Zona Rio Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Centro Cultural Tijuana
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.
Hidalgo Market
This market is the heart and soul of Tijuana, sharing traditional recipes and ingredients that stretch back through family generations.
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.
Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral
After visiting Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tijuana.
Hospital Angeles Tijuana
If Hospital Angeles Tijuana is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Tijuana.
New City Medical Tower
If New City Medical Tower is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Tijuana.
Activities
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay
Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Our pick of the best Zona Rio Hotel Deals
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
All was very good
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hotel Real del Río
The room was impeccable and the service was above and beyond. Makes me reconsider staying in Tijuana as an option. We usually race past Tijuana on the way to Rosarito or Ensenada. The en-suite hot tub was classy and didn’t feel like just a gimmick.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Quartz Hotel & SPA
Everything was excellent.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
Ok
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río
Hi this is are second time we stayed in this hotel we really go to relax and it is for me and my husband the room is dark and quiet overall clean and everyone is very nice and respectful breakfast was very good this hotel I rate them a 100:/:
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
Good place and rooms. Nice people on staff.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Rio
Downtown Tijuana
While visiting Downtown Tijuana, you might make a stop by sights like Hidalgo Market and Plaza Rio Commercial Center.
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.
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.
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.
Zona Norte
If you're spending some time in Zona Norte, Av Revolución and Tijuana Arch are top sights worth seeing.
México
While there might not be top attractions in México, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Av Revolución and Hidalgo Market.
