Original illustration representing neighborhood streets in the Centro area of Tijuana for Cubillas

Tijuana Neighborhood Guide

Colonia Cubillas

Tijuana, Baja California

Mailbox and package receiving for Cubillas

Mailbox and package-receiving information for residents of Cubillas in Tijuana's Centro delegación.
  • Centro
  • 2 Mapped Roads
  • Verified Local Services
  • 8-Minute Route

San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship (Original project asset; illustrative, not documentary)

Border Intelligence Center

Official CBP Wait Times • Updated Automatically Throughout the Day

  • San Ysidro 50 min SENTRI 10 min Heavy delay
  • Otay Mesa 60 min SENTRI 6 min Heavy delay
  • Tecate 60 min Current wait Heavy delay
  • Pedestrian 10 min at San Ysidro Moving well
  • USD / MXN 17.2123 Exchange rate
  • Best crossing San Ysidro 50 min
  • Updated 1:52 pm Official CBP feed

Detailed Border Wait Times (CBP)

Port of Entry General Sentri Pedestrian
San Ysidro 50 min 10 min 10 min
Otay Mesa 60 min 6 min No delay
Tecate 60 min 30 min

Estimated Total Travel Time

From
Colonia Cubillas, Tijuana
Drive
8 minutes
Border wait
50 min
Total estimate
58 min

Drive time is an estimate; the border wait is live and changes through the day. Check again before you travel.

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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.

Check Mexico Personal Allowance (Franquicia) — opens official Mexican customs traveller allowance (franquicia) information on the ANAM government website in a new tab

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 Tijuana.

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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.

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Electronic I-94 Official government resource

Travellers entering the United States can obtain or review their electronic I-94 arrival record before crossing.

Electronic I-94 (U.S. Arrivals) — opens the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection I-94 service in a new tab

Vehicle Permits Official government resource

Driving beyond the Baja California free zone requires a temporary vehicle import permit, issued by Banjercito.

Banjercito Vehicle Permits — opens the official Banjercito temporary vehicle import permit site in a new tab

Medical FastLane Official government resource

Patients attending medical appointments across the border may use the Cruce Agil / Medical FastLane northbound lane.

Tijuana Medical FastLane / Cruce Agil — opens the official Tijuana SEDETI Medical FastLane information page in a new tab

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Colonia Cubillas Quick Facts

  • Drive to San Ysidro 8 minutes
  • Major Shopping Café Granate, Tacos y Tortas Ahogadas El Tio Pepe
  • Hospitals Clínica Quirurgica de Especialidades Medicas Vista Bella

Welcome to Colonia Cubillas, Tijuana

San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship
380 E San Ysidro Blvd Ste. B1, San Ysidro, CA 92173
Open today 10:00 am – 3:00 pm +1-619-213-6259
Distance
4.1 miles
Typical drive
8 minutes
Closest crossing
San Ysidro
Residents of Cubillas can receive eligible U.S. parcels at one San Ysidro street address and collect them according to current travel conditions.

Map

About Colonia Cubillas, Tijuana

Cubillas is a mapped Tijuana colonia in the Centro delegación, covering approximately 13 hectares.

Mapped roads within the colonia include Calle Ébano and Avenida de los Olivos. These names can help residents orient a trip, while current street conditions should still be checked before leaving.

Local records list 19 businesses and services attributed to Cubillas. Useful reference points include Café Granate, Clínica Quirurgica de Especialidades Medicas Vista Bella, Inpocipe, Tacos y Tortas Ahogadas El Tio Pepe, Smart Mart Mercadito, and Antojitos Mexicanos La Flor de Chiapas.

Its mapped boundary meets Calete, Chapultepec, and Chula Vista. This boundary context helps distinguish Cubillas from adjacent or similarly named areas.

The routed drive from Cubillas to San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship is 4.1 miles and about 8 minutes in free-flow conditions. Border wait and changing traffic are separate from that estimate.

Residents and businesses in Cubillas can use a San Ysidro street address for eligible U.S. purchases, documents, and supply parcels that may not ship directly to Mexico. Packages can be collected together after checking current traffic and border conditions.

  • 13 hectares in Centro
  • 2 mapped named roads
  • 3 local service categories
  • 4.1 routed miles to the store
  • 8-minute free-flow route
  • Original delegación illustration

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Neighbourhood insights

What makes Colonia Cubillas, Tijuana distinctive?

Cubillas combines a 13-hectare municipal identity with 19 attributed local business and service records across 3 displayed categories.

Why do people here use a U.S. mailbox?

A San Ysidro address provides one receiving point for eligible U.S. orders that do not ship directly to Mexico.

Who uses the service most from this area?

Households, students, workers, and local businesses in Cubillas receiving eligible retail, document, and supply parcels.

Nearby landmarks

Named services attributed to Cubillas are organized below by customer-facing category.

Shopping

  • Café Granate

    Listed in local records within Cubillas, Tijuana.

  • Tacos y Tortas Ahogadas El Tio Pepe

    Listed in local records within Cubillas, Tijuana.

  • Smart Mart Mercadito

    Listed in local records within Cubillas, Tijuana.

  • Antojitos Mexicanos La Flor de Chiapas

    Listed in local records within Cubillas, Tijuana.

  • Bulgogi

    Listed in local records within Cubillas, Tijuana.

  • Coffe & Flowers Alegra

    Listed in local records within Cubillas, Tijuana.

Healthcare

  • Clínica Quirurgica de Especialidades Medicas Vista Bella

    Listed in local records within Cubillas, Tijuana.

Education

  • Inpocipe

    Listed in local records within Cubillas, Tijuana.

Border crossing

The nearest crossing for Colonia Cubillas, Tijuana 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.

Driving directions

OSRM free-flow route from the IMPLAN polygon center to the store; border wait excluded.

Parking
Free parking is available directly outside the San Ysidro store. Local parking in Cubillas varies.
Public transport
Check current local transport and border conditions before travel; no fixed transit route is stated.

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Travel times

Distance
about 4.1 miles
Estimated driving time
8 minutes
Plus border wait
Varies at San Ysidro, often by hours. Check current wait times before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cubillas from the store?

The free-flow route is 4.1 miles and about 8 minutes; traffic and border wait are separate.

Can different carriers deliver to one mailbox?

Yes. UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, and most regional carriers can deliver eligible parcels to the U.S. street address.

What local references are listed for Cubillas?

The page lists locally attributed names such as Café Granate, Clínica Quirurgica de Especialidades Medicas Vista Bella, and Inpocipe.

Why customers from Colonia Cubillas, Tijuana choose us

  • 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.

  • Secure package receiving

    Parcels are signed for, logged and held securely until you collect them.

  • Border convenience

    Positioned for the San Ysidro crossing, so collecting a parcel is an errand rather than an expedition.

  • Mail forwarding

    Have mail and parcels sent onward when collecting in person is not practical.

  • Digital mailbox

    See what has arrived without making the trip, and decide what to do with it.

  • Bilingual support

    Staff who work in English and Spanish, every day, for customers on both sides of the border.

  • Business services

    Notary, printing and a registered address businesses can use for supplier deliveries.

Why customers trust us

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Get a U.S. address for Colonia Cubillas, Tijuana

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.

Questions? Contact the store