Traveling from Tijuana to Tecate is quick and easy. The two cities sit just 32 miles (51 km) apart. Travel time averages around 1 hour. This guide outlines how to travel from Tijuana to Tecate, step by step. There are four ways to make this trip. You can drive, take public transport, take a taxi, …
A visit to Tijuana makes for an excellent day trip. The city is famous for its wild nightlife. It’s also packed full of Mexican culture. In recent years, Tijuana has also become an amazing food and drink destination. In this guide, I’ll list the 34 best things to do in Tijuana. Under each destination, I’ll …
Traveling from Tijuana to Mexicali is pretty straightforward. The two cities sit 115 miles apart (185 km). Travel time is about 2.5-3.5 hours. This guide explains how to travel from Tijuana to Mexicali, step-by-step. There are two ways to make this trip. You can take the bus or you can drive yourself. It is also …
Mexico offers visa-free entry to those who hold passports from countries on its no visa required list. Instead of a visa, tourists must obtain an FMM tourist permit (Forma Migratoria Múltiple). This guide answers frequently asked questions about the FMM tourist permit. I’ll explain what the FMM is, how to get it, how much it …
The San Diego trolley is a fast, affordable, and convenient way to travel from San Diego to Tijuana. This light rail system runs around 17 miles from San Diego to the city of San Ysidro and the main border crossing, called PedEast. The trip takes around 45 minutes. In this guide, I’ll explain how to …
Traveling from Tijuana to Ensenada is pretty straightforward. The two cities sit just 65 miles apart. They are connected with two well-maintained highways. This guide explains how to travel from Tijuana to Ensenada, step-by-step. There are two ways to make this trip. You can take the bus or you can drive. In the first section …
Traveling from Tijuana to Rosarito is pretty quick and easy. The cities sit just 14 miles (22 km) apart. Travel time averages around 35 minutes. This guide outlines, step-by-step, how to travel from Tijuana to Rosarito. There are four ways to make this trip. You can drive, take a taxi, take public transportation, or take …
With over 1.5 million retirees, ex-pats, and digital nomads, Mexico is the most popular destination for Americans and Canadians who want to live abroad. The country offers a low cost of living, excellent climate, world-class cuisine, easy visas and accessibility, and a high quality of life. This guide outlines 34 of the best places to …
Planning a day trip to Tijuana? This guide outlines how to visit Tijuana from San Diego. I’ll explain how to travel from San Deigo to Tijuana and how to cross the border. I’ll list some of the best things to do in Tijuana and share some bar, restaurant, hotel, and nightlife recommendations. Finally, I’ll share …
Tijuana police corruption has been a serious problem for decades. It is not uncommon for a Tijuana police officer to stop tourists and demand that they pay a bribe or ‘mordida’ in Spanish. This can happen while you’re driving around town or simply walking down the street. In this guide, I outline Tijuana police corruption …