Greetings...I am going to MX in January to have major dental work and this video almost has me convinced I should walk across from Laredo...Muchas gracias!
I used to go to Mexico every weekend when I lived in Laredo - back in 2014 when I attend LCC. I remember these streets. I used to go to this club off Mcphearson dr. Not sure if it still there. I also once took the bus all the way to Monterrey Nuevo León. The clubs there were awesome along with the food.
Is it only dangerous to be there at night if you are traveling from one city there to another. If you don't travel and you go to a couple of restaurants at night, would you still be safe since you're not traveling the road. Are you safer from meeting the cartels on the pedestrian crossing versus car crossing?
I spent my adolescence in those streets, I remember a lot the hamburgers from "Santos" groceries and the store "Casa Alberto" Gibson "El corte inglés" Casa Raúl "Hachars" News "kreest" Zorba
This border crossing is most definitely much faster than the San Diego - Tijuana crossing! But it also depends on where you live when choosing which border crossing to use. Thank you for watching!
@@hypebunny Actually I crossed yesterday lol The day was cold asf. My family and I went to Laredo tx because my father had some business to do there, but, that just didn't work at all, so, we just went to a Pizza Hut in order to get dinner and then came back home to Nuevo Laredo.
@@aquilesboiv3271 and USA on exit didnt ask anything you just pay 1$ and cross bridge and then only mexico check your passport? Thanks a lot 🙏🙏 appreciate ps. Sorry that your business trip didnt work out 😢😢
No, it's not the main bridge, it's the smaller one right next to it, about 4 blocks away. When you are coming from the U.S. it's on Convent Avenue. Thank you for watching!
Hi Dave, I only walked from the U.S. to Mexico but not the other way back so I don't know how long it would take. All I can say is that this border crossing seemed a lot less busy than the one in Tijuana.
I’ve crossed this bridge quite a few times since I’m from Laredo and would go to the dentist and to buy stuff every now and then. I think getting dropped off downtown and going by foot is the fastest and easiest way to go. Crossing from the US to Mexico is a lot faster. The other way around can take a while. I’ve never come back by car but people have told me it takes HOURS to come back by car. Even by foot it may take an hour or so since so many people come to the US to work or shop. It’s best to come back by foot early in the morning. By 11am there will be a pretty big line trying to come back to the US.
Yes, as I mentioned there was an area where I was not allowed to film like the office of the Mexican Immigration but I started filming again as soon as I was out of there. You can see the office right in the back. Thank you for watching!
Plus I'm doing the same thing taking a bus from SA to Laredo and then cross walking get my permiso de inmigración so I can take my bus in nuevo Laredo MTY that's where I'm from cheers
@@eduardon9275 Only if you travel beyond their checkpoint on kilometro 26. Believe me I have lived on the other side of N Laredo which is Laredo Texas for more than 50 years and are a US Citizen
@@tommyhaynes4606 you do need a visa and a stamp if you are going further into Mexico. I don't remember at what point you need it exactly tho, I think it is around 60 miles inland. Police will stop you randomly on the highway to check your papers.
Interesting video. It's nice to see what the international bridge looks like, and what to expect. Question, is it safe to take pictures, on the international bridge; or in Nuevo Laredo? Me pregunté como sería el puente peatonal internacional. ¿Es seguro tomar fotos? En el puente internacional, o en Nuevo Laredo?
Thank you for watching my video Kahlil! Yes, you can take photos and film on either side of the border. But once you crossed the border and you are walking in Nuevo Laredo people look at you weird if you film or take photos. Do not take photos of the military driving through the streets!
Hello my friend I have question, when you crossed into Mexico what was the whole process did they ask you for your us passport and did they scan your passport?
I don't have a U.S. passport and although I wasn't allowed to film inside the office I explain every single step in detail in the video :) Thank you for watching!
the border is open 24 hours but if you need a tourist visa stamped in your passport and you have no Mexican Pesos I guess the exchange office might or might not be open at night. But if you do have 500 Pesos when you get there it should work.
BACKPACKTOPIA I'm a dual citizen so Im good lol Its my first time traveling walking through the bridge and I didn't know if it was open all night, thanks alot for the info!!!
Why would they ask you for a Visa? I cross from Matamoros to Brownsville then from Brownsville to Matamoros every day. I'm American and have no Mexican papers. They took you for a ride. Mexican customs is just as simple as pushing a button. Red they check your bags. Green just keep waking. I can't believe they asked you to pay 25 USD.
Hi there, thank you for watching the video! All the cost are explained in the video and I literally walk you step to step through the entire process of walking across the border. If you require more info based on papers etc. it is always best to look up the exact legal details on a government website.
You can enter Mexico with any of the same documents that you can use to enter the united states. Now, if you're only staying under 25 miles from the border you do not need to pay the "tourist visa" that he talks about on this video. At exactly 25 miles into Mexico there's an immigration check point that checks people randomly, you might or might not be checked .. if so, they will ask for that tourist visa.. if you don't have it they will send you back or if you get a cool officer he might let you get one there.
I hope you answer my question .Dude that's awesome . This is exactly what I was looking for . I have cross the border walking only once with couple of my friends but now I'm going this December and I don't know what to expect since I'm going by myself. How much did you pay at the office of Mexican immigration ? I want to be ready so I know .
If you are only going for 7 days the permit is free if its more than 7 days then you will be asked to get a 6 month permit which cost 500 pesos which is approximately 30 dlls or so depending on the exchage rate.
Emily Reyes well that's weird because the last time I crossed the border walking I and went to my hometown Monterrey I dont remember paying $500 pesos and I went for 2 weeks . It's probably a new fee the government added but oh well I'll see for myself in 3 weeks thanks
I'm from Laredo actually, and went to Cancun this year that's why I know the rates. Maybe they changed them since the last time you were there. Have an awesome trip!!
@@eduardon9275 If you travel on a mexican auto you will not be stopped. However if you go on bus you will be required to have your permit on at all times wich does cost about 25 USD If you only go to Nuevolaredo (border city) for a short period of time and dont go beyond inspection at KM26 you do not need to pay any $. Only have your US passport with you
Hi Omar, yes they check your documents and then they send you to the bank counter next door to pay for the tourist visa card. then you come back to the first counter and there they put the card in your passport.
If you're just visiting the border, there is no need to pay the DNI (Derecho de no inmigrante / No immigrant fee) but if you plan to visit further south into mainland Mexico you will be asked for it in the migration Dept checkpoints
There have been lots of americans who overstay their tourist visas and dont get jailed. At most, they’re told go take care of it or made to pay a bribe. However, it’s always best to do it by the book. If you intend to stay beyond 6 months, get the visa.
I had no issues but I can imagine that it depends on the person and the more often you cross the more likely it is to come across an unfriendly soldier. Thank you for watching!
yeah, it was really fast. If I hadn't had to get the visa and exchange money I would've been through there in no time. But even with all that stuff it was pretty quick.
Thank you for this video dude. I usually cross on bus but this time i want to save some time. Most people put videos crossing to USA. Thank you again.
oh wow, amazing how quick you cross from the US to Mexico
ahhhh we were never able to do that when i was in the army i wanted to so bad! great video! subbing
Maybe you'll get a chance to visit the area in the future. It's worth crossing over even for just the day.
Thanks for watching and safe travels!
Divert Living I lived in there and most they are not soldiers some are narcos, you see one right away
Greetings...I am going to MX in January to have major dental work and this video almost has me convinced I should walk across from Laredo...Muchas gracias!
Hi James, thank you for taking your time and watching my video. Glad to hear I could show you how fast and easy it can be to walk across the border.
I used to go to Mexico every weekend when I lived in Laredo - back in 2014 when I attend LCC. I remember these streets. I used to go to this club off Mcphearson dr. Not sure if it still there. I also once took the bus all the way to Monterrey Nuevo León. The clubs there were awesome along with the food.
My next stop after Nuevo Laredo was Monterrey, NL :)
If you directly take bus from Laredo TX to Monterrey, do they check your passport before boarding or at the border?
Nuevo Laredo , Tamaulipas ( Tamps. )
Represent :)
Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, México
I have not found any info on where to park before you walk across!? Do you have any info on this ?
I've seen some parking lots close to the border. On google maps you can see exactly where they are located.
Is it only dangerous to be there at night if you are traveling from one city there to another. If you don't travel and you go to a couple of restaurants at night, would you still be safe since you're not traveling the road. Are you safer from meeting the cartels on the pedestrian crossing versus car crossing?
Which bridge did you cross on? Port 1 or 2?
I live there in Laredo tx my favorite taxes part and MIXECO
That's cool. Thanks for watching!
beautiful video! Thanks lots for this. :)
Thanks for watching!
I spent my adolescence in those streets, I remember a lot the hamburgers from "Santos" groceries and the store "Casa Alberto" Gibson "El corte inglés" Casa Raúl "Hachars" News "kreest" Zorba
Zorba Perfumeries, liverpool, HEB, and the River Mall
Hi, did you have to show any ID or passport? Trying to walk across without a passport :)
A mí gusto la frontera más calida y bonita ( y cercana entre ambas ciudades ) es Nvo. Laredo Tamps.- Laredo Texas
Looks amazing! Great share. Ciao from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
I Live There In Laredo, Texas My Favorite Texas Part of Mexico
Do you get stopped entering mexico
Normally we have taken San Diego/Tijuana route of Mexico travel, but this looks easier and probably less messy as TJ too.
This border crossing is most definitely much faster than the San Diego - Tijuana crossing!
But it also depends on where you live when choosing which border crossing to use. Thank you for watching!
I love y'all's video. I'll be there in 4 Days
thanks for watching, enjoy your trip down there!
Is It safe in novo Laredo?
I don't know why I'm watching this if I live in Nuevo Laredo lmao
Nice video, Saludos✌
Gracias and greetings to Nuevo Laredo!
May i ask when did you last time crossed bridge from usa to mexico?
@@hypebunny Actually I crossed yesterday lol
The day was cold asf. My family and I went to Laredo tx because my father had some business to do there, but, that just didn't work at all, so, we just went to a Pizza Hut in order to get dinner and then came back home to Nuevo Laredo.
@@aquilesboiv3271 and USA on exit didnt ask anything you just pay 1$ and cross bridge and then only mexico check your passport? Thanks a lot 🙏🙏 appreciate ps. Sorry that your business trip didnt work out 😢😢
@@hypebunny Nah, USA didn't ask anything on the exit (except for the dollar), neither Mexico on the comeback.
You're welcome, buddy✌️
Did You notice any Veterinary Medical supplies places nearby?
Not that I remember but I didn't look for any stores in particular while I was walking around there.
Okay Thanks :-)
Is this at Lincoln/Juarez bridge?
No, it's not the main bridge, it's the smaller one right next to it, about 4 blocks away. When you are coming from the U.S. it's on Convent Avenue.
Thank you for watching!
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Hi! Is it easy to walk the bridge from Nuevo Laredo to Laredo? Was there a line? How long long was the process for you to enter the U.S. by foot?
Hi Dave, I only walked from the U.S. to Mexico but not the other way back so I don't know how long it would take. All I can say is that this border crossing seemed a lot less busy than the one in Tijuana.
@@BACKPACKTOPIA Thx for the feedback 👍
I’ve crossed this bridge quite a few times since I’m from Laredo and would go to the dentist and to buy stuff every now and then. I think getting dropped off downtown and going by foot is the fastest and easiest way to go. Crossing from the US to Mexico is a lot faster. The other way around can take a while. I’ve never come back by car but people have told me it takes HOURS to come back by car. Even by foot it may take an hour or so since so many people come to the US to work or shop. It’s best to come back by foot early in the morning. By 11am there will be a pretty big line trying to come back to the US.
@@tmtrademarkk Thanks for your answer 👋
@@tmtrademarkk so they dont inspect your passport when you leave usa? Only passport check when you enter mexico right?
I bet coming back is something else😂
There was a gap in your video once you crossed. Did you have to show a passport or what happened in that gap that was missing from your video
Yes, as I mentioned there was an area where I was not allowed to film like the office of the Mexican Immigration but I started filming again as soon as I was out of there. You can see the office right in the back.
Thank you for watching!
Plus I'm doing the same thing taking a bus from SA to Laredo and then cross walking get my permiso de inmigración so I can take my bus in nuevo Laredo MTY that's where I'm from cheers
Adriano Dubrovik so there’s immigration control when crossing from Laredo to Nuevo Laredo Mexico? Or you just have to buy the card and pay??
Omar yeah there is an immigration office when you cross and you have to pay $500 pesos por the permit
Do they put any stamp on your passport when you cross from USA to MEXICO? Do the american migration officers ask you any document to exit from USA?
@@eduardon9275 Only if you travel beyond their checkpoint on kilometro 26. Believe me I have lived on the other side of N Laredo which is Laredo Texas for more than 50 years and are a US Citizen
@@MenteCruda looks like only 1$ need pay and no inspections
Hey thanks for sharing.
I have a question. Do they leave a entry stamp on your passport at the same time you receive your tourist card?
Yes, they do stamp your passport!
@@BACKPACKTOPIA is that when you leave the US entering Mexico? I have never heard of that?
@@tommyhaynes4606 you do need a visa and a stamp if you are going further into Mexico. I don't remember at what point you need it exactly tho, I think it is around 60 miles inland. Police will stop you randomly on the highway to check your papers.
@L Howry so usa will not inspect your passport when you leave usa ? Only mexicans when you enter a mexico right ?
Sure has changed since I was there in 2000. Is Boys Town still around? Had some really great times there. That place was a different world at night.
No idea, only went there to walk across the border.
@@BACKPACKTOPIA Only to cross the border? You did not need a tourist permit to just to cross the border.
Interesting video. It's nice to see what the international bridge looks like, and what to expect. Question, is it safe to take pictures, on the international bridge; or in Nuevo Laredo?
Me pregunté como sería el puente peatonal internacional. ¿Es seguro tomar fotos? En el puente internacional, o en Nuevo Laredo?
Thank you for watching my video Kahlil!
Yes, you can take photos and film on either side of the border. But once you crossed the border and you are walking in Nuevo Laredo people look at you weird if you film or take photos. Do not take photos of the military driving through the streets!
I’d say not to film or take pictures while crossing. The Mexican authorities tried to detain me for taking pictures.
Hello my friend I have question, when you crossed into Mexico what was the whole process did they ask you for your us passport and did they scan your passport?
I don't have a U.S. passport and although I wasn't allowed to film inside the office I explain every single step in detail in the video :)
Thank you for watching!
@L Howry not true, birth certificate is suffice. Passports are mainly asked for when you are flying
Good video sir
Thanks for watching
Can you cross to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico walking during like, lets say, 3am???
the border is open 24 hours but if you need a tourist visa stamped in your passport and you have no Mexican Pesos I guess the exchange office might or might not be open at night. But if you do have 500 Pesos when you get there it should work.
BACKPACKTOPIA I'm a dual citizen so Im good lol Its my first time traveling walking through the bridge and I didn't know if it was open all night, thanks alot for the info!!!
Don't do it dude at that time is a big no....come back at around 8pm to be safe
Why would they ask you for a Visa? I cross from Matamoros to Brownsville then from Brownsville to Matamoros every day. I'm American and have no Mexican papers. They took you for a ride. Mexican customs is just as simple as pushing a button. Red they check your bags. Green just keep waking. I can't believe they asked you to pay 25 USD.
unless they changed it to a non 24 hour bridge. I reccomend matamoros or reynoso absolutely no problems no ids nothing. good luck!
And what did you pay for that costed 25$? And is it ok to say that you’re just visiting to get through the ports ?
Hi there, thank you for watching the video! All the cost are explained in the video and I literally walk you step to step through the entire process of walking across the border. If you require more info based on papers etc. it is always best to look up the exact legal details on a government website.
From the penthouse to the outhouse.
hahahha
nvo laredo its like laredo texas but better
Not real difference between the "penthouse" and the outhouse. Both sides look shitty.
jasonrazojazo Jazo ...He meant to say from the U.S.A. to Mexico.🐒
Can you cross with birth certificate and state issued i.d ?
I have no idea.
BACKPACKTOPIA so they require a passport book or card there?
You can enter Mexico with any of the same documents that you can use to enter the united states. Now, if you're only staying under 25 miles from the border you do not need to pay the "tourist visa" that he talks about on this video. At exactly 25 miles into Mexico there's an immigration check point that checks people randomly, you might or might not be checked .. if so, they will ask for that tourist visa.. if you don't have it they will send you back or if you get a cool officer he might let you get one there.
You can pass with your state id i had pass only with birth certificate XD
I hope you answer my question .Dude that's awesome . This is exactly what I was looking for . I have cross the border walking only once with couple of my friends but now I'm going this December and I don't know what to expect since I'm going by myself. How much did you pay at the office of Mexican immigration ? I want to be ready so I know .
Thanks for taking your time to watch my video and leaving a comment!
I paid 500 pesos. There are also buses that go from Austin to Monterrey
If you are only going for 7 days the permit is free if its more than 7 days then you will be asked to get a 6 month permit which cost 500 pesos which is approximately 30 dlls or so depending on the exchage rate.
Emily Reyes well that's weird because the last time I crossed the border walking I and went to my hometown Monterrey I dont remember paying $500 pesos and I went for 2 weeks . It's probably a new fee the government added but oh well I'll see for myself in 3 weeks thanks
I'm from Laredo actually, and went to Cancun this year that's why I know the rates. Maybe they changed them since the last time you were there. Have an awesome trip!!
@@eduardon9275 If you travel on a mexican auto you will not be stopped. However if you go on bus you will be required to have your permit on at all times wich does cost about 25 USD If you only go to Nuevolaredo (border city) for a short period of time and dont go beyond inspection at KM26 you do not need to pay any $. Only have your US passport with you
I Live In Laredo, Texas My Favorite Taxes Part of México🇲🇽 Is A Downtown Laredo
Can I wear a back pack?
I'm wearing two backpacks in the video
@@BACKPACKTOPIADid they search you?
Hi! Is there any immigration control? What documents do they ask for? Or you just have to buy the card and pay?
Thanks
Hi Omar,
yes they check your documents and then they send you to the bank counter next door to pay for the tourist visa card. then you come back to the first counter and there they put the card in your passport.
If you're just visiting the border, there is no need to pay the DNI (Derecho de no inmigrante / No immigrant fee) but if you plan to visit further south into mainland Mexico you will be asked for it in the migration Dept checkpoints
They dont accept USD for the tourist visa, correct?
They dont ask for documents when you leave the country you just pay 1 dollar they ask for the documents when you return
What would happen if I stayed in MX longer than allowed, for example longer than 6 months?
I have no idea
Nothing really. Just dont stay longer then 5 years.
Nothing.
There have been lots of americans who overstay their tourist visas and dont get jailed. At most, they’re told go take care of it or made to pay a bribe. However, it’s always best to do it by the book. If you intend to stay beyond 6 months, get the visa.
You have overstayed your visa and are subject to incarcerration
i have been there but i do not like bec the army some time are mean
I had no issues but I can imagine that it depends on the person and the more often you cross the more likely it is to come across an unfriendly soldier. Thank you for watching!
Good evening,
No body ask for passport.??? You can cross to ez
Looks like that , i was reading on reddit same thing , that when you leave they dont inspect , only entering mexico
What was the total cost for walking across the border?
@L Howry do they inspect your passport when you leave usa?
@L Howry thats the Bridge I - Gateway to the Americas , right ? On Convent avenue , yes?
@L Howry i crossed , even mexicans didnt ask me passport just checked bag , not even checked open and didnt search and say you good
Well you went from texas to mexico in minutes
yeah, it was really fast. If I hadn't had to get the visa and exchange money I would've been through there in no time. But even with all that stuff it was pretty quick.
Yo, Abuelita E Abuelito Jueve Su Nuevo Láredo, México
I live in Laredo but that's downtolwn Laredo
Thank you for watching!
I Was Born In Mexico
Where's the donkey girl
Easiest way to cross is to put one foot in front of the other
easiest way is to be carried across
I Live In Laredo, Texas Is A Downtown Laredo
Pay sauce. Pesos.
I wish u had more subscribers than me
Thanks! Let's hope for more subscribers for the both of us ;)
Casi los gringos no viajan a N Laredo xD, en cambio hay mucho paisa.