Tijuana - Gateway to Mexico:
TRAVEL AND TOURISM OVERVIEW:
Tijuana is the largest city in the Mexican state of Baja California and the
world's most-visited border city. This US-Mexico border city is just south of
San Diego, California, in fact you can make a round trip from San Diego in just
1 day. Many foreigners travel here to drink and dance, buy prescription drugs,
bootleg brand-name clothing and accessories. There are many night clubs,
including several gay clubs. You will find a lot of handicrafts, leather goods,
cigars and souvenirs. Bargaining is common. Its always recommended to keep an ID
with you. Tijuana is a popular travel and tourism destination.
LANGUAGE:
Spanish is the most common language but being a tourist place most shopkeepers
speak English.
POPULAR TOURISM ATTRACTIONS:
Avenida Revolución (Revolution Avenue):
Most of the shopping (ex: items described above) for tourists happens here.
You will also find bars and a nearby red-light district La Coahuila.
Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral:
Oldest church in Tijuana consrtucted in 1902.
Additional things to see:
Grey Hound race at Boulevard Agua Caliente at Tapachula
Original Caesar's Palace Hotel
Jai Alai Fronton Palace - It's known as a Palace because of its luxurious and
neoclassic architecture.
Arts and Crafts Center
Wax Museum
FEW RECOMMENDATIONS:
Drink bottled water.
Do not to buy food from street vendors.
Always carry an ID like Drivers License
Do not wear expensive jewellery.
Wear comfortable attire.
Carry cash - also helps in bargaining.
Be ware of Pick Pockets.
Car Rentals: At least 25 years old and have a major credit card to rent.
International Driver’s permits not required but recommended.
Tijuana can be crowded on long US holiday weekends, plan your trip and keep
extra time for border crossing.
TOP HOTELS:
Hotel Real Del Rio, Hotel Lucerna, Grand Tijuana, Hacienda del Mar Hotel,
Emporio Tijuana, Hotel Principado, Palacio Azteca Hotel, Residence Inn Baja
California Tijuana, Camino Real Tijuana.
CLIMATE:
Tijuana's weather is like "Mediterranean i.e. all year long its in Mid 60's to
mid 70's degree Fahrenheit.
