John Ferguson
Sep 30, 2002, 5:49 PM
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: John, at other border crossings (El Paso, Laredo) the recommendation one always gets is to "try to come across mid-week and as early in the morning as you can" to 'avoid' the big lines, etc.<p>: Is this the case also at Presidio, or is this crossing more laid back? <p>: Thanks.<p>: Rick <p><<<<<<<<<<<<p>My longest wait for my documentation at the Ojinaga port of entry was about four hours, which was on a Saturday morning at the start of the Christmas vacations in 1998. Avoid major holidays (Mexican and US), because this is where you'll encounter the most congestion. At most other times there will hardly be any line at all in Ojinaga. Weekends generally may be busier and peak business hours, as well. But even then, this is NOTHING on the scale of the big crossings.<p>The bridge wait time is generally no more than a minute or two, going into Ojinaga, and five to fifteen minutes, entering Presidio.<p>The crossing is open 24 hours a day,and I think you can get your paperwork 'round the clock, as well. I've had no waits at all when I get my documentation around 7:00 PM. Nevertheless, if you get your paperwork in the evening, I agree with the line of thought: "Don't drive at night."
The drive to Camargo has zilch for 150 lonely miles (great in the daytime, though to average 65+ mph). The road to Chihuahua has a very curvy, hilly stretch that should be avoided at night, but is no big deal in the day.<p>Glad to be of help. <p>
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