Border Fees
* I am a Californian who resides part-time in Sonora, Mexico.
All tourists after passing the 21-kilometer checkpoint going into Mexico must pay $10 to register their vehicle. The $10 gives you 180 days in Mexico without re-registering. After this period if you do not renew the permit, there is a hefty fine.
Yes, it slows down entry into Mexico, it angers tourists and you must pay the $10 on your credit card. Mexico has hired more people to speed up this process.
I heartily support the idea of charging $1 per tourist or even $10 a car, the same as Mexico charges us.
BETTY EMERY RESTIVO
Costa Mesa
Sign up for The Wild
We’ll help you find the best places to hike, bike and run, as well as the perfect silent spots for meditation and yoga.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
