What to do and see in Tijuana, Baja California Norte: The Best Things to do

December 11, 2021 Randal Brittian

Tijuana (/tiːˈhwɑːnə/ tee-WHAH-nə; Spanish: [tiˈxwana]) is the largest city in the Mexican state of Baja California and on the Baja California Peninsula, located at the center of the Tijuana and the international San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan areas. As one of the largest and fastest growing cities of Mexico, Tijuana exerts a strong influence on local economics, education, culture, art, and politics. As the city has become a leading center in the country, so has the surrounding metropolitan area, a major industrial and paramount metropolis in northwestern Mexico. Currently one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Mexico, Tijuana maintains global city status. As of 2015, the city of Tijuana had a population of 1,641,570.
Restaurants in Tijuana

1. Mullme

Hermenegildo Galeana 8186, Tijuana 22000 Mexico 526859926 [email protected] http://www.mullme.com
Excellent
95%
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Satisfactory
5%
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5.0 based on 40 reviews

Mullme

We have a private collection of objects related to Mexican Wrestling (Lucha Libre), with more than 9,000 pieces, among them we have original masks, championship belts, pictures, key holders, piggy banks, comics, magazines, wrestling figurines of different poses and sizes... Everything and anything related to one of the most popular sports in Mexico.

Reviewed By 650bridgetw - Frankston, Australia

My family and I did a day trip from San Diego and MULLME was our first stop. If you are a pop culture, superhero, wresting fan, don't miss this exhibit. Thank you so much!

2. Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT)

Paseo de los Heroes #9350 Zona Urbana Rio, Tijuana Mexico +52 664 687 9650 http://www.cecut.gob.mx/
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 770 reviews

Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT)

This museum chronicles the early history of the Baja peninsula.

Reviewed By Geryfer7

This place is unique because the movie you see has a round shape and you feel that you are inside the movie. It is amazing!! Come to this place. Its a beautifull experience.

3. Glorieta Cuauhtemoc

Paseo de los Heroes S/N Col. Zona Río, Tijuana 22320 Mexico
Excellent
52%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
22%
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Glorieta Cuauhtemoc

4. El Popo Market

C, Ninos Heroes y o Av. B 723-C, Tijuana Mexico
Excellent
26%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
3%
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4.0 based on 108 reviews

El Popo Market

Reviewed By kodachrome_photoart

The market was vibrant, colorful and fun. A local shop owner offered us a slice of whiskey soaked coconut and it was so delicious we bought a small chunk to take home. Also had some authentic and tasty Chile rellenos with rice, beans and tortillas. Due to COVID, restaurants took people’s temperatures and had a mat to sanitize shoes. Everyone wore masks as well. Since ours was a quick trip I didn’t get to look around much or buy souvenirs. But maybe next time! Some advice- bring your passport and allow plenty of time to get back to San Diego. The line up to get back through the border is long, slow and tedious. With lots of street vendors and men, women and children dodging traffic to try and sell you something. It took us 3 hours to get back to the border. Make sure to bring extra food, water and money with you. And make sure your gas tank is full.

5. Playas de Tijuana

Paseo Ensenada porque me sur # 1023 frente la Iglesias esteia del mar plays Tijuna, Tijuana Mexico http://tijuanatesorprende.com/index.php/recorridos/item/playas-de-tijuana
Excellent
41%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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3%
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4.0 based on 604 reviews

Playas de Tijuana

Reviewed By Markclo1 - San Antonio, United States

A beautiful beach, some great views of the Coronado islands in the distance. There is a good path to walk on right next to the beach, and you can find some good restaurants with some amazing fish tacos. The crazy thing is seeing the border wall go right through the southern border and disrupt the entire coastline. Its interesting and sad to be down at the beach and see the impacts of the wall, the whole time we were at the beach we could hear the sound of border control helicopters flying over. A beautiful but sad place

6. Estadio Caliente Xoloitzcuintles

Boulevard Agua Caliente 12027, Tijuana 22020 Mexico +52 664 647 4700 http://www.xolos.com.mx
Excellent
47%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
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4.0 based on 97 reviews

Estadio Caliente Xoloitzcuintles

Reviewed By fr33d0 - Three Rivers, United States

Stopped in with a few business owners. Didn't know what to expect. It was awesome! The people were friendly, funny, and fun. The entire event was family friendly. The game was a pleasure to watch too. Will visit again soon!

7. Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe estara abierto por la noche la catedral el 11de dice.

Calle Benito Juarez (2da) 7982, Tijuana 22050 Mexico +52 664 685 3026 http://www.catedraldetijuana.org/
Excellent
35%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 82 reviews

Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe estara abierto por la noche la catedral el 11de dice.

8. Plaza Rio Tijuana

Calle Paseo de los Heroes 96, Tijuana 22010 Mexico +52 664 200 2828 http://www.plazariotijuana.com.mx
Excellent
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4.0 based on 92 reviews

Plaza Rio Tijuana

Reviewed By nnnnn3333333 - Ventura, United States

for me number 2# @ my top 5 thing to do in tijuana this is a good mall to go when yo are @ tj go all the stores

9. Casino Caliente

Av Revolucion 1100 Zona Centro, Tijuana 22000 Mexico http://www.calientecasino.com.mx
Excellent
48%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
8%
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4.0 based on 56 reviews

Casino Caliente

Reviewed By 515acej - Chicago, United States

To enter, you must give the counterman your driver's license so he can issue you a plastic card with you name on it. There are table games, slot machines, and sports betting (the only nearby legal sports betting outside of Las Vegas). The gambling is in Mexican pesos, so a $25 bet is about $1.50 US. You can feel like a high-roller! There is decent security and a metal detector at the entrance. The cashier readily converted my winnings back to dollars. The restrooms are clean. They are rehabbing the place, but it remains open.

10. Avenida Revolucion

Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Mexico http://www.visitmexico.com/en/main-activities/tijuana/discover-the-city-of-tijuana
Excellent
28%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
9%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 864 reviews

Avenida Revolucion

Tijuana's main street, lined with little shops and American fast-food chain restaurants such as Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Reviewed By drmjparmer - Pasadena, United States

Strolling on Avenida Revolucion is an experience every traveler to Tijuana needs to enjoy. It is amazing the variety of people and places, from world class restaurants to shops; from cafes to casinos; and yes, don't miss the zebra donkeys which will let you snap a pic for a mere $5.00! There are also a number of medical and dental clinics offering routine procedures at a fraction of the American price. And for your pharmaceuticals, there are tons of pharmacys offering over-the-counter and prescription meds and doctor's exams if you are not feeling up to snuff. Revolucion is pure fun! Start at Plaza Santa Cecilia where you will find shops and vendors of everything from clothes to silver; to knick-knacks and souvenirs. You will also find restaurants offering authentic Mexican fare and very reasonable prices. From the Plaza travel south and pass the zebra donkeys. After snapping the picture, do some window shopping. There are souvenir shops, leather goods stores, boutiques, bars, cafes, and tons of jewelry stores. Be sure to check out Emporium. It is well known to give the best bargains in quality silver jewelry and other unique items. We saw a beautiful, hand painted, hand carved wooden peacock among their art objects there. I should have grabbed it, but it would have been a lot to carry around town! Your stroll will take you by Caliente Casino, a small, fun gambling house that, while it doesn't rival Caesar's Palace, it does offer a very diverting gaming experience. After losing some money, you can walk a few doors more to Caesar's Restaurant and drown your bad fortune in any one of their signature cocktails and then taste some pretty fantastic food prepared in the old school style. Avenida Revolucion is where it's at in Tijuana, so enjoy your stroll.

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