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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a border clinic provides high value for international patients seeking convenience. Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali is located steps from the California border. It maintains CSG Accreditation, ensuring high-quality standards at affordable rates. Their facility features 32 private rooms specifically designed for international patient comfort. Opting for these specialized border centers eliminates extra travel costs while maintaining surgical-grade oversight.

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Currency

Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars)

Best period for the trip

December-April

Language

Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)

Visa

required for some countries

Time difference with Europe

7 hours

Time difference with the USA

1 hour

Capital

Mexico City

Medical tourism center

Mexico City

Popular resorts

Central and Southern Mexico

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In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

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Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes:

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