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CoachMila
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A road trip to Cancun Mexico with my dogs or should I fly w them?
Jan 3 2020 09:45PM more by CoachMila
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Planning to do this soon. If you have done this, please advice the safest route. No Juarez path either. Looking for main roads.

And hold back w fear tactics, I'll be fine.

I would fly but I have senior tiny dogs. BTW... to all who have supported my senior dog rescue, thank u!!! It's time for me and my furry family to travel and take a road trip vacation.

Share your tips.
      
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MartinBlank
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Jan 3 2020 09:59PM     link to this

Please express the carbon footprint numerically using mangos trees as the unit of measure.
Nacraman
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Jan 3 2020 10:06PM     link to this

I think if you plant 4 trees it would be OK to fly...

" A Mango tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year and can sequester 1 ton of carbon dioxide by the time it reaches 40 years old. That's about 22 kg / yr or 455 kg / lifetime for the Imperial-challenged. The calculator assumes greenhouse gas emissions of ¼ [metric] tonne CO2 equivalent per hour flying"
MartinBlank
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Jan 3 2020 10:24PM     link to this

I just realized that she said "share your tips."
EstebanMiller44
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Jan 3 2020 11:07PM     link to this

Fly with them. Then, buy your tickets from Tijuana to Cancun online which will probably save you some money.

Use the Cross Border terminal to access the Tijuana airport directly from the US side. Just google "CBX".

Once you have the airline tickets, fill out the Mexican VISA online, and buy your CBX ticket for crossing.

Yes, it's a toll bridge but worth every penny.

Finally, find a place in SD where you can park your car for free and then Uber or Lyft to the CBX as parking there is pricey.

Que tengas un buen viaje!




Mozis
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Jan 4 2020 03:58AM     link to this

If you are not in any real hurry and can stay for awhile, I say drive. There are some really beautiful places in Mexico and the people are great. I spent 6 weeks down there a few years back and would recommend the road trip only to the hardy.
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Jan 4 2020 04:28AM     link to this

“I think if you plant 4 trees it would be OK to fly... “

So... what would she need to plant if she rode a donkey there. She does need to account for the flatulence effect on the ozone. (The donkey’s)
Mozis
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Jan 4 2020 07:30AM     link to this

and her dog's
dblednmike
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Jan 4 2020 08:38AM     link to this

I think flying would be quicker and cheaper, especially if you flew out of Tijuana. You might have a connecting flight in Mexico City. I don’t know that I’d recommend driving that route solo if you’re not familiar with your whereabouts. Juarez isn’t your only trouble spot along that route. There are lots of places that violence has been escalating along the border. You don’t need to be involved in shady shit, just the wrong place at the wrong time.
Nacraman
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Jan 4 2020 08:38AM     link to this

I think the Cow Fart Methane recovery bag can work with Donkeys too...
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MartinBlank
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Jan 4 2020 08:42AM     link to this

Punching that sort of donkey might be explosive.
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Jan 4 2020 09:30AM     link to this

Are you sure your little guys are up to the travel? I have a 18 year old chihuahua poodle mix that I’ve had since he was a puppy, but I won’t risk traveling with him unless he’s next to me at all times, they call them “emotional support animal” when actually we’re the “emotional support human” for them, just my humble opinion, good luck tho they might love air travel...
lamar
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Jan 4 2020 02:09PM     link to this

Traveling to Mexico with your pets.
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Bigg56
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Jan 4 2020 03:07PM     link to this

Step1: Stay on the Mexican toll roads on your trip ( $$$) at least close to $300 to get to Cancun in tolls.
Step 2: Travel by day only!
Layovers in known hotels only
Don’t forget to buy Mexican auto insurance (ask your agent)
CoachMila
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Jan 5 2020 12:44AM     link to this

Everyone is helping me so much!!!! Thanks for the guidance! I will let you know what I decide!
Angler1
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Jan 5 2020 05:55AM     link to this

Cartels are lookin for a few good Women,
ocguy66
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Jan 5 2020 06:07AM     link to this

If going thru Chihuahua City, do not eat the tacos 🌮
CoachMila
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Jan 5 2020 03:04PM     link to this

I'm bringing my grandma neighbor. She speaks spanish and is bringing her dogs too.
lamar
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Jan 5 2020 04:29PM     link to this

The fact that she speaks spanish ain't going to help you. Do you remember a few months ago what I told you about my brother in law? He is fluent in spanish and has driven through Mexico a dozen times over the years. Last trip he got arrested for sleeping in his car on the side of the road. The family had to bail him out of jail.
lamar
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Jan 5 2020 04:31PM     link to this

Be careful Mila, I like you a lot.
Al_Most_Perfect
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Jan 5 2020 05:45PM     link to this

"I would never count it wise for a pretty girl to drive through Mexico by herself"

Okay, but is it safe for OP?
CoachMila
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Jan 6 2020 02:29PM     link to this

Lamar, I will not be sleeping off the road!!!! Jeeeeze papa bear.

I think that's the issue w ur brother in law! He didn't get a safe place to stay! U can't be too comfortable and u cant be too scared either. And guess where I ned to go after Cancun? Down south, baby!!
bwana
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Jan 6 2020 02:37PM     link to this

That article lamar linked states that you can only bring 2 dogs. It doesn't state 2 dogs per person, or per car. I would verify that before you head out.
yellowB2
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Jan 6 2020 06:18PM     link to this

Road trip? You'll be murdered, your dogs made into tacos, and your car liberated by drug smugglers!
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