Tecate

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Mexico featuring landscape views and desert views
Tecate featuring a park
Tecate
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Nestled into the Sierra de Juarez, this picturesque town has fantastic ranch resorts, wellness spas andplenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, as well as an acclaimed brewery.

Nestled into the Sierra de Juarez, this picturesque town has fantastic ranch resorts, wellness spas and plenty of outdoors appeal, as well as an acclaimed brewery.

Explore the atmospheric streets and mountain landscapes of Tecate, a small city in Baja California and seat of the municipality of the same name. More than just a border town, Tecate has a laid-back ambiance, regional cuisine and beautiful mountain surroundings. Its pure mountain springs have traditionally been used in curative spas, fertile pastures and the creation of local beers and wines. Spend some time exploring the city center or use the city as a stepping-stone for your adventures in the surrounding wilderness.

Wander around the city’s streets and take in the atmosphere ofMiguel Hidalgo ParkOpens in a new window, the central shopping plaza. Within easy walking distance is the city’s oldest church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Tecate City Hall. Discover a wide selection of cafés, restaurants and bars serving regional cuisine. Enjoy typical Baja Med meals, complemented by sweet breads and wine. Enjoy an icy cold Tecate beer, or make your way to the Tecate Brewery to find out where the much-loved ale is brewed. Go on a brewery tour and enjoy tastings with your informative guide. On the outskirts of town and in the valleys of Guadalupe, you’ll find a range of scenic wineries and vineyards.

If you want to relax, take advantage of Tecate’s range of wellness spas and luxury treatments. Revitalize your senses with the region’s healing mountain-spring water at ranch retreats such as Rancho La Puerta.

The city’s mountain landscape has several preserves and national parks that protect the pristine scenery. Travel into the past when you see ancient cave paintings in the Zona Arqueológica El Vallecito. Explore the Guadalupe Canyon to experience natural hot springs, hiking trails and ancient petroglyphs. The Cuchumá Mountain is a sacred place for the indigenous Kumiai people and the perfect destination for a sunrise hike. Visit Rancho Tecate and enjoy family-friendly activities, such as zip-lining tours and exploring the landscapes on horseback.

Tecate is easy to reach from Tijuana, San Diego and Mexicali, all of which are less than 2-hours’ drive away. Public buses connect Tijuana to Tecate daily. For beautiful mountain scenery, relaxation and regional delights, don’t miss a visit to Tecate.

Where to stay in Tecate

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El Descanso

Though El Descanso might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Miguel Hidalgo Park and Tecate Border.

El Descanso
Hotel Hacienda Santana

Hotel Hacienda Santana

3 out of 5
Carretera Tecate Ensenada, Km.3.781 Colonia Maclovio Herrera, Tecate, BC
$86 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$97 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tecate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (808 reviews)
"The place was very nice and clean. Staff very friendly continental breakfast was good specially the chilaquiles."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Hotel Hacienda Santana
Santuario Diegueño

Santuario Diegueño

4 out of 5
Rio Yaqui 798 Col. Esteban Cantú, Tecate, BC
$124 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$140 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tecate. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (753 reviews)
"Super comfy bed"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Santuario Diegueño
Estancia Inn

Estancia Inn

3.5 out of 5
Blvd, Benito Juarez 1450, Colonia Encanto Sur, Tecate, BC
$69 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$78 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tecate. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (375 reviews)
"Very basic very clean and good food in the restaurant Will stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Estancia Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Extended Suites Tijuana Macroplaza

Extended Suites Tijuana Macroplaza

3 out of 5
Av. Paseo del Río #6662, Río Tijuana 3a. Etapa La Mesa, Tijuana, BC
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Tijuana. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,529 reviews)
"Excellent location, a lot of restaurants and stores super close and the hotel very secure and nice"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Extended Suites Tijuana Macroplaza
Best Location Airport & Embassy Access

Best Location Airport & Embassy Access

2 out of 5
I. T. R. Los Mochis 2213, 2213, Tijuana, BC
Stay at this apartment in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Macroplaza Insurgentes and Estadio Caliente are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Sin duda me volvería a hospedar ahí , un lugar limpio , muy cómodas las camas , tiene todo lo necesario y el auto queda seguro por qué cuenta con cochera propia . Lo recomiendo 👌"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Best Location Airport & Embassy Access
Entire Stylish Cozy Home steps away from Xolos Stadium

Entire Stylish Cozy Home steps away from Xolos Stadium

Tijuana
Stay at this vacation home in Tijuana. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Estadio Caliente and Macroplaza Insurgentes are located ...
Entire Stylish Cozy Home steps away from Xolos Stadium
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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