Zona Rio Travel Guide

Tijuana

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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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Things to do

Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

ąøæ320
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster

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

ąøæ1,312
per adult
Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

ąøæ2,722
per adult
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego
Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay

Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay

ąøæ820
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay
Picture 3 for Activity Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting

Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting

ąøæ3,870
per adult
Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

ąøæ2,624
per adult
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego
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Top hotels in Zona Rio

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 ąøæ3,029 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
ąøæ3,029
ąøæ3,423 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,570 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. Overall, the hotel is very clean, and both the room and bathroom were a good size. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout our stay.The hotel has a bar and restaurant, and during breakfast they had a musician playing the saxophone, which was such ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

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 ąøæ6,010 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
ąøæ6,010
ąøæ6,792 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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
The price is ąøæ6,339 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
ąøæ6,339
ąøæ7,163 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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 ąøæ4,483 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
ąøæ4,483
ąøæ5,066 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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 ąøæ4,998 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
ąøæ4,998
ąøæ5,648 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,517 reviews)
"El lugar esta bonito y limpio. Me gusto su ubicaciĆ³n."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

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 ąøæ3,286 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
ąøæ3,286
ąøæ3,713 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,055 reviews)
"No wash cloths in the bathroom and there was hair on the bathroom floor"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

City Express by Marriott Tijuana RĆ­o
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Where to stay in Zona Rio

Find the best Zona Rio areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Leonardo De Leon
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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 The Emporium.

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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 The Emporium while you're in town.

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