Tijuana, Mexico Day Trip

Spend a day in Tijuana, Mexico for a south of the border experience! Tijuana is 25 miles from the Holiday Inn Express San Diego Old Town hotel.

Tijuana is known as "the world's most visited border city" and is home to world-class restaurants, nightclub shows and discotheques, bull fights, golf courses, museums, and the Cultural Center. There is also a wealth of Mexican handicrafts, rustic style furniture, and clothing in the many shops in Tijuana. Throughout the year there are many traditional events that take place in this unique city, like the "Fiesta Brava", where you see international bullfighters perform. The Bi-National Mozart Festival and the Hispano-American Guitar Festival attract artists from around the world.

Tijuana restaurants offer a unique blend of Mexican ingredients that you can not find anywhere else in the world, as well as the Tijuana version of Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese and International cuisine.

Below are just a few of the many Tijuana sights you may explore:

Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral - This church was first inaugurated in 1902, but in 1964 it was appointed to serve as a cathedral, and for that reason its construction continued until it was finished in the mid 70's.

Jai Alai Fronton Palace - The Jai Alai was dedicated in 1947 in the faithful tradition of Spanish Basque Ball from the Basque Region of Spain that borders France. It's known as a Palace because of its luxurious and neoclassic architecture.

HSBC Bank - Historical building located on Revolucion Avenue is one of Tijuana’s oldest private buildings. This structure was built in 1929 to resemble the French style during the early part of last century.

Arts and Crafts Center (Centro de Artesanias) - Find handcrafts from different parts of Mexico.

Cava de Vinos L. A. Cetto - Take a guided tour to the winery where you will learn about the process of wine making and taste their wines.

Tijuana Brewery - Learn the beer making process at the brewery and enjoy a pint at the European style pub.

Toreo de Tijuana and Plaza Munumental Playas de Tijuana - Bull fights

Hipódromo Caliente - Have fun betting on live greyhound races and a variety of other sports.

Tijuana Cultural Center - A culture and arts center where famous art pieces go on exhibit, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, along with a wide variety of plays, symphonies, recitals, operas and ballets. It also includes an Omnimax theatre, art gallery and a bookstore.

Wax Museum - The second wax museum established in Latin America, with 85 of the most famous world figures on display.

Morelos State Park (Parque Morelos) - An ecological reserve with many attractions including an artificial lake, pool, botanical garden, auditorium, playground, BBQ areas and snack bar.

Toros Baseball Stadium - Come and live this great experience in our brand new stadium!

Click here to visit Tijuana.com for more information on all there is to see and do in Tijuana, Mexico.

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