- General Information
- Tijuana is a modern Mexican city located across the US-Mexico border
- The city has a population of over 1.6 million as of 2024
- It forms the largest metropolitan area on the US-Mexico border with 4.5 million people
- The city has undergone a cultural revival with thriving arts and culinary scenes
- Transportation
- The San Ysidro border crossing is the busiest in the world
- The Tijuana International Airport serves as a major transportation hub
- San Diego International Airport provides a transit point for further travel
- Buses connect Tijuana to major US cities and Baja California
- Border Crossing
- The US-Mexico border crossing is undergoing major changes
- Wait times vary from 30 minutes to over 5 hours
- Fast Passes and Ready Lanes are available for medical tourists
- Mexican insurance is recommended for driving to Mexico
- Practical Information
- Spanish is the dominant language, English widely spoken in tourist areas
- US dollars are widely accepted, Mexican pesos are legal currency
- Daylight savings time is observed in Baja California
- Most tourist entry requires a six-month visa costing about US$20