Zona Rio Travel Guide
Tijuana
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.
Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral
After visiting Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tijuana.
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.
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.
Things to do
Tour of San Diego>Rosarito >Giant Christ>Puerto Nuevo Lobster
Introduction Rosarito Day Tour from San Diego
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
Tijuana: Guided City Tour with Local Food and Beer Tasting
Top hotels in Zona Rio
Real Inn Tijuana by Camino Real Hotels
Great place to stay, staff very attentive.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Quartz Hotel & SPA
Great hotel. Highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Lucerna Tijuana
Beautiful place. Everyone was friendly and tried to be helpful but they initially put us in a room where the heat didn’t work and didn’t have another handicap room available with a king bed. Also the only had two rooms with grab bars around the toilet making it hard for my husband to use it.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Ibis Tijuana Zona Rio
Nice
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio by IHG
Cleaning staffing parking was great. It was just a room that I got next to the street. I wasn’t able to sleep well because of the noise.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Pueblo Amigo Plaza & Casino
Clean rooms and the staff
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 The Emporium 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 The Emporium.
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.
