Border Intelligence Center
Official CBP Wait Times • Updated Automatically Throughout the Day
- San Ysidro Unavailable Current wait Not reported
- Otay Mesa 120 min Current wait Heavy delay
- Tecate Unavailable Current wait Not reported
- Pedestrian No delay at San Ysidro Moving well
- USD / MXN 16.9329 +0.26%
- Best crossing Otay Mesa 120 min
- Updated 8:39 am Official CBP feed
Detailed Border Wait Times (CBP)
| Port of Entry | General | Sentri | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro | — | — | No delay |
| Otay Mesa | 120 min | — | 5 min |
| Tecate | — | — | — |
Estimated Total Travel Time
- From
- Colonia Palma Real, Tijuana
- Drive
- 28 minutes
- Border wait
- Not available
- 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 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 Palma Real Quick Facts
- Drive to San Ysidro 28 minutes
- Major Shopping Birriería Emmanuel, OXXO
Welcome to Colonia Palma Real, Tijuana
- Distance
- 16.4 miles
- Typical drive
- 28 minutes
- Closest crossing
- San Ysidro
Map
About Colonia Palma Real, Tijuana
Palma Real is a mapped Tijuana colonia in the La Presa Este delegación, covering approximately 86 hectares.
Mapped roads within the colonia include Avenida Tercer Ayuntamiento, Boulevarde Palma Real, and Avenida Las Palmas. These names can help residents orient a trip, while current street conditions should still be checked before leaving.
Local records list 45 businesses and services attributed to Palma Real. Useful reference points include Birriería Emmanuel, OXXO, Esc Primaria Leona Vicario, Botanas Ady, Carnitas Homex, and Pollos y Hamburguesas.
Nearby mapped areas include Los Valles. They are listed for orientation and are not presented as part of Palma Real.
The routed drive from Palma Real to San Ysidro P.O. Box N Ship is 16.4 miles and about 28 minutes in free-flow conditions. Border wait and changing traffic are separate from that estimate.
Residents and businesses in Palma Real 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.
- 86 hectares in La Presa Este
- 3 mapped named roads
- 2 local service categories
- 16.4 routed miles to the store
- 28-minute free-flow route
- Original delegación illustration
Neighbourhood insights
What makes Colonia Palma Real, Tijuana distinctive?
Palma Real combines a 86-hectare municipal identity with 45 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 Palma Real receiving eligible retail, document, and supply parcels.
Nearby landmarks
Shopping
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Birriería Emmanuel
Listed in local records within Palma Real, Tijuana.
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OXXO
Listed in local records within Palma Real, Tijuana.
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Botanas Ady
Listed in local records within Palma Real, Tijuana.
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Carnitas Homex
Listed in local records within Palma Real, Tijuana.
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Pollos y Hamburguesas
Listed in local records within Palma Real, Tijuana.
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Rostizeria Lizarraga
Listed in local records within Palma Real, Tijuana.
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Snack Aseneth
Listed in local records within Palma Real, Tijuana.
Education
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Esc Primaria Leona Vicario
Listed in local records within Palma Real, Tijuana.
Border crossing
The nearest crossing for Colonia Palma Real, 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 Palma Real varies.
- Public transport
- Check current local transport and border conditions before travel; no fixed transit route is stated.
Travel times
- Distance
- about 16.4 miles
- Estimated driving time
- 28 minutes
- Plus border wait
- Varies at San Ysidro, often by hours. Check current wait times before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Palma Real from the store?
The free-flow route is 16.4 miles and about 28 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 Palma Real?
The page lists locally attributed names such as Birriería Emmanuel, OXXO, and Esc Primaria Leona Vicario.
Why customers from Colonia Palma Real, 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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