Learn all about a 4-day itinerary in Tijuana. Stay on top of great tips for tours and attractions to enjoy in your 96 hours in this city in Mexico. If you are thinking of going to Tijuana and staying there for this period of time, it is good to plan well and choose the most unmissable places to visit. Follow this text and see tips that will help you a lot in this regard. Enjoy!
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First day of a 4-day itinerary in Tijuana
Morning and afternoon
To start our tips on what to do on a 4-day itinerary in Tijuana, weâll spend a pleasant morning and afternoon at the cityâs magnificent Cultural Center. Considered one of the main tourist attractions in Tijuana, it houses several attractions in one place. There, it is possible to take a tour of the Las Californias Museum, take some photos and enjoy some fresh air in the botanical garden, visit the aquarium in the area, appreciate the available exhibits and watch the films on display.
The cool thing about all these possibilities is that you can spend several hours at the Cultural Center, without having to travel, and have a very cultural, artistic and historical morning and afternoon with family and/or friends. To find it there, just go to Zona RĂo, in the central region. About the opening hours of this place, it is from Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm.
Night
After having enjoyed a day at the Cultural Center, our suggestion is that you go to RevoluciĂłn Avenue, considered one of the must-see attractions in Tijuana. If you want to buy some souvenirs, know that this avenue is great for that, with several stores in this genre.
Now, for lovers of a lively nightlife, understand that RevoluciĂłn Avenue is home to bars, clubs and fun clubs. One last tip, just donât drink if you have to go back to the starting city, or stay in a hotel and leave early the next day!
Second day of a 4-day itinerary in Tijuana
Morning
As your first day was more cultural, we separated a little more nature place for the second day of itinerary in Tijuana. We are talking about Morelos Park. Famous for having a large and pleasant green area, it is the right place for the public that wants something more relaxing and peaceful.
There, you will have at your disposal: restaurants; kiosks; ecological, cultural and sustainable tours; mini zoo; spaces for hiking and picnics and more. The cool thing, though, is that entry to this park is free, so fun and savings in one place!
Afternoon and night
To close this day with a flourish, separate your second afternoon and evening tour in Tijuana with shopping. Although this city does not have so many options for this activity, it has a very nice and interesting shopping center called the Plaza RĂo Tijuana shopping mall. As the name implies, it is located in Zona RĂo, with opening hours every weekday from 10 am to 10 pm.
At the Plaza RĂo shopping mall, you have at your disposal a complete structure, with: stores, restaurants, cinema, cafes and supermarket. Among the stores you will have there, some that stand out are: Sunglass Hut, Mens Fashion, High-Street, Urban Glam and Sears. Whether for shopping, eating or just taking an unpretentious walk, itâs worth the visit. Also, read the article best things to do at night in Tijuana.
Third day of a 4-day itinerary in Tijuana
Morning and afternoon
Continuing your itinerary in Tijuana, how about a morning and afternoon at one of the city’s beaches? Although they are not as cinematic as those in Cancun, for example, they have a special charm and are great to enjoy some more relaxing moments with the people you love.
Enseada is one of them, being located in a very busy area and with many hotels by the sea. For those who want a more touristy beach, the tip is to go to a neighborhood called Playas del Tijuana. Finally, Rosalito is another one that also receives many visitors.
Night
Finally, round off your third day in Tijuana with a fun and lively night out. The bars over there are great and do well with their role of entertaining their visitors. To better understand, know that the best regions to find them are:
- Zona RĂo (River Zone): considered the main business district in Tijuana and home to the city’s most sophisticated bars;
- Center: a historic region with many bar options at the intersection of Calle Sexta (Sexta Street) and Avenida RevoluciĂłn (RevoluciĂłn Avenue);
- Zona Norte (North Zone): a lively area full of bars on Calle Coahuilla (Coahuilla Street).
As for our indications, we suggest:
- Dandy del Sur Cantina: super well located (downtown), this pub has a jukebox music machine;
- La Mezcalera: with a variety of atmospheres and many delicious beer options;
- Teorema/LĂșdica Co: a brewery with various artisanal options.
Fourth day of a 4-day itinerary in Tijuana
Morning and afternoon
For your fourth day of itinerary in Tijuana, what do you think of something more cultural and educational for your trip? Quite famous there, El Trompo Museum is an interactive museum that promotes science, technology and diverse knowledge. In it, there are: cinema space, themed rooms and various attractions that instigate the 5 senses. A super suggestion is that you go to the El Trompo Museum on a trip with the family and children there. They will love it!
Night
After a morning and part of the afternoon at the El Trompo Museum, there’s nothing better than ending the day resting and eating quality food, wouldn’t you agree? So, choose one of the many restaurants in Tijuana to have a pleasant and stylish evening there. As discussed above about bars, the main areas to find good restaurants in this city are: Zona RĂo (River Zone), Zona Norte (North Zone) and Center. Now, to help you even more, know that the 3 restaurants we suggest there are:
- Villa Marina Restaurant: super family and with the best seafood in the region;
- Mision19: with a very sophisticated atmosphere and dishes ranging from pasta to meat and fish;
- La Querencia Restaurant: that combines oriental and mediterranean cuisine in style.
How to use your cell phone in Tijuana
Being able to use the Internet from your cell phone in Tijuana is very worthwhile. The tourist attractions, restaurants, shopping malls and beaches have great applications. In addition, you save by not having to rent a GPS for the car with the rental company, you can search the addresses and times of the places, see the weather forecast to plan for the tours and beaches, stay connected with everyone through applications and post your photos of Tijuana on social networks.
If you want, see all our tips to use your cell phone in Tijuana. It’s super cheap and you’ll be able to use your cell phone all day and anywhere. And, you can also search all about 4-day itinerary in Tijuana for when youâre there.
Important tips to enjoy much more your trip to Tijuana
Now that we have given you all the tips about 4-day itinerary in Tijuana, here are some more suggestions that will make your trip even better. Tijuana is not a big city, but its tourist spots and beaches are concentrated in some regions, so being well located makes all the difference. If you haven’t already booked your hotel, be sure to check out our article Where to stay in Tijuana, with tips from the best regions and also how to get a great hotel at a great price (and find all inclusive hotels and resorts on sale).
Another good tip is that many people think it is not worthwhile to rent a car in Tijuana, but it all depends on how your trip will be. If you are staying at the hotel every day, it really is not worth it. But, if you are going on tours, want to go to shopping malls and tourist spots, they are all a little bit apart and the car is great for getting around.
Even in the hotel zone that has everything there, the distance between the points is great, and without the car you need to take a taxi or public bus. With the car, you have more comfort and freedom, not to mention the economy, because with the value of the transport that you will spend from the airport to the hotel and vice versa, you have already paid the rent of a car for almost 5 days. If you want to know all the tips on the subject and how to get incredible prices, see our full article about how to rent a car in Tijuana.
Don’t forget about travel insurance to Tijuana
Another tip is to not forget to take international travel insurance to Tijuana, as it is very important and no one should leave the country without one. If you want, read our article about travel insurance for Tijuana and see tips on how to get good insurance at an incredible price. It is super cheap and very worth it.
Where to buy the cheapest tickets for tours and tourist attractions in Tijuana
A good suggestion to save money is to buy tickets, tours and excursions in advance online. It costs a lot less and you don’t waste time in lines there in Tijuana. We have done a lot of research and the site that always has the best prices is this Tijuana tickets website. They are the biggest tours tickets website in the world.
The unmissable tours that cannot be left out of your trip in any way are: the excursion to Isla Mujeres, excursion to X-Caret or Xel-Hå (two incredible natural parks), the Coco Bongo party and the excursion to Chichén Itzå, which is one of the seven wonders of the world. It also has the swim with dolphins which is incredible. Virtually all tours pick you up at your hotel and drop you back there.
