Section 2: Next Steps

Complete the paperwork detailed in Section 1.
Take 5 minutes to complete this form and provide information about yourself that we will use to introduce you to the students after you’ve arrived in Bahia.

If you have been told you are a Driver in an Ocean Discovery vehicle, please email or text a copy of your driver’s license to Nalleli (narriaga@oceandi.org) / 619-241-5709.
Remember to bring a lunch and snacks for the ride down as we do not stop to buy lunch.
Pack for your trip using the Intro To Research Packing List.
If you are driving your own vehicle or have indicated you are comfortable driving an Ocean Discovery vehicle, read the Driving In Mexico Guide And Directions Via Mex 5. If you are driving your own vehicle and not joining an Ocean Discovery caravan, please print this document to have with you during travel.
- If you are driving your own vehicle and not joining an Ocean Discovery caravan, please print and bring this Trip Itinerary (link coming soon). When you stop to have your visas stamped at the border crossing, you may be asked to show this itinerary.

Day of Departure

For those travelling with other passengers in Ocean Discovery vehicles or personal vehicles (most mentors):

Arrive with your water, snacks, and lunch for the ride down.

Meet Joel (207-232-0452) at the Living Lab (4255 Thorn Street) at 7:00 a.m.

Parking: Only street parking is available. You may wish to be dropped off or take a taxi / Uber / Lyft.

Pack cars.

Participate in a pre-trip orientation:

Leave for Bahia at 8:00 am to ensure arrival by 5:00 pm.

For those traveling in personal vehicles without other program passengers:

If travelling in the Ocean Discovery caravan:

If traveling independently:

Print out the “Driving to Mexico” document and bring with you to follow during your trip.
Please plan to leave your house by 8:00 am to ensure arrival by 5:00 pm.

Day of Departure