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Hurricane Jimena – Kind To La Paz

Posted on September 6, 2009 Written by Lorenzo

After the Category 5 scare, Hurricane Jimena almost seemed like a non-event as she passed by La Paz, staying to the west, with much diminished strength. Heavy rain and some local flooding, but no serious damage that we are aware of.

Others were not so lucky up north, in mid-Baja. Where Jimena hit landfall there was much devastation. Let’s all find out how we can lend a hand or contribute to repairing these peoples’ lives and livelihoods. Please contact the Red Cross or another legitimate organization providing aid.

We decided maybe we will spring for hurricane shutters after all (timing is everything…). Later we’ll give you the contact info for the man who is installing our hurricane shutters.

Filed Under: News, Uncategorized Tagged With: hurricane, Jimena, Red Cross, shutters

La Paz Airport Security Screening

Posted on July 16, 2009 Written by Lorenzo

Most first time visitors leaving through the airport in La Paz, Baja California Sur,  are caught by surprise when their beverages are confiscated prior to boarding.

This airport has a unique security screening process.

At every airport I have visited in Mexico, all bags are inspected by hand. The checked luggage is inspected  prior to check-in, but not the carry-ons. 

Then, even though you put them through the X-ray system, your carryons will be hand inspected prior to boarding.

The beverage policy, however, is unique at the La Paz International Airport. Perhaps this policy exists at other Mexican airports, but I have not experienced it.

Due to the heat, many visitors bring bottles of water and other beverages to the airport. They dutifully drink as much as possible, then dump the remainder prior to going through security. Then they buy new drinks inside the waiting area, expecting to take them on board.

Think again!

You are not allowed to board a plane in La Paz with any beverages, even those purchased inside the security check point. When your carryons are hand inspected prior to boarding, all beverages will be confiscated.

The good news is … you ARE allowed to bring your beverages through the security checkpoint, so there is no need to dump them. Bring them on in, just finish them up before your plane arrives.

Filed Under: Transportation Tagged With: beverages, carryons, hand inspected, hurricane, Jimena, La Paz airport, x-ray system

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