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 of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting
Our pick of the best Zona Rio Hotel Deals
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Wonderful service
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Beds super comfortable and very good customer service.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG
Very professional, attentive, friendly and a beautiful facility, I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Quartz Hotel & SPA
Great place to stay near the border with lots of amenities
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
The breakfast buffet was fresh and delicious and the casino was a lot of fun with a lot of people!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Real del Río
Clean room. Great staff and a restaurant downstairs with pretty decent food and geat fresh fruit and walking distance to a food court and pharmacy which was pretty nice. The worst part about the property no vending machines. No restaurants. No, nothing to drink or eat late so make sure you bring ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 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 The Emporium 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 The Emporium.
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 Tijuana Brewery and Av Revolución.
