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A joint MRI in Mexico typically costs from _diag_567_price_from_ to _diag_567_price_to_. Prices depend on the specific joint, clinic location, and equipment quality. Patients save about _price_percent_discount_% compared to the United States. In the US, the average price for this scan is _price_compare_US_average_. Major medical hubs like Mexico City and Mexicali offer specialized orthopedic imaging centers.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing clinics near the border can reduce travel costs without losing medical quality. Hospital de la Familia sits just 200 yards from the US border. It holds accreditation from the General Health Council of Mexico. This facility serves thousands of international patients and features an on-site imaging center. Many specialists in Mexico City, like Dr. Christian Garcia, provide English-speaking care for travelers.

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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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