Medical destination
🇲🇽
Mexico
Americas' favorite for bariatric & dental care
3,120+ centers·From $1,500
80%+
US patient share
Medical tourists
50–75%
Avg. savings
vs US cash prices
Why medical tourism in Mexico?
Mexico offers proximity for US/Canadian patients, accredited hospitals in border cities and CDMX, and dramatic savings on bariatric and dental procedures.
- Minutes to hours from US border
- CSG & JCI accredited hospitals
- USD pricing standard
- Bariatric surgery hub
Top treatments
| Treatment | Avg. price | vs USA |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric sleeve | $5,500 | Save 75% |
| Dental full mouth | $12,000 | Save 70% |
| Knee replacement | $11,000 | Save 65% |
Top medical centers
Patient stories
“Tijuana — safe, professional, life-changing.”
Visa information
US/UK/EU citizens — tourist entry, no visa for short stays (check current rules).
Visa types
- · FMM Tourist (180 days US/CA)
Processing
On arrival
- ✓Keep FMM stub safe
- ✓Medical letter if asked at border
Best time to visit
November – April
Dry season
Coastal recovery popular.
Where to stay
- Medical tourism hotels in Tijuana, Monterrey, CDMX
- All-inclusive recovery resorts
Getting there
Airports
TIJ · CUN · MEX · GDL
From USA
Direct short flights
From UK / EU
1-stop via US/Europe
Hospital pickup standard