Title: Visit Zona Rio: 2026 Zona Rio, Tijuana Travel Guide | Expedia.com

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# Zona Rio

## Tijuana

![CECUT Tijuana, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143239/8b99bff2-3b5a-4376-b36b-a5f0f0fc7654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![CECUT Tijuana, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143239/8b99bff2-3b5a-4376-b36b-a5f0f0fc7654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![2016 Tijuana International half marathon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143239/7a606daf-7e39-47ca-a963-dac821e4e0c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Centro Cultural Tijuana which includes modern architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143248/7aec8033-2edb-458c-9e4f-87bb71a6be97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Centro Cultural Tijuana showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143248/4b464432-ac27-49a5-8181-f607e6cd1fc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Zona Rio

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Tijuana Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Tijuana.dx3439)

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### Popular places to visit

![Centro Cultural Tijuana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143248/8d7b204e-102c-48a5-891b-aa971d4495a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Centro Cultural Tijuana

4/5(118 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.

[](https://expedia.com/Centro-Cultural-Tijuana-Zona-Rio.d6143248.Vacation-Attraction)

![Hidalgo Market featuring markets and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6269322/36d09c7f-34fc-4ea3-82b7-5cbce9451f47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hidalgo Market

4.5/5(48 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Hidalgo-Market-Zona-Rio.d6269322.Vacation-Attraction)

![Rosarito which includes a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320105/2e09dea1-d21d-4a7a-901f-a3fcadd835d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rosarito Beach

4.5/5(712 reviews)

Experience the buzzing atmosphere of the resort city’s main beach and spend the day playing on the sandy shores, swimming or relaxing with an icy-cold drink.

[](https://expedia.com/Rosarito-Beach-Centro-Playas.d6320105.Vacation-Attraction)

![Cafe/restaurant and more.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143239/ee5ae66c-46fe-4c37-952d-57c436647172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Av Revolución

3.5/5(11 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Tijuana with a stop at Av Revolución. Make time for the shops and biking trails in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Av-Revolucion-Avenida-Revolucion.d553248621532977025.Vacation-Attraction)

![El Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana showing outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159887/ebd14afa-c5a3-49e9-9660-aa8d30b2ffa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### El Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana

4/5(8 reviews)

See how learning can be fun at this family-friendly complex with hundreds of games that show the impact of modern science and technology.

[](https://expedia.com/El-Trompo-Interactive-Museum-Tijuana-Tijuana.d6159887.Vacation-Attraction)

![City center in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976705916/753cc4db-07e9-40f6-b405-aa83e7f3f909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Baja California Center

4/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Baja California Center during your trip to Rosarito. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Baja-California-Center-Tijuana.d553248635976705916.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Tour from San Diego to Rosarito / Portales / Puerto Nuevo Lobster](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2695478/c67b3942-2798-4132-a361-fcdf0964b01b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

$129

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-of-san-diegorosarito-giant-christpuerto-nuevo-lobster.a2695478.activity-details)

![Motorcycle ride in the mountains & Puerto Nuevo Langosta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2695784/a4ae330d-2723-492d-9c6b-859093d82e05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rosarito & Paintball/beach horses + transportation

$99

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rosarito-paintballbeach-horses-transportation.a2695784.activity-details)

![Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385617/3024ad77-520e-43dd-9206-6235bfe2b229.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

$93

per adult

**82%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/crossing-borders-tijuana-day-trip-from-san-diego.a1385617.activity-details)

![Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3402914/27e36bfb-a851-45d4-a6be-2d4fa7f7a2e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tijuana Urban Art Walk from San Diego

$80

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tijuana-urban-art-walk-from-san-diego.a3402914.activity-details)

![Introduction Rosarito Day Tour from San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3406672/24b0dec6-19fb-4045-853b-5cd01404777e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Introduction Rosarito Day Tour from San Diego

$157

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/introduction-rosarito-day-tour-from-san-diego.a3406672.activity-details)

![Picture 3 for Activity Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4568373/f78c81fd-0d24-4ba3-bd5d-102f1e7ef1c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting

$116

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tijuana-guided-city-tour-with-local-food-and-beer-tasting.a4568373.activity-details)

[See all activities in Tijuana](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tijuana.d3439.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Zona Rio Hotel Deals

![Hotel Lucerna Tijuana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5100/5093/84af0cff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Lucerna Tijuana

Paseo del los Heroes #10902, Zona Rio Tijuana BC

$148 nightly

$168 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,312 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel it was great , clean very professional staff very friendly people super comfortable beds the amenities were great I would definitely recommend it

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=5093&PinnedHotelID=5093&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635975438271)

![Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49300/49271/91acd639_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels

Paseo de los Héroes 9902 Tijuana BC

$112 nightly

$127 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,804 reviews)

The room was dirty and the bathtub had a lot of hair in it, same for the toilet.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=49271&PinnedHotelID=49271&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635975438271)

![Quartz Hotel & SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/37000000/36996400/36996325/aee4739a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Quartz Hotel & SPA

Paseo Centenario 4210, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana BC

$171 nightly

$193 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,426 reviews)

Excellent!

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=36996325&PinnedHotelID=36996325&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635975438271)

![Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13160000/13156800/13156771/13ca90a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino

Via Oriente 9211 Tijuana BC

$131 nightly

$148 total

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,635 reviews)

One of the best stays in Tijuana. The best amenities and super close to the border.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=13156771&PinnedHotelID=13156771&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635975438271)

![Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34400/34386/dc2708c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG

Paseo De Los Heroes 18818 Zona Rio Tijuana BC

$109 nightly

$124 total

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,433 reviews)

Familiar, seguro y tranquilo.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

[](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=34386&PinnedHotelID=34386&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635975438271)

![Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33140000/33133900/33133827/da5db66e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio

Blvd Gral Rodolfo Sanchez Tab Tijuana BC

$92 nightly

$103 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...

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[See all 893 properties in Zona Rio](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&regionId=553248635975438271)

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## Check Zona Rio hotel availability

[Tonight

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[Tomorrow night

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[This weekend

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[Next weekend

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### Other neighborhoods around Zona Rio

![CECUT Tijuana, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143239/8b99bff2-3b5a-4376-b36b-a5f0f0fc7654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown Tijuana

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

[](https://expedia.com/Tijuana-Downtown-Tijuana.dx823857729306771456)

![I walked into mexico to see these zebra donkeys, but forgot to change any money, so I didn't buy anything.   If it was for the hours long line to walk out of Mexico, I'd wonder if I went at all.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975438271/2c05a423-a7dd-4a08-8ab2-51614f56576d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Libertad

 Though Libertad might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Ysidro Border Crossing and Centro Cultural Tijuana. 

[](https://expedia.com/Tijuana-Libertad.dx896523934055489536)

![Just might be the sleaziest city a person could ever visit but well worth experiencing once, if not twice like me.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143239/6804132a-39e3-4374-97e1-c3af83a5bb20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Avenida Revolucion

4/5(347 area reviews)

 Travelers come to Avenida Revolucion for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Av Revolución and Fronton Jai Alai Palace while you're in town. 

[](https://expedia.com/Tijuana-Avenida-Revolucion.dx6319969)

![Just might be the sleaziest city a person could ever visit but well worth experiencing once, if not twice like me.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143239/6804132a-39e3-4374-97e1-c3af83a5bb20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Tijuana Centro

3.5/5(419 area reviews)

 Explore the Tijuana Cultural Center in Zona Río, stroll along Avenida Revolución, and shop at Plaza Río, once the largest mall in the state. Don't miss City Hall and the bustling business districts. 

[](https://expedia.com/Tijuana-Tijuana-Centro.dx553248633981716749)

![Just might be the sleaziest city a person could ever visit but well worth experiencing once, if not twice like me.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143239/6804132a-39e3-4374-97e1-c3af83a5bb20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Zona Norte

 While visiting Zona Norte, you might make a stop by sights like Av Revolución and Tijuana Arch. 

[](https://expedia.com/Tijuana-Zona-Norte.dx553248635976008563)

![Garita internacional](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143239/9d314673-6657-4efb-abd5-e8b4188fc1b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### México

 When in México, you can plan a visit to Av Revolución and Hidalgo Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Tijuana-Mexico.dx553248635976394671)

[See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Tijuana.dx3439.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods)

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# Zona Rio