Directions
Tijuana, Mexico Border Crossing
Ensenada
After the third toll booth, you will be reaching the metropolitan area of Ensenada. At one point there is a “Y” in the road; you should keep to the right. As you enter the heart of Ensenada, you will be driving along the harbor/port area on Blvd Lazaro Cardenas. You may see a gigantic Mexican flag at the waterfront park, and may see a cruise ship or two berthed there. Continue through this tourist zone, heading south through several stop signs (alto) and traffic lights. Look for a Pemex (gas) station on the left hand side at an intersection with a traffic light; the street name is Gral. Augustin Sanguines. Turn left at this light and head east through one traffic light and a stop sign, to a major boulevard called Avenida Reforma. You will turn right onto Reforma; there is a highway sign here, indicating Hwy 1 to San Quintin. Once you turn right, you just stay on that road heading south, all the way into Vicente Guerrero (another 2.5 hours or so). Along Reforma you will pass a WalMart, McDonald’s and Home Depot on your right, as well as a Costco on your left.
Heading south from Ensenada, the four-lane highway narrows to two lanes and winds through the hills to the San Quintin Valley. You will drive through several small settlements before arriving at Vicente Guerrero. There is one military checkpoint along Highway 1, south of Ensenada, where armed soldiers are inspecting cars for drugs and weapons. Heading south, you most likely will be waved right through. On your return north, however, you will likely be stopped and possibly asked to step out as your vehicle is inspected. This is serious business and you and your passengers should not joke about having drugs or guns!