Tijuana

Pros: A very enjoyable town to visit
Cons: Remember you ARE in Mexico!

The town of "ROSARITO" is approximately 32 km south of Tijuana on Mexican Highway 1. The best way to get there is in your own private car, and takes about 20 minutes. Although it can be reached by bus or taxi from Tijuana, these modes of travel...

Pros: The people, sites, food, there for your enjoyment.
Cons: What could go down on back streets

Tijuana....T.J....Sin City!

This, the first Mexican town South of the border from California, has always been a 'Shady Place' to most. My first visit here at 17 was an eye opener! One that I am thankful my parents never found out about...or...

Pros: Exposure to new culture that is a life changing experience
Cons: not a resort city

This past March I went to Tijuana during spring break to do mission work. I expected to go there and help people and show them what I knew, however, I returned home to the US with a life time a memories and feeling more knowledgeable about life. There...

Pros: Nice little day excursion
Cons: No-no on drinking the water, watch out for where you eat

Yes, it's a poor town just across the border. There are more potholes than actually road, I wouldn't think of taking a stroll alone in the day let alone try to imagine the nightlife, but - there is something compelling about this town. The colorful...

Pros: good prices, fun clubs
Cons: dirty and water and food can be dangerous

I was first introduced to Tijuana at the age of 19. My then boyfriend, now husband, decided it would be a great place to go to party. He is from San Diego. So, I knew I could trust him. We went with several of his local buddies. I did have the time of...

Pros: fun time, good food, cheap stuff
Cons: beggars, summertime heat, and lots of tourists

Several times while down in southern California, we went into Tijuana. There are lots of lots to park your car in while you walk across the border. After a very short walk, or a quick $5 cab drive, you are in the heart of a shopping mecca. There are...

Pros: It's different, can be fun, great place to see different culture on a budget.
Cons: Until you familiarize yourself, security is a concern. Be cautious.

Almost everyone has heard of Tijuana...or "TJ" to the locals...and the stories are probably all true, but take them with a grain of salt. The good stories about the generous heart of most Mexicans as well as the bad stories of rip-offs and...

Pros: Rip roaring party town after dark
Cons: Fine line between criminals and police

Whatever you're looking for, Tijuana, a.k.a., T.J. somehow attempts to satisfy your desires, i.e., if you're searching for a hot night out in wild night clubs, bars, gentleman's clubs, etc. you'll definitely find what you're looking for.

One...

Pros: Nice people, interesting city
Cons: Poverty, didn't feel safe

First off, I'll start by saying I probably would have felt much safer on my trip to Tijuana had I gone with another person or a tour. After a business trip I had a few days to spend in San Diego. I figured I'd take a day trip down to TJ and see what it ...

Pros: No need to exchange currency or know Spanish.
Cons: Children begging, hustlers everywhere, NO ONE leaves you alone.

After paying good money for parking and bus fare on the cleverly named "Mexicoach" to Tijuana, I arrived optimistic. The bus depot (where you have to pay for the privilege of using a bathroom) was right in the thick of things along Avenida Revolucion,...

Pros: very cheap; great bars
Cons: constant begging for money

TJ- what more can I say! About two years ago, I flew from PA to California to visit friends I grew up with and I had no idea what I was in for. This trip really was a spur-of-the-moment idea. I received a decent sum of money and literally planned my...

Pros: cheap, cheap, cheap
Cons: watch for pickpocketers

I just had the opportunity to ambulate through the lovely streets of TJ.
It's wonderful this time of the year. It's not too hot or too cold. The sun was shining and I really couldn't ask for much better weather. Not only did I gain a wonderful...

Pros: its great
Cons: only what you want to see

I live in Tijuana and how sorry I am for all of you who have stated there opinions about Tijuana. I will be brief but all of you are reviewing a small part of TJ which has been created exclusively for you the gringo tourist. Everything that you have...

Pros: Going to Tijuana is fun to do once!
Cons: Too much hassle!

Tijuana was a stop on a recent San Diego trip we took. We parked on the US side, walked across the border with no problem. It is a typical border town. There are LOTS of strip clubs, lots of bars and plenty of beggars. I found it very dirty and was ...

Pros: the people, the sights
Cons: language barrier

Back in 2000, I wrote a review about how bad and dirty Tijuana was, and how bad I felt for the kids, but I never tried to do anything about it.I judged Tijuana from just from appearances. These last two Spring Breaks, my church went down to TJ to ...