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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing border cities like Mexicali provides significant value without sacrificing international quality standards. Hospital de la Familia offers affordable pricing and CSG accreditation just steps from the US border. For complex cases, Monterrey hubs like Hospital San José provide JCI-accredited care. Specialist Ismael Avila brings elite expertise, having performed over 3,000 urological procedures and pioneered transplant units. This combination of high surgical volume and lower overhead makes Mexico a top-tier destination for value-conscious patients.

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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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