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Mexico
The #1 destination for American medical tourists. Border towns offer quick access, while resort cities combine treatment with vacation.
1.2M+ Americans/year
Medical Tourists
50-80%
Typical Savings
2-5 hours
From US
Dental, Bariatric, Plastic Surgery
Top Procedures
Why Mexico?
- ✓Closest destination for Americans - some clinics walkable from US border
- ✓Largest volume of American medical tourists = experienced with US patients
- ✓No visa required for US citizens
- ✓Many US-trained doctors
- ✓Spanish widely spoken, English common in medical tourism clinics
Things to Consider
- !Quality varies widely - research is essential
- !Border towns are functional, not luxurious
- !Check travel advisories for specific regions
- !Bring all medications you need (some harder to get)
Where to Go
Tijuana
Border city across from San Diego. Hub for bariatric surgery.
BariatricDentalPlastic Surgery
Los Algodones
Tiny border town known as "Molar City". Walking distance from Arizona.
Dental
Cancun
Resort city combining treatment with beach vacation.
DentalPlastic Surgery
Mexico City
Capital with top hospitals and specialists.
Complex proceduresSpecialty care
Browse Procedures in Mexico
Practical Information
Visa
Not required for US citizens (up to 180 days)
Currency
Mexican Peso (MXN). USD widely accepted in tourist areas.
Language
Spanish. English common in medical tourism facilities.
Timezone
Central to Pacific (same as US)