The moment you cross the borders and enter into the wonderful city of Mexico, all of a sudden, a new life is infused in you. You feel exuberant and so much full of life. As you go your way to the city of Tijuana, color and music surrounds you from all sides.
Tijuana is a city that is located on the westernmost corner of the Latin America. Adjacent to the sister cities of California and San Diego, Tijuana is actually a pacific coastal city on the Mexico-US border in the Baja California.

Presently, the metropolitan area of Tijuana comes as 6th largest in the land of Mexico. It is considered as a modern city that is growing at a very fast pace in Mexico.

The terrain of Tijuana is rather rough. It is due to a number of steep hills, mesas, flood plains and the canyons that its terrain comprises of. the most famous canyons of Tijuana are canyon jhonson and canyon k. the most noted hills of the place include cerro de las abejas and cerro colorado that fall in the city’s eastern part. These hills are much popular among the schoolchildren, who come here for mountain climbing in their field trips annually.

Traveling to Tijuana

There is an airport in Tijuana that caters to all the international flights. From here, several flights go to other parts of the mexican city in a day. It is mainly the aeromexico, mexicana and the Californian airlines that use the airport. Many budget and low cost airlines also operate here within Mexico.

In fact, many airlines also offer domestic flights between various mexican cities on discount. Previously, traveling domestically within Mexico was not really easy as it was only possible through the bus lines or with airlines that operated on much higher rates.

The most exciting way to travel to the city of Tijuana is the Tijuana trolley. If you happen to catch it, you will find that it is surprisingly very affordable and honestly the most enjoyable method to travel. This trolley can be boarded from the train station of San Diego. The frequency of the Tijuana trolley is quite good and it lands you straight on the border.

Driving to the Tijuana city is another good and conducive option. Just ensure the insurance of your car first and then you can enjoy the wonderful drive till the border and then park your vehicle in any of the big parking lots. Moreover, the parking lot charges are also very nominal, being only a couple of dollars per day. From there, there is an availabilty of shuttle buses.

You can either board these shuttle buses till the Revolution Avenue or can take a long walk. Otherwise at the border, you can also find many taxis that will bring you exclusivity.

Tijuana, a paradise for the shoppers

the city of Tijuana is a zone that is duty-free, it has become a paradise for all the tourists and the shoppers. Being duty-free, goods that are imported from all across the world and all kinds of mexican art and craftwork is easily available here. Also, your credit cards will be easily accepted at most of the places. Visitors go in the day and besides shopping, gorge on its exquisite meals. Playing golf is also possible here.

Although you will not find much of historical buildings or museums here, but yes, being a witness to the exotic sports events like the horse racing, bullfights and jal alai is very much possible here. Amongst children, tijuana’s fun world or the Mundo Divertido and the wax museum is quite popular. An amusement park is also here.

Restaurants with exquisite cuisine

Your visit to the city is absolutely incomplete if you do not taste the food here. The restaurants in the city of tijuana offer the most exquisite and amazing cuisine. The dishes are simply delicious. The cuisine though specializes in Caesar salad and the Tequila.

Tijuana’s Wondrous nightlife

Tijuana can proudly boast of a wondrous nightlife. Tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy, dance, drink and also buy some prescription drugs. The nightlife, being already much exciting is all pepped up during the festival of pride week. The nights at tijuana are sparkling, alive and sheer pleasure during the festival. There are umpteen nightspots to hang out at and innumerable activities that you can engage yourself in.

Moreover, during the festival week, you get to meet so many new people to become friends with and have fun.

The unique culture of Tijuana

Tijuana is actually a home of nortec. It is the fusion of the electronic music and the typical music of northern Mexico. Other musial scenes are also present here such as the punk, hardcore, house music, black metal and the tijuana brass. The musical clubs of the avenida revolucion and the other areas also provide with diverse ranges of musical fare. Many european metal bands too come here in Tijuana to attract their fans.

Tijuana has a distinct and world known artist community that runs independently. The artistic skill of these artists is immaculate and praiseworthy.  Moreover, you will also find the entire city full of graffiti. Ranging from writing in free-hand with spray cans, markers to caricatures, the city has it all.
Exotic beaches of Tijuana

The rosarito beach that is along Baja California’s coast is a mesmerizing sight to behold. It offers the facilities like surfing, boating, fishing in the deep sea, whale watching and entertainment. The beach also has hotels, condos and resorts.

Accommodation in Tijuana

You will find most conducive hotels around the financial district and the commercial area located in zona rio and provide you with the necessary amenities. Comparatively the prices of the hotels are far cheaper than the hotels of San Diego.

Going to Tijuana can be the most exhilarating event of your life. the natural beauty of the city of tijuana does makes you feel at home and at peace. So, without wasting any more time, come to the city of Tijuana and immerse yourself in the pleasures of nature.