Cancun, Mexico is now part of our short list of recommended destinations for egg donation procedures abroad.

Cancun is a holiday paradise with turquoise warm seas, clean air, and a reputation for safety — tourism makes up nearly 90% of the economy. Even late at night, riding the buses felt 100% safe. English is spoken almost everywhere, and locals are warm and welcoming.

The clinic we recommend in Cancun reports an impressive 80% success rate for egg donation procedures. Like many of our trusted clinics, it is small enough to provide personal attention, yet modern enough to deliver exceptional results. Built only three years ago, the facility combines quality service, a relaxing environment, and very affordable prices — all of which can boost your chances for embryo implantation.

Being a Donor in Cancun

I feel so blessed to have been chosen to donate. The procedure happened just days after my birthday — what an incredible gift to be able to travel as an egg donor to Cancun, Mexico.

This was not my first donation. In previous journeys, I had seen a wide range of outcomes: no pregnancy, miscarriage, and successful live births — even twins and a sibling from a frozen embryo transfer. Through each experience, I’ve gained not only perspective but also deep compassion and care for intended parents.

Working with Global Egg Donors

The world of egg donation can be overwhelming, with many “fly-by-night” agencies focused more on profit than people. Global Egg Donors (GED) stands out for its heartfelt commitment.

Karen, with her experience as a donor herself, provides unmatched support and understanding, while Robin brings compassion rooted in her own infertility journey. Together, their focus on both donor dignity and intended parent success makes GED truly unique.

Cancun: A Destination for Egg Donation and Beyond

When I first learned I was going to Mexico, I imagined dusty towns and clichés from Hollywood. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Cancun is vibrant, safe, and one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.

It’s calm, clean, and full of pride. Even the taxi drivers seemed more relaxed than anywhere else I’ve traveled!

The hotel GED arranged was perfect for my 10-day stay. I had everything I needed: comfortable accommodations, reliable Wi-Fi to stay in touch with family, and a supermarket and pharmacy right downstairs. Plus, an Italian restaurant across the street made evenings special.

Experiencing Cancun’s Food and Culture

One of my favorite surprises was the food. Traditional Mexican dishes are fresh, green, and delicious. I fell in love with ceviche, nacho soup, and fish tacos — all served with salsa that made every bite burst with flavor.

If you love spice, you’ll fit right in. Just remember: when the locals say something is muy picante (very hot), they mean it!

For shopping, pesos are the currency, but it’s easy to calculate roughly 10 pesos to 1 US dollar. Robin taught me the art of bargaining — start at half, settle around 75% of the asking price. Vendors enjoy the back-and-forth, and everyone walks away happy.

The Clinic Experience

Best of all, the clinic was within walking distance of my hotel. Each time I needed a scan, it was just a short stroll away.

The facility itself is immaculate, situated inside a modern hospital. The doctor and staff were welcoming, attentive, and always available to answer questions. Their professionalism — paired with kindness — made the entire process stress-free.

Final Reflection

In all, I feel blessed to have been given the chance to donate eggs in Cancun. It was not only a meaningful journey for me as a donor but also an incredible introduction to a city full of beauty, safety, and culture.

Thank you, Global Egg Donors, for providing me with this opportunity — and for making international egg donor travel programs possible for donors and intended parents alike.

Photo: Owner Robin and Donor Support Karen posing as Pirates

Below the story of the first GED egg donor to donate in Cancun. She will tell you everything.

Being a donor

I feel so blessed to have been chosen to donate. The donation is a few days after my birthday, and what an amazing present- I get to travel to Cancun, Mexico for the procedure!

Now, I have donated several times before with varying results for the intended parents- no pregnancy, pregnancy but a miscarriage, and successful live birth of twins plus another sibling on the way thanks to a successful implantation of a frozen embryo- and what I have gained from each experience is a greater understanding of myself, as well as an immense amount of sympathy, concern and care towards each and every one of the intended couples.

Working with GED

I am very well aware that the market is currently saturated with “fly-by-night” donor and surrogate agencies. Unfortunately many of these are solely interested in quantity and money rather than quality for their clients. This is where I believe GED is a gem of a company! The concern and care I have received from Karen and Robin is phenomenal, but more than that, it is completely heart-felt. Karen provides the intimate knowledge and support only an experienced donor can have and Robin has the compassion and understanding for the intended parents that only success rate.someone who has suffered the devastation of not being able to have children can offer. Both are totally devoted to helping infertile couples and looking after donors and their dignity.

Cancun

However, I would also like to describe here what Cancun is like to anyone who may be thinking of going there to donate, or even just to visit. Cancun in AMAZING! Initially, when I found out I had been chosen to donate in Mexico, I had a picture in my head of a dusty, downtrodden little town, with tumbleweeds rolling around, wild, tequila drinking bandits dozing off hangovers during the day under their sombreros and cactuses- lots and lots of cactuses! OH how wrong I was- no thanks to Hollywood stereotypes.

Cancun is, in fact, one of the most beautiful places I have ever travelled to. It is extremely laid back and calm. Even the taxi-drivers are more relaxed than elsewhere in the world  My initial impression, although Cancun is fairly hot and humid, was of a neat, clean place, where people have respect for each other and their surroundings. Actually, I would say that they take pride in their town. 

The hotel I stayed in was a “business” hotel and it was perfect for the 10 day stay. I had my own room with double bed, bathroom and shower, flat screen TV, air-conditioning and excellent Wi-Fi connectivity so I could keep in constant contact with my poor husband whom I left behind. The hotel staff were always friendly and helpful. The bonus with this particular hotel is that it has a fully stocked supermarket and pharmacy on its ground floor. There is also an awesome little Italian restaurant just opposite the supermarket which was great for winding down at after a long, hot day.

I was very pleasantly surprised by the food in Cancun, and traditional Mexican food is a lot healthier and fresher than one would imagine. Everything is fresh, green, delicious and so tasty…. Definitely recommend trying a ceviche, nacho soup and fish tacos! All dishes are accompanied with a fresh salsa and if, like me, you love “chile” (chilli), you will love this food! Just a warning though, when the locals tell you something is “mui picante” (very hot) they’re not joking.

The main language spoken is Spanish and the currency is Mexican Pesos, however if you remember that the peso is very roughly 10 pesos to 1 dollar US it’s quite easy to figure out the price of things. Robin taught me that if you are the market, offer half of whatever they are offering but be prepared to settle at about 75% of the original asking price. Generally a lot of the stuff is not ridiculously priced and the vendors are very keen to haggle for as long as possible as long as you purchase something in the end.

Clinic

Another bonus of the accommodation I stayed in was that it was within walking distance to the Clinic. So each time I needed to go for a scan, I simply took a leisurely walk down the road. The clinic itself is immaculate, and the hospital it is situated in is very clean ad modern looking. I really liked the doctor and all her staff at the clinic. They were always ready with a big smile and a cup of coffee, and always available to answer any questions, no matter how trivial they seemed.

In all, I feel I was blessed to have been given the chance to donate in Cancun, and Cancun is an amazing place to visit. Thank you GED for providing me with this opportunity."

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2016, reflecting our very first egg donation in Cancun. It has been updated to improve readability and provide more context.