Les Curren
U.S.A.
Senior Member
Joined: 07/07/2001
View Profile
 Offline
|
Any one here with dental experience's and recommendations in Algodones, Mexico, across from Yuma, Arizona?
* This post was
edited 09/27/09 09:02am by Les Curren *
|
dalehelman
Liberty Lake (Spokane) Wa.
Senior Member
Joined: 11/16/2003
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
I go to Algodones Mexico for my dental, eye glasses, and meds. Just west of Yuma.
Dale & Sandi
2006 Jeep TJ 4.0 w/33s 4" lift
2005 32S Terra Workhorse 8.1
Pair of 2007 Sea Doo RXP turbo 215hp each
Liberty Lake (Spokane) WA.
DIY Manual replacement for Workhorse Auto Park emergency brake.
Stay In Play Duo Toad Braking System
|
Gemstone
Yuma, AZ
Senior Member
Joined: 06/01/2005
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
I can certainly see the up side of San Luis....there are virtually no re-entry lines, but little to offer in the way of services. Wonder how the drive to LA (Los Algodones) would be from San Luis, on the south side of the border ?
'06 Elite Suites TK3, '95 KW T-600, '04 Dyna Low Rider, '06 Softail Deuce
|
MommaJo
Mossyrock, WA--Yuma, AZ
Senior Member
Joined: 05/13/2002
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
We go to Algodones, Mexico also. Haven't been to San Luis on the other side.
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
|
bobsallyh
Yuma
Senior Member
Joined: 01/08/2004
View Profile
|
At one time, San Luis, was what Algodones is now. Everything moved to Algodones years ago. The only thing San Luis has going for it now, is the duty free store. All eyeglasses, dentists, and meds come out of Algodones. Excellent service!
|
|
|
Albertaguy
Calgary Alberta
Senior Member
Joined: 05/24/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
Gemstone wrote:I can certainly see the up side of San Luis....there are virtually no re-entry lines, but little to offer in the way of services. Wonder how the drive to LA (Los Algodones) would be from San Luis, on the south side of the border ?
Why not just drive on the north side of the border from San Luis to Algodones. It's not far and I bet the roads are better and a lot safer too.When you get there, then park in that huge parking lot that the Indians have then walk across the border.
|
Marv Hoag
Redding, CA
Senior Member
Joined: 04/14/2001
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
To answer your question. I can recommend based on past experience only, two dentists in Algodones. Virginia Castro or Bernal Dental group. I recommend based on the following work performed for my family.
Wife and myself have had a total of 5 crowns and three fillings done by Maria at Castros office 2-3 years ago. More recently my daughter had a root canal, oral surgery (infection) work, two crowns, one filling, along with x-rays and cleaning by Carlos at Bernals office.
I would return to either office.
Please take into account that my recommendation is based solely on my families experience and no one elses. There are probably war stories associated with any dentist. There are so many Dentist choices in Algodones, one can only hope to make a wise choice, good luck!
2000 Monaco Windsor 40'
2004 Honda CRV, Unified Tow Brake
2009 Honda Fit Sport
|
nor-easter
On The Road Again
Senior Member
Joined: 10/27/2004
View Profile
Offline
|
http://gosw.about.com/od/southwestmiscellaneous/a/Algodones.htm
This site will help you.
We have had work done by a Dentist in Algodones but I cannot locate the info right now. I will search further and edit this post if I can find the info.
My Wife had three Crowns done, along with cleanings for both of us for under $500.00 US.
Good Luck
Found the old posting hen you walk across the Border into Algodones, stop at the first four corners you come to. Turn right at the four way corners and walk about 100 steps towards the West. Stop and look across the street to see The Oasis Drug Store. Cross the street and at the Drug Store Oasis ask for Juan. He speaks English and Spanish and acts as Agent for you. He has Optician and Dentistry right alongside the Pharmacy. Dr. Luis Villagran, DDS, is our Dentist. See above posting. See Juan. Good Luck
* This post was
edited 09/27/09 11:33am by nor-easter *
Capt. Chet
03 Journey DL 39.5 w/330 CAT and bells & whistles!!!!
Toad is a 04 Malibu
Full timing
Out Door World Elite/ Thousand Trails/ Pass Port America
FMCA f10045d
|
Gemstone
Yuma, AZ
Senior Member
Joined: 06/01/2005
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
"Why not just drive on the north side of the border from San Luis to Algodones"
To eliminate the looooooonnnng wait coming back across during peak snowbird season. San Luis has virtually no wait time, LA could be 2 hours standing mostly in the hot sun, or idling just as long in your vehicle.
Regards
Gemstone
|
Albertaguy
Calgary Alberta
Senior Member
Joined: 05/24/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
Gemstone wrote:"Why not just drive on the north side of the border from San Luis to Algodones"
To eliminate the looooooonnnng wait coming back across during peak snowbird season. San Luis has virtually no wait time, LA could be 2 hours standing mostly in the hot sun, or idling just as long in your vehicle.
Regards
Gemstone
Get your work done before the liquor stores open and there is no wait, and why would you drive over the border at Algodones, when a short walk would do?
|
|
|
