Zona Rio Travel Guide
Tijuana
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.
Things to do
Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting
Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay
Top hotels in Zona Rio
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Great service . I love this hotel
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Quartz Hotel & SPA
Clean room
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Real del Río
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
Clean and friendly. Great location.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
Clean rooms and excellent concierge services!!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
The staff were great, room was good. We were just surprised by the price of food and drinks. As a Canadian with weak currency paying US + prices in Tijuana is disappointing. We go out for less in the US for comparable meals. We did have a couple of amazing meals off the property that were more ...
Reviewed on 18 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 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.
