Zona Rio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Centro Cultural Tijuana showing modern architecture and street scenes
Centro Cultural Tijuana showing a square or plaza and modern architecture
Centro Cultural Tijuana which includes modern architecture
Centro Cultural Tijuana
Centro Cultural Tijuana which includes modern architecture

Popular places to visit

Centro Cultural Tijuana

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.

Centro Cultural Tijuana
Hidalgo Market featuring markets and a city

Hidalgo Market

This market is the heart and soul of Tijuana, sharing traditional recipes and ingredients that stretch back through family generations.

Hidalgo Market

Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral

After visiting Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tijuana.

Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral

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.

Plaza Rio Commercial Center

Hospital Angeles Tijuana

If Hospital Angeles Tijuana is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Tijuana.

Hospital Angeles Tijuana

Tijuana City Hall

Tijuana City Hall is just one of the places to see in Tijuana, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Tijuana City Hall

Activities

Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster

Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster

AU$204
per adult
Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Motorcycle ride in the mountains & Puerto Nuevo Langosta

ATV, horse riding on the beach & Paintball tour

AU$197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
ATV, horse riding on the beach & Paintball tour
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

AU$126
per adult
Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego
secret Tijuana your tour guide

Guided Tour on the Secret City Tijuana

AU$121
per adult
Guided Tour on the Secret City Tijuana
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

AU$141
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

AU$121
per adult
Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego
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Our pick of the best Zona Rio Hotel Deals

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels

Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Paseo de los Héroes 9902, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, BC
The price is AU$215 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$215
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,481 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

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 AU$279 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$279
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,239 reviews)
"Clean room, Staff , shops nearby"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio

Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio

3 out of 5
Blvd Gral Rodolfo Sanchez Tab, 9170 Zona Urbana Rio, Tijuana, BC
The price is AU$143 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$143
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,100 reviews)
"Nice location"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
Quartz Hotel & SPA

Quartz Hotel & SPA

4.5 out of 5
Paseo Centenario 4210, Zona Urbana Rio, Tijuana, BC
The price is AU$312 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$312
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,230 reviews)
"Everything was amazing and there free breakfast amazing!!! I would pay for it but it comes with the stay Thank you quartz"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Quartz Hotel & SPA
Hotel Real del Río

Hotel Real del Río

4 out of 5
Avenida Jose Maria Velazco #1409-A, Zona Rio, Tijuana, BC
The price is AU$174 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$174
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,112 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Real del Río
Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG

Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Paseo De Los Heroes 18818 Zona Rio, Tijuana, BC
The price is AU$200 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$200
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,444 reviews)
"We didn’t like how the room bathrooms didn’t have fans."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Zona Rio

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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.

Libertad
Centro Cultural Tijuana showing modern architecture and street scenes

Downtown Tijuana

While visiting Downtown Tijuana, you might make a stop by sights like Hidalgo Market and Plaza Rio Commercial Center.

Downtown Tijuana
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Madero

While there might not be top attractions in Madero, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Ysidro Border Crossing and Plaza Rio Commercial Center.

Madero
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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.

Avenida Revolucion
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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 Revolución or Pasaje Gomez.

Tijuana Centro
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Zona Norte

If you're spending some time in Zona Norte, Av Revolución and Tijuana Arch are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Norte

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