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Tijuana, México

Tijuana is the most populous city of the Mexican state of Baja California, located on the northwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is the municipal seat of the Tijuana Municipality, the hub of the Tijuana metropolitan area and the most populous city in northern Mexico.

Type City

Why go

  • Largest city in Baja California, Mexico.
  • Served by Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).

History

Tijuana is the most populous city of the Mexican state of Baja California, located on the northwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is the municipal seat of the Tijuana Municipality, the hub of the Tijuana metropolitan area and the most populous city in northern Mexico. Tijuana is just south of California and is adjacent to the Mexico–United States border which is part of the San Diego–Tijuana metro area.

Where to stay

Blvd. Agua Caliente 4558, Aviacion, 22014 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · grandhoteltj.com.mx
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P.º de los Héroes 10902, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hoteleslucerna.com
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José María Velasco #2793, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · riosuitesmx.com
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Blvd. Salinas 4700, Aviacion, 22014 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelhaciendaaguacaliente.com
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Paseo De Los Heroes: 18818, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22320 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · ihg.com
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Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur 213, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelpalacioazteca.com
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José María Velasco 1409, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · realdelrio.com
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Calle Emiliano Zapata 8025, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · westplaza.mx
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Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur 78, Lasierra, 22634 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · bookmexicohotels.com
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Calle Emiliano Zapata 8269, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · grandoneplaza.com
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Av. Revolución 968, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelriorita.com
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Blvd. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz 920, Guillen, 22106 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelsanluistijuana.top
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C. 8va. Miguel Hidalgo 8190, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelticuan.mx
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Calle 2Da 7662, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelvagabundo.com
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Blvrd Gral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada 9170, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · all.accor.com
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Av. Colima 2250, Col. Madero (Cacho), 22040 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelpacific.mx
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Calle 11 8230, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelmision11.com
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Blvd. Agua Caliente 11451, Hipodromo, 22024 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelesymastijuana.com
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4625 Border Village Rd, San Diego, CA 92173
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Av Constitución 1821, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelplazahermosa.top
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Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur Pte. 2635, Davila, 22044 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · suitesroyaltijuana.top
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Blvrd Gral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada 10461, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · marriott.com
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Carretera Libre, Manzanos 000, Delegacion: Presa Este, Col. El Florido 1a y 2da Sección, 22253 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · marriott.com
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Blvd. Agua Caliente 10488, Aviacion, 22014 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hyatt.com
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Blvd. Agua Caliente 11553, 22420 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · marriott.com
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Blvd Tijuana. 17226 Col Norte, Otay Constituyentes, 22457 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hilton.com
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Blvd. Agua Caliente 9985 Col. Calete, de la Delegación, Zona Centro, 22024 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · marriott.com
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Blvd. Insurgentes 5950, Col. El Lago, 22210 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · marriott.com
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Av. Revolución 1080, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · hotelquinta.mxhotel.site
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643 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173 · borderplazahotel.com
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C. Tercera 8271, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
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Av Constitución 406, Zona Nte., 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
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Av. C Niños Héroes 1182, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
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I, Arias Bernal #792, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico · moteljabaloyas.com
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160 Calle Primera, San Ysidro, CA 92173 · motel6.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Mexican, Fast Food · Family owned mexican food shop Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1912 Coronado Avenue, San Diego, 92154 · victoriasmexican.com
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Pizza, Sandwich, Mexican, Salad, Fast Food · Pizza, Salad and Sandwhich Shop Features: takeaway, delivery · 660 East San Ysidro Boulevard, San Ysidro, 92173 · ordermayasgourmetpizza.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian Fusion Restaurant Features: takeaway · 3565 Boulevard de las Américas Oriente, Tijuana, 22100
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 756 Dennery Road, San Diego, 92154 · jerseymikes.com
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Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · auntieannes.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 9551 Boulevard General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada,… · cafebaristi.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 4463 Camino De La Plaza, San Ysidro, 92173 · locations.carlsjr.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 423 East San Ysidro Boulevard, San Ysidro, 92173 · locations.churchs.com
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Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · locations.cinnabon.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 2222 Coronado Avenue, San Diego, 92154 · locations.dennys.com
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 4463 Camino De La Plaza, San Ysidro, 92173 · pandaexpress.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 1090 Outer Road, San Diego, 92154 · locations.tacobell.com
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Lebanese, Mediterranean, Arab, Restaurant · Cocina Libanesa, ensaladas, tacos arabes
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Tacos, Fast Food · Deliciosos tacos de birria. · Avenida Río Bravo, Tijuana
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Mexican, Cafe · Opening hours: Su 08:00-20:45; Mo 06:30-19:45; Tu-Th 06:30-20:45; Fr-Sa 06:30-21:45 · 271 Calle Larroque, 22010 · coyoteprojects.com
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Cafe · Cat themed cafe · 3920 Avenida Gladiolas, Tijuana, 22105 · bastetcatcafe.com
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Hawaiian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3410 Palm Avenue, San Diego, 92154 · hawaiianbarbecue.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 4370 Palm Avenue, San Diego, 92154 · tapiocaexpress.com
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Ice Cream · Circus Ma'am Ice Cream, Candy and Snack Wholesaler Open to the Public. Speak English and Spanish. Features: takeaway · 137 Virginia Avenue, San…
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Cafe, Deli, Fruit, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00 · 6497-7a Calle Braulio Maldonado, Tijuana, 22626 · arbodomo.com
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Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 10:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 9108 Calle Fray Justo Sierra, Tijuana,… · facebook.com
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Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 9550 Paseo de los Héroes, 22010 · grupoplascencia.com
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Japanese, Ramen, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-21:00 · 9551-Local 03 Boulevard General Rodolfo Sánchez… · kura.com.mx
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Burrito, Tacos De Vapor, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-13:00 Features: takeaway · 12851 Av. Internacional, Aeropuerto, Tijuana, 22400 · https://La esquina Center Food
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 13:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-23:00 Features: air conditioning · 1356 Avenida Revolución, Tijuana, 22000 · tajimamx.com
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Juice, Salad, Sandwich, Mexican, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: air conditioning · 4370 Palm Avenue, San Diego, 92154 · teresitasfruiteria.com
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Local, Mexican, Seafood, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 10:00-17:30 Features: vegan options · 9650 Calle Río Colorado, Tijuana,… · instagram.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00 · 3151 Escuadrón 201, 22010 · villasaverios.com
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Regional, Italian, Burger, Japanese, Mexican, Sushi, Ice Cream, Lobster, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · theparktijuana.com
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Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-19:30 Features: step-free access
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Diner, Barbecue, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:30 · 22210 Avenida de los Grandes Lagos Del Norte
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 8374 Avenida Ignacio Zaragoza, Tijuana, 22000
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Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00 · 218 Boulevard de las Américas Oriente, 22100
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:30-21:00; Tu 12:30-20:30 · 2883 Avenida Presidente Miguel Alemán Valdés, Tijuana, 22044
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 10051 Calle Paseo de los Héroes, Tijuana, 22010 · asaderobajasonora.com
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Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 482 West San Ysidro Boulevard, San Ysidro, 92173
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Mo 08:00-16:00 · 11502 Calle Félix Gómez, Tijuana, 22400 · facebook.com
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Friture, Local, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Avenida Francisco I. Madero, Tijuana
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Salad, Sandwich, Breakfast, Restaurant · Salad/Sandwich restaurant · foodity.com.mx
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Seafood, Mexican, Restaurant · Seafood/Mexican restaurant
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Vietnamita, Restaurant · Vietnamita restaurant · Paseo de los Héroes
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International, Restaurant · International restaurant
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Brunch, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Circuito Universitario
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349 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

San Diego International Airport (SAN) 31 km to the centre
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 29 airlines (Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, AirTran Airways…) · direct flights to 55 destinations incl. Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 29 airlines, 55 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 5.7 km to the centre
Carretera Aeropuerto S/N, Nueva Tijuana, 22435 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Volaris, AeroMéxico, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), Birmingham European…) · direct flights to 32 destinations incl. Culiacan, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Ciudad Juarez, Del Bajio… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 32 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) 8.3 km to the centre
San Diego, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Gillespie Field (SEE) 36 km to the centre
San Diego/El Cajon, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) 37 km to the centre
San Diego, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Chula Vista Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre · Flagship Cruises and Events
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Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tijuana International Airport (TIJ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TIJ has direct flights to 32 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Culiacan, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Ciudad Juarez, Del Bajio…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Chula Vista Ferry Landing, 16 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tijuana, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.