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.
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.
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
This hotel is my favorite. It is near a mall, restaurant and more.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Quartz Hotel & SPA
Very nice stay, definitely worth it.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Outstanding overall
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG
No me gustó que esta vez , me fueran a tocar a las 9 para checar el cuarto y después de una hora otra vez tocaron y abrieron la puerta
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
Property was clean, but lack a lot of other services or amenities. A lot of regular items that you would find in the bathrooms were missing such as hand soap, blow dryer, hand towels, face towels, only two large towels. Iron and small ironing board needed to be requested and picked up at the front ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
I really enjoyed my stay at hotel Pueblo amigo Plaza and casino. not only was the staff friendly, helpful the place was clean and the food fair. (I say fair because the chicken was to chickening if you know what am saying 😆) having the casino in the same place is so convenient. the over all experience ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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.
Mesa de Otay
While visiting Mesa de Otay, you might make a stop by sights like High Performance Center in Tijuana and Alameda Otay.
