Zona Rio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Centro Cultural Tijuana showing modern architecture and street scenes
Centro Cultural Tijuana showing a square or plaza and modern architecture
Centro Cultural Tijuana which includes modern architecture
Centro Cultural Tijuana
Centro Cultural Tijuana which includes modern architecture

Popular places to visit

Centro Cultural Tijuana

Centro Cultural Tijuana

4/5(1 review)

Take the whole family to learn about the multi-layered past of the Californias and visit art exhibits, botanical gardens and a dome-shaped IMAX theater.

Centro Cultural Tijuana
Hidalgo Market featuring markets and a city

Hidalgo Market

This market is the heart and soul of Tijuana, sharing traditional recipes and ingredients that stretch back through family generations.

Hidalgo Market

Plaza Rio Commercial Center

During your visit to Tijuana, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Plaza Rio Commercial Center. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Plaza Rio Commercial Center

Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral

After visiting Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tijuana.

Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral

Hospital Angeles Tijuana

If Hospital Angeles Tijuana is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Tijuana.

Hospital Angeles Tijuana

CREA Sports Field

Catch an event at CREA Sports Field during your trip to Tijuana.

CREA Sports Field

Activities

Guadalupe Wine Valley Tour

Guadalupe Wine Valley Tour

AU$504
per traveller
Guadalupe Wine Valley Tour
Wine Route including Tastings

Wine Route including Tastings

AU$392
per adult
Wine Route including Tastings
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

AU$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
San Diego USS Midway with Waterfront Walking Tour

San Diego USS Midway with Waterfront Walking Tour

AU$61
per adult
San Diego USS Midway with Waterfront Walking Tour
From Tijuana: Valle de Guadalupe Private Winery Tour

From Tijuana: Valle de Guadalupe Private Winery Tour

AU$194
per adult
From Tijuana: Valle de Guadalupe Private Winery Tour
Kayak on the San Diego Bay

Kayak on the San Diego Bay

AU$31
per adult
Kayak on the San Diego Bay
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Our pick of the best Zona Rio Hotel Deals

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
4.5 out of 5
Paseo de los Héroes 9902, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, BC
The price is AU$182 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,906 reviews)
"Bedsheets were dirty they had like red lipstick."

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
4.5 out of 5
Paseo del los Heroes #10902, Zona Rio, Tijuana, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$227 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$227
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,042 reviews)
Beautiful Hotel
"We will definitely book again. Very clean beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
3.5 out of 5
Via Oriente 9211, Zona Rio, Tijuana, BC
The price is AU$203 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$203
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,245 reviews)
"Quiet and safe. Staff is well trained and friendly"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
Quartz Hotel & SPA
Quartz Hotel & SPA
4.5 out of 5
Paseo Centenario 4210, Zona Urbana Rio, Tijuana, BC
The price is AU$264 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$264
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. I recommend staying here"

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Quartz Hotel & SPA
Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
3 out of 5
Blvd Gral Rodolfo Sanchez Tab, 9170 Zona Urbana Rio, Tijuana, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$149 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$149
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,649 reviews)
"Very good option to stay, literally in the heart of the city."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
Hotel Real del Río
Hotel Real del Río
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Jose Maria Velazco #1409-A, Zona Rio, Tijuana, BC
The price is AU$182 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free parking, 2 spa tubs, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Would come back"

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Hotel Real del Río
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Other neighbourhoods around Zona Rio

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Libertad

While Libertad may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Ysidro Border Crossing and Centro Cultural Tijuana.

Libertad
Centro Cultural Tijuana showing modern architecture and street scenes

Downtown Tijuana

While visiting Downtown Tijuana, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Rio Commercial Center and Centro Cultural Tijuana.

Downtown Tijuana
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Avenida Revolucion

Avenida Revolucion is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Av Revolución and Fronton Jai Alai Palace while you're in town.

Avenida Revolucion
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Tijuana Centro

Tijuana Centro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Av Revolución or Fronton Jai Alai Palace.

Tijuana Centro
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Zona Norte

If you're spending some time in Zona Norte, Av Revolución and Tijuana Arch are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Norte
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Mesa de Otay

While visiting Mesa de Otay, you might make a stop by sights like Alameda Otay and Centro Cultural Tijuana.

Mesa de Otay

Zona Rio Travel Guide

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