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Property Tax Discounts for 2012

The San Felipe property tax (impuesto predial) bills for 2012 are now available online. Like last year, the discount is 20% if paid in January, 10% in February, 5% in March. The actual amounts to pay...

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Property Tax Discounts for 2011

The Mexicali government has proposed increased discounts for early payment of predial (property tax) for 2011. These changes are yet to be approved by the Baja California State Senate, but are likely...

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How to Get a CURP Number - and Why

Government departments in Mexico are using the CURP number (personal id number) for more and more purposes. In this article I'll explain what it is, why you need it, and how to get it....

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Directions to El Dorado Ranch from Calexico East Gate (Left Turn)

Driving directions to/from El Dorado Ranch in San Felipe for the Calexico East Gate, when turning LEFT at the T-intersection just beyond Customs....

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Earthquake near San Felipe

San Felipe doesn't get many earthquakes as it is south and west of the main fault lines. But a 7.2 quake south of Mexicali on Easter Sunday, 4th April 2010 at 3.40pm PDT was widely felt in the area....

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