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Fun and economical... on the sand... Condo Pilar
Our unit is two bedrooms
(one king bed, one double, one single and couches in the living room), two baths, Charcoal Grill BBQ, Cooking utensils,
Refrigerator, No Smoking, Full Kitchen, Microwave, DVD, VCR
Maximum Occupancy of 6 includes
children
The minimum stay is three nights.
Come to San Carlos and
enjoy a fantastic family vacation! Plenty to do and lots of room... and the warmest water you can imagine! The
ocean is beautiful, the beach prestine and the lifestyle is just right for relaxation, fun or excitement!
Directions to Condo Pilar in San Carlos, Sonora,
Mexico From Tucson, Take I-10 south to I-19 south, exit Mariposa Road
(Mexican Truck Route). THIS AVOIDS DRIVING THROUGH DOWNTOWN NOGALES! The Border Crossing is open from
6:00 am to 10 pm. Before you cross over you can make a pit stop and grab a cup of coffee at Carl’s Jr., I-Hop
and/or top off your gas tank. Immediately after crossing you will see immigration officials, you DO NOT need to
stop, this is for people traveling into the City of Nogales. Follow the signs to Hermosillo. The first toll is
37 pesos. The next "official”' business is an immigration stop. If you get a green light "pase",
just keep going. If you get a red light, pull over. No paperwork is required here. They just want to know where you are going
and will take a look at what you are bringing in. The checkpoint where you do your paper work is approximately 16 miles across
the border at milepost marker 21. This is a required stop where you do the paperwork for you personal Visa. Border InfoGo to the IMAGRACION Building to obtain your personal VISA. Next along the way is another toll which
is 19 pesos, just outside of Magdalena. There are Clean restrooms and good Quesadillas at the Asadero Kino, Next you will
come to the town of Santa Ana. This is a good place to stop and eat at either Elba Restaurant or for the more adventurous
across the street at Asadero Las Brasas (good Carne Asada tacos). Elba is like a Mexican Denny’s with extremely clean
restrooms. Just south of Benjamin Hill is a required stop at the Zona Revision. Expect to be waved through this one going
south. On your return they will probably ask you where you've been and where you're going. Take off your sunglasses,
respond with courtesy and directly - don't get chatty. The next and final toll is just before Hermosillo (the
state Capital). The toll is 59 pesos and there are clean restrooms. In Hermosillo, you have two choices: Turn left on Periferico, the first light signal that is poorly marked OR Travel through Downtown. Both take about
the same amount of time. The periferico has less traffic. Downtown is great to see, there are green trees and statutes. About an hour and a half south of Hermosillo, you will see the SAN CARLOS turn-off. Take that exit (now
a 4 lane highway) and go approximately 3 miles until you see a sign on the left side of the road on a hilltop that says CONDOMINIOS
PILAR. Go a little beyond the sign, where you will see a center turn circle. Turn left there and follow the road to Condominios
Pilar. Along The Way . . . Watch Out for Signs that read “TOPES”. These are lethal speed
bumps that can appear when you least expect them. You should bring your car almost come to a complete stop before crossing
over them. The Gas Stations are PEMEX (Green Stations). You will find very few self-serve gas stations along your
way. If the attendants clean your windows, it is customary to tip them 3-4 pesos (.30-.40 cents). MONEY. The locals
are very gracious about accepting US dollars both in San Carlos and all the way while you are traveling. It is probably easier
to travel with pesos, but not necessary. Everyone will pull out their little calculators and make the exchange from pesos
to dollars for you. The exchange rate varies almost daily. The exchange rate will be posted on the toll stations. You can avoid all of the tolls if you wish by driving on the LIBRE roads. GREEN ANGELS – A Pleasant Surprise!
There are green utility trucks that patrol the highway to lend assistance if your car happens to break down. |
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Border Information . . . The US/Mexican Border Crossing at Mariposa is open from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily
The Downtown Nogales Border Crossing Is open 24 hours
21 km CHECKPOINT CROSSING INFORMATION
“Checkpoint
Charlie"
OPEN 24 HOURS
About 13 miles south of Nogales, you will
come to "Checkpoint Charlie". This is a required stop. It is at this point that you can obtain your own personal
"Visa". Pull into the parking lot PRIOR to the required stop.
PERSONAL
VISAS Go to the first building (Imagracion), Each person in the vehicle, age 2 and above, must
prove citizenship to obtain their visa and any of the following will work: Passport
Birth Certificate If you will be staying in Mexico for 72 hours (3 days) or less, you
will receive a Temporary Visa.
If you will be staying In Mexico over 72 hours, or making multiple entries over
the next 6 months, you will receive a Visitor Caret (Forma Migratoria). During your stay In Mexico, you must visit any branch
of any bank operating in Mexico and pay your fee of 150 pesos; ($15.00 U.S.) per person. The bank will stamp your Visitor
Card "Fee Paid", Keep your stamped Visitor Card with you at all times as it will be subject to verification by Inspectors.
You will surrender your Visa at Checkpoint Charlie upon expiration, or your final exit out of the country. Travel Check List . . .
Matches - The stoves are gas and do not have pilot lights Beach Towels
- Bath towels are provided Paper Products - Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Kleenex Dish
Soap, Dish Cloths, Bar Soap Extra blankets in the winter Couch linens
are not provided
Remember . . .
These are privately
owned condominiums and do not offer anything in the way of recreation. So bring whatever you like to have at the beach . .
. Beach Chairs | Radio or Boom Box | Books, Magazines | Water Toys | Beach Blankets | Bar-B-Ques | Sun Tan Lotion | After Sun Lotions | First Aid Kit | Insect Repellent |
The kitchens are furnished
with enough to get you by - some are stocked better than others. So in order that you will not be disappointed, bring along
anything that you can't live without! (Such as a Blender for those margaritas) You may purchase
ice and bottled water at the office. Mar de Cortez restaurant located at Condominios Pilar is open
daily from 3pm to 10pm and closed on Mondays |
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Maximum Occupancy of 6 includes children
The minimum stay is three nights.
Come to San Carlos and enjoy a fantastic
family vacation! Plenty to do and lots of room... and the warmest water you can imagine! The ocean is beautiful,
the beach prestine and the lifestyle is just right for relaxation, fun or excitement!
Directions to Condo Pilar in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico From Tucson, Take I-10 south to I-19 south, exit Mariposa Road (Mexican Truck Route). THIS AVOIDS DRIVING THROUGH DOWNTOWN NOGALES! The Border Crossing is open from 6:00 am to 10 pm. Before you cross over you can make a pit stop and grab a cup of coffee at Carl’s Jr., I-Hop and/or top off your gas
tank. Immediately after crossing you will see immigration officials, you DO NOT need to stop, this is for people
traveling into the City of Nogales. Follow the signs to Hermosillo. The first toll is 37 pesos. The
next "official”' business is an immigration stop. If you get a green light "pase", just keep going.
If you get a red light, pull over. No paperwork is required here. They just want to know where you are going and will take
a look at what you are bringing in. The checkpoint where you do your paper work is approximately 16 miles across the border
at milepost marker 21. This is a required stop where you do the paperwork for you personal Visa. Border InfoGo to the IMAGRACION Building to obtain your personal VISA. Next along the way is another toll which
is 19 pesos, just outside of Magdalena. There are Clean restrooms and good Quesadillas at the Asadero Kino, Next you will
come to the town of Santa Ana. This is a good place to stop and eat at either Elba Restaurant or for the more adventurous
across the street at Asadero Las Brasas (good Carne Asada tacos). Elba is like a Mexican Denny’s with extremely clean
restrooms. Just south of Benjamin Hill is a required stop at the Zona Revision. Expect to be waved through this one going
south. On your return they will probably ask you where you've been and where you're going. Take off your sunglasses,
respond with courtesy and directly - don't get chatty. The next and final toll is just before Hermosillo (the
state Capital). The toll is 59 pesos and there are clean restrooms. In Hermosillo, you have two choices: Turn left on Periferico, the first light signal that is poorly marked OR Travel through Downtown. Both take about
the same amount of time. The periferico has less traffic. Downtown is great to see, there are green trees and statutes. About an hour and a half south of Hermosillo, you will see the SAN CARLOS turn-off. Take that exit (now
a 4 lane highway) and go approximately 3 miles until you see a sign on the left side of the road on a hilltop that says CONDOMINIOS
PILAR. Go a little beyond the sign, where you will see a center turn circle. Turn left there and follow the road to Condominios
Pilar. Along The Way . . . Watch Out for Signs that read “TOPES”. These are lethal speed
bumps that can appear when you least expect them. You should bring your car almost come to a complete stop before crossing
over them. The Gas Stations are PEMEX (Green Stations). You will find very few self-serve gas stations along your
way. If the attendants clean your windows, it is customary to tip them 3-4 pesos (.30-.40 cents). MONEY. The locals
are very gracious about accepting US dollars both in San Carlos and all the way while you are traveling. It is probably easier
to travel with pesos, but not necessary. Everyone will pull out their little calculators and make the exchange from pesos
to dollars for you. The exchange rate varies almost daily. The exchange rate will be posted on the toll stations. You can avoid all of the tolls if you wish by driving on the LIBRE roads. GREEN ANGELS – A Pleasant Surprise!
There are green utility trucks that patrol the highway to lend assistance if your car happens to break down. |
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Border Information . . . The US/Mexican Border Crossing at Mariposa is open from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily
The Downtown Nogales Border Crossing Is open 24 hours
21 km CHECKPOINT CROSSING INFORMATION
“Checkpoint
Charlie"
OPEN 24 HOURS
About 13 miles south of Nogales, you will
come to "Checkpoint Charlie". This is a required stop. It is at this point that you can obtain your own personal
"Visa". Pull into the parking lot PRIOR to the required stop.
PERSONAL
VISAS Go to the first building (Imagracion), Each person in the vehicle, age 2 and above, must
prove citizenship to obtain their visa and any of the following will work: Passport
Birth Certificate If you will be staying in Mexico for 72 hours (3 days) or less, you
will receive a Temporary Visa.
If you will be staying In Mexico over 72 hours, or making multiple entries over
the next 6 months, you will receive a Visitor Caret (Forma Migratoria). During your stay In Mexico, you must visit any branch
of any bank operating in Mexico and pay your fee of 150 pesos; ($15.00 U.S.) per person. The bank will stamp your Visitor
Card "Fee Paid", Keep your stamped Visitor Card with you at all times as it will be subject to verification by Inspectors.
You will surrender your Visa at Checkpoint Charlie upon expiration, or your final exit out of the country. Travel Check List . . .
Matches - The stoves are gas and do not have pilot lights Beach Towels
- Bath towels are provided Paper Products - Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Kleenex Dish
Soap, Dish Cloths, Bar Soap Extra blankets in the winter Couch linens
are not provided
Remember . . .
These are privately
owned condominiums and do not offer anything in the way of recreation. So bring whatever you like to have at the beach . .
. Beach Chairs | Radio or Boom Box | Books, Magazines | Water Toys | Beach Blankets | Bar-B-Ques | Sun Tan Lotion | After Sun Lotions | First Aid Kit | Insect Repellent |
The kitchens are furnished
with enough to get you by - some are stocked better than others. So in order that you will not be disappointed, bring along
anything that you can't live without! (Such as a Blender for those margaritas) You may purchase
ice and bottled water at the office. Mar de Cortez restaurant located at Condominios Pilar is open
daily from 3pm to 10pm and closed on Mondays |
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