Van Life Baja Border Crossing - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - Ep 37

A new adventure begins as we cross the border into Mexico, taking our van into international land for the very first time. We all heard the horror stories of border crossing, but ours was a breeze and we want to share that with you. We crossed the border through Tijuana and were through in 10 minutes.
Here’s exactly what you need to know before crossing and taking your van or overlanding rig across the border!
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  • @MathersOnTheMap
    @MathersOnTheMap3 жыл бұрын

    Check us out on Instagram if you want to see real-time updates in Baja! It's pretty amazing down here! instagram.com/mathersonthemap Thanks for watching!

  • @sebastianjamison6299

    @sebastianjamison6299

    2 жыл бұрын

    You prolly dont give a damn but does anyone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost the password. I would love any tricks you can offer me

  • @kadenmarco576

    @kadenmarco576

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Sebastian Jamison Instablaster =)

  • @sebastianjamison6299

    @sebastianjamison6299

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Kaden Marco I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

  • @sebastianjamison6299

    @sebastianjamison6299

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Kaden Marco It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thank you so much you really help me out :D

  • @kadenmarco576

    @kadenmarco576

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Sebastian Jamison Happy to help xD

  • @mchristian5217
    @mchristian52173 жыл бұрын

    Going into Mexico isn’t the issue. Going back you may experience a different greeting. Full cavity search coming!!! Lol. Have a blast!

  • @brainstormchannelbc1981
    @brainstormchannelbc1981 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you !! 💙💙💙 Crossing the border is the one thing stressing us out. Now we will be more prepare.

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    Жыл бұрын

    You got it, it’s not too bad!

  • @DavetheUberSlave
    @DavetheUberSlave3 жыл бұрын

    When you walk in nobody even looks at you on the way back in could take forever

  • @tekmantoo
    @tekmantoo3 жыл бұрын

    Exciting! Looking forward to your adventures. I love Mexico.

  • @Andre_Albert
    @Andre_Albert3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad everything worked out for the best! Thanks for explaining the whole process and prep work!

  • @OurRetiredLife
    @OurRetiredLife3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for ALL the very useful information. When we first starting chatted about visiting Baja one day, I was against the idea. But after watching you guys and a few others, it's starting to look quite appealing! Great video guys, enjoy the sunshine and the beaches!

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing we highly recommend it! (We’re primarily exploring Baja California Sur though)

  • @sophiedennison7215
    @sophiedennison72153 жыл бұрын

    Super excited to watch the upcoming Baja vlogs!!

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sophie!!

  • @gllnnat9092
    @gllnnat90923 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy ... enjoy my town people is really friendly.

  • @EventheWavesYT
    @EventheWavesYT3 жыл бұрын

    Yew!! 🤙🏼 Now it’s time for some epic GoPro footage and tasty waves!

  • @adriankung1625
    @adriankung16253 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the info and tips! I'm actively planning my escape from here -- might be a permanent escape for all I know, although too early to say. I just know there's many beautiful places I want to see, where also, I can live like a King on my modest portfolio income. Look forward to hearing about cost of things that, as a tourist, one would want or need -- and of course the sights, the VIEWS and all the ruins and architecture. Oh and any laws that might come as a surprise to those of us from North America -- gun laws for example, not that I personally need or want to carry, just as an example (I know, weird for a Canadian to ask about, lol). I've heard that it feels very safe and it's just the stories that you hear that make people nervous. Enjoy your travels and know that I'm grateful to be learning from your experiences! Many Thanks!!

  • @m.a.w.m.
    @m.a.w.m.3 жыл бұрын

    i have followed multiple van lifer's that have toured mexico and the whole country looks amazing! i hope you guys have fun, i look forward to following you on your exploits, keep up the great work, the vlog seems to get better with every episode. btw you could practically see taylor's whole being shine as she left the cold mountains to the sun drenched beaches, definitely a warm weather gal.

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha yes she is and thank you so much!!!!

  • @marekerin1057
    @marekerin10573 жыл бұрын

    Hey there guys again! About ''what sucks behind the scenes'' - i don't think filling up the water or doing groceries suck, it is part of vanlife and also searching for campsites...it's all part of it...kinda the beauty of it that u can find new interesting places and discover new spots and meet new people :) and you have to make longer videos :P can't get enough ! Good Luck!:)

  • @JohnWCR
    @JohnWCR3 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. You guys are the best with that.

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you John!!

  • @2sherrymoore
    @2sherrymoore3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very informative, thank you!!!

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sherry!

  • @markkrenek8279
    @markkrenek82793 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys, very informative and glad to see you haven’t run into any trouble so far. Hope you and Taylor are well, having some great adventures which you’ll never forget. Don’t worry Kevin, you’re not missing anything at JNJ. Ha!!!

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mark! We’re having a blast on the road i still kick myself sometimes and ask if this is real life haha Hope all is well with you!!!

  • @cirrus820travelers9
    @cirrus820travelers92 жыл бұрын

    New to channel. Great info! Especially enjoy seeing travel days, roads (narrowness) scenic terrain, water & fuel (costs!) supply. Planning our journey this winter. Suggest you may want a 12v pump (Tractor supply) and fittings to transfer water from jugs. Draw water from Jerry can & pump (pressurized) into van tank.

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tom! A ton of folks recommended a drill pump too, but I didn't mind the mini workout lifting those jugs up in the air! haha

  • @DrifterJourney
    @DrifterJourney3 жыл бұрын

    Lewis and Lewis for the win! Remember that time that we both almost got to try out our insurance? Hopefully we don't have to. Hopefully we'll see you soon and thanks for the shoutout!

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha right safe travels back north!

  • @jameshambrick7918
    @jameshambrick79183 жыл бұрын

    Awesomeness 🏖 Make sure you get to a car wash when you leave the beach, the salt can be rough on your van. 🧂💦 🚘 = rust

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen to that we have the van sprayed with undercoating to help as well but we will!

  • @keithhogan9818
    @keithhogan98182 жыл бұрын

    Great video! If your are travelling through mexico and staying in multiple places what do you put down for location you are staying and region on the FMM application?

  • @billinns7676
    @billinns76763 жыл бұрын

    Did you get the Garmin inReach Mini GPS Satellite Communicator? I'd love to know the model. That'sa good investment.... Great video!

  • @cycle11111

    @cycle11111

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's what we use - great for offgrid vanlife, backpacking and backcountry skiing - you can text with it or via being paired with your phone. We use it all the time and it has the SOS button if you are in real trouble

  • @ericktellez7632
    @ericktellez76322 жыл бұрын

    If you guys had a sedan type car its even easier. The reason why they had to check your car its because it was a van/RV. When you cross using a regular sedan type car you can literally just drive non stop into Mexico.

  • @Moon-sp4ec
    @Moon-sp4ec Жыл бұрын

    Did they give your passport after check the documents.

  • @michaellienemann5207
    @michaellienemann52073 жыл бұрын

    Pemedex diesel the same as diesel #2 from the states? Do you guys use any diesel additives? Thank for the videos!

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    i believe so??? and no we didn't use any additives, van ran fine!

  • @maggiebrattoli383
    @maggiebrattoli3833 жыл бұрын

    I COULD NOT PAY ATTENTION AT A WORD YOU WERE SAYING SINCE THE WAVES CRASHING NEXT TO YOUR VAN WAS SO DISTRACTING. I’M SO JEALOUS. 😂

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha touché!

  • @julioantoniocanoperaza415
    @julioantoniocanoperaza4153 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I am sorry to bother you .... I want to tell you to be very careful in Mexicali Baja California, there are many drug traffickers and do not confess with anyone with the municipal and state police, because they are corrupt ... I advise you to approach with ña guard National that are military and the navy ... because there is a lot of organized crime ... be very careful, God bless and enjoy it the beauty in Baja California Sur, La Paz, it is the most beautiful place and the sea is wonderful and humpback whales beautiful, even dolphins .... greetings.

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you we love Baja California Sur!!

  • @julioantoniocanoperaza415

    @julioantoniocanoperaza415

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MathersOnTheMap winds and congratulations ...

  • @ronethridge9875
    @ronethridge98753 жыл бұрын

    sweet sweet/like like yaw videos/yea uh hue/enjoy life an sweet travels/how much mpg does yaw sprinter get /well thank much

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    With our new tires about 15-18!

  • @timachey
    @timachey Жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget to buy Mexico insurance for you vehicle

  • @klaastufto6417
    @klaastufto64173 жыл бұрын

    So you can still get into mexico, even with the "restrictions"? Planning on going there in 2 weeks

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    yesss! no restrictions!

  • @Lucasgomez23
    @Lucasgomez233 жыл бұрын

    What was the app for help finding a campsite? Thanks

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    IOverlander 👌🏻

  • @kbkatherineb3944
    @kbkatherineb3944 Жыл бұрын

    This is the easy part. The hard part is coming back. Was I right?

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually we luckily didn’t have any issues either way thank goodness!!

  • @BourbonandBullets600
    @BourbonandBullets6003 жыл бұрын

    Is this recent? I thought land crossings were still closed?

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes Mid March, we thought the same thing until we did it, not sure why online resources don’t correct it

  • @BourbonandBullets600

    @BourbonandBullets600

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MathersOnTheMap Ok, thanks for letting me know, this is awesome.

  • @richardcurrie6043
    @richardcurrie60433 жыл бұрын

    Isn't travel to Mexico still restricted to "essential work" not tourism?

  • @MathersOnTheMap

    @MathersOnTheMap

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think so, Mexico doesn’t have any covid travel entry requirements either

  • @user-vr6gw4qy1k
    @user-vr6gw4qy1k3 жыл бұрын

    hello~^^

  • @RonPaulgirls
    @RonPaulgirls3 жыл бұрын

    OH JESUS.........YOU SAY YOU'RE NOT WORRIED, NOTHING HAS HAPPENED AND THEN THE CAMERA GOES OVER TO KEVIN, WHO SAYS DON'T TRAVEL AT NIGHT, DRUNK DRIVERS, CATTLE AT NIGHT ON THE ROAD AND ON AND ON.............JESUS........ YOU'RE BOTH SUCH SUPER NICE PEOPLE, I HOPE YOU'RE OK, IT'S SUCH A SHAME THE MESS MEXICO IS IN, I'M ALL FOR MEXICO DOING WELL, A LOT OF NICE GEOGRAPHY AND SO ON DOWN THERE, BUT GET REAL, OUR BORDER HAS BEEN CRASHED BY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE FLEAING MEXICO DECADE AFTER DECADE, TRUMP WAS WORKING HARD TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, AND NOW WE'RE IN THE SAME GOD DAMN MESS WE WERE IN WITH OBAMA......... ANY GOOD LUCK, YOU'RE BOTH SO NICE AND YOUR VAN IS GREAT AND YOUR VIDEOS ARE VERY INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING.........

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