Municipio de Tijuana district, Baja California, Mexico

Places to visit near Tijuana

Tijuana is a city in Municipio de Tijuana district, Baja California, Mexico, home to about 1,300,983 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 62 parks, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 23 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Rotary International (2 km), Alberca de Agua Caliente (2 km) and Parque Morelos (7 km).

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Tijuana at a glance

Location
Municipio de Tijuana district, Baja California, Mexico
Population
about 1,300,983
Coordinates
32.5027° N, 117.0037° W
Places within 50 km
200 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Tijuana

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tijuana: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Tijuana

65 parks within 100 km of Tijuana. The closest is Parque Morelos (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tijuana

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tijuana. The closest is Parque San Antonio (4 km); the best-known is Smuggler's Gulch (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tijuana

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tijuana. The closest is Larsen Field (8 km); the best-known is Friendship Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Tijuana

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tijuana. The closest is Antigua Abarrotera de Tijuana (2 km); the best-known is Rotary International (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tijuana

21 museums within 100 km of Tijuana. The closest is El Cubo (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tijuana

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tijuana. The closest is Savage Dam (17 km); the best-known is Lower Otay Reservoir (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tijuana

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tijuana
  2. 9 km Templo de Tijuana · church, Municipio de Tijuana
  3. 2 km Parque Morelos · park, Municipio de Tijuana
  4. 6 km Rotary International · heritage site, Municipio de Tijuana
  5. 2 km Alberca de Agua Caliente · heritage site, Municipio de Tijuana
  6. 10 km Smuggler's Gulch · viewpoint, Baja California
  7. 11 km Back to Tijuana

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From travellers near Tijuana

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    All places near Tijuana by distance

    Within 15 km of Tijuana

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tijuana by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6265Parque Morelos (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2748Parque San Antonio (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2231Larsen Field (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2327Antigua Abarrotera de Tijuana (2 km)
    Museums1821El Cubo (4 km)
    Other attractions1319Las Americas Premium Outlets (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs918Savage Dam (17 km)
    Beaches & coast1115Playa Taiti (13 km)
    Churches913Templo de Tijuana (9 km)
    Waterfalls24Unidad Deportiva Las Cascadas (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Coronado Cays (23 km)
    Buddhist sites12Dharma Bum Temple (39 km)
    Temples11Electric Eel (45 km)

    Tijuana: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tijuana?

    Rotary International (heritage site, about 2 km), Alberca de Agua Caliente (heritage site, about 2 km), Parque Morelos (park, about 7 km), Templo de Tijuana (church, about 9 km), Smuggler's Gulch (viewpoint, about 11 km), Sesame Place San Diego (park, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tijuana?

    200 places on Spotwander: 62 parks, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 forts & heritage, 18 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Tijuana?

    Parque Morelos, about 7 km by road; San Ysidro Community Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tijuana?

    Parque San Antonio, about 4 km by road; Cerro (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tijuana?

    Larsen Field, about 8 km by road; Friendship Park (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tijuana?

    Start in Tijuana, visit Templo de Tijuana, then Parque Morelos, then Rotary International, then Alberca de Agua Caliente, then Smuggler's Gulch, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tijuana?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

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