Zona Rio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Zona Rio attractions

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Centro Cultural Tijuana

8.8/10 (2,187 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

NZ$16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

NZ$156
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster

Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster

NZ$67
per adult
Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Guided Tour on the Secret City Tijuana

Guided Tour on the Secret City Tijuana

NZ$134
per adult
Guided Tour on the Secret City Tijuana
Motorcycle ride in the mountains & Puerto Nuevo Langosta

Rosarito & Paintball/beach horses + transportation

NZ$217
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rosarito & Paintball/beach horses + transportation
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

NZ$134
per adult
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego
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Our pick of the best Zona Rio Hotel Deals

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Paseo de los HĆ©roes 9902 Tijuana BC
The price is NZ$178 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$178
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana

Hotel Lucerna Tijuana

4.5 out of 5
Paseo del los Heroes #10902, Zona Rio Tijuana BC
The price is NZ$355 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$355
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Quartz Hotel & SPA

Quartz Hotel & SPA

4.5 out of 5
Paseo Centenario 4210, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana BC
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$375 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$375
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,849 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Quartz Hotel & SPA
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino

Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino

3.5 out of 5
Via Oriente 9211 Tijuana BC
The price is NZ$265 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$265
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,898 reviews)
"Itā€™s an 8 minute walk from the border crossing, felt completely fine walking and it was my first time. The breakfast buffet was nice, really good taco spot nearby too. Ill be coming back for sure!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
Hotel Real del RĆ­o

Hotel Real del RĆ­o

4 out of 5
Avenida Jose Maria Velazco #1409-A Tijuana BC
The price is NZ$282 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$282
per night
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel Real del RĆ­o
City Express by Marriott Tijuana RĆ­o

City Express by Marriott Tijuana RĆ­o

3 out of 5
Dr. Atl No.6 Col. Zona Rio Tijuana BC
The price is NZ$188 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$188
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
City Express by Marriott Tijuana RĆ­o
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Our guide on where to stay in Zona Rio

Find the best Zona Rio areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 RevoluciĆ³n or Fronton Jai Alai Palace.

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Puerto Nuevo

Check out the seafood restaurants, beaches and live music while spending some time in Puerto Nuevo. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like All the Pretty Horses of Baja Rides and Rescue or Christ of the Sacred Heart.

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Playas de Tijuana

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Playas de Tijuana. You might want to make time for a stop at Monumental Plaza de Toros or Border Field State Park.

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Las Gaviotas

While there might not be top attractions in Las Gaviotas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Baja Studios and Christ of the Sacred Heart.

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Open Photo by Nathan Friesen

Avenida Revolucion

Avenida Revolucion is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Av RevoluciĆ³n and Fronton Jai Alai Palace while you're in town.

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