Tijuana

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Tijuana, prosperous town on the northern border of Mexico, is located on the northwest tip of the Baja California Peninsula, 189 km west of Mexicali and 29 miles south of San Diego, California in the United States. Its climate is warm with an average temperature of 21 ° C.

City, a meeting place of modern art, culture and history, harbors countless artistic and gastronomic festivals that fill the streets of vitality, such as the International Dance Show, which brings together prominent figures of dance, song and music.

To enjoy the adventure on the outskirts of the city will find crowded areas of vegetation such as the Laguna Salada and the Canyon de Guadalupe where he can go camping. Sports enthusiasts and big emotions can enjoy the unique facilities such as golf clubs Real del Mar Golf Resort and racing horses and greyhounds that are presented in the traditional and Galgódromo Agua Caliente Racetrack. To relax, there will be no choice but to accept the invitation to visit the formidable sophisticated facilities of its spas and enjoy the comforting atmosphere.

To enjoy the night Tijuana offers a host of clubs, restaurants and bars, where you can sample exotic dishes taste like lobster Puerto Nuevo, accompanied by an exquisite wine from the region of Valle de Guadalupe.

TIJUANA

ARCHEOLOGY

On the outskirts of Tijuana, there are two archaeological sites of special interest because of the presence of cave paintings.

The Vallecito. It is located in Tecate, 72 miles east of Tijuana by the federal highway No.. 2. In this place can see samples of rock paintings, depicting human figures and animals, among which stand rooted Man, The devil and El Tiburon. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 17:00 pm.

Macahuí. It is located 154 km east of Tijuana by the federal highway No.. 2. In this place, located in a desert area, you will see a series of designs of geometric shapes and anthropomorphic, similar to those of the Peruvian Nazca region.

Contemporary Architecture

In Tijuana can see examples of avant-garde architecture in which it also reveals the multifaceted aspect of this city.

Centro Cultural Tijuana. It is located at Av. Paseo de los Heroes and Av. Francisco Javier Mina s / n, Zona Urbana River. It is a set of institutions dedicated to promoting art and culture, designed a scheme as an architectural vision vanguardist either because buildings are so new, as the field of planetary format Omnimax film employing the latest technological developments to attract people

Arc / Monumental Clock. It is located at Av. Revolution s / n. This monument represents the gateway to Tijuana and is considered an architectural icon in its avant-garde style

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE

The city of Tijuana preserves outstanding examples of architecture which bring together harmoniously eclectic roots in its history with its tradition of artistic and cultural life.

Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is located on Calle 2 and Av. Constitution. This refined building was developed following a quarry in eclectic style in which he highlighted his designs neoclassical and colonial, and their towers with square columns section. Open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 19:00 hrs.

Jai Alai Fronton Palace. It is located at Av. Revolution and Calle 7. It is a majestic building with a neo-classical style of architecture that has long hosted the game of pelota, and now houses restaurants and golf courses of pediment.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

In Tijuana you'll find a wide variety of crafts of the region, as well as various sites in the country, stressing the clay pottery, objects of onyx, leather and silver and works of blown glass and iron, which can buy in shops and galleries located at Av. Revolution and the Craft Market.

FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS

In Tijuana are carried out various festivals and artistic events that give life to the city, such as those conducted between 5 and July 13 to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the city. It also highlights various festivals devoted to culinary matters as the "Fair of Paella and Wine", in the month of June, the "Festival of Fish and Shellfish," in July, the "Festival of the Caesar Salad," in August and the "Festival of Tequila," in October. Other celebrations are the "Fair Tijuana", between the months of August and September, in addition to the traditional "Caravan of Joy," with parades and various events in December.

MUSEUMS

Tijuana is an attractive cultural destination that has several museums that tell the history of the region and also show the latest artistic trends in the city.

Museum of the Californias. It is located inside the Centro Cultural Tijuana, at Av. Paseo de los Heroes and Av. Francisco Javier Mina s / n, Zona Urbana River. It is a compound of modern architecture that offers a permanent exhibit of objects that illustrate the historical development of the region, from prehistory to the second half of S.XX. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.; Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:15 hrs.

Casa de la Cultura. It is located at Av. Paris and Arturo Pompa No. Ibarra. 5. It is a neoclassical style building, an organization of various cultural activities such as workshops and exhibitions of painting, sculpture and crafts. Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 19:00 hrs.

Wax Museum. It is located at No. First Street. 8281, corner of Av. Madero. It is a highly visited site that displays a vast collection of wax-size figures in the history of Mexico and worldwide. Open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.

FUN AND LEISURE

In Tijuana and its environs there resorts and recreational centers where you can have fun with family.

Rancho El Rinconcito pools. It is located on Street No. Guadalajara. 894, Ejido Matamoros. In this extraordinary place you can enjoy a bit of healthy leisure family has green areas, sports grounds, swimming pools, wading, water slides, grills, playground equipment and rental horses. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.

Parque de La Amistad. It is located at Av. No. Park. 600, Otay Mesa. It has a children's play area, outdoor theater and theater Guignol plus an artificial lake with boats, ramp multiple use, track and bicicross income of go-carts. Open daily from 6:00 to 20:00 hrs. (in summer) and from 6:00 to 18:00 hrs. (in winter).

Parque Morelos. It is located in La Mesa, Blvd. No. of Insurgentes. 16,000. It is a perfect space for recreation and original with forested areas, leafy green areas, a small zoo, playgrounds, auditorium, wading, water slides and artificial lake with boats. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.

Funny world. It is located at Av. Paseo de los Heroes and Fast Track No. Poniente. 15,035, Urban Area River. It is a modern amusement park where you can enjoy a roller coaster, a field of mini-golf, train a child, a center for video games and a hint of go-karts. Open Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 21:00 hrs. and Sundays from 11:00 to 20:00 hrs.

NIGHT LIFE

For lovers of fun, dance and music, the city of Tijuana offers a tempting array of nightclubs. To enjoy modern music, from pop to electronica, we recommend the discos with Hollywood-style ambience, or those that offer the ultimate in contemporary music with the presentation of DJ's in town. It may also enjoy the music northern, Tejano and Latin rhythms to move the body
Camping

In the outskirts of Tijuana will find several places surrounded by beautiful landscapes with adequate facilities to conduct camps.

Laguna Salada. It is located 161 km east of Tijuana by the federal highway No.. 2 Tijuana, Mexicali. This site has many springs surrounded by vegetation, in which banks can camp.

Canyon de Guadalupe. It is located 115 km east of Tijuana by the federal highway No.. 2 Tijuana, Mexicali. Here you will find a lush tropical landscape with waterfalls and streams of hot springs. The site has 18 camping areas with privacy, security and all services.

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