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Tijuana, Mexico at the international border is the most popular distination for day-trippers from San Diego, who come for the souvenir shopping, sports , events and Mexican dining. TJ's main tourism zone has long been the garish Avenida Revolucion, lined with a tacky array of shops and restaurants, all catering to uninhibited tourists. Shopkeepers call out from doorways, offering low prices for an odd assortment of cheap souvenirs. Many shopping arcades open onto Avenida Revolucion inside the front doors are mazes of small stands with low priced pottery and other handicrafts.
The international border crossing at San Ysidro is open 24 hours a day. Farther east, the Otay Mesa crossing is open daily from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M. A third border crossing in Tecate, Mexico is open from 6 A.M. to midnight.
Visitors to the northern part of Baja California, Mexico do not need passports or tourist cards if staying in the country for 72 hours or less. If you plan to stay longer or travel beyond Ensenada, you'll need to obtain a tourist card. This document is free of charge; proof of your citizenship is required. Non-U.S. citizens be sure to bring your passports to regain entry into the U.S. when you come back.
Playas de Rosarito, 18 milies south of TJ on the pacific coast , atttracts travelerees in search of a more laid back Mexico. Ensendada, a major port, combines many elements of TJ and Rosarito but also retains its own character.
border crossing times --> http://forms.customs.gov/nemo/bordertimes/bordertimes.asp
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Latest: Apr 24, 2012 - Baja Inn Hotel La Mesa
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Latest: Mar 11, 2012 - Hotel Pueblo Amigo
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Latest: May 24, 2012 - Corona Plaza Tijuana
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Latest: Feb 10, 2011 - Fiesta Inn Tijuana
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Latest: Feb 26, 2012 - Motel Leon
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Latest: Jul 4, 2011 - Hotel Hacienda Del Mar
- 8 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Dec 8, 2011 - Hotel Nelson
- 11 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Oct 18, 2011 - Marriott Hotel Tijuana
- 54 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 25, 2012 - New Port Beach Hotel
- 37 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Aug 11, 2008 - City Express Tijuana Rio
- 4 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Mar 26, 2012 - Hotel Principado Tijuana
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Latest: Apr 12, 2007 - Homes Hotel
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Comments (5)
Great insider tips revealing more depth to Tijuana than many people will ever experience. Well done!
A lot of excellent information! A must read before going there!
Great page & Tips Full of good important info!! Thnaks! :-)
Good information and photos!
Seems you spend a bit of time in TJ William. Nicely written. Excellent photos and tips, especially your restaurant tips! :-)
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