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 lively bars.
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
Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting
Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay
Intro to Mexico Walking Tour: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Top hotels in Zona Rio
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
"Friendly staff. I just don't like the rooms that share a door to a next door room because you hear everything from that room, eve. At regular voice volume like they are in your room. Very disrupting, specially if you go to bed early or have kids. Also all two beds available are full size no Quee ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Quartz Hotel & SPA
"I had a really pleasant stay here. The room was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff was friendly and welcoming from check-in to check-out, always ready to help with anything we needed. Breakfast had a good variety of options and everything tasted fresh. The bar had a nice atmosphere, ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
"Love the service the rooms everything it’s closed by"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
"Nothing everything it was perfect and the guy the valet parking he was awesome very nice person and excellent guy."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG
"El aire acondicionado parecía que era un avión despegando y la televisión no se miraba nada bien , la regadera también hacía ruido cuando salía el agua ."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Real del Río
"Volveria tengo 20 años asistiendo al mismo hotel siempre con buenas atenciones"
Reviewed on 18 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 El Popo Market.
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.
