and up the hill.
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Marker |
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Miles from Puerto Salina |
| Rosarito |
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KM 35 |
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24 |
| Puerto Nuevo |
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KM 49 |
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15 |
| Cantamar Dunes |
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KM 53 |
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12 |
| La Mision, La Fonda |
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KM 68 |
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5 |
| Puerto Salina |
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KM 73 |
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0 |
| Bajamar Golf Course |
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KM 77.5 |
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3 |
| Ensenada |
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KM 116 |
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27 |
| Valle de Guadalupe |
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Free road |
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30 |
| Insurance |
Most A rated American insurance companies cover your vehicle for collision and theft up to 50 miles into Mexico. American policies do not provide liability coverage in Mexico and are not recognized as proof of financial responsibility. Mexican law requires that you provide proof of financial responsibility from a Mexican insurance company if you are involved in an accident.
Baja Bound is an agent for two reputable Mexican auto insurance companies. You can purchase insurance online and print it out yourself. Their website has a lot of good information on Baja - Travel Tips, Destination Guide, Activity Guide and more.
Instant Mexico Auto Insurance has been around since 1973 and is the Official Insurance Agent for Score International. You can purchase online or use the drive up window in San Ysidro 24 hours a day.
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| Green Angels |
The Green Angels are a federally sponsored organization that patrols Mexico's main highways from 8 am to 8 pm. The Green Angels are trained mechanics who are also trained in basic first aid and carry oil, gasoline spare parts, tools and communications capabilities. You will only be charged for the equipment used; ie gasoline or spare parts, not for the mechanics services. The Green Angels get their name from the green and white trucks they drive.
Ensenada – (617) 646-85
Tijuana – (66) 24-34-79
800-990-3900
When you are in Mexico and want to call the United States using your cell phone, dial 001 before the number.
When you are in Mexico and want to call Mexico using your cell phone, dial 01 before the 8 digit number.
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| SENTRI - Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection |
The SENTRI program allows members to cross the border into the US using a special line that expedites the process. Using a SENTRI pass the border wait time is usually from zero to five or ten minutes. During congested times, Sunday at 2PM, the wait can be as long as 45 minutes. No matter what, you're better off in the SENTRI lane than fighting to keep your spot in the regular line.
SENTRI Info
SENTRI Enrollment
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