Tips For Getting Medical Treatment in Mexico Without Insurance

Tips For Getting Medical Treatment in Mexico Without Insurance

On my first-ever trip to Mexico, I ate some street food that did not settle well in my stomach… I ended up getting extremely and violently sick for a few days and needed to see a doctor badly. I did not have travel medical insurance on this trip, so I had to be very careful with what doctor or hospital I went to. Otherwise, I may have ended up with a hefty medical bill.

In this post, I will go over some of my top tips for getting medical treatment in Mexico without health insurance. Would I recommend visiting Mexico without insurance? Absolutely not! That said, while it may seem like a major risk, it is actually possible to live in Mexico without insurance.

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