Major city · Mexico
Los AlgodonesVicente Guerrero
A half-day or full-day trip from Yuma for dental or medical care, not a base: walk across the border, see the town in a few hours, return by evening.
Los Algodones, the northernmost town in Mexico, is a border medical and dental tourism hub with about 600 dentists serving 7,000 residents. Almost all clinics are bilingual and have US phone numbers. The walkable town centre is four blocks wide; most visitors cross from Andrade, California, park on the US side and walk in. One night is enough only if you have a multi-day procedure.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airport
- YUM
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Los Algodones, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyVery safe for tourists during the day; the main risk is heat exhaustion in summer.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 emergency · 078 Tourist assistance
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYUM Yuma International Airport (About 16 km (10 mi) east; taxi or rideshare to the Andrade border crossing, then walk across.).YUM Yuma International Airport (About 10 mi (16 km) east; taxi or rideshare to the Andrade border crossing, then walk across.).
- Getting aroundThe entire town is walkable: all clinics, pharmacies and shops are within a four-block radius.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet tacoMXN 15–30 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townMXN 50–100 (≈ US$3–6)
- Budget bedHostel bed or basic guesthouse, a night, per personMX$400 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in guesthouse, a night, per roomMX$1,500 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedPrivate room in guesthouse, a night, per roomMX$3,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$500 (≈ US$30) · Mid MX$1,500 (≈ US$85) · High MX$3,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YUM Yuma International Airport (About 16 km (10 mi) east; taxi or rideshare to the Andrade border crossing, then walk across.)YUM Yuma International Airport (About 10 mi (16 km) east; taxi or rideshare to the Andrade border crossing, then walk across.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Aug
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Sep
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Los Algodones: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jul
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Aug
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The entire town is walkable: all clinics, pharmacies and shops are within a four-block radius. No public transport needed.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yuma, Arizona
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Walk across the Andrade border crossing, then taxi or bus (Blue Route 5) about 16 km (9.9 mi)Walk across the Andrade border crossing, then taxi or bus (Blue Route 5) about 9.9 mi (16 km)
Most visitors base themselves in Yuma and day-trip to Los Algodones.
Mexicali
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car via Federal Highway 2, about 1 h 15 min
Larger city with more dining and cultural options.
San Felipe
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Car via Federal Highway 5, about 2 h 30 min
A full day; best as an overnight trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few small hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of the border; most visitors stay in Yuma.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MXN 500–1,000 (≈ US$30–55) excl. treatment
- Mid
- MXN 1,000–2,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. treatment
- High
- MXN 2,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. treatment
Trip budget
| Private room in guesthouse1 × 1 night × MX$1,500 | MX$1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$1,500 | MX$1,500 |
| Taxi from Yuma airport to Andrade border crossing1 × MX$500 · check | MX$500 |
| Parking on US side (Andrade), per day1 × MX$150 · check | MX$150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$365 |
| Trip total≈ MX$4,015 per person per day, bed included | MX$4,015≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in Mexican pesos; treatment costs not included. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dental cleaningcheck | MXN 500–1,500 (≈ US$30–85) |
| Prescription glasses (frames + lenses)check | MXN 1,000–3,000 (≈ US$55–170) |
| Street taco | MXN 15–30 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | MXN 15–25 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi within town | MXN 50–100 (≈ US$3–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- US port of entry hours: 6AM–10PM PST daily; plan your return before closing.
- Park on the US side (Andrade, CA) and walk across; driving into Mexico requires Mexican car insurance.
- Carry a passport or passport card to re-enter the US.
- Summer temperatures exceed 40°C (104°F); bring water and sun protection.Summer temperatures exceed 104°F (40°C); bring water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Emergency911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US Consulate General in Tijuana (check address); Canadian consulate in Tijuana; most other countries have embassies in Mexico City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yuma airport → Andrade border: about MXN 300–800 (≈ US$17–45) taxi (check)
- Parking Andrade, per day: about MXN 100–200 (≈ US$6–11) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (oh-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (grah-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (kwahn-toh kweh-stah)
- ¿Habla inglés? — Do you speak English? (ah-blah een-glehs)
- ¿Dónde está el dentista? — Where is the dentist? (don-deh es-tah el den-tees-tah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Los Algodones. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for dental clinics with verified price bands and appointment booking.
- Pharmacy and optical shop pages with price lists.
- Border crossing hours and queue status fixture.
Sources
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