| Tijuana is many things: a sprawling city | | | | |
| approaching two million in population, a vibrant and | | | | Travel to Tijuana |
| prosperous business center with many | | | | |
| foreign-owned factories, the main entry to the | | | | One of the most enjoyable ways to travel to |
| entire Baja California peninsula, and much more. | | | | Tijuana is to catch the inexpensive Tijuana Trolley |
| | | | at the San Diego Train Station. It runs frequently |
| Only 18 miles from San Diego, Tijuana is a | | | | and takes you right to the border. Or you can |
| shopper's paradise. It's in a duty-free zone, so you | | | | drive to the border and leave your car in one of |
| can buy not only Mexican arts and crafts but also | | | | several large parking lots, for a few dollars a day. |
| imported goods from around the world. Mostly, | | | | From there you can walk or take a shuttle bus to |
| visitors go for the day, shopping, having a meal, | | | | Revolution Avenue, about a 20 minute walk. Once |
| perhaps playing golf as well. It's not a place for | | | | you cross the border, there are also taxis |
| historic buildings or much in the way of museums, | | | | available too. |
| but sporting events to watch include jai alai, | | | | |
| bullfights, and horse racing. For children, Tijuana | | | | You can drive into Tijuana, and may want to if |
| Wax Museum and Mundo Divertido (Fun World) | | | | you are planning some large purchases like |
| are popular. Tijuana used to be known mainly for | | | | furniture. One downside to this is that there can |
| activities distinctly not for children, but while that | | | | be longer lines for leaving Mexico in vehicles than if |
| aspect of life still exists, it is now just a part of | | | | you are walking. Also, check on your car |
| the wide spectrum of what Tijuana is. | | | | insurance before entering Mexico. |
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| The shopping is centered on a street called | | | | Tijuana has an international airport, with several |
| Revolution Avenue. There are 10 or 12 blocks | | | | flights a day going to other parts of Mexico. The |
| offering every product imaginable. Credit cards | | | | main airlines using the airport are Aerocalifornia, |
| and dollars are widely accepted. | | | | Mexicana, and AeroMexico. |
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| For a more total immersion, stay overnight -- | | | | All in all, it's easy to get to Tijuana.******** |
| there are some nice Tijuana hotels. Just a few | | | | |
| miles south is Rosarito Beach, with resorts, | | | | Rosana Hart has traveled to Mexico many times. |
| condos, and hotels. | | | | |