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Driving in Mexico

Importing your Car into Mexico & what you need to be aware of

Importing your car into Mexico can be confusing. Mexico law mandates that cars and other land vehicles of foreign registration which will cross the border have to get a license, usually referred to as temporary import permits or TIP. Everyone has to follow this law, even those with permanent residency or citizenship in Mexico who […]
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Tourist Car Permits when crossing the border to Mexico & What parts of Mexico require Permits

Tourist Car Permits when crossing the border to Mexico & What parts of Mexico require Permits Aside from the law requiring Mexico Auto Insurance, the law in Mexico also requires that vehicles entering the country which are of foreign origin (not registered in Mexico) must obtain provisional importation licenses, sometimes called temporary import permits, or […]
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What You Need to Know About Military Checkpoints in Mexico

When you travel across the U.S. border into Mexico, border patrol and checkpoints should be expected. The purpose of military checkpoints in places like Baja, Mexico are there for one purpose only – to catch those involved in illegal activities, like drug trafficking and gun smuggling. Typically, checkpoints are located at the borders of countries, […]
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