Zona Rio Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral
After visiting Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in 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.
Hospital Angeles Tijuana
If Hospital Angeles Tijuana is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Tijuana.
Activities
Tijuana Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Rosarito & Paintball/beach horses + transportation
Our pick of the best Zona Rio Hotel Deals
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
"Really clean and location is amazing"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
"TODO BIEN"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Quartz Hotel & SPA
"Staff could be more professional and nice"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
"It’s a practical short stay hotel conveniently located for downtown or zona rio. A little cramped for moving around or closet space if you had to set up for office work."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
"Clean room close to the boarder security at parking."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG
"Good"
Reviewed on 30 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 Pasaje Gomez 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 Pasaje Gomez.
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.
