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    Import taxes

    Earlier this year $ 300.00 per person is the limit of declared value that is not subject to a duty. The total per vehicle I believe is $ 1,000.00, and if you are bringing in more than $ 3,000.00 you will need to hire a customs broker/importer in Mexico. There a couple of importers just across...
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    Las Perlas?

    La Perla Del Mar is the failed development at the east end of the Mirador where the foundations for the parking garage were installed and then all activity stopped. I don't know if this is the same development referenced as Las Perlas in the previous post.
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    Federali presence in Sonoyta

    Is the price raise cancelled? I read elsewhere that is was just postponed to the 18th of this month.
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    Labor Day Weekend - Border Traffic

    If Memorial Day is an indicator we arrived at the border Friday at +/- 1:00 PM and crossed into Mexico at 2:45 with a 2-1/2 mile back-up. Go early if you can.
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    How busy is the first weekend of Semana Santa?

    Thanks for the input.
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    How busy is the first weekend of Semana Santa?

    Due to the busy experiences I have had in the distant past with Semana Santa I have avoided being in PP for that week for several years. I have an opportunity to be there on the first weekend (March 28-29) and wondered if it is as out of control as the Easter weekend? Anyone have experiences in...
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    Going rates for taxi cabs

    The last several times I have been down the rates have been fairly consitent. From Penasco del Sol to the Malecon $ 2.00 per person. Penasco del Sol to Wrecked at the Reef or Malecon to Sandy Beach $ 6.00 per person. Penasco del Sol to JJ's or Malecon to Wrecked at the Reef $ 8.00 per person.
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    Crossing border with new car - no plates

    I have done it with temp. AZ plates twice without issue. Just make sure you have the temp. registration with you showing the same number as the plate and matching VIN and you should hav eno problems.
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    Mannys

    Went there Friday (6/7) +/- 6:00 PM and they were open with a few people wandering in and out.
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    Painting, Painters, Paint

    Pick your colors at Sherwin Williams in AZ take the code to Sherwin Williams PP and they can match it. Just painted a 3 Bedroom and it looks great. The interior paint is just a little cheaper in PP. My painter told me that interior paint in Mexico is just as good as in the States but if you are...
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    Looking for Absinthe

    Last time I saw it at Vasquez in Sonoyta it was over $ 50
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    Best Rocky Point Tacos?

    The following are my favorites for tacos: Al Pastor - Either Asadero Guss on Calle 13 of Viva Mexico just off the Malecon Breaded Fish - The Blue Marlin just off the Malecon Grilled Fish - Mary's on the Malecon Grilled Shrimp - Mary's on the Malecon Chicken - Buy the chicken whole at Pollo...
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    Got Corona?

    If you like the Session lager, try Mexican Logger by SKA brewing in Durango. Have seen it at Total Wine.
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    2012 Biker Rally

    Thanks for the link but that is the forum to the "official" website that still reads "Hang on to your hats the 2011 Rocky Point Rally is coming soon". I was hoping someone has some solid details for this years happenings.
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    2012 Biker Rally

    Does anyone know if there is going to be an "official" rally this year? The website hasn't been updated since last year. The Facebook page has the dates listed but no other info. Are there any events, rides, or poker runs planned? My friends and I will be there regardless of sponsors and...
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