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Discover's Mexico fourth largest city, Tijuana, and treat yourself to an international experience on this 5-hour tour of the city. Enjoy seeing the various landmarks, pick up tips on how to bargain shop, and learn how to prepare and eat Mexican cuisine.
About this activity
Duration 5 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
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Experience
Highlights
Get a taste of authentic Mexican culture on an excursion South of the border
Take a stroll along Avenida Revolución, the tourist center of Tijuana
Shop at the local stores and pick up tips on how to bargain with sellers
Prepare and eat your own authentic Mexican cuisine
Full description
Head South of the border on a 5-hour tour that takes you into Tijuana and brings you directly in contact with Mexican culture.
Begin your tour by crossing into Mexico and enter a world of contrasts. To kick things off, you'll travel into the main street known for its historic roundabouts until you reach the Cultural Center and IMAX Theatre.
Get to know the famous Zona Rio with its large plaza and see statues of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, Cuauhtémoc the Aztec King, and other important figures of Mexico. Experience the height of the Tijuana Bullring and the Tijuana Water Tower. Then make your way to the famous Avenida Revolucion for some shopping and bargaining.
Before you do your shopping, you will experience the Tijuana tradition of making your own Mexican taco, a culinary delight which consists of a delicious tortilla filled with meat, chicken, or veggies, and all the trimmings such as guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and onion. You'll have the time of your life! Come, and fall in love with Mexico!
Sample Itinerary
14:00 – Depart San Diego for Tijuana
14:30 – Arrival in Tijuana for a city tour, shopping, and taco demonstration
17:00 – Depart Tijuana
19:00 – Arrive in San Diego
Note: To re-enter the USA, you will need proper identification such as a USA passport, USA passport card, or birth certificate and ID. For non-USA citizens, please consult with the proper embassy.
Includes
Admissions
Round-trip transportation
Sightseeing
Cuisine demonstration
What’s Not Included
Gratuities
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Meeting point
Amtrak Train Station, 1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101