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If you are thinking about purchasing property in Mexico, even if you are not entirely sure yet, the first step in entering the Mexico real estate market is to make a trip down there.
If you are lucky to live anywhere in Southern California, then your trip is just a few short hours down south.
Not only will a trip down to Mexico to look at some available properties be a relaxing get away from the states, but it will also give you a chance to get familiar with the area.
Obviously Mexico is just a hop, skip and a jump away from the U.S., but it is still a different country with different rules and regulations.
A recent article posted on mexico-real-estate-us.com, “Miles of White Sand Beaches, Just a couple of hours drive South of the Border,” gives some pertinent information for making the trip down to Mexico, especially if you are going to drive.
If you live in any of the states that border Mexico, most people recommend that you drive.
Not only is it cheaper, but often times, the drive is very scenic and relaxing. But a plane ride is also very convenient as well.
If you’re traveling from San Diego, one of the most beautiful places to buy property is in San Felipe. This is quickly becoming one of the most popular places for Americans to buy property.
“El Centro, CA has several convenient flights and is just two- hours north of Playa De Oro. Yuma and San Diego are also well-located for great access to the Baja. Rental cars are available with reservations. Be sure to get the rental car company's Mexican insurance.”
“A small international airport 12 km south of San Felipe is accessible by paved road. While it does not as yet service commercial flights it does accommodate private and charter aircraft. The airport also has the following infrastructure: runway, control tower, fuel, terminal, customs and inspection area, parking and taxi service.”
If you decide to drive instead of fly, there are some important things to keep in mind, regardless of exactly where your final destination is in Mexico. One of the first things to look into is Mexican auto insurance.
“Mexican auto insurance is about $12 a day or may be purchased substantially less on a monthly, semi-annual or annual policy. You may also purchase auto insurance from the web as long as the car is in the USA. If you are driving a rental car, you must purchase Mexican Auto Insurance through your rental car agency at the time you rent the car. (Not all rental agencies allow vehicles to be driven into Mexico and their policy can change city to city. We have found that at the El Centro, San Diego, Yuma Airports, Enterprise, Dollar and Avis do allow their cars into Mexico and sell Mexican Auto Insurance.) Remember, it is illegal to drive in Mexico without Mexican Auto Insurance.”
You will need to have either a passport or a birth certificate to enter Mexico.
Following these tips should help you to have a stress-free trip down to Mexico to look at some properties.
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