Thousands of patients from the United States and Canada travel to Tijuana every year for high-quality, low-cost dental care. If you are planning a trip to Tijuana, here is what you should know.
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Is Tijuana Safe?
Yes! Thousands of Americans and Canadians visit Tijuana every day without incident. The few people who run into issues are usually younger tourists visiting Tijuana for the notorious nightlife.
Payments
If you are going to spend a good deal of money with your credit card, consider obtaining a credit card that does not charge foreign transaction (FX) fees. Most credit card companies charge FX fees up to 4% on all purchases, so if you spend $5000, you will be charged $200.
In North America, Capital One is the only credit card company that does not charge FX fees. Alternately, many clinics offer up to a 5% discount on cash transactions. Check with your dentist to see if they offer a cash discount.
Also, prior to travel, phone your credit card company and register a travel notice with them. This will save you the potential hassle of having your credit card frozen for suspected fraudulent activity.
Top Dentists in Tijuana
There are dozens of dentists in Tijuana, and the standards of care can vary greatly. Find excellent hand-selected dentists in Tijuana that specialize in working with dental travelers and offer a high level of service and standards on Dental Departures.
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Sources:
MTS- Schedules & Real Time. Website accessed: 9 April 2021. http://www.sdmts.com/trolley/trolley.asp
Best Hotels in Tijuana. U.S. News Today. 2021. https://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/Tijuana_Mexico/