Juarez bridges crossing issues
Not looking for political commentary.
Just want to know if anyone has visited Juarez lately and has experienced longer wait times (driving or walking) due to all the migrant stuff?
I visited three weeks ago for hobby purposes, using the Americas bridge, on foot. Zero issues. I waited maybe 10 minutes. I'd avoid the Paso del Norte bridge right now. I'd also avoid driving across because the car lines have been getting crazy lately.
I crossed last week by car, minimal wait going in to JZ on the free bridge around 4pm. Zero wait coming back to ELP on the downtown bridge at 8PM.
- loc23
- 05-10-2023, 11:46 AM
There are certain times of the day and also certain days were the time to commute from Juarez to El Paso gets crazy long. There are groups on facebook where you can check the times and reports from people. After some time looking at those you can figure out when is the best time to visit Juarez. Usually I'll say that from Monday to Thursday after 6-7 PM you can get low traffic on the bridges. The best way to do it would be on foot but it has disadvantages. The other alternative is to get a sentri card to be able to pass on the express lanes that those generally are always a 5 min wai to cross.
Sunday morning, checked my watch. It was 9:43. 'Bout 20 people ahead of me. At my turn, the guy said the same thing: "Stand behind the yellow line, take off your glasses, I'm going to take your picture." Fine, but there wasn't a yellow line. I just did what everyone else did and stood where everyone else did, where the tile ended and the cement floor began . The officer then told to give him my card, which I did. He then asked me the trick question: "Where are you coming from." Duh, at the Mexico US border, I'm probably coming from Mexico. My response was "Spent the night in Juárez ". A lie, I actually spent 2 nights. I had nothing to declare, fought with an abuelita at the Xray machine because she thought my backpack full of dirty clothes and used condoms was hers, went to South Santa Fe St. And 4th, started the car and it was 9:55.
dude, just pull it. plenty of reviews here. reliable ladies, they will not ghost you. many times thats happened. I personally like hobby over there. I never had any issues. i reviewed several. Too many great reviews that never made it here. Just ask anybody. just be honest on the return trip when you crossing back. When I am on a budget I go to mps. Lately LB ladies had my attention. price point they are consistent. Even with the Laboutique ladies YMMV. Seriously, just treat them right, they simply aim to please. No fantasy is denied, in my experience. Just dont haggle them, you can get blacklisted. That piece of intel is one that many mongers over look. If you contact them, plan on seeing them. Dont waste their time. (unsolicited advice, I know)