Border Intelligence Center
Official CBP Wait Times • Updated Automatically Throughout the Day
- San Ysidro 90 min SENTRI 5 min Heavy delay
- Otay Mesa 70 min Current wait Heavy delay
- Tecate Unavailable Current wait Not reported
- Pedestrian 5 min at San Ysidro Moving well
- USD / MXN 17.0260 +0.04%
- Best crossing Otay Mesa 70 min
- Updated 8:46 am Official CBP feed
Detailed Border Wait Times (CBP)
| Port of Entry | General | Sentri | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro | 90 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| Otay Mesa | 70 min | — | No delay |
| Tecate | — | — | — |
Estimated Total Travel Time
- From
- Colonia Maneadero, Ensenada
- Drive
- 90 to 105 minutes
- Border wait
- 90 min
- Total estimate
- 180 min
Drive time is an estimate; the border wait is live and changes through the day. Check again before you travel.
Mexico Customs Official government resource
Returning to Mexico with purchases? Check Mexico's current traveller allowance (franquicia), declaration requirements and customs guidance before you cross.
U.S. Border Wait Times Official government resource
Check live northbound passenger vehicle and pedestrian wait times at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa before you leave Ensenada.
Trusted Traveler Programs Official government resource
SENTRI and Global Entry members use dedicated lanes at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa. Apply or renew through the official DHS portal.
Electronic I-94 Official government resource
Travellers entering the United States can obtain or review their electronic I-94 arrival record before crossing.
Vehicle Permits Official government resource
Driving beyond the Baja California free zone requires a temporary vehicle import permit, issued by Banjercito.
Medical FastLane Official government resource
Patients attending medical appointments across the border may use the Cruce Agil / Medical FastLane northbound lane.
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Colonia Maneadero Quick Facts
- Postal Codes 22790
- Drive to San Ysidro 90 to 105 minutes
Welcome to Colonia Maneadero, Ensenada
- Distance
- 77.6 miles
- Typical drive
- 90 to 105 minutes
- Closest crossing
- San Ysidro
Your comprehensive guide to Maneadero—featuring agricultural export valleys, Maneadero Parte Alta & Parte Baja, La Bufadora junction, border wait times, and U.S. mailing solutions.
About Colonia Maneadero, Ensenada
Maneadero is an extensive agricultural, commercial, and residential municipal delegation situated approximately 15 kilometers south of urban Ensenada. Covering fertile alluvial plains, Maneadero is Baja California's primary coastal agricultural valley.
Divided geographically into Maneadero Parte Alta (the elevated commercial and residential bench along Highway 1) and Maneadero Parte Baja (the coastal agricultural valley stretching toward the bay), the community is vital to Mexico's international fresh produce exports.
- POSTAL CODE
- 22790
- LOCATION
- Southern Ensenada Valley
- KEY HIGHWAY
- Carretera Transpeninsular (MX-1)
- CHARACTER
- Agricultural Export & Commercial
Nearby landmarks
Originally settled as an agrarian ejido in the early 20th century, Maneadero transformed into a modern high-tech agricultural hub due to its temperate coastal microclimate, artesian water resources, and fertile soil.
Today, Maneadero produces high-value export crops including strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, and flowers shipped daily to U.S. and international markets via San Ysidro and Otay Mesa.
Maneadero is structured across two primary geographical zones:
Maneadero serves as the vital transit gateway to State Route 23, the scenic peninsula highway leading west toward Punta Banda and La Bufadora (one of the world's largest marine blowholes, attracting over 500,000 international visitors annually).
Maneadero features authentic Baja California roadside cuisine:
Medical resources serving the Maneadero community:
Academic institutions serving Maneadero families:
Border crossing
The nearest crossing for Colonia Maneadero, Ensenada is San Ysidro. Wait times vary considerably by hour and by day, and both pedestrian and vehicle lanes are worth checking before you travel — the pedestrian lane is often much faster when you are collecting a parcel rather than moving goods by car.
Bring the documents the crossing requires of you. A mailbox adds no further requirement of its own: collecting mail is an ordinary errand on the U.S. side.
Travel times
- Distance
- about 77.6 miles
- Estimated driving time
- 90 to 105 minutes
- Plus border wait
- Varies at San Ysidro, often by hours. Check current wait times before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for Maneadero in Ensenada?
The primary postal code for Maneadero is 22790 .
How far is Maneadero from San Ysidro?
Maneadero is located approximately 125 km (77 miles) south of San Ysidro, taking about 90 to 105 minutes via Highway 1 and Highway MX-1D Escénica.
Can agricultural businesses in Maneadero use a U.S. mailbox address?
Yes! Many growers and agricultural suppliers in Maneadero use San Ysidro PO Box N Ship to receive U.S. tractor parts, seeds, specialized tools, and business invoices.
Why customers from Colonia Maneadero, Ensenada choose us
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A real U.S. mailing address
A street address rather than a PO Box number, so retailers and carriers that refuse PO Boxes will still deliver.
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Secure package receiving
Parcels are signed for, logged and held securely until you collect them.
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Border convenience
Positioned for the San Ysidro crossing, so collecting a parcel is an errand rather than an expedition.
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Mail forwarding
Have mail and parcels sent onward when collecting in person is not practical.
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Digital mailbox
See what has arrived without making the trip, and decide what to do with it.
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Bilingual support
Staff who work in English and Spanish, every day, for customers on both sides of the border.
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Business services
Notary, printing and a registered address businesses can use for supplier deliveries.
Why customers trust us
- Secure & Reliable Locked mailboxes and monitored premises
- Bilingual Team English and Spanish, every day
- Every Major Carrier UPS, FedEx, USPS and DHL accepted
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Get a U.S. address for Colonia Maneadero, Ensenada
San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship gives you a real street address minutes from the border, with package receiving from every major carrier and bilingual support.