Tijuana in an exciting City, is the liveliest port of entry in Mexico and the gateway to the exiting Baja peninsula, often described, and rightfully so, as the most visited city in the world (approximately two million visitors each month) is very distant from the central plateau of Mexico. Tijuana has many things to offer: Enjoy the shops, hotels, restaurants, discotheques, museums, galleries and more! Tijuana has a wide variety of options to choose from. The famous Revolution Avenue is shopper's paradise! From French perfumes to leather jackets more shopping can be done in Plaza Rio Shopping center, Plaza Fiesta & Plaza Americana (among others). Also known as "The window of Mexico" This City is a piece of Mexico with all the charm, the flavor, colors and sounds Is a jewel right across the border HISTORY: Tijuana long know as Tia Juana, first came into existence as a ranch somewhere around 1830. By the turn of the century, the little border town population had grown to 240. Contrast that to today's thousands!!! Tijuana came under a short-lived "military occupation" in 1911 when a group of rag tag US socialist filibusterers attempted to set up an independent republic. They were summarily ousted several weeks later, when Mexican forces tossed intruding "occupation" troops back across the border. U.S. prohibition in 1919 caused Tijuana to turn into a rip-roaring border town with gambling casinos and other enticing attractions. A flock of tourists came south of the border and gave Tijuana the reputation of being one of the wildest cities in the world. All that has changed now. Tijuana has lived down her gaudy past and is now a booming thriving, industrious city -still attracting tourists by the thousands -but somewhat more virtuously. Places to go: PUEBLO AMIGO This magnificent commercial and recreation center, has been christened "Pueblo Amigo" -the name "Pueblo Amigo" is a joining of two words with great social significance- a gathering and living together -the visitors will understand when visiting this excellent border center, built within the context of deep Latin roots. The lover of atmosphere and Mexican culture, will not have to search far to find the typical flavor of Mexico, This enormous facility has brought together the past and modern convenience to create a shopping and recreational (fun) center in a pure Mexican manner and spirit. It's easy to get to Pueblo Amigo. Just follow the blue signs you will see right after crossing the border. TIJUANA WAX MUSEUM This close to the border favorite features famous Hollywood favorites, world famous and scary creatures from history and literature as well as Mexican artists and well-known people. Located on First Street between Revolution Avenue and Madero Avenue in Tijuana's heart. Open daily. TIJUANA CULTURAL CENTER Art, music, dance theater, lectures and an Omnimax Space Theater at this hub of Baja's fine arts scene. Exhibit halls, museum, coffee shop, bookstore, astronomy room and much more. Open daily. REVOLUTION AVENUE Located in Tijuana's heart, this Avenue features the most wonderful shops, restaurants and nightclubs. This is the shopper paradise: jewelry, leather goodies, art, boots, Swiss army knives, purses, blankets, pottery and a lot more. (Also see photos at top of this page) TIJUANA BULLFIGHTS "A bugle sounds in the hushed quiet; battered wooden doors open; and the matador, resplendent in gold and glory, steps regally into the blinding sunlight. His court, banderilleros and picadors splendidly arrayed, follow in this wake. He moves majestically to the judges' box and removes his hat in a salute... America loses itself in the spectacle which unfolds under the hot Mexican sun..." Visit Tijuana's famous bullrings (one located by Agua Caliente Boulevard and another in Playas de Tijuana) and enjoy the worldwide famous man vs. beast "Corrida de Toros" (bullfight). Prices vary for sun or shade seating. CALIENTE RACE AND SPORTS BOOK In Baja you can bet legally on everything from sports action around the world to the Academy Awards at the Caliente Sports Books, found in every major Baja Norte City. MUNDO DIVERTIDO Open daily. An elaborate racetrack for kids, bumper boats for all ages, miniatu-re train, roller coaster and challenging mini-golf course are all part of the cleverly landscaped scene. Is located at the Rio Zone, by Paseo de los Héroes, just past the Lincoln statue.

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