Where is the best place to cross the US Mexico border?


Where is the best place to cross the US Mexico border? The most commonly-used is the San Ysidro Crossing (El Chaparral), but there's also the Otay Mesa Crossing. With so many travelers driving to Mexico from Los Angeles and driving to Mexico from San Diego, this is a popular route.


What is the best time to cross the border?

Travellers crossing the border by land are encouraged to cross during non-peak hours such as early morning. The Monday of holiday long weekends tend to be the busiest, with longer border wait times – pick another day to cross the border if you can. Looking for a port of entry's hours of operation?


Can you cross the Mexico border at night?

Though the border is open 24/7, you'll should arrive first thing in the morning to be in daylight but also avoid the masses who tend to arrive in the largest numbers during the mid-to-late morning. In Mexico, it is recommended by both the U.S. and Mexico to avoid driving on the roads at night.


Is it easy to go to USA from Mexico?

The USA Requires a Tourist Visa for Mexicans The USA requires Mexicans to apply for a Tourist Visa. The application process is complicated; the application instructions are 83 pages long and in English. The cost is high, and the processing time is long.


What do I need to cross the border from Mexico to USA?

All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.


What is the easiest border crossing into Mexico?

San Diego provides one of the easiest entry points to the country of Mexico from the United States, with opportunities to fly, drive, and even walk across the land border to enter the country. With a pedestrian bridge connecting the two countries, it is now easier than ever to visit Mexico from San Diego.


What is the safest part of Mexico?

Looking for the safest places in Mexico to travel?
  • Merida – Safest City in Mexico & Latin America.
  • Puerto Vallarta – Safest Mexico Beach City.
  • La Paz – Safest Mexico Beach Town.
  • Sayulita.
  • San Miguel de Allende.
  • Huatulco.
  • Puebla de Zaragoza (Puebla City)
  • Isla Holbox Island.