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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT SAN FELIPE, MEXICO
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Renewing our FM3 |
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We need to renew our FM3's from January of 07'. Can you please provide us with everything we need to get this done properly and efficiently. Thanks so much and hope to visit San Felipe soon. |
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To renew your FM3, you need:
- To have the appropriate amount of money in a bank account in Mexico
(depending on whether you are single or a couple) and a letter from the
bank indicating the money is there in the bank.
- A bill with your address on it or a letter from the development you have
purchased property in indicating your address in Mexico.
- A passport.
- Your original FM3.
- The fees to renew the FM3.
- Forms to provide to immigration.
I have done all my visa paperwork at Yet Mail for the last 5 years and
never have had a problem. Contact Yolanda to verify the above details and
obtain exact amounts. Her email is
yolandatafoya@hotmail.com and the phone in Mexico is 686-577-1253.
If you are not in San Felipe to pick up your FM3, they may actually be
able to mail it to you for an extra cost.
Question Date: 2008-12-30 16:06:12 |
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Driving from Palm Springs |
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The US media is full of stories of crime along the border. Is it generally safe (Safer then driving in LA)to drive from the border south of Palm Springs to San Felipe? Is it regularily traveled by US drivers? |
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Driving from Palm Spring through Calexico to Mexicali and down to San Felipe is perfectly safe. I have done it many, many times as a single female and have never had a problem. Yes, it is regularly traveled by US drivers.
Question Date: 2008-12-30 16:04:28 |
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Why is it dangerous to drive at night or near the El Dorado? |
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You had mentioned in an answer that it was dangerous to drive at night and I was wondering why. |
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It is dangerous to drive at night on Highway 5 for a few reasons:
- On the highway, there are no street lights illuminating the road, so it is easy to drive off the road accidentally
- Many locals have cars without lights and you can't see them until it is too late (I have 3 friends who live in San Felipe full time who have wrecked their cars by accidentally by turning in front of a car that had no lights and they could not see)
- They have been re-doing Highway 5 and it is difficult to tell what sections of the road you should be driving on
- Sometimes livestock wanders into the road and you can't see it until it is too late because there are no lights
- If you have had a few drinks, all of the above become more dangerous
So, I always try to stay close to what I want to be doing in the evening. If you are staying in the El Dorado Ranch/Playa de Oro area, you can be safer by going to Juanitos or Jimmy's Beach Bar and Gill for entertainment. If you are in town, try to be someplace you can walk to your entertainment. That is just my personal preference.
Question Date: 2008-04-05 15:04:56 |
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North or South end - are they both as nice as each other? |
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Hi,
Before I book accommodation I wanted to check whether one end of San Felipe is nicer than the other, particularly the beach. Can you please advise? |
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I personally think that south of San Felipe the beaches are much prettier. However, there are not as many restaurants, bars, and stores. In the town center and north of San Felipe has more choices. If you are looking for night life, I would stay in the town center as it can be dangerous to drive at night or stay near the Playa de Oro/El Dorado Ranch area which has entertainment close by.
Question Date: 2008-04-05 14:51:55 |
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Internet Service Provider |
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Do you know the name of the company that provides Internet service to homes in San Felipe? Do you know the approximate monthly cost? |
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There are two good options for Internet service. Many people use HughesNet (www.hughesnet.com), which used to be called DirectWay. This is a good option if you are far away from town or don't have a phone line. You can ask about pricing and installation at the Computer store across the street from Fandango at the south part of town (near the Wash Tub laundry). I don't know if this is the phone number for that store, but (686) 557-2928 in San Felipe is listed as a number for a business doing computer and satellite installation. Or, you can buy it in the US and install it yourself in San Felipe.
Another option is DSL from the phone company. The phone company's number is (686) 577-1000, but I don't know if they have people who speak English. My friend says he pays about $40 a month for his DSL, which runs on his phone line. I don't know what it costs to put a phone line in. I think it used to be around $300 for a new house, but I don't know what it is now. If you are going to be putting in a phone line anyway, you might want to go with DSL.
Question Date: 2008-04-01 22:42:33 |
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Study Abroad |
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Hi, I'm a college student and I'm looking for study abroad schools that I can attend in San Felipe, or around the that area or around Ensenada. Are there any colleges in San Felipe that offer study abroad (where I can get college credits, not just spanish immersion)? Or any other colleges you could recommend? Thanks! |
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Unfortunately, the only university education in San Felipe at this time is
beginner level in order to enter the main university in Mexicali,
Ensenada, or Tiajuana.
Try this web site for more information - www.uabc.mx
They have an English section of the site. Click on the UK flag in the
upper right hand corner of the site. There is not much information in
English; however, I found this email address on the contact us section
-web@uabc.mx.
Question Date: 2008-03-24 14:42:00 |
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Punta Estrella Camping |
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I been looking around the internet for the number of the punta estrella campgrounds South of san felipe and was unable to find it by any chance do you have the number? |
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You can click on the Contact link here - www.puntaestrella.com.mx
Perhaps the real estate office can direct you to the campground phone number
Question Date: 2008-03-24 14:42:00 |
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Parking a trailer |
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I'm trailering dirt bikes and want to leave my rig in a safe place. Is there a locked storage area? |
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Yes, there is a storage company in San Felipe with locked access. You can see more information in our Yellow Pages here:
San Felipe, Mexico Storage
It is not far south of Playa de Oro on the right. A new deli has just been built in front of it.
Question Date: 2008-03-14 12:54:48 |
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Camping or Inexpensive accommodation |
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hi i want to know where we can stay its family with little kids ... im not interested in the clubs i want a peaceful place so we can relax where can we stay??? we want to camp or rent some cheap "cabañas" can you help me with that????
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If you want to camp and have tents or a trailer or want to camp out of
your car, Pete's Camp is away from town, but right on the water and has a
restaurant, pay showers, and bathrooms. Club de Pesca and Kiki's are also
right on the water and walking distance (about 1 mile) to town if you have
tents or a trailer.
Camping can be noisy on event weekends, but is usually fairly quiet
otherwise.
See more camping in our Yellow Pages here:
San Felipe, Mexico Camping
There are bungalows about a block from the water here, but the last time I
talked to them (about a year and a half ago) they were asking too much
money for rent: http://chrissiesharborbungalows.com/Home_Page.php
El Capitan hotel is fairly inexpensive - usually $45 - $60 per night with
Motel 6 quality, a pool and restaurant, and walking distance to beach
Question Date: 2008-03-14 12:53:34 |
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Pete's Camp Rentals |
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Who has rentals at Pete's Camp? |
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Contact San Felipe Property Services (www.sanfelipepropertyservices.com) and Casey's Place (www.sanfelipe.tv). They both have rentals there.
Question Date: 2008-01-14 15:39:56 |
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