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insurance for Mexico
What is the norm for Bike insurance in Mexico.Do you get it at the border or pre arrange it ?What is the approx. cost.

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You don't say where you are coming from but if it's from the US then you can find it at the border. I entered at the San Ysidro border between San Diego and Tijuana and bought mine before I crossed the border - the last exit on the freeway south. There are a few places that sell the insurance and recall the cost worked out at a couple of dollars per day (sorry not to be more specific).

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I use www.bajabound.com Expect to pay about $4.00 USD/day.The rates are set by The Mexican Federal Government and vary slightly with the exchange rate.I've never had to use the insurance,and for all I know it may very well be worthless.You can get the insurance over the internet before you leave.This will save time at the Border Crossing.

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I'm not sure what the best place to get insurance is, but i do know that if you buy it at the boarder, expect to pay premium price!
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Hi, we bought it at the border, normally there are several shops, supermarkets etc they have a booth where they sell it. There are two kinds of insurance. One is per day, the other is per year. If u are staying longer than 30 days, the year insurance is def. cheaper. Another good option which was introduced last year is a drivers licence bound insurance. It is really cheap (like 120 Dollar for one year, about 50 % compared to the normal one for a year), but than nobody else can ride yur bike (which was ok for us)

If u check with AAA they can give u infos as well. But the price does not differ much.

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Thanks for info,i will probably get it at US border then as i don't know what exact day i will be crossing into Mexico.

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