Border Intelligence Center
Official CBP Wait Times • Updated Automatically Throughout the Day
- San Ysidro 120 min SENTRI 15 min Heavy delay
- Otay Mesa 110 min SENTRI 20 min Heavy delay
- Tecate 120 min Current wait Heavy delay
- Pedestrian 60 min at San Ysidro Heavy delay
- USD / MXN 16.9479 -0.25%
- Best crossing Otay Mesa 110 min
- Updated 3:22 am Official CBP feed
Detailed Border Wait Times (CBP)
| Port of Entry | General | Sentri | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro | 120 min | 15 min | 60 min |
| Otay Mesa | 110 min | 20 min | 20 min |
| Tecate | 120 min | — | 5 min |
Estimated Total Travel Time
- From
- Colonia El Refugio, Tecate
- Drive
- 44 minutes
- Border wait
- 120 min
- Total estimate
- 164 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 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 El Refugio Quick Facts
- Postal Codes 21440
- Drive to San Ysidro 44 minutes
- Major Shopping Comercial de Quesos El Torito, El Lugar de Nos
- Business District Motel la Hacienda
- Hospitals OXXO Suc 50plb Cuchuma Tij
- Parks & Recreation Reto 5
Welcome to Colonia El Refugio, Tecate
- Distance
- 28.9 miles
- Typical drive
- 44 minutes
- Closest crossing
- San Ysidro
Colonia El Refugio is about 44 minutes from the store by the committed free-flow route. San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship receives eligible U.S. parcels for pickup at one U.S. address.
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About Colonia El Refugio, Tecate
Correos de México lists El Refugio as a fraccionamiento in Tecate.
6 frequently listed local roads include Prolongacion Revolucion, Boulevard Benito Juarez, Calle del Fresno, Prolongacion Revolución, Avenida Encinos.
Verified local records include El Lugar de Nos, Sete de Baja California, OXXO Suc 50plb Cuchuma Tij, Grupo Primero de Mayo de Alcoholicos Anonimos; the selected references span Shopping, Government Services, Healthcare, Community Services, Parks & Recreation, Business Districts.
The committed OSRM free-flow route from the DENUE median coordinate is 28.9 miles and about 44 minutes; border wait is excluded.
- Official Fraccionamiento identity
- 6 verified named roads
- 10 verified local places
- 6 landmark categories
- 28.9 routed miles to the store
- Original evidence-grounded illustrative hero
Neighbourhood insights
What makes Colonia El Refugio, Tecate distinctive?
El Refugio combines an official postal location identity with 115 named DENUE records and 6 recurring road names.
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 to Mexico.
Who uses the service most from this area?
Households, students, workers and local businesses receiving eligible retail, document and supply parcels.
Nearby landmarks
INEGI lists each of the local places below within El Refugio, Tecate.
Shopping
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Comercial de Quesos El Torito
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
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El Lugar de Nos
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
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Ensambre 43
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
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Menuderia Coquis
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
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Tecnicentro Royal Tecate
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
Government Services
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Sete de Baja California
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
Healthcare
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OXXO Suc 50plb Cuchuma Tij
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
Parks & Recreation
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Reto 5
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
Business Districts
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Motel la Hacienda
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
Community Services
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Grupo Primero de Mayo de Alcoholicos Anonimos
Listed by INEGI in El Refugio, Tecate.
Border crossing
The nearest crossing for Colonia El Refugio, 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
OSRM free-flow route from the exact-settlement DENUE median coordinate; border wait excluded.
- Parking
- Free parking is available directly outside the store. Verify current local parking conditions in El Refugio before travel.
- Public transport
- Local access includes Prolongacion Revolucion, Boulevard Benito Juarez, Calle del Fresno; verify current transit service and road conditions before travel.
Travel times
- Distance
- about 28.9 miles
- Estimated driving time
- 44 minutes
- Plus border wait
- Varies at San Ysidro, often by hours. Check current wait times before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How was El Refugio verified?
Correos de México lists the location and postal codes, while INEGI records confirm the local roads and services shown on this page.
How far is the store from El Refugio?
The free-flow driving route is 28.9 miles and about 44 minutes; border wait time is 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.
Why customers from Colonia El Refugio, 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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Get a U.S. address for Colonia El Refugio, Tecate
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.