Majahual, Mexico Clearance?

[belizesailor]

Anyone ever cleared at Majahual?

I know cruise ships come in there so there must be officials. NoonSite is a bit sparse on details.

Any info appreciated.

[Sailmonkey]

In 2011 we tried to clear out at xcalak via majahual. No dice. We were told by the port captain that the officials travel to majahaul based on the cruise schedule.
May have changed by now though.

[zeehag]

https://www.google.com/search?q=mexi...Knl5dSMmonOSM:


a bunch of maps showing mexican east coast ports. eeenie meenie miney moe..
pick a port CLOSEST TO YOUR ENTRANCE TO MEXICO and contact 24 hours before entry., oops that is new.

entry laws of mexico and marinas of mexico, east and west coasts:
https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/vancouv...s/pdf/boat.pdf



good luck have fun and spend your dollars.

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

In 2011 we tried to clear out at xcalak via majahual. No dice. We were told by the port captain that the officials travel to majahaul based on the cruise schedule.
May have changed by now though.

Yes, Ive read that Xcalak is no longer a port of entry. Apparently replaced by Majahual...sometimes.

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by zeehag

...
pick a port CLOSEST TO YOUR ENTRANCE TO MEXICO and contact 24 hours before entry., oops that is new.

...

That would be Majahual, but aparently not really.

[zeehag]

funny i didnot even see majahual on the list of mexican ports of entry.
the list is in my linkies... might want to read it some.
the newest regulations for check in are also included. new as of nov 2017.

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by belizesailor

That would be Majahual, but aparently not really.

Chetumal is an option if you want to play the shallow water and q flag game with Belize (or try the Zaragoza canal and let me know how it goes).

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

Chetumal is an option if you want to play the shallow water and q flag game with Belize (or try the Zaragoza canal and let me know how it goes).

Also a thought if mine. I want to explore that area more too.

Have read some things that infer you can get to Xcalac via Zaragoza...so could clear in Chetumal and pick my way across to Zaragoza then Xcalac. My boat only draws 3.5 so shallow water not a problem.

Zaragoza is on the charts, but do you know anyone who has actually transited it?

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by belizesailor

Zaragoza is on the charts, but do you know anyone who has actually transited it?

I don’t “know” them, but I do know that the Mexican navy transits the canal in their patrol boats (draft unknown).

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

I don’t “know” them, but I do know that the Mexican navy transits the canal in their patrol boats (draft unknown).

Ive heard that too...maybe I go up to Chetumal, clear in, and have a chat w the Navy crew.

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by zeehag

funny i didnot even see majahual on the list of mexican ports of entry.
the list is in my linkies... might want to read it some.
the newest regulations for check in are also included. new as of nov 2017.

Your list is pretty “soft” on the east coast.

[zeehag]

is not MY list but MEXICO'S inmagracion y aduanas list of ports of entry. there are no officials in other ports and no banjercito for t i p. there are reasons for the designated ports of entry . might want to check it out.

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by zeehag

is not MY list but MEXICO'S inmagracion y aduanas list of ports of entry. there are no officials in other ports and no banjercito for t i p. there are reasons for the designated ports of entry . might want to check it out.

Assuming one has already acquired their TIP, then clearing in is possible at several more areas than indicated on the list.

[zeehag]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

Assuming one has already acquired their TIP, then clearing in is possible at several more areas than indicated on the list.

then a PORT OF ENTRY would not be required.
you get tip and visa in ports of entry.
the list states where to check into mexico.