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.
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.
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 of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay
Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting
Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Top hotels in Zona Rio
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
The air conditioning didn’t work properly. Even though a technician came to look at it the temperature never cooled more than 24 °C. The hair dry was also broken.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Quartz Hotel & SPA
Very clean and good service
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
10/10 hotel experience. The facilities were in excellent condition, and the rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff and customer service were definitely the best part of the stay. Everyone was incredibly kind and attentive. I would come back a thousand times over.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG
Decent stay. Staff was great.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
Customer service was 10/10! Friendly staff! Everyone was great!!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Real del Río
¡Cinco estrellas! Todos de los trabajadores son útiles (Carolina, Valeria, etc.). ¡Gracias!
Reviewed on 8 May 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.
Mesa de Otay
While visiting Mesa de Otay, you might make a stop by sights like High Performance Center in Tijuana and Alameda Otay.
