Tijuana was founded in 1889, has an area of 835 square miles, a mediterranean type climate and is ranked the world's most visited city. Over 36 million people from all over the world cross the Tijuana border each year. Tijuana experiences enormous industrial and commercial development each year. While you're here, you may want to take advantage of our duty-free zone and purchase high quality handcrafts from all of Mexico. Fruits and vegetables may not be brought back into the United States.
Guns are illegal in Mexico.
In addition to planned shopping trips, there are two medium sized shopping centers and a fairly large mall near the border called Plaza Rio. Mexicans are a proud and friendly people. The Latin, Indian and Oriental mix provides a cultural variety rarely seen elsewhere. The nights are usually cool all year around. During the winter months, it can get rather cold with temperatures in the 40's and 50's.