Things to do in Tijuana

Why go to Tijuana

• Avenida Revolución

  The iconic main drag packed with bars, street art, mariachi, and some of the best tacos of your life.

• Mercado El Popo

  A sprawling, atmospheric local market bursting with produce, handicrafts, spices, and authentic street food stalls.

• Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT)

  A landmark spherical IMAX theater and museum complex celebrating Baja and Mexican culture for almost nothing.

• Playas de Tijuana

  A scenic Pacific beach neighborhood where the US-Mexico border fence literally runs into the ocean, a striking and powerful sight.

• Zona Gastronómica (Calle Sánchez Taboada)

  Ground zero for Tijuana's celebrated restaurant and craft brewery boom, with world-class food at shockingly low prices.

Good to know in Tijuana

• Transit: Take the San Diego Trolley (Blue Line) to the San Ysidro border crossing, walk across, and catch a local Tijuana taxi or 'ruta' bus for $0.50-$2 anywhere in the city.
• Tipping: Tipping 10-15% is appreciated at restaurants; a few pesos is standard for taco stands and street vendors.
• Tap water: Do not drink tap water, buy bottled water or use a filtered bottle; restaurants that serve purified water will say 'agua purificada'.
• Free-entry days: CECUT offers free or reduced admission on Tuesdays, and various city cultural events are free on weekends, check the CECUT website before you go.

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