Travel Group Mexico

posted by shea on Jun 30

Driving directions from various cities

From Phoenix
Take the I-10 west to Arizona 85 (Exit 112). Go south on AZ 85 to Gila Bend. In Gila Bend, you want to turn right at the sign just before Mc Donald’s that says Ajo/Mexico AZ 85. Continue south to Ajo, Why, and to the border at Lukeville. In Mexico, continue south for about 2 miles until you see the Circle K. You want to turn left at the Circle K, go over the bridge, and continue forward. Now, you want to follow the sign to Pto. Penasco on Hwy #8 (which is Rocky Point.) The road takes you to the right as you follow Hwy #8. Now it is 62 miles to Rocky Point.

From Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert
Take the 101 Freeway heading south. Toward the end of the 101 freeway it will split into Price rd or the Loop 202. You want to take price road and continue south to Queen Creek road. Turn right at Queen Creek. Now you want to stay on Queen Creek rd, which turns into Maricopa road after a few miles, and continue driving (about 20 minutes) until you see a sign saying Mobile #238. Turn right on #238. Now, you are heading toward Gila Bend. At the end of #238 is AZ 85. Turn left to Gild Bend. In Gila Bend, you want to turn right at the sign just before Mc Donald’s that says Ajo/Mexico AZ 85. Continue south to Ajo, Why, and to the border at Lukeville. In Mexico, continue south for about 2 miles until you see the Circle K. You want to turn left at the Circle K, go over the bridge, and continue forward. Now, you want to follow the sign to Pto. Penasco on Hwy #8 (which is Rocky Point.) The road takes you to the right as you follow Hwy #8. Now it is 62 miles to Rocky Point.

From Tucson
Take the Tucson/Ajo Highway (State Route #86) west to Why. Turn south on AZ 85 and go to the border at Lukeville. In Mexico, continue south for about 2 miles until you see the Circle K. You want to turn left at the Circle K, go over the bridge, and continue forward. Now, you want to follow the sign to Pto. Penasco on Hwy #8 (which is Rocky Point.) The road takes you to the right as you follow Hwy #8. Now it is 62 miles to Rocky Point.

Mexico Route
To take the Mexico route from Yuma proceed south on Arizona SR-95 to the town of San Luis. This is a U.S. border town across from the Mexican town of San Luis Rio Colorado. In San Luis Rio Colorado you pick up Mexico Route 2 (MR-2) and follow that to Sonoita. In Sonoita you pick up MR-8 to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco).
Please note that we have never  taken Mexico Route 2. The route was suggested by a visitor from the San Diego area. Being adventurous souls they took the MR2 route on their trip to Rocky Point and were kind enough to share with us their experience. If you would like to read what they had to say, click here for their own words.

From Southern California
There are a couple routes available from Southern California. From the San Diego area, follow I-8 East to Yuma and then follow the directions in the “From Yuma” guide.
From L.A. and environs, visitors can take I-10 East to Arizona SR-95 at Quartzite, AZ, and then south on Arizona SR-95 to Yuma and then follow the directions in the “From Yuma” guide. Another (longer) way would be to take I-10 East to Buckeye, AZ and turn south on Arizona SR-85. Taking this route you would follow the directions in the “From Phoenix” guide, picking it up where you turn south off of I-10 onto Arizona SR-85.

Mileage from US Cities to Puerto Penasco, Rocky Point, Mexico
Albuquerque, Nm. – 630 Miles
Denver, Co. – 1,086 Miles
El Paso, Tx. – 486 Miles
Las Vegas, Nv. – 472 Miles
Los Angeles, Ca. – 568 Miles
Phoenix, Az. – 212 Miles
San Diego, Ca. – 468 Miles
Sante Fe, Nm. – 683 Miles
Tucson, Az. – 214 Miles

posted by Joshua on Dec 3

What is an Fm-2? An FM-2 is a one year permit to reside in Mexico . Unlike the FM-3, however, this document makes the holder an Imigrante (Immigrant). The document must be renewed each year as long as you continue to reside in Mexico . After your fifth year you can apply to become an imigrado – immigrate into the country. What do I need to get one?Immigrant Permits ( FM-2) are issued to foreign nationals who, Unlike the FM-3 clients, have the intention of gaining permanent residency in Mexico . Under immigrant schemes, you are permitted to reside in the country, provided that you fulfill certain criteria (as specified by the type of permit) for a period of up to one year.The permit must be renewed annually for a further four years in order for you to be able to apply for full residency status. If you wish to remain in Mexico as a “resident alien” after five years, you must apply for full residency status (there is a specific procedure to follow), and have this accepted. Once your application has been accepted and your “FM2″ has been issued (see below) you are entitled to full rights and responsibilities as any other Mexican Citizen, with the exception of the right to vote.Upon receiving this status, you will receive a document that looks like a Mexican Passport (called a “FM2″) — Which looks like a gray version of the FM-3 — which enables you pass through Mexico ’s borders as if you were a Mexican National. You do not need to surrender your national passport, which you’ll use when you return to your home country: either for visits, or when returning home to dwell. If you stay outside of Mexico for longer than 2 years, or for 5 years in any 10 year period, you will lose your resident status in Mexico .