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Hotels
City of Tijuana
Hotel
Info
Real del Rio José Ma. Velasco 1409 Zona del Río 22320
Grand Hotel Blvd. Agua Caliente 4558 Col. Aviación
C.P. 22420
Hotel Lucerna
Paseo de los Heroes 10902 ****
Hotel Lucerna German
Gedovius 11 Col Zona Rio
Camino Real Tijuana Paseo de los Heroes 10305
Pueblo Amigo Inn Via Oriente 9211 Zona Rio C.P
22320 ****
La
Mesa Inn Diaz Ordaz Blvd., & Gardenias
50, Fracc. El Prado 22440
Hotel
Country Club Agua Caliente Blvd. and Tapachula
1, Col. Hipodromo 22420 ***
Hacienda
Del Rio Blvd. Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada 10606, Zona
Rio 22320 ****
Hotel
Fiesta Inn Av. Paseo de los Heroes 188818 Zona
Rio 22320
Plaza
Las Glorias Blvd. Agua Caliente 11553, 22420
El Conquistador Blvd.
Agua Caliente 10750, 22420 ****
Hotel Bugambilias Av.
Tijuana 1600, CD. Industrial Nueva C.P. 22500 ****
Palacio Azteca Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur 213 Col.
Davila C.P. 22400
La
Villa De Zaragoza Av. Madero 1120 between
7h and 8th St. Downtown ***
Real Inn Blvd, Agua Caliente
11451
Cesar's Revolucion Ave.
1079 at 5th st.**
Plaza De Oro 2nd St.
and Miguel F. Martinez 785, Downtown
Terranova Diaz Ordaz
Blvd. 13228, La Mesa ***
Leon 7th st. 1937, Downtown
La Sierra Blvd. Cuauhtémoc
Sur Oriente 2800 **
Holiday Inn Express Ave.
Paseo de los Héroes No. 18818 ****
Hotel Corona Plaza Blvd.
Agua Caliente #1426 Fracc. Calette ***
La Mesa Inn Blvd. Díaz
Ordaz y Gardenias #50 ***
Terrazas Blvd. Díaz Ordaz #13228 Fracc. El
Prado ***
Motel Aragon Ave. Negrete
#1233, entre 8va y 9ena, Zona Centro **
Hotel Acienda Aeropuerto
Blvd. Industrial Esq. Carretera Aeropuerto Otay
Palacio Azteca Blvd. Cuahutemoc Sur #213 Col.
Davila
Hotel America Diaz Miron
2206 Col Centro
Valparaiso Hotel Ave. la Paz #16420, Col Mineral
Santa Fé ***
Hotel Leva Ave. Constitution
No. 412 Next to Chicago Club
Hotel Coahuila (Next
to Adelita Bar)
Rizo de Oro Calle Coahuila
2004
Las Cascadas Callejon
Coahuila 2012
Rosarito Beach
Oasis Beach Resort
Ensenada 14010 Rosarito Beach
Rosarito Beach
Hotel Blvd Benito Juarez 31 Rosarito Beach
Las Rocas Resort
6 miles south of Rosarito Beach
Tijuana Beach
Hacienda
Del Mar Paseo Playas 116- Playas de Tijuana
***
Playas De Tijuana Ave
Oaseo Playas 841 palyas De Tijuana
Real Del Mar (Mariott) Toll road to Ensenada km.
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Medical
Hospital
Bajanor Calle
Ferrocarril 10634 Col. Libertad Parte 22300
Hospital
Excel Av. Paseo de los Héroes No. 2507, Zona Río.
Hospital Oasis Paseo
Playas 19 Secc. Monumental Fracc. Playas de Tijuana
Grupo Oncologio Medical
Gral. Ferreira Ave.2250 Col. Cacho
Hospital Del Prado 24
hr. emergency Bouganvilias 50-202 Fracc. Del Prado,
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Restaurants
Bol
Corona
Av. Ocampo No. 729 (Between 3rd and 4th)
Cafe La Especial Av.
Revolucion 718
La Casa de Mole Poblano
Aquiles Serdan 543 (Excellent Food)
La Casa de Mole Poblano II
Paseo de los Héroes 10511
Cien Anos José Maria Velazco 1407 (Exotic Food)
La Fonda Roberto's Cuahutemoc
Sur Oeste 2800
La Rielera Calle de la
Nieve, 285 (Tijuana Beach)
La Espadana Sánchez Taboada
Blvd. 10813
El Zaguan Paseo de los
Héroes 10501
El Portrero Blvd. Salinas
4-700
La Fonda de las Delicias
Ave. Río Colorado 10092 (Great food)
La Diferencia Blvd. Sánchez
Taboada 10611-A (Excellent)
Cava Cien Anos Jose clemente
Orozco 2340 (Excellent)
Aqui Es Oaxaca Av. 16
De Septiembre 212-5 (Great Oaxacan Style)
Los Arcos Esquadron 201
at Blvd. Salinas (Seafood)
Mariscos Los Angulo Campestre
Paseo de los Héroes 4449 (Seafood)
El Faro de Mazatlan Blvd. Sánchez Taboada 9542 (Seafood)
Mariscos don Pepe Blvd.
Fundadores 688 (Best Seafood around)
Mr. Fish Blvd. Agua Caliente
6000 (Seafood)
La Casa de la Langosta
Blvd. Agua Caliente 3600
Mariscos Negro Durazo
Blvd. Sánchez Taboada y C 10a No. 9190
Senor
Frogs
Pueblo Amigo
Shopping Center
Hacienda Las Torres
Blvd. Agua Caliente 4558 at the Grand Hotel (take
a date)
Guadalajara Grill Diego
de Rivera 19 Zona Rio
Carnitas Uruapan
Blvd. Diaz Ordaz 12650, Fracc. El Prado, La Mesa
Molcajetes Paseo de los
Heroes 9311-Zona Rio
Carnitas Quiroga Paseo
de los Heroes 1535, Zona Río
La Terraza Ave. Revolucion
and 7th st., Downtown
Tilly;s Fifth Avenue
Corner of 5th. & Revolucion
Rincon San Roman Km.
19 ½ Tijuana Ensenada Toll Road at Real del Mar
Super Antojitos 4th st.
between Constitucion & Niños Héroes (Local favorite)
Como Que No Blvd. Sanchez
Taboada & A.Caso, Zona Rio
La Vuelta Del Rodeo Ave.
Revolución 2004, & 11th st. |
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Transportation
Getting to the Border
Trolley
Catch the trolley from several locations in San Diego
- downtown, Old Town, La Mesa and Santee. Take the
trolley that goes to San Ysidro. The East line of
the trolley connects with the south-bound trolley
(blue line) going to San Ysidro at 12th and Market
Streets in downtown San Diego, requires a transfer.
Travel time is about an hour to ride the trolley to
San Ysidro from Old Town. Trolleys run 7 days a week.
Weekdays beginning at 5 a.m., the last trolley leaves
San Ysidro to San Diego at 1 a.m. Saturdays, last
trolley leaves San Ysidro at 3 a.m. Weekdays, the
trolley runs every 15 mins, weekends they run from
every hour to every 15 mins., depending on the day
and time. The complete schedule and map are located
on the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System website.
More information on the trolley, HERE.
In Mexico
Taxis As you enter Mexico from the
passageway immediately after going through the turnstiles,
taxi drivers are not at all shy about soliciting your
business. They're open to negotiation. There's lots
of competition so always establish the fare BEFORE
getting into the cab. A reasonable fare from the border
to, say Chicago Club (Zona Rosa), is a total of $5.
(U.S.), quite a bargain if split between a few people.
Taxi drivers will permit you to load as many as 10
people into a taxi. Walking
Walking in Tijuana during the day is as safe as
walking in a large US city. After dark your better
off taking a taxi or walking in the street. Stay
alert and watch where you're going. Sidewalks are
full of cracks, curbs are non-standard height and
it is not uncommon to find deep holes in the sidewalk.
Your best off not wandering off in areas that are
less populated.
Driving into Mexico has it's benefits and
disadvantages, Info
Car
Rentals are available in Tijuana from Avis,
Hertz, Alamo etc. Cars can be rented and delivered
at the airport, or at any of their other offices.
Daily and weekly rates are available. Rates are
higher then in the US, try using a travelocity.com
in advance for the best rate. There is a rental
company in San Diego that rents cars with insurance
that may be driven into Mexico. More Driving
Info
Avis Blvd. Cuauhtemoc No.406, Col.
Aeropuerto (011-526) 683-2310
Hertz Blvd. Agua Caliente No.3402, Fracc.
Aviacion (011-526) 681-7553
Dollar Blvd. Sanchez Taboada No. 10285, Zona
Rio (011-526) 681-8484
National
Blvd. Agua Caliente No. 10595, Col. Aviacion (011-526)
682-4433
Nova Blvd. Agua Caliente No. 12009, Col.
Gabilondo (011-526) 686-3854
Budget Paseo de los Heroes No. 9988, Zona
Rio (011-526) 683-2905
Eurocar
Blvd. Agua Caliente No.10590 (011-526) 686-2103
Tijuana International Airport
Carretera Internacional S/N Mesa de Otay
Your better off flying to San Diego Airport and
taking the Trolley to the border. Flights do leave
to Cuba from Tijuana for those that are interested
in
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| Parking
Driving to the border you can park at one of the
large commercial parking lots for $7 per 24 hours.
Take a Mexicoach bus right from the parking lot for
a small fee and they will take you across the border
and drop you on Revolución between 6th and 7th streets.
Note: bus stops running at 9 p.m. |
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Massage
Massage
Info
Azteca Massage Hj
only $20 for 45 min includes shower
(look for discount coupons in TJ yellow pages) See
Marta
Executive
Real Massage* $35hr/$80
FS
2970 Loreto See Alejandra, Gabriella, Sue, Alexa,
Jenny
Liviani Massage $20 Massage
100dll special Monday and Fridays
on F. Martinez between 4th and 5th see Laura
Monte Carlo* $34HR See
Bibi
Plaza Jardin Local 23 2nd floor
Via Poniente 4266 Zona Urbana Rio 12/11pm Closed Sunday
Cheaters (Salon for Hombres) $25
1/2HR
on 6th Block E of Deja Vu
Teraputica Del Rio $30HR
see Wendy
San Diego St (near Exec by vacant lot upstairs by
Doc office)
New Body
Deja Vu
adult entertainmenti Massage 2000
$30HR?$20HJ/$50BJ/$100FS
(Behind Club Fetish) Plaza Viva Local 2013
Sagitario
Salon De Stress
GQ Massage $30hr/$30HJ/$60BJ/$100FS
on 9th Block E of Revolution
Tierra Virgen $25hr/$30BJ/$70FS
1917 Pio Pico
Wendy's $20HR/$60FS see
Celeste
Rates massage/ Hand Job/Oral/Full Service
*Recommended |
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RV's
and Trailers should take the Ensenada Toll Road
or Scenic Drive route along
the coast where you can find several trailer parks
or camp grounds for daily, weekly and yearly stays. |
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Insurance.
If you drive across the border most American car insurance
policies are not valid in Mexico. It is recommended
buying Mexican auto insurance from one of the vendors
on the U.S. side. Policies are available per day for
about $10. (liability only) or you can buy a booklet
for multiple trips which can lower the cost to $6
with a 15-day policy. Fill out a coupon each time
you enter Mexico and deposit the coupon in the vendor's
handy ATM slot.
Visit Auto
insurance on-line where you print out the policy
on your printer.
Mexican Insurance
MacAfee
& Edwards All types of Insurance for Mexico
Anserv Insurance
3900 Harney St., #250,San Diego 619 296-4706.
Borderline Inc. 2004 Dairy Mart Rd., #103,
San Ysidro 92073 800 332-2118.
Chula Vista Mex -Insur, Inc. I-805 and Bonita
Rd., Chula Vista 619 425-2390.
Instant
Mexico Insurance 223 Via de San Ysidro, San
Ysidro 800 345-4701
International Gateway Insurance 3450 Bonita
Rd., #103, Chula Vista 619 422-3028
Mex-Insur Inc. I-5 at Via de San Ysidro exit,
San Ysidro 619 428-1121
Oscar Padilla Mexican (not Recommended)
Suggestion: Buy
your insurance policy at one of the gas station mini-marts
near the border. They accept payment by credit card,
and provide good service. |
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| Money
American dollars are accepted everywhere in Tijuana
or Baja California. There is no big advantage to converting
your dollars unless you plan extensive stays or use
buses and collectivos. Converter
for Currency |
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| Water
Mexican water is not safe to drink. Restaurants serve
bottled water. If you feel unsure, ask for bottled
or mineral water. Most fresh salads and drinks with
ice cubes are not a problem as the water used has
been treated. |
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| Drugs
People often visit Mexico to buy drugs that require
prescriptions in the U.S. Many of the drugs require
prescriptions in Mexico as well, although it's easy
to find a pharmacy that will sell the drugs without
prescription. Take care when bringing these drugs
back to the US. |
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Emergency Numbers
Police Dial 134
Fire Dial 38 41 27
Red Cross 132 Paramedics
Police Info |
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United States Consulate
Tapachula #96 Col. Hippodromo 81-74-00 |
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| Tipping
is customary in Tijuana. It's expected in restaurants
and hotels, the usual amount is 15% of the bill. At
hotels, the tip to the bellboy is in proportion to
the number of pieces of luggage. In other cases, it's
at the discretion of the guest. It's not customary
to tip taxi drivers, unless they are giving you a
tour or providing some special service. |
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Telephones
in Tijuana
suck and are primitive compared to the US. Public
telephones accept accept Mexican coins as well as
U.S. quarters. Prepaid long distance calling cards
work best and are available and can be purchased at
the airport and at many commercial establishments.
When calling from the US to Tijuana, dial 011-52-66,
followed by the six digit local Tijuana phone number.
Calling from Tijuana to any part of the world can
be made from any telephone which can access "lada"
or the country telephone code. For example:
U.S.A. 001 area code then 7 digit number
Calling other parts of Mexico dial a 01 then the city
code and the number
Dial 001 for all other countries outside of Mexico |
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Don'ts
Don't
drink alcohol on public streets
Don't disturb the peace or harass others
Don't fight or cause a commotion
Don't partake in Immoral behavior
Don't carry or bring weapons to Mexico
Don't use or carry drugs in Mexico |
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What
to bring with you INFO
Better condoms, thinner, flavored
Ear plugs, loud music protection
Small flashlight, room and clubs are dark
Lube, flavored, helps reduce condom breakage
Gifts, Blow Pops, KitKats, chocolate bars etc.
Breath mints, Certs, Gum, Peppermint Lifesavers.
Spanish/English Dictionary, pocket size
Hot Spanish Pocket size Spanish phrase book |
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| History
of Tijuana goes back to the days when Tia Juana
(Aunt Juana's Ranch). During the Mexican American
war Mexico lost Upper California as a result a new
border came into effect, making Tijuana an international
border city. Since the early nineteen hundreds visitors
from California came for shopping, horse races,
boxing matches and thermal baths. The "Prohibition"
of the twenties in the US, brought even more visitors
to Tijuana looking for what was no longer available
in the the US. Gambling casino were operating in
Tijuana, including the famous Casino de Agua Caliente.
Tijuana's population tripled from 21,977 inhabitants
in 1940 to 65,364 in 1950. Since then, growth has
exploded, with an estimated population of 1,800,000
inhabitants, placing it among the nation's four
largest cities. Tijuana leads Mexico in economic
growth and employment as the fact that Tijuana is
the leading Television manufacturing country in
the world. Besides the cheapest paid adult entertainment
south of Los Angeles or any other city in North
America. |
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Mexican
Holidays (In Gray) and Peak periods
*Banks and Government offices close
| January
1 |
New
Years * |
| February
5 |
Constitution
Day * |
| March
21 |
President
Benito Juarez Birthday * |
| April |
Easter
/ Spring Break |
| May
1 |
Labor
Day |
| May
5 |
Cinco
De Mayo |
| September
16 |
Mexican
Independence Day * |
| October
12 |
Columbus
Day |
| November
2 |
Day
of the Deceased |
| November
20 |
Anniversary
of the Mexican Revolution * |
| December
12 |
Our
Lady of Guadalupe |
| December
25 |
Christmas
Day |
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Things
to Do
Sports Betting
Caliente
Race and Sports book Several locations in Tijuana
Centro Caliente Calle
4ta. y Ave Revolución S/N
88-34-25
Grand Book
L.F. Blvd.
Agua Caliente, No.4500, Interior Grand Hotel 81-83-48
Jai Alai L.F. Ave. Revolución y Calle 8, Zona
Centro 85-25-24
Laz. Barrera L.F. Esq. Ví Oriente No. 9211,
Centro Comercial Pueblo Amigo 82-39-89
Phone Bet L.F. Esq. Ví Oriente No. 9211, Centro
Comercial Pueblo Amigo 82-84-48
Hipodrómo
Caliente (Greyhound Racing)
Blvd. Agua Caliente y Tapachula 12027 81-78-11
/ 86039-58
Golf
Real Del Mar At Km 19.5 scenic
road Tijuana-Ensenada (011-526) 633-4401
18 hole professional golf course, spectacular ocean
views, pro-shop, restaurant, hotel, spa
Tijuana
Country Club
Agua Caliente Blvd. (011-526) 681-7859
18 hole professional course, Open to the public.
Bowling
BOL 2000 Del Parque Ave. 1000, Mesa de Otay
(011-526) 623-1482 30
BOL Calafia Lazaro Cardenas Blvd. 405, La Mesa
(011-526) 626-1582 20
Sporting Events (Stadiums)
Municipal Auditorium Agua Caliente Blvd. 12421,
El Paraiso, La Mesa 681-6474
Crea Sports Complex Cañon Aviacion y Via Oriente,
Zona Rio (011-526) 683-1985
Tijuana Stadium Rio Eufrates, Col. Capistrano
(011-526) 625-1306
Caliente Jai Alai (Jai Alai)Ave. Revolución
y Calle 8, Zona Centro 85-25-24
Winery
Cava de vinos L.A. Cetto Cañon Johnson No.2108,
Col. Hidalgo 85-30-31 Cultural
Center
Centro Cultural Tijuana Paseo de los
Héroes y Mina, Zona Río 84-11-11
Wax
Museum
Museo de Cera Calle 1ra. No. 8281 esquina
Ave. Madero, Zona Centro 88-24-78
Amusement Park
Mundo Divertido Paseo de Héroes José Ma. Velazco
No.2578, Zona Río 34-32-13
Bull
Fights
Toreo de Tijuana on Blvd. Agua Caliente,
Plaza Monumental at Playas de Tijuana
80-18-08 / 86-15-10 / 86-23-79
Shopping
Avenida Revolutión Ave. Revolución 1st thru
10th
Centro Comercial Plaza Patria Blvd. Díaz
Ordaz y Ave. Las Américas #12649
Centro Comercial Plaza Río Tijuana Paseo
de los Héroes No.96 y 98, Zona Río
Centro Comercial Pueblo Amigo Vía Oriente
No.9211, Zona Río
Centro Comercial Viva Tijuana Vía de la Juventud
Norte. #8800
Plaza Agua Caliente Comercial Plaza Agua
Caliente
Plaza Carrousel Blvd. Díaz Ordaz No.15602,
Las Brisas
Plaza Fiesta Paseo de los Héroes No.1001,
Zona Río |
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| Credit Cards
are accepted at many establishments in Mexico but
not at the bars in the Zona Rosa or by the girls.
International credit cards, such as Master Card, Visa
and American Express are accepted at the larger hotels,
stores and restaurants. |
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| Tax
or
better known as the
Value Added Tax is 10% of the bill. Hotels, moreover,
add another 2% tax. |
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Coming
Back to the US
Crossing the border.
Delays are common if driving a car and can be quite
long if you choose to return at the end of a holiday
weekend. Your best bet is crossing on foot and parking
on the US side. There is usually never a long wait
when crossing the border on foot. Proof
of U.S. citizenship may be required, if you don't
look Caucasian or if you have a non-American accent,
have proof of citizenship handy. US Driver's license,
passport, CA Identification, you only need one of
these items.
Bringing
things back. Your suppose to declare anything
you bring back to the U.S. from Mexico. You're permitted
1 liter of alcohol and $400 worth of goods purchased
in Mexico duty-free. Animals and agricultural products
are strictly regulated.
Check the U.
S. Customs website for specifics.
Bringing things into Mexico. You
may bring $300 worth of goods into Mexico without
paying duties. |
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Going
Deeper into Mexico
Mexico Non Immigration Fee
as of July 1999, a Mexican Government
legislation establishes a fee of $17.00 dls. for foreigners
visiting Mexico, this applies if you travel beyond
Ensenada, if you stay more than 72 hrs. and if you
are not a Mexican citizen living abroad, the visitor
pass is available at any of the offices of the National
Institute of Immigration or the Mexican Consulate
in the USA, one time payment offers you multiple entries
for 6 months. It can be paid through the airline when
you purchase your ticket, by sea in the inclusion
of the cruise package (only if you stay for more than
72 hours) or at any bank in Baja California |
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