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Male to female (MTF) surgery in Mexico typically costs from _op_1366_price_from_ to _op_1366_price_to_. Final pricing depends on the surgical techniques used and the number of combined procedures. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where costs average _price_compare_US_average_. Mexico packages often include surgeon fees, hospital stays, and local transportation in hubs like Mexicali, Tijuana, and Mexico City.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing border clinics like Hospital de la Familia offers unique financial value. This facility is located steps from the California border in Mexicali. It holds CSG accreditation from the General Health Council of Mexico. This ensures high-tier safety standards at Mexican market rates. Patients save on international flights while receiving care in a boutique environment. MTF packages here often include multi-night hospital stays for initial recovery monitoring.

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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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