Tijuana Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Tijuana
Where is it located?: Tijuana is in northern Mexico near the border of the United States.
Why do people go there?: Ah, TJ. If you’re under 21 and over 18, you go there to drink. If you’re over 21 and under 18, you go there to shop. This border town caters to the American tourists that stream over from nearby San Diego daily.
How do travelers get there?: Most take a bus or car to the border and walk across.
Currency: Peso
City Code: 664
Population: 1.3 million
Languages: Spanish, English
Travel Information
Attractions: Shopping, Nightlife, Tijuana Cultural Center (Centro Cultural Tijuana)
Accommodations: Tijuana Hostels
Tourist Office: Ave. Revolución between 3th and 4th street.; Ph. (01152664) 685-2210
Off-the-beaten-path: La Mona, Outdoor Market, Rosarito
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: As a border town, TJ is packed no matter what the season, but it’s much hotter – and smellier – in the summer.
Common Phrases: Hello=Hola; Good morning=Buenos días; Good afternoon/evening= Buenas tardes; Good night/evening=Buenas noches; Have a nice day =¡Que pase un buen día!
City Specific Events: Tijuana Toy Run, Monkey on greyhound races
How to get around?: Walk! You don’t really need anything but your feet. A taxi will get you around faster, if you insist.
Good to know: Tijuana is considered as the most dominant city in the northwest part of Mexico.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Tijuana is the General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Tijuana travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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