Tijuana Travel Guide
Mexico
Tijuana is a large city in north-western Mexico, close to the United States border, with a population of 2,259,787. It is part of the wider urban area around San Diego and sits on Mexico’s Pacific coast.
Most air travellers arrive at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). Nearby beaches are mainly across the border in California, including Coronado Shores Beach, 22.0 kilometres away, and Central Beach, 23.4 kilometres away.
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Weather in Tijuana
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Know before you go
Pays in MXN
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +52
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.
Best time to visit Tijuana
Jan
17°8Feb
17°7Mar
16°12Apr
18°5May
19°4Jun
21°2Jul
24°0Aug
25°1Sep
24°3Oct
23°3Nov
21°5Dec
19°3Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Tijuana
Playa Taiti
9.3 km away
Playas Los Buenos
10.4 km away
Playas Rosarito
19 km away
Coronado Shores Beach
22 km away
Central Beach
23.4 km away
Coronado City Beach
23.5 km away
North Beach
23.9 km away
La Playa
28.5 km away
Things to do in Tijuana
Centro Cultural Tijuana - CECUT
history museum
2.2 km
2.1 km
Larsen Field
park
3.5 km
Museo de las Californias
history museum
2.1 km
1.6 km
Cinemex
movie theater
2.1 km
Museo de Cera de Tijuana
museum
2.4 km
Iglesia Universal
religious organization
3.8 km
Getting there
Tijuana International Airport · 6.7 km
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