January 2025 Baja Bulletin

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FMM Price Increase

The price of FMMs increased on January 1, 2025 to $861 pesos for a 180-day tourist permit. There have been checkpoints along the peninsula for FMMs so please remember to get your FMM at the border when crossing into Mexico. If you have gotten an FMM online, you still need to stop at the border when entering Mexico to have it stamped, otherwise it is considered invalid. Discover Baja can issue FMMs for Discover Baja members who will be in Mexico for 7 days or less.

New Screwworm Requirements for Dogs Entering the U.S.

Because of screwworm detection in Mexico, there are now new requirements for dogs entering the U.S. from Mexico as of Nov. 22, 2024. All dogs entering the U.S. must have a health certificate signed by a full-time, salaried SENASICA veterinary official. The certificate must state that the animal has been inspected for screwworm within 5 days prior to shipment to the United States and the animal is free from screwworm. This new requirement is currently only being enforced with the airlines and not at land border crossings.

Safety in San Felipe

After some targeted cartel violence in San Felipe at the end of December, there has been an increase of police and military in the region and no recent problems. Things have generally returned to normal, but we are still advising travelers in that area to camp only in designated campgrounds and to stay in at night.

Baja Carnaval Celebrations

Carnaval will be taking place in February and La Paz has one of the largest celebrations on the peninsula. The La Paz Carnaval celebrations will be taking place from February 13-18. The family-friendly festivities will feature a parade with floats, performances by local dance troupes and mariachi bands, while children enjoy costumed characters and clowns. The festivities continue late into the night, with lively street parties and concerts. Read more about Baja Carnaval celebrations in our article here.

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