Border Intelligence Center
Official CBP Wait Times • Updated Automatically Throughout the Day
- San Ysidro 20 min SENTRI 5 min Moving well
- Otay Mesa 5 min Current wait Moving well
- Tecate Unavailable Current wait Not reported
- Pedestrian 5 min at San Ysidro Moving well
- USD / MXN 17.2121 Exchange rate
- Best crossing Otay Mesa 5 min
- Updated 10:22 am Official CBP feed
Detailed Border Wait Times (CBP)
| Port of Entry | General | Sentri | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro | 20 min | 5 min | 5 min |
| Otay Mesa | 5 min | — | No delay |
| Tecate | — | — | — |
Estimated Total Travel Time
- From
- Colonia Cortez, Tijuana
- Drive
- 11 minutes
- Border wait
- 20 min
- Total estimate
- 31 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 Tijuana.
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 Cortez Quick Facts
- Drive to San Ysidro 11 minutes
- Major Shopping Cafetería Almaraz, Agranel Gusto Sin Culpa
- Hospitals Briseño Dental
Welcome to Colonia Cortez, Tijuana
- Distance
- 6.5 miles
- Typical drive
- 11 minutes
- Closest crossing
- San Ysidro
Map
About Colonia Cortez, Tijuana
Cortez is a mapped Tijuana colonia in the La Mesa delegación, covering approximately 5 hectares.
Mapped roads within the colonia include Avenida Alba Roja, Calle Nacori, and Calle Bacatete. These names can help residents orient a trip, while current street conditions should still be checked before leaving.
Local records list 11 businesses and services attributed to Cortez. Useful reference points include Cafetería Almaraz, Briseño Dental, Ignacio Ramirez Secundaria 44, Agranel Gusto Sin Culpa, All In Kings Bbq Smoke & Pit, and Press Café.
Its mapped boundary meets Camichin, Electricistas, and Gertrudis Green. This boundary context helps distinguish Cortez from adjacent or similarly named areas.
The routed drive from Cortez to San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship is 6.5 miles and about 11 minutes in free-flow conditions. Border wait and changing traffic are separate from that estimate.
Residents and businesses in Cortez 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.
- 5 hectares in La Mesa
- 3 mapped named roads
- 3 local service categories
- 6.5 routed miles to the store
- 11-minute free-flow route
- Original delegación illustration
Planning a pickup? Compare plans, staffed hours and carrier options on our rent a U.S. mailbox near Tijuana.
Neighbourhood insights
What makes Colonia Cortez, Tijuana distinctive?
Cortez combines a 5-hectare municipal identity with 11 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 Cortez receiving eligible retail, document, and supply parcels.
Nearby landmarks
Shopping
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Cafetería Almaraz
Listed in local records within Cortez, Tijuana.
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Agranel Gusto Sin Culpa
Listed in local records within Cortez, Tijuana.
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All In Kings Bbq Smoke & Pit
Listed in local records within Cortez, Tijuana.
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Press Café
Listed in local records within Cortez, Tijuana.
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Tacos de Birria El Borrego
Listed in local records within Cortez, Tijuana.
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Vidreria La Escondida
Listed in local records within Cortez, Tijuana.
Healthcare
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Briseño Dental
Listed in local records within Cortez, Tijuana.
Education
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Ignacio Ramirez Secundaria 44
Listed in local records within Cortez, Tijuana.
Border crossing
The nearest crossing for Colonia Cortez, 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 Cortez varies.
- Public transport
- Check current local transport and border conditions before travel; no fixed transit route is stated.
Travel times
- Distance
- about 6.5 miles
- Estimated driving time
- 11 minutes
- Plus border wait
- Varies at San Ysidro, often by hours. Check current wait times before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Cortez from the store?
The free-flow route is 6.5 miles and about 11 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 Cortez?
The page lists locally attributed names such as Cafetería Almaraz, Briseño Dental, and Ignacio Ramirez Secundaria 44.
Why customers from Colonia Cortez, Tijuana 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 Cortez, Tijuana
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