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Posted by DjWoody on Nov-29-2006 19:42:

WOODY's Guide to Partying in MEXICO (TIESTO's SHOW)

It's that time again. It's WOODY's GUIDE TO PARTING IN MEXICO. Read it, and if you have any questions, just ask.



THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES
Yeap! This event is ALL AGES! But remember, legal drinking age in Mexico is 18.

MEXICAN LAW
Even though Mexico has laws similar to the USA, US LAWS do not apply there. The rule of thumb is, IF IT'S ILLEGAL IN THE USA, IT'S PROBABLY ILLEGAL IN MEXICO. Respect Mexico's laws, you don't want to get thrown into a Mexican jail.

ID, PASSPORT, US IMMIGRATION
Since this event is all ages, you won't need an ID at the venue. However, to cross the border back, you must be a US Citizen, have a US Passport, or have a valid Visa such as a "Green Card." If you are a US Citizen, US Customs will scan your ID upon entrance into the US. If you have a RESIDENT ALIEN CARD aka "Green Card," Customs will scan the Visa. You can also use a valid passport if you have one. Expect to get searched upon entrance to the USA.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL, & COMING HOME DRUNK
Whatever you do, DO NOT BRING ANY DRUGS INTO MEXICO! THEY ARE ILLEGAL. If Mexican Police busts you with any drugs, regardless of the quantity being small or big, they will be HARD on you. Mexican Police does not tolerate drugs or weapons. They will take you to jail even if you have just a small joint. YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO TO A MEXICAN JAIL. They are much, much, much worse than US Jails. Legal drinking age in Mexico is 18. If you get wasted in Mexico, and plan to cross the border into the US, good fucken luck! The moment you see the US Customs officer, US LAWS apply. That means, if you're drunk and you're 18-20, you'll probably get locked up. It also means that if you're drunk and you're driving back, the moment US Customs determines you're drunk, they will confiscate your vehicle and give you a DUI. Walking across the border drunk is different. If US Customs determines you're drunk, they will arrest you and put you in DETOX. They will also fine you.

MEXICAN IMMIGRATION, SEARCH & SEIZURE
Just like the US Customs, Mexican Immigration will do random searches. If you walk across the border, rarely will they do it. But, if you DRIVE into Mexico, be careful. There's a STOPLIGHT on the border, if you get a GREEN light means you're clear to go. If you get a RED light, it means STOP and you will get searched.

PARKING
The best thing is to park on the US side of the border, and walk across the border. There's plenty of parking lots that charge $8-$15 a day. Just take the "LAST US EXIT" and find the best lot that suits you. I park on the one directly straight off the exit as it has it's own entrance into Mexico. The venue should be walking distance from the border. Maybe Shuni or Dancing-Clown can get us a map. I will contact my friends in TJ and see if they'll get us one.

HOTEL
If you plan on getting trashed, get a hotel in Mexico. If you plan on being sober by the end of the show, just get one in the US. There's plenty of hotels on both sides of the border.

MONEY
Don't worry about exchanging your money for Mexican currency. US Dollars are valid everywhere in BAJA! The way it works is like this. If a beer costs $30 pesos, that means it's $3 dollars. The rate exchange is around $11 pesos to a dollar. But to make it easier, most people round it off to $10 pesos to a dollar.

SPANISH
Ha! You shouldn't have a problem communicating with people. In TJ younger people either speak or understand English. Most bars hire English-speaking staff.

TIPPING
Most bar staff in Mexico make a living off tipping. Tip well and you'll get treated EXTRA WELL. Most venues in TJ have waiters/waitresses. Stick to your waiter, tip well, and they will get you almost ANYTHING you need. There's been times when I was hungry and I sent my waiter for Tacos. They'll do it if you ask & tip nicely. They've done other stuff for me that I can't even post here.


Posted by Lomeli on Nov-29-2006 20:08:

Visit strip clubs!

Viva Mexico!!


Posted by Electrophile on Nov-29-2006 20:16:

Re: WOODY's Guide to Partying in MEXICO (TIESTO's SHOW)

quote:
Originally posted by DjWoody
... Stick to your waiter, tip well, and they will get you almost ANYTHING you need. There's been times when I was hungry and I sent my waiter for Tacos. They'll do it if you ask & tip nicely. They've done other stuff for me that I can't even post here.


Craig's list type of stuff?


Posted by bobba lou on Nov-29-2006 20:18:

anything woody posts i like. so much enthusiasm and energy. I like this guy.

-harold


Posted by TSG on Nov-29-2006 20:19:

Don't eat the taco's from little stands in an alley!


Posted by bobba lou on Nov-29-2006 20:26:

quote:
Originally posted by TSG
Don't eat the taco's from little stands in an alley!

did u get the squirts after them??


Posted by Lomeli on Nov-29-2006 20:28:

My experience with a Torta stand in Guadalajara is too embarressing to talk about


Posted by bobba lou on Nov-29-2006 20:30:

quote:
Originally posted by Lomeli
My experience with a Torta stand in Guadalajara is too embarressing to talk about


:lol: oh no!!


Posted by DjWoody on Nov-29-2006 20:40:

Oh yeah... I forgot... TACOS...

Here's a list of WOODY APPROVED TACO STANDS...

My personal favorite...

TACOS EL GUERO
*This stand is at the end of Revolucion St where it becomes Aguasclientes. They're THE BEST AL PASTOR & ASADA Tacos in TJ. They even make their own tortillas.

TACOS EL GORDO
*This is DJ Faded's Spot. It's a good joint, but no where near as good as EL GUERO. THRAX can testify on this one as I took him there before.


Posted by TSG on Nov-29-2006 20:49:

quote:
Originally posted by bobba lou
did u get the squirts after them??

I was almost knocking on death's door! OH THE PAIN! That was in Tijuana.

Never did have a problem in Guadalajara. Ummmm... that reminds me! CARNE en su JUGO! Yummy!


Posted by AbcGum on Nov-29-2006 20:55:

Didn't they recently pass some law in Mexico, making it legal to possess drugs???


Posted by Xtracktor on Nov-29-2006 21:00:

quote:
Originally posted by AbcGum
Didn't they recently pass some law in Mexico, making it legal to possess drugs???


I believe the government is doing a massive crackdown on drug lords.

BTW Amazing list! If there is anyone to go to mexico with, it is woody! I can say from experience


Posted by gerard6975 on Nov-29-2006 21:05:

quote:
Originally posted by AbcGum
Didn't they recently pass some law in Mexico, making it legal to possess drugs???


I think they did pass that law early this year. But only for personal use. I don't think they allow drug trafficking though.


Posted by DjWoody on Nov-29-2006 21:09:

That law got turned down QUICK! Nothing has changed.


Posted by KarenLuvs2Party on Nov-29-2006 22:58:

What about the digitial camera situation at Club Maya?

If that's going to happen again, make sure your bring regular AA batteries and not a rechargeable digitial camera battery. My shit got jacked! =( DAMN PUTOS!


Posted by R!CH on Nov-30-2006 06:17:

tijuana is a cesspool. i will probably never go there again unless there's a dj worth seeing (something like sasha & digweed) at maya


Posted by bas on Nov-30-2006 06:28:

Jesse did you just repost the stuff you said for Desyn?


Posted by DjWoody on Nov-30-2006 10:12:

No, it's different.


Posted by Meniphesto on Nov-30-2006 13:28:

Tickets

Hey whats up with the pre-sale tickets are there going to be any or all purchases at the door?


Posted by mar46017 on Dec-03-2006 08:59:

music trader in chula vista
or all the D'voladas in tj along with , mama mias, foro


Posted by DjWoody on Dec-06-2006 00:25:

Here's a map I made based on a drawing my friend sent me. If anyone notices any discrepancies, please let me know.

This is my friends drawing.
http://djwoody.com/stuff/mapa.jpg

This is my map.


Posted by mar46017 on Dec-12-2006 19:27:

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Posted by mar46017 on Dec-15-2006 16:13:

I swear I prob didn't hang out in those streets for more than 5 minutes!

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