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historical depth of Mexico’s winemaking culture. Jorge Martinez does a great job conducting the tour and tasting.
New Guadalupe Valley Hotel – Hotel Endemico A couple of years ago a larger building accompanied by several small buildings appeared across the highway on the bluff from the RV Park and next to Sordo Mudo, to say we were puzzled with their function and purpose would be an understatement. We have since learned this complex is the “Hotel Endemico”, described as “Endemico is a spectacular new and very unique addition to the accommodations scene in Baja’s beautiful Guadalupe Valley. Staggered among boulders on a secluded hill in the wine-growing region of Baja California, these luxury “cabins” bring guests into direct contact with nature, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Endemico--Spanish for endemic- -meaning native to a specific region or environment was designed to highlight the isolation of the environment”. We are definitely not talking about Motel 6 or Travelodge. Hotel Endemico, with 20 luxury units, starts at over $200/night; we’ve decided to remain at the campground, making our donations to support the school.
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not charge rates as if you were in the US for the entire period. OK, you have your auto and medical insurance
covered, now the fun bit begins, getting your RV and yourself legally into Mexico. Tis is a daunting prospect for any first timer and one reason I encourage people to buddy up for the first few days with someone who has done it before. What you actually require in the way of documentation oſten varies with individual officials. Tere are a few documents you definitely will need and they need to be originals. Tey are the registration documents for all vehicles, your drivers license and your passport. If the vehicle is leased, you require a notarized letter from the lessor giving permission to take the vehicle into Mexico. If the vehicle is in joint ownership and the joint owner is not with you, you will need a notarized letter from them as well. If you can get them done in Spanish, that is the best. If you have any non-licenced vehicles, like an ATV,
carry the sales agreement. If married, have your marriage certificate. I saw someone being asked for it last year, believe it or not. You are, in theory, allowed to include 2 extra items on the primary permit; motorcycles under 150cc, trailers, ATV’s, etc. A tow car or larger motorcycle will require a separate permit and you are only allowed one permit per driver. Make at least 2 copies of each document,
as well as copies of your drivers license and a credit card, ensuring the copies are the same size as the originals. Vehicle permits are good for 180 days. RV’s may get a
10 year permit, but in practice this will apply only to Class A, B and C’s. In the case of 5th wheels, travel trailers and truck campers, the truck is granted a permit for only 180 days. You may get away with a 10 year permit on a truck and camper if the official decides it is a single integrated unit, but it is a very grey area. In most cases with a truck camper, they just permit the truck and ignore the the camper. If you have a truck camper that is unlicensed, try to carry the original sales invoice if you have it. Te permit for both classifications is about $40. Te advantage of the 10 year is that you can legally leave the vehicle in Mexico, if for example, you fly back home at Christmas. Te disadvantage is the hassle of cancelling the permit if you sell or write off the RV back home. Some people simply get a new 10 year permit each year and cancel it when they exit Mexico. Under new regulations introduced in 2011, a vehicle
deposit must be paid when you enter Mexico. Tis ranges from $200 to $400 depending on the year of the vehicle. You may pay this in cash or by credit card and it is refundable when you leave. Do not lose the receipt they give you. Te location for obtaining the vehicle permit varies by
border crossing. Not all crossings handle them. Te best bet is to pick up a copy of Mike and Terri Churches book,
Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours
www.BajaAmigos.net
HELPFUL LINKS Rancho Sordo Mudo:
ranchosordomudo.org/ Valle de Guadalupe:
mexicoaboomersguide.com/ Travel_Valle_de_Guadalupe.html Baja Wine Country:
mexicomatters.net/ travelinginmexico/07_valledeguadalupe_
ensenadamexicowinecountry.php LA Cetto:
cettowines.com/ensenada-cava-wineries/ ensenada-wine-winery-cellars.html Casa Pedro Domeq:
domecq.com.mx/ Hotel Endemico -
inhabitat.com/eco-hotel- endemico-is-a-gorgeous-eco-retreat-in-baja- mexico/
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