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 Tijuana is renowned as "the world's most visited border city", located on the top of the northwest of Mexico, right in the border with California. Tijuana invites you to discover and enjoy its extensive variety of attractions and activities.
Few cities are as hospitable and cordial as Tijuana and thanks to its privileged geographic location, Tijuana offers you the opportunity to visit other tourist destinations including Rosarito and Ensenada, where you will enjoy beautiful beaches, fishing, and delicious "Puerto Nuevo" style lobster, as well as many interesting and entertaining places, from world- class hotels and restaurants, nightclub shows and discotheques to such tourist attractions as bullfights, golf courses, museums, Jai Alai, greyhound races and the Cultural Center. In addition to all of that, you'll find a wealth of Mexican handicrafts, rustic style furniture at attractive rates, clothing and many imported items, including a wide assortment of European perfumes. Take advantage of Tijuana's duty free rates.
With its nearly two million inhabitants, Tijuana is now the way in to a number of resorts spread along the border as far as the Misión Del Sol in the Valle de Santo Tomas. It is a compulsory stopover on the way to the beaches and cliffs of the Californian coast, which is ideal for diving, fishing and other water sports, and the shortest way to the vineyards of Ensenada, now the center of a thriving grape growing and wine making area. It is also the closest point to the famous spa in the city of Tecate, the lunar landscape of la Rumorosa and the spectacular Sierra de Juarez as well as an ideal starting point for exploring the extensive Baja California Peninsula. Tijuana is the proud Gateway to Mexico, a city that is ready to receive you and expects you to come back again and again.
Hotel infrastucture offert in Tijuana
Tijuana attracts an enormous flow of tourists and visitors, as a result of which it has developed accommodation to suit every price range, ranging from five stars all-inclusive hotels to the more modest, but comfortable ones. All of the hotels provide quality service with unique Mexican hospitality.
How to get to Tijuana Mexico
From California, Tijuana is accessible via the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa border crossings. You can walk, drive or take a tour bus into the city. Tijuana's international airport hosts six major national airlines. While in the city, there are plenty of taxi cabs, rent-a-car companies, and bus services available to you.
By car
Entering Baja for up to 72 hours and exploring as far south as the seaport city of Ensenada requires no visa or other paperwork for U.S. or other citizens. Simply drive across the border (as almost 180,000 people do each day). For Baja stays beyond 72 hours a tourist card is required.
And whether you stay the day, the night or the weekend, you can return to the U.S. just as easily as you came in. Only non-U.S. residents must present passports and visas for entry. A U.S. citizen need only proof of citizenship, like a copy of birth certificate, to enter California and rarely is requested.
By air
The main door of entrance in the state via air is the International Airport of Tijuana which is served by all Mexican airlines from destinations all over the Country. This airport serves more than 120 flights daily, it has two landing strips with 9 and 12 thousand feet of longitude that cover the needs of private, cargo and commercial flights.
A Private aviation Airport is In San Felipe, a military one in Ensenada and in Mexicali there's alarge airport facility that operate 14 flights a day with 3 of the main Mexican Airlines.
Activities & attractions in Tijuana Mexico
Fishing in baja california beaches
The coastline north of Baja California on the Pacific Coast offers facilities for catching marlin, sailfish, dorado and swordfish, with boats setting off from several docks between Tijuana and Ensenada.
The 15-km wide Bahía de Todos Los Santos and the open sea of the cold Pacific Ocean are excellent places for fishing jurel, flounder, porgy, and cabrilla fishing. All facilities required to practice this sport are available at the dock.
Practicing your favorite sport in Tijuana
Whether you are a player or a spectator, Tijuana has the sports for you. "Tee it up" on one of Tijuana's beautiful challenging golf courses. Try out your bowling skills, watch a bullfight, or catch a professional soccer match. Experience all the action that is Tijuana.
The coast along the Tijuana-Ensenada tourist scenic highway has several beaches that are perfect for water sports, such as Primo Tapia, near Rosarito.
Extreme sports in Tijuana
The cliffs lining the strip of coast between Tijuana and Ensenada are ideal for sailing kites or paragliding, as in Cantamar Beach. The views of Rosarito beach and the enormous Primo Tapia sand dunes are stunning from the air.
Golfing in Tijuana
There are two excellent golf courses in Tijuana, besides the one located in Ensenada. Real Del Mar Golf Course, located at 19.5 Km (12 Mile) scenic road Tijuana-Ensenada, with an 18 hole professional course with spectacular ocean views. Also offers pro-shop, restaurant, hotel and spa. Tijuana Country Club, located in Agua Caliente Blvd. with an 18 hole professional course surrounding Tijuana's best residential area. Open to the public.
Hopódromo Caliente (Race Track and Sports Beeting Club)
Great Greyhound racing track that also offers bingo, sports bets, restaurant and bar; with capacity for 700 people at tables for 6. Open Daily
Entertainment for the whole family in Tijuana
Tijuana Wax Museum
the Tijuana Wax Museum is the second of its type in all Latin America with more than 80 replicas of historic and artistic figures as well as movie and television personalities, located in downtown. Come face to face with the likes of John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Emiliano Zapata, Mahatma Gandhi and many more. Come with your family and take a trip through time.
Mundo Divertido Parque de Tijuana (Fun World Park)
Family fun center featuring a rollercoaster, miniature golf, go- karts, children’s train, batting cages, video games, soda fountain and more. A treat for all the family.
Parraiso Azteca Park Tijuana
Come get to know Mexico's roots while having fun with your family. Enjoy nature, shows and the attractions this park offers, located on the 21.5 Km Highway to Tecate
José María Morelos Park
With a privileged location, Morelos Park is considered the largest ecological reserve in Tijuana, featuring vast open spaces, lake and botanical garden as well as an outdoor amphitheater for concerts and shows with capacity for up to 40,000 persons. This park offers kiosks for children parties, kid's train, barbeque pits and soda fountain. |
Information about Tijuana Mexico