Planning first trip to Tijuana. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
Tijuana first timer tips
Started by SunshineSteve · 23 Mar 2026 · 1455 views
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:55
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:22
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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26 Mar 2026 at 23:13
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $89/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $89/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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27 Mar 2026 at 23:18
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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