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Craniotomy in Mexico typically costs from _op_157_price_from_ to _op_157_price_to_. The final price depends on the city, hospital accreditation, and the case complexity. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Packages usually include the surgical team fees, a multi-day hospital stay, preoperative diagnostics, and airport or border transfers.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic in Monterrey or Mexicali provides access to top-tier care near the border. Hospital San José Tec de Monterrey is JCI-accredited, ensuring US-level safety protocols for international patients. Meanwhile, Guadalajara offers highly specialized options, with GDL High Specialty Neurosurgery reporting prices from $17,400 to $46,400. For boutique-style care, Hospital de la Familia provides private rooms and high-quality surgical outcomes.

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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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