Original illustration representing neighborhood streets in the Playas de Tijuana area of Tijuana for Cañón Azteca

Tijuana Neighborhood Guide

Colonia Cañón Azteca

Tijuana, Baja California

Mailbox and package receiving for Cañón Azteca

Mailbox and package-receiving information for residents of Cañón Azteca in Tijuana's Playas de Tijuana delegación.
  • Playas de Tijuana
  • 4 Mapped Roads
  • Verified Local Services
  • 10-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 110 min SENTRI 20 min Heavy delay
  • Tecate 90 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 4:27 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 110 min 20 min 15 min
Tecate 90 min 5 min

Estimated Total Travel Time

From
Colonia Cañón Azteca, Tijuana
Drive
10 minutes
Border wait
50 min
Total estimate
60 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.

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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 Cañón Azteca Quick Facts

  • Drive to San Ysidro 10 minutes
  • Major Shopping Carnitas Don Lupe, Mariscos El Guero

Welcome to Colonia Cañón Azteca, 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
7.6 miles
Typical drive
10 minutes
Closest crossing
San Ysidro
Residents of Cañón Azteca can receive eligible U.S. parcels at one San Ysidro street address and collect them according to current travel conditions.

Map

About Colonia Cañón Azteca, Tijuana

Cañón Azteca is a mapped Tijuana colonia in the Playas de Tijuana delegación, covering approximately 13 hectares.

Mapped roads within the colonia include Calle Periférico, Calle Cañon de las Palmeras, Calle Cañón Azteca, and Calle Veracruz. These names can help residents orient a trip, while current street conditions should still be checked before leaving.

Local records list 8 businesses and services attributed to Cañón Azteca. Useful reference points include Carnitas Don Lupe, Chevron, Mariscos El Guero, Polleria Chiquis, Tortas Hamburguesas y Tostilocos, and Optica Anzaldo.

Its mapped boundary meets Artesanal, Cañón de las Palmeras, and Cañón del Matadero Este. This boundary context helps distinguish Cañón Azteca from adjacent or similarly named areas.

The routed drive from Cañón Azteca to San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship is 7.6 miles and about 10 minutes in free-flow conditions. Border wait and changing traffic are separate from that estimate.

Residents and businesses in Cañón Azteca 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 Playas de Tijuana
  • 4 mapped named roads
  • 2 local service categories
  • 7.6 routed miles to the store
  • 10-minute free-flow route
  • Original delegación illustration

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Neighbourhood insights

What makes Colonia Cañón Azteca, Tijuana distinctive?

Cañón Azteca combines a 13-hectare municipal identity with 8 attributed local business and service records across 2 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 Cañón Azteca receiving eligible retail, document, and supply parcels.

Nearby landmarks

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

Shopping

  • Carnitas Don Lupe

    Listed in local records within Cañón Azteca, Tijuana.

  • Mariscos El Guero

    Listed in local records within Cañón Azteca, Tijuana.

  • Polleria Chiquis

    Listed in local records within Cañón Azteca, Tijuana.

  • Tortas Hamburguesas y Tostilocos

    Listed in local records within Cañón Azteca, Tijuana.

  • Optica Anzaldo

    Listed in local records within Cañón Azteca, Tijuana.

  • Pintura Americana

    Listed in local records within Cañón Azteca, Tijuana.

  • Abarrotes Efren

    Listed in local records within Cañón Azteca, Tijuana.

Transportation

  • Chevron

    Listed in local records within Cañón Azteca, Tijuana.

Border crossing

The nearest crossing for Colonia Cañón Azteca, 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 Cañón Azteca 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 7.6 miles
Estimated driving time
10 minutes
Plus border wait
Varies at San Ysidro, often by hours. Check current wait times before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cañón Azteca from the store?

The free-flow route is 7.6 miles and about 10 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 Cañón Azteca?

The page lists locally attributed names such as Carnitas Don Lupe, Chevron, and Mariscos El Guero.

Why customers from Colonia Cañón Azteca, 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.

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Get a U.S. address for Colonia Cañón Azteca, 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