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The Baja Storyteller
By Martina

Martina

Storytelling is an ancient oral tradition among many of the world’s early inhabitants. Martina, author, freelance writer and journalist, presents her version of how storytelling can vividly portray travel in Baja. Her stories are visual, vibrant and authentic with intriguing hints of Baja magic filtering through her words. She has traveled and lived in both states of Baja California since 1993. Martina offers the reader a truly heartfelt journey. Enjoy!



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The Sand Man Mystery
The music of a strolling minstrel plays across the sunlit patio of the iconic La Fonda Restaurant. Dmytri’s La Fonda is a favorite tourist destination as well as a go to place for the locals... Read more
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Vinos Martlot
If you care about fine gold-medal winning wine and stunning architecture with a view, you will want to put Vinos Martlot at the top of your "go to" list... Read more
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Terra Peninsular
A hawk flies from the Earth to the moon! Yes, really! In its ten to fifteen year lifespan the red-tailed hawk will fly 238,855 miles, the distance from... Read more
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Whale Magic Tours
Years ago Shari Bondy and I sat on her patio in Bahia Ascunsion overlooking the sparkling Pacific. She was telling me how she had made her way to Baja California Sur... Read more
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Graham’s Bear Tribe Adventures
Graham Mackintosh is a gifted storyteller. He has enthralled his readers with the freedom and beauty found in Baja California for nearly four... Read more
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Dust In My Sandals
Freelance writer and long-time Baja Bound Bulletin contributor, Martina Dobesh, recently published a collection of her most loved stories... Read more
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Graham Mackintosh’s Newest Adventure
It isn’t easy to catch up with Graham Mackintosh unless you’re up to hiking the desert hills of Baja or can paddle... Read more
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Al Capone's Castle Hideaway
The sunlight is blazing off the Pacific, seagulls rise up on the wind, swirl and dive along the Baja California... Read more
Cacao
Cacao: A Ceremony into the Mystery of Chocolate
The room was dark. Dancing candlelight warmed the faces of those sitting in the circle. They have come from both the United... Read more
San Carlos Hot Springs Revisited
San Carlos Hot Springs Revisited
The sun was just coming up when I ventured south to Ensenada. Traffic was heavy even then on the narrow poorly maintained road... Read more
All the Pretty Horses Rescue and Ride Baja
Historic Fox Studio
Drive into history when Hollywood screen stars walked the streets of Rosarito and worked near a thriving fishing village south... Read more
All the Pretty Horses Rescue and Ride Baja
All the Pretty Horses Rescue and Ride
Journey back into time. Take a rough dirt road into the hills of Baja California in search of a unique expression of the... Read more
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Into a Desert Place
John Steinbeck wrote of Baja California: “If it were lush and rich, one could understand the pull, but it is fierce and hostile and... Read more
Kumiai Baja
Visiting Kumiai Territory
The lonely wail of the coyote breaks the silence of the night. The sacred mountain is bathed in full moon light and dark shadows move around a night fire... Read more
Forest Bathing Baja
Forest Bathing
Baja California foothills are covered in intense green carpet after frequent rains and a wild profusion of yellow mustard flowers create a lush tapestry... Read more
Fat Cat restaurant Rosarito
Fat Cat!
If delicious, over the top offerings for breakfast and lunch are your thing, then welcome to the foodie paradise called Fat Cat... Read more
Baja Horseback Retreat
A Baja Retreat on Horseback
The human heart carries a secret desire to go back in time. A time when there was open country, a connection with nature and a simplicity... Read more
La Mision Baja
Destination La Misión
10,000 years ago, the first people walked along this coastal area, now known as Baja California. Before it was named La Misión, the Kumiai Indians... Read more
Marty Harriman Baja Horses
The Horse Whisperer of La Misión
Warm winds blow through the palms carrying the scent of horse and fragrant hay. A truck is piled high with heavy golden bales... Read more
The Fire Opal of Mexico
The Fire Opal of Mexico
Ensenada is an exciting city that holds the past gently while embracing the 21st century. Sunlight flashes off the bay, sparkling around... Read more
Doña Engracia Tequila
Doña Engracia Tequila
Now this is a fun tour to add to your trip when visiting Ensenada. Doña Engracia is a special place where the lovers of tequila... Read more
Palmar Paradise Baja
Palmar Paradise - Destination Waterpark!
Palmar Paradise is a waterpark Mexican-family style. The first thing you notice when you drive in is there is no one at the front gate... Read more
Borrego Cimarron, The Bighorn Sheep
Borrego Cimarron, The Bighorn Sheep
Deep in the shade of the old-growth live oak trees, where the Kumiai Indians once roamed, is a storyteller in the truest sense of the word... Read more
Baja Turtle Conservation
Baja Turtle Conservation
In Todos Santos the nonprofit organization Tortugueros Las Playitas offers you an “Eco adventure of a lifetime.” Turn a vacation into... Read more
Whale Shark Diaries
Whale Shark Diaries
Your feet are buried deep in the white sand, the warm winter of Baja Sur is a delight. The sparkling turquoise water of the Gulf of California is cool, so a wet suit is needed... Read more
Splash!
Splash!
Perched on the edge of the Pacific just south of Rosarito Beach, Splash has become an iconic destination eatery. Heavy surf surges into dark volcanic rock channels and leaps back on itself... Read more
Sanoviv: Holistic Health and Medical Center
Sanoviv: Holistic Health and Medical Center
Picture yourself in a dream. All around you is beauty and a sense of deep peace permeating the dreamscape. Every aspect of your life is being supported: emotional, mental and physical... Read more
La Estancia Restaurant
La Estancia Restaurant
Baja California is all about adventure and its mysteries. Getting off the beaten path is one sure way to discover parts of Baja that offer just that. La Estancia is waiting for you... Read more
Chocolart: The Perfect Pairing
Chocolart: The Perfect Pairing
Mexico has a rich history when it comes to chocolate. The search for it became a recent adventure heading south into Ensenada. Just outside... Read more
Oldest Bar in Baja, Hussong’s
Oldest Bar in Baja, Hussong’s
In 1889, a Pacific Coast Steamship chugged through the blue diamond water, docking in the beautiful harbor of a small Mexican town south of San Diego. With sounds of an air horn blasting... Read more
Calafia, A Historic Landmark
Calafia, A Historic Landmark
Brilliant white sunlight, like a shimmering halo, moves across the surface of the Pacific to the horizon. It is nearly impossible to look directly into its beauty... Read more
A Walk On The Ensenada Malecón
A Walk On The Ensenada Malecón
The expansive Plaza Cívica is sun washed with light bouncing off gigantic golden heads. The locals call this La Plaza de Las Tres Cabezas (Three Heads Plaza) and the sculptures are honoring men... Read more
Walking Avenida Adolfo López Mateos
Walking Avenida Adolfo López Mateos
Here is a great road trip and weekend destination, only an hour and a half from the border to Ensenada. The beautiful bay invites massive cruise ships here for a reason... Read more
A New Look for Don Eddie’s Landing
A New Look for Don Eddie’s Landing
Just a few hours from San Diego you can find the best fishing, long range tuna trips, RV parking and casitas with a restaurant just steps away. The Bay of San Quintin is sparkling... Read more
Alximia
AlXimia - Elemental Wine
Summer is a luscious time in the Guadalupe Valley, with deep green vines following the contours of the land and tall waving stands of yellow mustard flowers lining the road... Read more
Quercus
Dining Under Ancient Oaks - Restaurante Quercus
You can't say enough about the new opportunities in the Guadalupe Valley for beautiful places to eat. At this point with the explosions of new wineries pairing wine with gourmet food... Read more
Craft Beer
Exploring Ensenada's Craft Beer Scene
Think Mexico, think beer and the names are easy to recall, Corona, Pacifico, Tecate with a number of darker brews. But Baja California is poised right on the edge of being well known... Read more
Doña Esthela
La Cocina de Doña Esthela: The Tastiest Breakfast in the World
Well, with a recommendation like that how could you not want to travel out into the ranchland of El Porvenir? In 2015 FoodieHub bestowed this grand title on La Cocina de Doña Esthela... Read more
Cava Entre Santos
Cava Entre Santos
Impressive is the first word that comes to mind when entering the Cava Entre Santos wine tasting room in downtown Ensenada. This surprising treat run by the Santo Tomás winery is hidden... Read more
Casa Mediodia
Casa Mediodia - An Off-Grid B&B
Baja California is a dream maker. There are many stories of travelers passing through, then returning and finally staying because something would not let them go... Read more
Hotel Riviera
Inside the Historic Hotel Riviera
Driving by the majestic and historic Hotel Riviera del Pacífico on the way through Ensenada, the traveler might mistake it for a government building with its sweeping lawns and graceful arches... Read more
Mulege Baja
The Art of Pueblo Living
Morning starts slowly and so quietly in Mulege. The first sign of the new day is sunlight splashing patterns on old adobe walls creating deep shadows on weathered doors not yet open... Read more
Fausto Polanco
Fausto Polanco Furniture
The breeze blows through the massive open doors to the showroom and gallery of Fausto Polanco Furniture in Rosarito Beach. Your first sight is an explosion of turquoise pottery... Read more
Cava de Marcelo
La Cava de Marcelo: Happy Cows Make Great Cheese
Are you hankering for a new Baja adventure less traveled and close to home? If you love natural and aged cheeses, paired with a fine wine in a beautiful setting... Read more
she walked here
She Walked Here Over 800 Years Ago
She lived on the coast of Baja California when the land was free of boundaries and borders, when nothing was named as we know it today. It was one vast untouched land... Read more
Rancho El Tule
Rancho El Tule
Outside the bustling Guadalupe Valley wine country with sprawling vineyards and gourmet dining is the hidden Rancho El Tule. Just getting there is an adventure and the dirt road entrance... Read more
Old Mill
Destination: The Old Mill
The first time traveler is going to be in for a nice surprise, if they are willing to tackle the four miles of graded dirt and rock road off Highway 1 south of San Quintin... Read more
Bahía de Los Angeles
Hidden Gems of Bahía de Los Ángeles
Almost like a moonscape the road into Bahía de Los Ángeles takes you through arroyos once wild with flood waters, but now deep dry canyons. The force of nature has been captured... Read more
Hidden Treasure
The Call of Hidden Treasure
Rumor had it that there was a treasure chest full of old coins in a small museum hidden in the hills just north of Mulege, Baja Sur. Suddenly, I was in search of a story fueled by childhood thoughts... Read more
Cabo Claudio
Harley Hogs and Mayan Secrets
Do you want to know a secret? Traveling in Baja California has many hidden secrets and they are often found in the most unlikely places. As it happened one day... Read more
Don Johnson Hotel Serenidad
The Heydays of Hollywood Baja Style
Light splashes everywhere, the palm fronds, the surface of the swimming pool, the drops of water falling in the fountain. At night the dark heavens are radiant with stars... Read more
Historian of San Ignacio
Historian of San Ignacio
Near the picturesque central plaza of San Ignacio is found a hidden resource and guide for the town and Baja California. Casa Lereé is a lovely blue colonial-style... Read more
Land's End
A Guide To Land's End
Pull out that map! One thousand miles of open road belongs to you. Taking time to explore the unexplored riches of Baja California is a life changing experience... Read more
Earthship Rosarito
Earthship Lands in Rosarito Beach
The Earthship appears to be emerging out of the rocky hillside. Its structure is carved deeply into the earth with expansive windows that gaze out onto the vast Pacific... Read more
Day of the Dead in Mulege
A gentle breeze blows through the cemetery stirring the silken flowers adorning the grave sites of loved ones. Bright sunshine flashes off the white tombs... Read more
Dr Seuss of Baja
Boojum! Elephants! Cardón! Oh My! - The Dr. Seuss Characters Of Baja
"You are not going to believe this!" my sister hollered over the roar of the VW engine. "You're going to see something that you have never seen, no one has seen these creatures..." Read more
San Ignacio: An Oasis
San Ignacio: An Oasis With A Huge Heart
The heart beat of San Ignacio is found in the central plaza. The magnificent Indian Laurel trees provide thick shade from the summer sun. The historic town began at the steps of Misión San Ignacio... Read more
Rancho San Gregorio Leather
Leather Work of Rancho San Gregorio
The blazing sun of southern Baja California fills every crevice, there is no shade. The road is carved out from the dirt and dry rock. I am not prepared for what is about to occur... Read more
SCampo Rene Baja
Campo Rene - Estero el Coyote
Campo Rene is a great destination south of Guerrero Negro on the Pacific Ocean. Traveling into Baja Sur and through the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, you spot the turn off for Abreojos... Read more
San Bruno Baja
San Bruno – In Search of a Story
The seagull walked along the low stone wall of the San Bruno marina. Its laugh sounded almost human, though a bit demented. The gulf waters were shimmering with morning light... Read more
Walking the Baja
San José de Magdalena
There is always a bit of excited anticipation when I take a side road into a Baja place that I never been before. South of Santa Rosalia, BCS and east into the mountains... Read more
Loreto Baja Sur
Loreto, City of Magic
Whatever you do, don't drive past Loreto! You will want to plan at least a few days in this magic town designated by Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism as a Pueblo Mágico... Read more
Walking the Baja
Walking the Baja
Mike Younghusband walks his talk. He has walked the length of the Baja California peninsula with a burro named Don-Kay and a rescue dog named Sola-Vino... Read more
San Javier Baja
On the Royal Road to Misión San Francisco Javier
Early morning sunlight bounced off the Gulf of California, the water so blue you could lose yourself in it. The day was bright with a cloudless sky as I took the turn west into... Read more
Santa Rosalia
Discovering Santa Rosalia
Heading to Santa Rosalia from San Ignacio, there is nothing like the long drive across the Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve. Passing by the volcanic range of Tres Virgenes... Read more
The Sounds and Colors of Baja California
After all these years of living on the peninsula, I've never found an end to the amazing colors and sounds that Baja has to offer. From Tijuana's new image of fine art, music and sidewalk bistros... Read more
The Last Outpost - Rancho Meling
As if someone cut the clouds with a knife, I broke free of the clinging fog of June’s coastal climate to find the sun blazing and already hot at 9 am. In search of the sun... Read more
Checkpoint! Stopped by the Mexican Military
The desert stretches out in all directions. It is desolate except for the military check point just ahead. A comical scarecrow soldier with rifle holds a place a few yards before the official stop... Read more
Ancient Winds of Cataviña
Baja Sur is a land of harsh reality and stunning beauty. It requires something more from the traveler who ventures beyond the cities of Baja Norte. It asks that you participate more fully... Read more
The Light of Asuncion
The first thing that artists and photographers will notice as they drive into the fishing village of Asuncion is the quality of light. Their art is a perfect media for capturing the experience... Read more
San Pedro Mártir Where the Condor Soars
Making a trip into the high country of Baja California is just that and more. It rewards the traveler with breathtaking views of the folding foothills all the way out to the Pacific Ocean... Read more
TJ to Mulegé: A Cycling Challenge
Talk about traveling into Baja California. Some of the hardiest souls actually take on the challenge by heading out on foot. Names like Graham Mackintosh and Michael Younghusband... Read more
Shimul: On the Outskirts
Searching for new wine varietals is almost like a treasure hunt for devoted wine drinkers. Since early 2000 there has been a virtual explosion of new wineries in the Guadalupe Valley... Read more
Kumiai Celebration
Grandmother Oak spreads her massive branches as a canopy of shade for the gathering Kumiai. Her children have been gathering for 2000 years in this valley... Read more
Festival del Caballo
It was a rich experience for the senses filled with pungent barn smells, shrill stallion calls, combined with the beauty of Adobe Guadalupe Winery hosting the June Festival del Caballo... Read more
San Ignacio Springs Bed & Breakfast: A Desert Paradise
In the heart of the Viscaino Biosphere Reserve is the quiet pueblo of San Ignacio in Baja Sur. Even deeper into the interior is a true destination, if the traveler chooses to stay a few days... Read more
Francisco Zarco: Off the Main Road
There is always a surprise waiting if I get off the main road. Robert Frost wrote "I took the road less traveled and that has made all the difference." Which was surely the case this day... Read more
The Beaches of Bahía Concepción
The beauty of the beaches of Baja Sur creates such intense inspiration that capturing the images in words becomes a true challenge. We know we might come close... Read more
The Gray Whales of San Ignacio
Chilly darkness and chips of stars greeted me as I opened the door onto the predawn sky. This day was to be my first encounter with Baja California’s gray whale... Read more
Travels with Graham Mackintosh
"Baja is stunningly beautiful, challenging and never dull. It has opened my eyes to so much," said author Graham Mackintosh as he pondered the spiritual nature of his... Read more
Sailing with Einstein
With a firm hand the young pangero twists open the throttle, the outboard springs to life with a growl. The panga slices through the satin surface on Conception Bay headed for Isla El Coyote... Read more
Mulegé Magic
Historic Mulegé is a gem at the gleaming confluence of the Mulegé River and the Gulf of California. Many a person has reported that a stay here has changed his or her life forever... Read more
Vindicating Vulture: A Storyteller's Plea
I was captivated years ago by the grace of the vulture in flight. To me it was a sky meditation. Vulture is the perfect soaring machine. There is no denying it is a little on the homely side... Read more
La Casa Vieja
Organic Wine from La Casa Vieja
Soft guitar music floats through the olive trees. Sun splashes in patches of light and shadow as I walk up the dusty road to investigate where the music is coming from... Read more
The Tibetan White Tara of Ensenada
The dirt trail carved into the hillside was a challenge to negotiate, one slip I'd be a ball rolling down the hill. My destination was where volunteers scurried like ants around the base of a statue... Read more
Glamping Baja
Glamping: Tranquility Pairs with Extreme Sports
With a flash of red tail feathers a hawk lifts off its perch startled by the growling engine of our Polaris Ranger. The Red-tailed hawk is airborne above us, just as I am feeling in this moment... Read more
Saldamando Baja
Saldamando Day Trippin'
Being single in Baja is effortless, if you bring what you need with you, the whole panorama of the beauty of this peninsula spreads out as your backdrop... Read more
Ensenada Hot Springs Baja
Rancho San Carlos Hot Springs
Everyday can be an adventure in Baja, even after living here over a decade. Destination hot springs is for the adventurous, willing to take a few dirt roads into paradise... Read more
Great White of Baja
The Great White Shark of Baja
It glides through the underwater world, a powerful and silent predator, one of the greats of the sea. Its indomitable force fascinates us and at the same time horrifies as its very presence... Read more
Kumiai
Native Kumiai Finding a New Way
Getting to the Kumiai village of San Antonio Necua is half the adventure. It is off the beaten path, and well worth the day trip to see into the early history of Baja... Read more
Baja Agave Baja
Miracle of the Mescal
Just now the coastal agave is blooming. It is easily seen from the roadways, but you cannot fully appreciate it until you stop the car and walk up to it. It is a powerful beauty that amazes the senses... Read more
Vine & Wine Museum
Vine & Wine Museum: An Adventure into History
A gleaming state of the art structure in the heart of the sun-drenched Guadalupe Valley is a traveler's dream destination. The beauty of the architecture stands out... Read more
Baja Bee Man
The Bee Rescuer of Ensenada
The survival of mankind depends on the honeybee. Little regard is given to it, as a species, but if you ever hear that the bee has become an endangered species, you can be certain... Read more
Baja Travel for Women
Single Women Traveling in Baja
There is always a rush of anticipation whenever I unfold my map of Baja California. It is an instant promise of adventure waiting to be experienced. Sometimes I smooth out the folds... Read more
Cruz Roja Baja Medical
Quality Medical Care in Baja California
The wail of the siren filled the cabin of the ambulance. I was strapped down, and could not see the beautiful stretch of road clinging to the side of the hills above the Pacific... Read more
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    I had an awesome experience with Baja Bound. Family owned and highly personal, top notch customer service. I have total peace of mind...

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    Howard M Elster
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    2nd year with Chubb. No problems

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    Jose Feliciano
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    (Translated by Google) Hello, excellent service, fast. I don't waste time waiting anywhere else... I'll do it. In line when I go on the...

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    Gary Chapman
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    Only place to get insurance 👍

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    Rosemary Gomez
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    Baja Bound Mexican Insurance has been an excellent insurance company to use when you drive into Mexico. We have used them for the past 6...

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    benjamin bakke
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    Easy insurance for peace of mind

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    Angie Rodriguez
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    I wish every company was as easy to deal with as Baja Bound. I ended up staying in Baja longer than expected and it took a 3 minute phone...

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    Ted Talmon
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    Easy to renew my policy after two years. Good database!

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    Heather Limon
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    I have been very impressed with the help I received from the insurance. I have used them for years and never needed their help. This time...

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    Carlos Antonio Lopez Chavez
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    Great service, whoever answered my call was very helpful. First time using Baja Bound and I was expressed with the service. We'll see in...

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    Dylan Balderson
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    Easiest method of getting Mexican auto insurance. Best rate we found and was setup in no time.

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    Kierian Kuklok
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    I have been a customer for years and when I really needed them they stepped up in every way. I had a freak accident to my car and they...

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    Jeff Dippel
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    Honestly their app is so fantastic and saves all my info I can literally buy the same insurance for my Baja trips in less than 45 seconds...

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    Cesar Lopez
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    Very convenient, great price !!

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    Corinne Huntress
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    I absolutely love this company and site! We travel frequently between Arizona and Puerto Penaso, thus I have used the company multiple...

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    Daniel “Dan M” Markofsky
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    Third time working with Baja Bound and they made it easy! Thanks!

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    Kerbi Pryor
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    Have used different times with different vehicles and each time was very simple - each time we have had to use extra days and was made...

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    Ed Derge
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    Great insurance for your motor trip to Mexico.

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    Tracy Moore
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    Very easy, quick, and professional

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    Chyla Nava
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    Great, easy to use service. I haven't had to file a claim (and hope I never have to) but the online portal is very easy to use, and it's...

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    Nicolas Dervé
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    Very good ans very fast. We hope all will ben good if we need it.

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    Juan FL
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    very easy to pay and value is cheaper than GNP and ABA and they offer the same protection thank you!!!

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    Pierre Champigny
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    Excellent service! Michelle made it so easy for me to purchase a 6 month mexican policy for all of Mexico. A couple quick back and forth...

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    Tiffany Sorocco
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    Super easy I just entered my info on line paid $60 for 5 days of coverage and the policy was emailed to me. I never had to use it...

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    George
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    Excellent customer service

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    Kenneth Trass
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    Getting a policy was simple, Provided more than provider for price comparison.

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    robert
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    If you are going to Mexico Baja Bound is excellent. Buy online, good price, good quality. Fast and efficient.

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    Jolene Bibian
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    Shauna at Baja Bound was AWESOME!! We had specific questions about how to quote the policy based on our vehicle type and she was super...

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    Kim Nguyen
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    Amazing customer service. Very attentive. Definitely will do business with BAJA BOUND in the future. Thanks.

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    Charles Hardison
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    Easy to use and good peace of mind.

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    Repo and Boogies Rv Baja journal 2020
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    Day, night, while they are on vacation. Anytime. They are the best most helpful insurance companies on either side of the border!!! THE...

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    Ryan Perkio
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    I have been using BajaBound Insurance for 15 years - multiple trips per year. Their website is easy, their coverage is great, and the...

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    Ryan Frisby
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    We use them every time we travel to Mexico. Luckily we have not needed their services yet but getting insurance through them is quick and...

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    Supercalifragilistic Expialadosious
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    Thank God I had a safe trip but it did have me at peace knowing I was fully covered. The staff were friendly and very helpful.

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    Gaspard Robo
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    Extremely well designed website and a smooth experience! Would recommend to anyone looking for US - Mexico insurance!

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    Charles Gee
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    Incredibly fast and painless. Paid about $180 for a month of coverage. It was easier than going on line.

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    Darrin Baxter
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    I recently purchased insurance for my trip with Baja Bound because of their reputation and reviews. Easy enough to purchase and print...

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    joel cunningham
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    Took just a few minutes on line. Easy even for a 75 year old

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    Herb Harster
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    2nd time I have used this company,, first class service and great price.

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    George Shafer
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    Flawless trip!

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    Jennifer Toups
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    Baja Bound is and has been my go to Mexico insurance company. The website is extremely easy to use, keeps all your info for a quick...

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    Ryan Dee
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    Baja Bound is the easiest way to set up coverage before you head into Baja. Online, 5-mins, you're done! Simple. I insure my truck and...

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    Mike Alexander
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    I had questions while submitting for Insurance on line so I called them. The customer service agent was exceptional on helping me to get...

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    Jeff Brandt
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    so far so good, however I have read good things about them

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    Michelle Cloud-Hughes
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    I've used this company for all my Baja trips. Always super easy and straightforward, and I've never had any issues or problems.

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    Marc Vance
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    Easy easy easy... I have my co pilot (wife) set it all up on the drive south to the border. With in minutes we are set to cross the border...

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    Pim Handgraaf
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    Great company. unlike their competitors, Baja Bound answers the phone and you're talking to a real person. Highly reccomend!

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    Rebecca Newell
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    Great service!

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    masa SAL.
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    Good seevice have use baja bound for many years good price....

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    Carlos Vazquez
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    I called Baja Bound and Rigo from customer service was the most helpful person I've ever spoken to! If you get a chance to speak to Rigo...

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    Chris Barnette
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    I've used Baja Bound for a number of years to insure both cars and motorcycles on trips I've made to Baja and to central Mexico. The...

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    Bruce Thacker
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    No claims but purchase was quick and simple.

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    Isi Soto
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    Easy to get and the price is right

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    Jose Paez
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    Had a great experience getting insurance at Baja Bound, before I always stoped at the border to purchase my insurance, not anymore. By the...

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    Jo
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    Baja Bound Insurance has gone above and beyond for me in their customer care. I was a pain as a customer, bought the wrong insurance, had...

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    jarrod williams
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    Trip was awesome.

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    Edward Ramos
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    Great service, quick response time.

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    Sheldon Caughey
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    Best Claim Service. Staff went out of their way to resolve and settle an accident claim for me. I recommend Baja Bound having used them for...

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    Art Eugenio
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    I've had Baja Bound insurance for more that ten years now with thousands of miles logged in Baja. Fortunately, I've only had one fender...

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    J P
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    Very easy to buy Mexican insurance 👌

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    Edmonton Guy
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    2nd time purchasing Bajabound MX insurance while on the road. Super Easy, excellent interactive website via laptop of phone. Quick...

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    ALI S.
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    Very easy process to purchase online. Very reasonable rates. Lots of good insight and helpful information on their website. My wife...

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    Teresa Stricker
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    Great service and prices!

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    John Ellis
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    A very easy to use website and good selection and rates. In the 10 years I have travelled in Baja, this is the only site I have used.

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    Mark Sokol
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    Easy to obtain, good quality, auto insurance for Mexico.

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    Edilver Martinez
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    Our go to Baja car insurance, everytime we take a visit down south . Usually it's for a day trip either for a quick getaway with the family...

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    RaMon McBride
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    I have not had any claims thus far so rating is based on ease of purchase.

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    Kyle Spahn
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    I have used Baja Bound for years. Very easy and affordable.

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    Robert Goody Good Real Estate Mesquite Nevada
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    Thank goodness never had to use this. Great interactive website to huy.

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    Gabe Matthews
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    Where do i start..... you dont know you have good insurance until you have to actually use it. I have had Baja Bound INS for over 5 years...

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    j dougher ty
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    Great service, EZ and reasonbably priced. Been using Baja Bound for many years now. Great company and people!

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    richard colman
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    This is an update to my previous review. Baja Bound, unbidden on my part, reached out to me to assist. They coordinated a contact with...

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    Tudor Thomas
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    Baja Bound makes buying insurance for going south of the border as easy as it gets. The website is the easiest I have used and the staff...

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    BC Construction
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    Wonderful customer service, they made it easy to get my motorcycle insured for a last minute trip into Mexico. Explained the coverage with...

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    Stvy84
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    Best Mexican Insurance Service Office, always ready to assist customers....Mrs. Yara, the best....👍👌🤝🤝

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    Nereyda Torres
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    (Translated by Google) I like the insurance because you can buy it for a day and it assures you in Mexico for the time you go either up to...

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    Susana Judd
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    Easy, quick and fair prices. Easy to deal with if needed.

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    JUSTINE SERRANO
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    I purchased insurance through them & CHUBB for our trip to San Felipe. Unfortunately, we had to cancel due to our vehicle having an oil...

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    Scott Sichler (Away We Winnebago)
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    Great site to get your insurance from the Baja experts.

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    robert kepper
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    They are very good . There website doesn't show you need a title to bring a vehicle across the border.I was stopped and told I had to...

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    Phil Noble
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    If you’re looking for Mexican Insurance that you can trust and feel good about while traveling in Mexico, you’ve found the right place....

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    richard carr
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    fast replies and great price!

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    Paul Niehouse
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    Extremely easy to acquire a policy. Many options available. Reasonable rates.

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    Jay Ross
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    Super easy to sign up for insurance for both our Truck and Four Wheel Pop-Up camper. We had no issues while driving south of the boarder......

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    Scott Higgins
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    Very knowledgeable and helpful.

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    R Dub! / Ramblin' Randy
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    Used them for the first time - twice in the past 10 days. LOVED how easy it was to customize my own policy right at my desk, print up the...

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    Eva Ortiz
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    Anytime we cross the border, I go to BAJA BOUND and purchased insurance online. It’s easy and the website is thorough in explaining what...

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    Alexandra O'Conner
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    I'm listening to the audiobook of God and Mr. Gomez at this very minute. One of my favorite books. Reading this article was sad but...

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    John I. Mitchell
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    Professional and affordable.

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    Devise Travels
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    QUICK and EASY! Get your insurance completed within minutes. Also, you are provided with a complete multi page document in English and...

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    Roberto Garcia
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    Easy and fast in less than 10 minutes you could have insurance for Mexico. I have used them for about 8 years already.

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    Grace Centonzo Parker
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    They make it very easy to get Mexican insurance.

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    Larry Cottingham
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    Great service, very helpful people there.

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    Cyndee Congrove
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    Great customer service, quick, friendly staff helpfully answered all questions, very patient with my learning curve on a new product. Would...

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    Rail1riders
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    Quick, easy, well designed website and not just for Baja. Good rates for temporal residente gringos. We’re now living in Jalisco. Printed...

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    Mariano Velazquez
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    Baja Bound is #1. They make getting Baja Mexico insurance a pleasure.

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    Kellye Pummill
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    Fast and easy!

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    Peter Pontell
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    Save the hassle of trying to find a Mexican Insurance shop or waiting in line if you do. Baja Bound Mexican insurance on line is quick,...

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    Christa Bedwin
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    Rigo at the office has been so supportive and awesome, both on e-mail and by telephone. He helped me figure out details of my trip, sort...

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    Juan Zavala
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    Excellent

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    Joey Digiovanni
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    Easy to work with 😉. Always courteous and helpful. Have used them for all trips to Mexico. Easy website to navigate

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    Bhaskar Singh
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    Good and clean place.

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    Jeff Bunker
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    Great coverage options . Price buy and print policy , very quick and easy , highly recommend them when driving in Mexico

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    Ted Ramirez
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    Baja Bound Mexico Insurance provided great assistance during our drive into Hermosillo Son. last December 2021. We were victims of...