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Official CBP Wait Times • Updated Automatically Throughout the Day
- San Ysidro 100 min SENTRI 30 min Heavy delay
- Otay Mesa 45 min SENTRI 25 min Moderate delay
- Tecate 120 min Current wait Heavy delay
- Pedestrian 60 min at San Ysidro Heavy delay
- USD / MXN 16.8894 Exchange rate
- Best crossing Otay Mesa 45 min
- Updated 8:19 pm Official CBP feed
Detailed Border Wait Times (CBP)
| Port of Entry | General | Sentri | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro | 100 min | 30 min | 60 min |
| Otay Mesa | 45 min | 25 min | 30 min |
| Tecate | 120 min | — | 5 min |
Estimated Total Travel Time
- From
- Colonia Downey, Tecate
- Drive
- Not available
- Border wait
- 100 min
- Total estimate
- Not available
A total needs both a drive time and a live border wait. Border wait is usually the largest part of the journey, so no total is shown without it.
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 Tecate.
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 Downey Quick Facts
- Postal Codes 21450
- Major Shopping Abarrotes Barajas, Abarrotes Tarahumara
- Business District Bernali Group
Welcome to Colonia Downey, Tecate
- Closest crossing
- San Ysidro
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About Colonia Downey, Tecate
Downey is a residential colonia in the municipality of Tecate. Correos de México postal records associate the location with postal code 21450.
INEGI DENUE lists 36 named establishments attributed to Downey. Recorded local activity includes retail (6), food and restaurants (5), daily-needs services (3), healthcare (7), and pharmacies (1).
Mapped road references associated with Downey include Industrial Road, Tecate Mission Road, Boulevard Defensores de Baja California, Calle Presidente Pascual Ortiz Rubio, Avenida Nuevo León, and Boulevard Benito Juárez. Drivers should confirm the best current approach before leaving.
Named references attributed directly to Downey include Abarrotes Barajas, Abarrotes Tarahumara, Autozone de Mexico Sucursal 7072 Tecate, Bernali Group, Imprenta Graficos, and Pegasso Publicidad. These entries provide recognizable local context without assigning places from adjacent or similarly named areas.
Residents of Downey can use a San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship street address for eligible U.S. purchases, documents, and supply parcels that may not ship directly to Mexico.
Pickup planning remains separate from the neighborhood description: border waits, traffic, and local street conditions vary, so customers should check current conditions before traveling.
- SEPOMEX location identity
- 36 named local records
- 5 recorded service categories
- Original location illustration
Neighbourhood insights
What makes Colonia Downey, Tecate distinctive?
Downey has 36 named INEGI records across 5 recorded local-service 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?
Residents, workers, and local businesses in Downey receiving eligible retail, document, and supply parcels.
Nearby landmarks
Shopping
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Abarrotes Barajas
INEGI lists this local record in Downey, Tecate.
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Abarrotes Tarahumara
INEGI lists this local record in Downey, Tecate.
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Autozone de Mexico Sucursal 7072 Tecate
INEGI lists this local record in Downey, Tecate.
Business Districts
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Bernali Group
INEGI lists this local record in Downey, Tecate.
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Imprenta Graficos
INEGI lists this local record in Downey, Tecate.
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Pegasso Publicidad
INEGI lists this local record in Downey, Tecate.
Border crossing
The nearest crossing for Colonia Downey, Tecate 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
Mapped road references associated with Downey include Industrial Road, Tecate Mission Road, Boulevard Defensores de Baja California, Calle Presidente Pascual Ortiz Rubio, Avenida Nuevo León, and Boulevard Benito Juárez. Drivers should confirm the best current approach before leaving.
- Parking
- Free parking is available directly outside the San Ysidro store. Local parking in Downey varies.
- Public transport
- Check current local transport and border conditions before travel; no fixed route is stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Downey?
Downey is recorded in the municipality of Tecate, Baja California, under postal code 21450.
What local references appear on this page?
The page lists only named INEGI records attributed directly to Downey, including Abarrotes Barajas, Abarrotes Tarahumara, and Autozone de Mexico Sucursal 7072 Tecate.
Does the page promise a fixed drive time?
No. Travel and border conditions change, so customers should check current conditions before leaving.
Why customers from Colonia Downey, Tecate 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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