We were SCAMMED at a Toll Booth in Mexico!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2018
- We have to drive in Mexico back to the US border. Tolls, Temporary Vehicle Import Permit, scams & more
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It's our 2nd day of driving to the border. Today, we're dealing with scams in Mexico, turning in our TIP (Temporary Vehicle Import Permit) and visas, plus crossing the border from Mexico to the United States.
As Americans in Mexico or any expat for that matter, it's always prudent to keep an eye out for scams. If you come across a dishonest person who thinks you're an easy target, well, that person might try to scam you.
In this Mexico travel vlog, we're talking about tolls on Mexican roads, how someone tried to scam us, and some travel tips for traveling in Mexico.
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Do you think she was trying to steal from us or naw?
naw
Yes I do, her response kinda make me believe it.
Yes
Yes, she tried to steal from you, it looks that's what's she does in a systematic way, imagine 50 pesos from a thousand people, that's 50,000 pesos (almost 2,500 usd) everyday. Like you said in your past videos, almost everyone in the toll booth are honest, but there's a small percentage of people that isn't, anyway treat it as an unusual case, keep thrusting and driving safely!
Of course!! She did it!!😡
Shame on that lady, she thought you wouldnt notice...guys a tip, try not to use 500 pesos for everything.
We'd love to not have to use 500-peso bills but when that's the only bill an ATM gives us, I don't know what other options we have? The ATM is the only place we get cash here in MX.
You can pay with 500 peso bills at restaurants, supermarkets, etc so that they give you back change.
Usually our total bill at restaurants is under 180 pesos, is it considered rude to pay with a 500 in that case?
Tangerine Travels at local small shops yes, at oxxos, 7 eleven and restaurants hell no, if they say they don t have change stand your ground and say you dont have change. Theyll magically found change.
Tangerine Travels it's not rude, they should have enough change.
You guys are so helpful. I’m a high school Spanish Teacher in Northern California. If you guys were my students I would be soooo proud of you...your cultural awareness, your respectful American representation and the use of your Spanish. I am planning to relocate to Huatulco area. Your adventures have helped me a lot with the planning of my relocation. Thank you for taking so much of your vacation time to videoblog all of the neat adventures you experienced. Give Alaska a hug and galleta for me. ¡Vayan con Jesús amigos!
Lee-Anne Calhoon_PERSONAL awesome I used to be a spanish teacher in Houston, tx unfortunately I never passed any of my cert exams so I dont teacher but teaching spanish was my favorite job I have done in in yrs wish I could go back unfortunately i dont think I can pass any of the new TX. Certifications good luck
Lee-Anne Calhoon_PERSONAL also if you want to get to Oaxaca get into it asap it will go the way of PV or Cancun, Cabo
Luis Villa This is what I keep hearing. I’m very interested in Hualtuco area. I like it because it isn’t “Cancún”. Thus, I’m wondering if it would be better to look in Rocky Point or Puerto Escondido but I want to be around Mexican people not a bunch of Americans/Canadians. I’m half American and half Canadian. I’ve spent the first half of my life in California and I want to spend the last half where my heart and soul belong...south of the border!
No recibir tu certificado de enseñanza puede ser una bendición.
Lee-Anne Calhoon_PERSONAL yes did study abroad about 2008 and recently went in 2015 resorts are starting to pop up gentrification is also happening in in Mexico, also remember the rule where foreigners cant directly own property on the coast unfortunately I dont know how that works, I believe its a real eastate trust from a bank, dont buy from an American real estate agent either, land lots in Oaxaca shouldn't cost more than $5k U.S. and a local architect a home shouldnt go for $50k on the very high end if custom built
Your starting to feel like good friends as I watch at least one video per day.
Thanks for posting and all of your hard work.
Great Video thank you so much guys, really enjoy your input and valuable information.
The large objects on the flatbed trucks looked like hub-bodies for wind turbines. Mexico must be diversifying their power production to include wind generated electricity.
That's funny because wind turbines came to mind after we stopped recording. I've seen the base of those large wind turbines up close and they are quite large!
Frank Rowell is correct. I drove 18-wheelers last year. You see a lot of them in Texas.
Yes! I recognized them right away, especially since the video had shown wind turbines a few minutes before. We saw tons of them in Ontario when they were building a big wind farm nearby. :)
The first wind turbines in Mexico were installed about 30 years ago, along with solar panels, as an experimental project in alternative energy. The first and only nuclear power plant in Mexico, Laguna Verde, became fully operational around that time too, after a delayed construction and controversy.
Frank Rowell oh good. I much prefer that possibility. I thought it might be parts of a pipeline. I hope it wasn’t.
One thing to consider, though. Europeans are the same way. They think Americans, especially Southerners are way too happy and cheery. You don’t go to Germany and ask a random German “hi, how are you?” You will freak them out and may mistrust you for smiling so much. It’s not because they are rude, it’s just that customs are different in every region.
thats not true. I went to Germany and some people would give you back the greeting but it depends how. Theres some manners in Germany, different than the US or France.
Ovide Benítez Did I say they were rude? No, I didn’t. Come on, Bro.
Joe Camarillo Did he say you were rude? Lol
I thought same when that 50 came out from her so fast I was like wow
Funny how you are so happy to now understand the Spanish being spoken in the U.S. Target store. I had a White friend who had lived in Korea for awhile. Well, one day he was here in Los Angeles' Korea Town browsing the aisles of a golf shop. The two Korean men working there were insulting my friend in their language, never dreaming he could understand them. After awhile my friend walked up to the counter where the two men were, and started asking them questions in Korean about some of their products. Well, as you can imagine the Korean men were flabbergasted, embarrassed, and profusely apologized. Too funny!
Just goes to show you can never make judgements simply based on appearances. 😉 My mom (who speaks fluent Spanish but looks as white as me) has surprised workers in both her job, our home, and around town with her Spanish when no one suspects she would know.
@@TangerineTravels I LOVE it. - STAY SAFE - NOT Everyone is BAD, But NOT Everyone is GOOD either.
When you guys arrived to arrange your TIP, what the guy says after asking "¿Cancelar?" is "¿Me permite la puerta, por favor?", which would roughly translate to "Would you let me (open) the door, please?". The "open" is implicit, he doesn't actually say it, so if you translate too strictly, it sounds like there's a part of the sentence missing (it actually is! :-D . Just thought I'd share, in case you wanted some clarification. Good luck in your travels! (and thanks for letting us live vicariously through you, hehehe)
Also, do you know how to say "Ejército" (Army)? "Banjército" is a portmanteau (or mixed) word made of "banco" + "ejército", so the way to pronounce it is by stressing the syllables as in "ejército". Cheers!
I love how you reversed the pesos to $, to $ to pesos once back in The States. you guys are great. Safe travels!
+Eric Hershel Haha well a lot of our audience lives in Mexico, so we should probably do the calculation both ways, right? ;)
Love watching y'all's channel so cool have a blessed weekend guys 👍👍
Aw thanks Chris! You're so sweet. :) You too!
I run a business in Mexico and I want to let you know something important. Regardless the sign you see, Visa or Mastercard. Once you see either one. Both cards are accepted. Usually a sign with both logos, Visa and Mastercard is everywhere. But if you eventually see a sign showing just Visa or Mastercard. Do not assume the other one is not accepted. Do not ask the dependant, because most of the time they are not trained to answer if Visa or Mastercard is accepted. At least in medium and small size businesses. So be prepared with you credit card, debit card and cash, just in case, again, in medium or small size businesses. With respect American Express, usually big size businesses and chains accept the card. Not the case of medium size and small businesses. Going back the Visa and Mastercard issue. There is no known place in Mexico that discriminate Visa over Mastercard and viceversa. In the United States there is only one place I know they don't accept Mastercard but Visa. That place is COSTCO in the USA.
@maniac9565 Square works if he wants to. I've seen food trucks with it.
I've gotten scammed in the USA at a fast food place. Gave cashier. $20 and then give me back change as if I have them a $10. Can't prove I gave them a $20 when they put money into cash register already.
All you would have to do is ask them to count out the entire drawer and see if it comes out even or 10 dollars over what it's supposed to be
Also they might have surveillance cameras in that area which could show that you gave a 20
Muchas gracias por corregirme Tom!!👍🏼
I love the way you guys detail everything I’m a new subscribe awesome
I really like watching you two go through this process, I've been curious what it's like. Maaaybe one day I'll be going through it myself. 😉 But that's years down the road still. Anyway, you guys always make me laugh and I love watching your adventures. Hurry with the next video!! 💃
Well...just about everyone we talk to says "we just wish we did it sooner!" So who knows? ;)
Hi I watch your videos all the time and I like them a lot!! I’m from Durango and one thing you should do is pay effective money not with visa for your car permit the reason is when you return your car permit you get it back on the spot!! Another reason is the devaluation of the Mexican peso so sometimes you may receive less then 400 dollars that is for the deposit for the car! Be safe guys and safe travels in Mexico I love Guadalajara and all Mexico!!
Nomas queiro decirte que la palabra "effective" no significa "efectivo" cuando te refieres ah dinero, en ingles. "Cash," es la palabra que se usa.
Roberto Maldonado dinero en efectivo = cash
The info on the TIP was very useful! I’ve never driven past the free zone.
Hi Tangerines! I’m in Guadalajara for vacation and I had hoped to see you out in the city blogging your daily activities. I’ve gotten so many recs of cool places to visit by watching your videos, so thank you! I love your videos🧡
Oh yeah be aware of the scammers, especially at gas stations!
yup, paying with card in gas stations is a bad idea but unfortunately many times you have to do it that way to make an invoice deductible
Tom- How does this work exactly?
Credit cards can be cloned in gas stations, you can see here how is done ruclips.net/video/UOyjj_nTYow/видео.html
I paid cash at a gas station and the lady added things I didn't buy to the receipt. Like printed I bought 3 but I only bought 1.when I called her on it she just opened the drawer and handed me money. She new exactly what she did. Didn't look at me or even try to say sorry. Just got the money and put it on the counter.
@@davlor86 Actually there a way u can avoid this. My fiancé he Mexican and I’m American. He said that he use another card for just gas stations and stuff that’s risky! As his card they can’t take pictures or get his pin code which is good as he put the exact amount to get gas
I notice that when you address a Mexican person, you don’t seem to give them their title, as would be best to do as foreigners. Next time, try to precede with Senor when speaking with a man and Senora/Senorita to women. This politeness may get you more positive results and smiles. It’s the Latin way (as anywhere in Europe).
I started watching your channel to learn if living in Mexico is right for us.
We have decided that it is not.
Even with that, I still watch you. Your channel is totally addicting! Thanks for the insider view.
If you want to find defects or bad things everywhere soo please judge you first cause I know things o dont wan to say im respectful
Have you ever noticed whenever there is an "honest error" in the change you get back, it is almost never in your favor?
What's a scam you think others should know about?
Tangerine Travels omg I can’t believe that happened! That’s unacceptable! She clearly tried to scam you. She needs to be reported!
If a guy offers you a free loli pop or candy ignore them
Mastercard and Visa are common use as main stream banks here use both, really mexicans dont ask for either, only Amex are uncomon. Btw those were either boilers or industrial mills
Not ascam but you should NEVER let anyone go with your CC out of sight. Never ever.
Watch out for federals on the highway sometimes they are looking for tourist to scam, sometimes they will pull someone over even tho you didn't do anything only to ask you for money (we call it "mordida") telling you that you were speeding or something then tell you that they can take your car or you pay them some money, most of the time it's about 500 pesos sometimes even more so be careful, I been there with my dad and it's not a good time
My dear Maddie you sure drive GREAT, between your driving and Jordan's counting the change received from these toll booths, ya guys make a great team! As for buying the stuff at Target, I'd do the same, there are many things not found over here, but lol twizzlers, are those licorice candies? Yep no twizzlers here not even in Costco or Sam's. As for deodorant I'd buy the Ban Roll on , none here, the Dr. Scholl's foot powder(cause the quality of the mexican version isn't as good as the american), Nabisco Shredded wheat cereal and Sara Lee Pound Cake, that is so good, none here match up to Sara Lee's! lol....thinking of sweet stuff as much as Jordan is, you'd think he'd have enough sweetness in his life having you my dear Maddie, ah and Root Beer, preferably Hires or A&W. ;)
+Joe Serrano Haha yes, those are licorice candies. I’ve had so much licorice in the past week, the thought of it almost makes me sick now! “Enoughh sweetness in his life” You always leave the nicest comments, we love every time we see “Joe Serrano” pop up. Ahh! Yes, root beer! Just last night we were talking about how good a root beer float sounds, then we realized we don’t think they sell root beer in MX!
I am glad you guys caught the lady, good job😊
To avoid things like this I recommend you both to pay the exact toll fare, or check up your change carefully before leaving the place where payment was done.
OMG the Target scene was funny. The part where Jordan grabs the candy. Maddie was talking to Jordan the way she talks to Laska and jordan reacted the same way Laska does. Great video guys.
We both LOL'd!
He didn't "Ro-roh" tho 😁
In Saltillo i recommend Los Compadres restaurant is very good
Can you send me the Dental adresse please
We've lived in Cochise County , Arizona right on the Mexican border since 1973. I've never even considered crossing the border and driving in Mexico. Our neighbor was from Peru and attempted to drive his car on the Pan American highway to Peru and they held him up for it. Too, with all the drug cartel turf wars going on it's just too dangerous. You could easily find yourself held up, kidnapped , taken hostage, or worst. There is a fine line between being brave and being too much of a risk taker.
@Ralph - you are missing a whole new world
Glad your happy, please be careful....
What city were you in with all of the dentist offices.?
That was Saltillo
$75 for braces!! I just paid $5600 for my son!!
I believe they said Saltillo.
Hey Tangerines! I work at a bank and let me explain a little bit more the Visa/MC/Amex thing. Visa and MC use the same devices to accept cards, so when someone says "We accept Visa" they're referring to both payment methods, it's just that they shorten the MC speech. Amex however is different and requires a special terminal.
Not every shop accepts Amex due to the fact that Amex charges a higher fee per transaction because Amex says their customers spend more per transaction than Visa and MC. Also not many people have Amex cards, so shops whom take those cards, tend to be nicer or big commerces.
A great way of avoiding the situation with the tolls is using the iave or capufe tag you can either link it with an American express card or add prepay amounts to it.
Another convenience is there are dedicated lanes for them shortening the time at tolls and waiting times.
My fiancé who is Mexico do this with his car in Mexico
Those round things on the flatbeds are the pieces of a those tall wind mills. They stack them on top of each other and then stick the blades on.
I didn't notice you guys were road tripping through Mexico. That's pretty cool. I want to try this now.
Did you know the Good and Plenty licorice that Jordon bought in the US, is made in Mexico? LOL
Love this show and yea u have to be really careful out there u jus never know who u can run in to be safe u both
Hey guys great videos, I've been watching them for some time and they are very entertaining, I live in Guadalajara and love your videos! FYI there is a place called "la casita delicatessen" in Guadalajara that sell various snacks that you don't normally find in Mexico but you do in the U.S. saludos! 😉
Some people From the north is not that warm like when you said buenos días . People from the center and south is better in those aspects
It's a really bad thing that happened to you guys (toll situation) however, that is something that happens here in the US also all the time. Making it look or sound like it's something that only happens on Mexico is misleading to say the least. Same thing with the military check point on previous video. I thought the officer was extremely nice and courteous compared to the Gestapo US cops. No offense intended in anyway guys.
We never said this is something that only happens in Mexico, that's an inference you are making. As for the cops, we agree with you. They're generally huge assholes in the US no matter how polite you are. We have had pretty good experiences with police and military in Mexico.
+BlakXHawk Lmao, are you really that insecure that you have to bring up that it happens in the U.S. too? Duh, it happens everywhere. They never said it only happens in Mexico- relax. Your post reeks of insecurity.
Both Mexico and the U.S. are police states where freedoms are overrun by corrupt government. Both employ Gestapo-esque police tactics.
+dsanzo that's the case in most countries- that's because positions of power are likely to attract sociopaths looking to exercise their desire for dominance. Of course it's less/more severe in some countries, but the U.S. definitely has the worst problem.
Sally Greenberg not insecure at all ma'am. Pretty confident actually. Yes happens all over the world but this video is about two US citizens sharing their experience while driving thru MX isn't Sally? Are you even watching the right videos?? Greeting ~
Blak- Sally is right. You either didn’t watch the full video or you’re insecure and making inferences. We never said this situation only happens in Mexico. We said this is what happened to us in Mexico.
Same thing when trying to cross from Canada to the US they charge you a flat fee but you have to give the correct amount they don’t give change back.
The road scenery is beautiful. Wish you guy's could haved recorded a little more of the highways passing the mountains near Monterrey.
Call it scam is a little bit harsh. I certainly agree that the lady looked very dishonest, she absolutely knew what she was doing. Hopefully you keep enjoying the rest of Mexico and the nice and honest people that are the majority.
it was petty thievery by way of fraud, plain and simple
Is it harsh? What if she successfully scams people for 55 pesos 100 times every day? That's 5,500 pesos stolen every day or 1,650,000 every year assuming she works 300 days a year (almost $90,000 USD). Thankfully people like this are the vast minority and most people here are honest and willing to work for their money.
Makes sence that the more north of Mexico you go, the less polite people get.....they are more assimilated to U.S culture.
Sonora, Sinaloa, Baja California are really friendly.
Yea, because personal responsibility has nothing at all to do with it. Should we say that the reason they were scammed was because of the culture of Mexico? :|
What an ignoramus, its a matter of each individual person. There are all types no matter where you find yourself.
You guys are awesome, love your videos.
Thanks for watching Guill! Glad you're enjoying our videos. :) You might like our recent adventures in Colima with another RUclips channel: ruclips.net/video/_iNR2KQfSOU/видео.html
Yes, you were scammed at the toll booth. Has happened to us, we also always count the change. Also happened at gas stations, paying with a 500 p note and attendant says it's not enough and whips out a 50 p note, claiming that's what we gave him. Or using credit card, adding an extra 100 p (hoping you are not paying attention.) We have lived in Mexico full time for 10 years - we pay attention! Returning your tourist visa is not necessary, BTW. I get the "sugar rush", I go for the Good & Plenty and better 1/2 goes for the Twizzlers, hehe. Good reporting! And learned something new today, dentists in that area are way more INexpensive than where we live!
Well I am from the north of Mexico and we have a seterotype: The north is to work, the center to think and the south to rest. The north only think to make money and they dont have time to be polite, it could be an answer,.........but of course it is a stereotype too.......It´s strange......... here in Nuevo Leon we are polite, i dont know in Coahuila, you see, each state of Mexico is too different, well love and peace, and from my mexican brothers, dond kill me, i talked only about stupid seterotypes, regars!!!
Gente que carece de modales y no responde un saludo es gente mal educada y ojete, punto..
BANJERCITO = BANCO EJERCITO = ARMY BANK
I’m 99% sure she said “ pense que hiva a pegar” which pretty much means she thought she would get away with it. The other 1% of me thinks she could have said “pense que hiva pegado” which means she thought the bills were stuck together.
enjoy your travels reports// to much trouble to visit mexico/ happy traveling
Yes she was trying to scam you, she knew right away yall noticed,and reached for the 50 that she knew she didnt gave you .
I don’t think so , she wasn’t even sorry about it. She was just like “😐ah “ i work with people and when ever they forget stuff like that they are so sorry about it.
It's so funny how you say Banjercito 😂. Just look up for the word Ejército for the correct pronunciation. 💂
Things on the trucks could be a grain/corn silo or a windmill base...
I absolutely love your content
Thanks, Ali!
DO NOT generalize to northern Mexico... for a few people
Really? You were short change and you titled your video. "Scammed in Mexico" for the whole world to see. Isn't this a little exaggerated? I don't think that this worldwide publicly does any good to Mexico's image and affects the very people that have been good to you while living in Mexico.
mexico is full of scammers.
Mexicans are used to always check our change. In other parts of the world is not people is used to received the correct amount back. So for some nationalities being short changed is considered an "scam" even when for us (mexicans) is something common or a honest mistake.
ralph malph Unfortunately so is Europe, Asia, and the US. This is not a nationality thing, everywhere you go there's always gonna be someone trying to take advantage of you. Is one of the negative aspects of human nature, you konw, like, ignorance and hate.
Happen wherever a person got paid a little for their job, they usually justify theirs scams with "because I'm poor" excuse. Not all Mexicans act in this way but many has the ideology based on the frase "el que no tranza no avanza" (the one who does not cheat does not advance) specially the old ones.
The definition of a scam is: a dishonest scheme; a fraud. That’s what this is. We think it’s only right that other people are warned about possible scams we encounter. Whether it’s in Mexico, the US, or anywhere.
Just started watching your videos....you guys are very knowledgeable Jordon i feel for you, licorice is something missing in Nicargara as well. At least red ones, my fav! After you have explored all of Mexico do you have plans to move south?
Thats Crazy, I was in Saltillo that the same time as you guys and I barely found out about this channel
Sorry I'm from México, be carefull
don't travel in México, unless
there is a good reason.
Mexico is a safe place , wym
Jose Perez Ever travel at night
Never travel at night
You can't drive in opalaca miami at night either.
BANJERCITO = bann-her-sit-o
Ban her cito
You should mention toll roads include medical insurance, ambulance, towing, and car assistant services.
They did
“Pensé que iba a pegar” it means: I thought I can steal without you noticed.
hahaha you got me worried there. I thought that something had happend to you guys, I`m glad your ok and the trip was only to renew your permit.I was kind if mad that you didn`t go to other places in Mexico before I noticed that you went back for your visa and stuff n_n Good luck with everything!!
Excellent !
I've been following you r travels through Mexico, learning and laughing. Keep up the great videos! Question: I imagine you have Mexican car insurance while in Mexico, but do you also pay for American insurance at the same time. I plan on moving there in a few months, but it seems extravagant to pay for both.
its always good to have exact change cuz yes they will short change you
Nice video!
You experiences going to the border were pretty much what we have experienced, returning your TIP etc. has become a much simpler process in recent years. The TIP being automatically returned to the same credit card that you used when you purchased it means that you need to make sure that your card is still going to be valid when you TIP period is up. Using a credit card to purchase the TIP also ensures that you have the weight of your card company behind you if there is any dispute. When we use a credit card for any purchases in Mexico (love those hotel points) usually gas, not local merchants, we first ask "acceptan tarjeta Visa" (or MasterCard as the case may be). Did you see any trucks stopped in the center lane, lined up, around that area where everyone has a cafe? They actually carry out truck maintenance/repairs in the center lane of the main road. Have you also noticed how many muffler workshops there are immediately after topes? ;). Safe travels back!
If you guys ever get married, we want to come to the wedding too!! I love you both and your videos are so informative snd helpful.
OMG, you were in my city! Saltillo is such a random place to visit, there's no much to do in the city, also you were in the city center, right now is like the touristy but poor part of town, all the fancy stuff is up north, new neighborhoods, shopping malls, restaurants, etc...That's kind of the problem with Saltillo if you don't have a car, is kinda hard to go around. The touristy/old part of town is in the centre, but in the north is where everything is going on, but if you ever come close again, there's plenty to do in a 2hours drive ratio. I work literally one block away from the Cathedral, close to Saltillo and Monterrey there are a lot of outdoors activities to do, with amazing places, if you ever want to do a northern tour, and need suggestions im happy to help ! If you need anything just ask!! :D
Google: Matacanes, cuatrocienegas, parras de la fuente, Chipinque, Potrero chico, Monterreal, Arteaga, dunas de yeso. All of those places are at driving distance (1 to 3 hours)
Hi tangerines how often do you need to show your passports while yraveling?
When crossing the border and when boarding a flight. But driving from place to place or hanging out in a city, hardly ever.
I love your guys videos. Sometimes I take Mexico for granted but that's mostly because I also go to the same places I think. It has been a few years since I've been there but hopefully one day I'll go back. I've always loved Guadalajara and one day I do want to go to Mexico City. Anyways, keep up with the videos guys. :) Also your very brave for going there just the two of you as well.
yup be carefull
I am in Nuevo Laredo!!! Meet and & Greet! You guys are awesome! I grew up in Dallas and am on vacation right now in Nuevo Laredo, MX. I have had people try to screw me out of 20 pesos at a Subway. Miscalculations happen but that lady had clear intentions, I think. Life is wonderful so please do not let this get you down. I myself am Mexican and it happens to ME because I am bilingual, although my Spanish is pretty bad. LOL
Hi, yes short changing is a common scam in Mexico. In restaurants its quite common that they will tell you the bill, rather than actually bring you a physical bill. They’ll charge you for extra stuff you didn’t order. Beware
I love the way you say banjercito lol
Wow!!! Saltillo that’s my home !!!! Muy lejos estoy de ti mi Saltillo hermoso have fun and god bless you guys !!!
Nothing to be proud of
I think the big 'tanks' were sections of wind turbines, I noticed a few in the background earlier in the video. I've seen them go by here in Oregon. They are WAY bigger up close than they look from the road.
I think you’re absolutely right. And yes, they are. Huge!!
Is that TIP something that is needed in recent times. I remember for years my family and i would travel to Guadalajara in our car and would be there for a month and i dont recall ever being stopped for the TIP
Thank You,Gracious
Thanks for watching Murrey!
@@TangerineTravels My problem with the tourist areas are the money. I am from Canada. We were in a resort where everything was included from Canada. I went one time to Playa del Carman . 5th avenue did not appeal to me. The thing is there they recognize your wrist band and try scamming. One guy wanted a tip but we caught on right away, he recognized the wrist band and asked if we remembered him from the resort. Wanted a tip for no reason. My advice cover those up if going off the resort. Before I left home I bought pesos. That cost. My problem was some shops did not want me to pay in pesos but with my credit card. Problem: Everything is priced in American dollars. My Canadian dollar was already 25 cents less than US dollar. I would still try to pay everything in pesos if possible. For the most part I found the people quite nice. I was told 20 pesos was a decent tip. Thank you very much for your videos and education. My number one advice is try to learn as much Spanish as possible. I think the average person likes that. If you pronounce the word wrong, they will correct you.
I found the banjercito and tip process at the beginning of my entry and upon taking my car back to the US, to be very easy. But! Do your homework and have all your paperwork (look online, the list of what you need is available). And! Make photocopies of all your documents for your vehicle and yourself. A little prep ahead of time makes this process painless.
One year returning to the USA I didn't stop to turn in my vehicle forms, so didn't get the refund; I was to return; however, to turn in that form, BUT my wife put the form in a "safe" place taking it out of my papers for the trip. The result was the "safe" place was so safe we never found the form and my wife doesn't remember where she put it. Next time we took that vehicle into Mexico they straightened out the issues, so they do not enforce never returning; however, guard that paperwork well or you lose the entire deposit. I am more careful now. The station to return the form is open 24/7, but I came back late at night and didn't know it was open or even where it was - now I know. Expensive lesson!
I remember when my mother and stepfather drove into Mexico they had to have a sticker on their windshield saying "Insured in Mexico" because there was an issue about US insurance companies not covering vehicles going outside of the US. This was in 1974.
At Laredo border it is 32 miles out from where the border is they have the check point. Go under the speed limit. It is very slow so and in kilometers. They can pull you over and get money from you.
the pronunciation of "banjercito" LOL. Greetings guys
Can't resist lol!
I've had toll mistakes like that in the US as well. Probably not on purpose, just miscounting bills. It's why it's best to always pay exact.
oops, I just saw Alaska, yea!
Exactly what I thought when I was watching. She knew how much she owed you without even counting what you had.
Thank you for letting me know i will visit Mexico
awesome video
That happened to me in Mexico City. I was short changed 50 pesos at a coffee shop at the bus station. I stupidly kept walking and didn't realize it till it was too late, but then, that's $2.50 in US dollars.
How about if you live in Mexico just going back to the States for a few hours do you still need to turn in the temp tag
To the best of my knowledge, you can leave and come back as many times as you want and your TIP will still be valid for the amount of time on the original documentation.
I moved to saltillo two years ago and they're defenitely more kept to themselves than in small towns of the north of mexico, but overall i've had a great experience meeting people in the city... hope you had a good time anyways!
We did have a pretty good time while we were there, especially with that festival. :D
That’s happened to many of us in U.S.A! Everywhere!
Happened to me in Ireland.
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Do you still have the promotional Charles swab link?
In all the time you have been in Mexico how many times total do you think you’ve been scammed?
Good one