My father is a retired Colonel in the mexican army, I grew up with the military and these tips have always helped me go through military checkpoints: When coming to a military Check point: Roll down your Windows Turn off your headlights Turn on your inside lights Be courteous with the Military personnel When asked, state where you come from and where you are going. It is customary for military personnel to ask you what you do for a living, just answer. If they tell you they will perform a routine revision, do not refuse.
Baja is amazing, safe, and has great food. I am surprised more people don't overland there. Watch out for the topes though! Some of the speedbumps make the Rubicon trail feel like a cakewalk! :-P Just kidding.....
Marco, I really love this planning video. I have been wanting to go, but my non justified fear for not going was previously influenced by media reports and some bad apples seen in the news. Your outings and video experience has been very helpful. I am close to convincing my wife and hope to go down this year. Thank you very much. Much love my friend.
Hey Marco, this was very helpful. I've never used the route planning feature before. I'm headed to San Rafel Swell and Moab in April and will practice using this feature for that trip👍🙂
Also…don’t wear a pocket knife. We got stopped in Mexicali by the local police. They took our knives and placed them in the back of our rigs. They said that pocket knives cannot be within arms reach while driving.
Thats BS on the part of the police. You are allowed to have a pocket knife in your car. They were just giving you a hard time being foreigners. But better to go along with it and a mile later you can take it out.
Hi Marco! Love your channel! I love sharing your videos too! Do you have plans on translating any of your videos in Spanish? I would love to share them to my Spanish speaking friends and family!
Not if you are only driving in the Baja peninsula, Baja and Baja sur are consider Free Zone, which means as a tourist you do not require vehicle permits
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Can’t wait to see your trip. Definitely an inspiration to go explore. Baja is something I’ve always wanted to do.
You should! You'll love it!
My father is a retired Colonel in the mexican army, I grew up with the military and these tips have always helped me go through military checkpoints:
When coming to a military Check point:
Roll down your Windows
Turn off your headlights
Turn on your inside lights
Be courteous with the Military personnel
When asked, state where you come from and where you are going.
It is customary for military personnel to ask you what you do for a living, just answer.
If they tell you they will perform a routine revision, do not refuse.
Good points, Military are there doing their job, I feel safe when there are military check points along the way
Great info, thank you for sharing Marco!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips Marco!!! Viva La Baja!!!!
Great Tips! Thank you. Ever thought of doing a guided tour?
i would hire him in a second.
Maybe one day!
@camp4lo does a great job doing that!
I see me 😎
Beth says we need to do it again. 🙏🏼❤️
Yes sir!
Baja is amazing, safe, and has great food. I am surprised more people don't overland there. Watch out for the topes though! Some of the speedbumps make the Rubicon trail feel like a cakewalk! :-P Just kidding.....
I agree!
Marco, I really love this planning video. I have been wanting to go, but my non justified fear for not going was previously influenced by media reports and some bad apples seen in the news. Your outings and video experience has been very helpful. I am close to convincing my wife and hope to go down this year. Thank you very much. Much love my friend.
You can do it! Baja is a beautiful destination for sure!
One of these days Marco!! Great info! Thanks
You bet!
Thx Marco for the tips...it is definitely a beutiful place.
My pleasure!
This is great Marco!!
On bucket list for sure. Need all the tips I can get. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Marco, this was very helpful. I've never used the route planning feature before. I'm headed to San Rafel Swell and Moab in April and will practice using this feature for that trip👍🙂
Glad it was helpful!
How aree things?. like-perfect done-
So helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Also…don’t wear a pocket knife. We got stopped in Mexicali by the local police. They took our knives and placed them in the back of our rigs. They said that pocket knives cannot be within arms reach while driving.
Thanks for the tip!
Thats BS on the part of the police. You are allowed to have a pocket knife in your car.
They were just giving you a hard time being foreigners. But better to go along with it and a mile later you can take it out.
Hi Marco! Love your channel! I love sharing your videos too! Do you have plans on translating any of your videos in Spanish? I would love to share them to my Spanish speaking friends and family!
Working on it!
Great advice amigo!
Glad you think so!
Great tips thanks question do you need a car permit?
Not if you are only driving in the Baja peninsula, Baja and Baja sur are consider Free Zone, which means as a tourist you do not require vehicle permits