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Contact us to get more information about Casa Blanca Retreat Center or
to secure a reservation with deposit. Refundable if cancellation is within
two weeks of reservation, with verbal confirmation.
Casa Blanca Retreat

For prices and reservations contact
Pete or Janice Van Dyken
In the US. call 714-544-8293
Cell  714-604-7774 works in Mexico)
or email us
eyecam7@aol.com
Mailing Address:
Pete Van Dyken
235 South A Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Baja's Mount Sinai
You will need to dial 001 714 604 7774 to reach us at CASA BLANCA RETREAT,
you will  be charged roaming fees on your cell phone of about $1.50 per minute.  We
will not have access to the internet for any emailed messages while at CBR facility.
As of DECEMBER 2008 gas is cheaper in the USA than in MEXICO.  The exchange rate fluctuates and
is 13 pesos to the dollar as of 12-08.  If you use pesos to buy gas, it will be 13 pesos to the dollar.  
If you use US dollars, they will charge you 12 pesos to the dollar.  Pesos are needed for COSTCO and
WALMART purchases.  Prices are comparable to US stores and your U.S. COSTCO card works in
MEXICO as well.

It is the law that you must have a minimum of MEXICAN liability insurance for driving in MEXICO.  
You may get this insurance all by email without stopping along the border.  Call 1-800 727 2252 for
Discover BAJA Insurance.  They will both mail and email you a copy of your insurance policy.  You can
get MEXICAN auto Insurance, covering 3 days to 60 days of Insurance.  If you mention PETE VAN
DYKEN  whose member number is 17930 they may give you a discount.
Notes of Interest While In Mexico ....
The View from Casa Blanca Retreat Center is
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow"