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.
Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral
After visiting Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tijuana.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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
Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay
Our pick of the best Zona Rio Hotel Deals
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
The phone in the room was a problem
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Real del Río
Beautiful and very peaceful place! Clean, staff is super friendly and helpful! The rooms are gorgeous!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
They have breakfast buffet 7am to 12pm. 30 dollars for 1 adult 2 children super delicious
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Quartz Hotel & SPA
Good
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
City Express by Marriott Tijuana Río
Clean place , good breakfast and accessible parking!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG
El hotel es excelente. El personal es muy amable y muy atento y la ubicación en la ciudad es buenísima, todo muy seguro alrededor y bastante caminable.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Rio
Downtown Tijuana
While visiting Downtown Tijuana, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Rio Commercial Center and Centro Cultural Tijuana.
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.
Madero
While there might not be top attractions in Madero, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Ysidro Border Crossing and Plaza Rio Commercial Center.
Avenida Revolucion
Avenida Revolucion is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Av Revolución and Tijuana Arch 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 Tijuana Arch.
Zona Norte
If you're spending some time in Zona Norte, Av Revolución and Tijuana Arch are top sights worth seeing.
