Tijuana is many things: a rawling city a roaching two million in population, a vibrant and pro erous busine center with many foreign-owned factories, the main entry to the entire Baja California peni ula, and much more.
Only 18 miles from San Diego, Tijuana is a sho er's paradise. It's in a duty-free zone, so you can buy not only Mexican arts and crafts but also imported goods from around the world. Mostly, visitors go for the day, sho ing, having a meal, perha playing golf as well. It's not a place for historic buildings or much in the way of museums, but orting events to watch include jai alai, bullfights, and horse racing. For children, Tijuana Wax Museum and Mundo Divertido (Fun World) are popular. Tijuana used to be known mainly for activities distinctly not for children, but while that a ect of life still exists, it is now just a part of the wide ectrum of what Tijuana is.
The sho ing is centered on a street called Revolution Avenue. There are 10 or 12 blocks offering every product imaginable. Credit cards and dollars are widely accepted.
For a more total immersion, stay overnight -- there are some nice Tijuana hotels. Just a few miles south is Rosarito Beach, with resorts, condos, and hotels.
Travel to Tijuana
One of the most enjoyable ways to travel to Tijuana is to catch the inexpe ive Tijuana Trolley at the San Diego Train Station. It ru frequently and takes you right to the border. Or you can drive to the border and leave your car in one of several large parking lots, for a few dollars a day. From there you can walk or take a shuttle bus to Revolution Avenue, about a 20 minute walk. Once you cro the border, there are also taxis available too.
You can drive into Tijuana, and may want to if you are pla ing some large purchases like furniture. One dow ide to this is that there can be longer lines for leaving Mexico in vehicles than if you are walking. Also, check on your car i urance before entering Mexico.
Tijuana has an international airport, with several flights a day going to other parts of Mexico. The main airlines using the airport are Aerocalifornia, Mexicana, and AeroMexico.
All in all, it's easy to get to Tijuana.
********
Rosana Hart has traveled to Mexico many times. Her we ite, www.mexico-with-heart.com, contai the full text of a book she wrote about traveling in Mexico, as well as information and travel ti on a variety of Mexican cities popular with tourists.
BY:VooFox.net
- About Mexico City
- Habu to Genkotsu: Japanese Movie Magic Thailand Style
- About Puerto Vallarta
- Capital Cities Tour: Discover Juneau, Alaska
- About Cuernavaca
- Capital Cities Tour: Discover Montgomery, Alabama
- About Cancun
- Capital Cities Tour: Discover Little Rock, Arkansas
- About Acapulco
- Capital Cities Tour: Discover Phoenix, Arizona