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• January 1 - New year's day
• February 24 - Flag Day
• March 21 - Benito Juarez's Birthday
• March-April - Palm Sunday; Easter Sunday
• May 1 - Labor Day
• May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
• September 15/16 - Independence day
• October 12 - Columbus Day (Dia de la Raza)
• November 1 - Day of the Dead
• November 20 - Revolution Day
• December 1 - Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe
• December 25 - Christmas Day | Top |

• New Telephone Area Codes You may need to apply to below Ph. #

• Ensenada State Tourism Office, on Blvd. Costero ( Lazaro Cardenas) at Calle las Rocas, next to other state government buildings; phone 011 52 (61) 723000 or 723022

• La Paz State Tourism Office at the Tourist Wharf at Pasco Alvaro Obregon at 16 de September; phone 011 52 (612) (112) 4-0100 * Fax: (112) 4-0722

• Mexicali State Tourism Office, on Calle Calafia at Calzada Independencia in the Centro Civico, Pasaje Tuxpan 1098; Phone 011 52  (65) 554950 or 554951.

• Rosarito Blvd. Juarez and Calle Acacias next to the police station; phone 011 52 (661) 20200

• San Felipe State tourism building, Mar de Cortez y Manzanillo 300 San Felipe, Baja California Norte, 21850; Tel: 011-52 (686) 577-1865 Tel/Fax: 011-52 (686) 577-1155

• San Quintin State Tourism building, on west side of Highway 1at kilometer 178.3, Colonia Vicente Guerrero; phone 011 52 (616) 62728

• Tecate State Tourism Office, on the south side of the Plaza; phone 011 52 (665) 41095

• Tijuana State Tourism Office, on the fourth floor of Edificio Nacional Financiera, corner Paseo de los Heroes and Jose Maria Velazco, Zona Rio; phone 011 52 (66) 346330 or 346873.  Second office on Calle 1 at Avenida Revolucion; phone 011 52 (66) 880555.

• The U.S. Consulate, in Tijuana on Calle Tapachula near the Caliente Racetrack, offers assistance to U.S. citizens traveling in northern Baja California.  Travelers should report to the consulate any inappropriate treatment that the receive by Mexican Police.  Questionnaires concerning police mistreatment are available at the consulate.  The consulate is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 P.M.; call 011 52 (66) 817400 during these hours.  For after-hour emergencies call (619) 692-2650, or write P.O. Box 439039, San Ysidro, CA 92143 U.S.  In Baja California Sur, U.S. citizens can obtain help in Cabo San Lucas from the U.S. consular agent, located at Boulevard Marina y Pedregal No. 3.  The phone is 011 52 (114) 3-35-66. | Top |

www.ferrysematur.com.mx

On Board Services:

Information office, restaurant, and coffee shop.

Free medical services upon medicine purchase.

Projection video movies

Discotheque with Live music. (During Peak Season)

Coordinated services of restaurant and cafeteria, with menus to browse while you bring your car aboard 

Classes: (Characteristics could change according to the type of ship)

Salon - General seating

Cabin - Cabin with bunk beds and complete bathroom in the room.

Tourist - Cabin with bunk beds and washbasin. Complete bathroom in the hall.

Special - Large Cabin Suite with living room, complete bathroom, bedroom and closet. TV, video cassette, and mini-bar.

Sematur Offices:

La Paz, BCS:

Guillermo Prieto y 5 de Mayo

Monday thru Friday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Telephones: (112) 5-38-33 and 5-46-66

Terminal Pichilingue

Telephone: (112) 5-27-27 / Fax: (112) 5-57-17

Terminal de Transbordadores

Telephone: (69) 81-70-20 y 81-70-21 / Fax: (69) 81-70-23

Topolobampo, Sinaloa

Muelle Fiscal
Telephone: (686) 2-01-41 / Fax: (686) 2-00-35

Santa Rosalia, BCS

Muelle Fiscal

Telephone: (115) 2-00-14 and 2-00-13

Guaymas, Sonora

Muelle Fiscal

Telephone: (622) 2-33-90 / Fax: (622) 2-33-93

Reservation center is located in Mazatlan, Sinaloa. You can call toll-free from the United States by dialing (800) 696-9600 | Top |

Firearm and Ammunition Penalties:

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against taking any type of firearm or ammunition into Mexico without prior written authorization from the Mexican authorities. 

Entering Mexico with a firearm or even a single round of ammunition is illegal, even if the firearm or ammunition is taken into Mexico unintentionally.

The Mexican Government strictly enforces its laws restricting the entry of firearms and ammunition along all land borders and at air and sea ports. Violations have resulted in arrests, convictions, and long prison sentences for U.S. citizens, including several who unintentionally crossed the border with firearms or ammunition in their possession. 

U.S. citizens approaching Mexico along the land border who realize they are in possession of unauthorized firearms or ammunition should not try to enter Mexico.

The only way to import firearms and/or ammunition into Mexico legally is to secure a permit in advance from the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C. or from a Mexican consulate, even if the firearm is legally registered in the United States.

Vessels entering Mexican waters with firearms or ammunition on board must have a permit previously issued by the Mexican Embassy or a Mexican consulate. Mariners do not avoid prosecution for arms smuggling by declaring their weapons at the port of entry! Before traveling, mariners who have obtained a Mexican firearms permit should contact port officials to receive guidance on the specific procedures used to report and secure weapons and ammunition. | Top |

Air-Evac International

San Diego, California

(800) 854-2569
(619) 278-3822
(800) 321-9522

Critical Care Medic

San Diego, California

619-571-0482
Toll Free from Mexico:

(95-800) 010-0268

TransMedic

Ensenada, Baja California

617-81-400 -or-

617-82-891

International Medivac Transport

Phoenix, Arizona
(800) 468-1911 -or- 

(602) 678-4444

Airescue

Van Nuys, California

(800) 922-4911 -or-

(818) 994-0911

If all else fails, contact the Bi-national Emergency Medical Committee ( sponsored by the Mexican and U.S. Governments).  Their office is located in Chula Vista, California, and they are prepared to help in any medical emergency, on either side of the border, for visitors from either country. Their 24-hour emergency phone number is  (619) 425-5080 | Top |

One of the most common questions we hear from Amigos heading south of the border is, "Can I take my pet to Baja, and what are the problems I might encounter?" 

The short answer is, "Yes you can, and chances are you will have no problems entering or leaving Baja."

U.S. visitors to Mexico may bring a dog, cat, or up to four canaries by presenting the following certificates at the border: 

• A pet health certificate signed by a registered veterinarian in the United States and issued not more than 72 hours before the animal enters Mexico and

• A pet vaccination certificate showing that the animal has been treated for rabies, hepatitis, pip, and leptospirosis.

Certification by Mexican consular authorities is not required for the health or vaccination certificate. A permit fee is charged at the time of entry into Mexico.

Furthermore, in order to ensure you will have no problems, you might want to be sure to follow the most important tips below:

• Carry the Health Certificate and proof of current rabies vaccination that will remain valid for the period of your visit with you. Rabies is a serious problem in Baja and Immigration and U.S. Customs officials may insist on these documents.

• The intense heat of a Baja summer can kill a pet if they are not kept cool and have plenty of water.

• Carry your pet's favorite food with you, you may not be able to find it in Baja.

• Don't let your pet run loose, there are many local strays in every village and they are not too likely to tolerate a "newcomer". Also, there are efforts underway in many parts of Baja to catch and destroy strays. Don't let your pet get caught up in this round- up!

• Be sure to take all the medications your pet may be required to take over the course of the visit.

• Give your pet a safe and secure place to bed down at night. Otherwise, they may become "pet food" for the local coyotes.

If you keep these things in mind, you should have no problems bringing your pets into Baja, and it should make for a safe and enjoyable trip for both of you. | Top |

• Medical Facilities - Adequate medical care can be found in all major cities. Health facilities in Mexico City are excellent. Care in more remote areas is limited. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization and/or medical evacuation to the United States can be very costly. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services, and U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do not provide payment for medical services outside the United States.

• Medical Insurance - Uninsured travelers who require medical care overseas may face extreme difficulties. Please check with your own insurance company to confirm whether your policy applies overseas, including provision for medical evacuation. Please ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas hospital or doctor, or whether you will be reimbursed later for expenses that you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death. Useful information on medical emergencies abroad, including overseas insurance programs, is provided in the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs brochure, "Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad," available via the Bureau of Consular Affairs home page or autofax: (202) 647-3000

• Other Health Information - Information on vaccinations and other health precautions may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's toll-free hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via the CDC's Internet web-site.  | Top |

• Sonrisa Net 0615 hrs PST at 3.968 Mhz
• Chubasco Net 0730 hrs PST at 7.294 Mhz
• Baja Net 0800 hrs PST at 7.238 Mhz
• Manana Net 1030 hrs PST at 14.340 Mhz
• Happy-Hour Net 1600 hrs. PST at 3.968 Mhz

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