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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Tijuana
Baja California, Mexico · North America
About Tijuana
Tijuana is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Colinas del Sol, 47km from Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Tijuana is in Baja California, Mexico, with about 1.9 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Colinas del Sol, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tijuana?
Within an hour or so of Tijuana: San Diego Zoo (29 km), SeaWorld San Diego (36 km), Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway (47 km), Valle de Guadalupe (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Tijuana?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Tijuana?
Tijuana is in Baja California, Mexico, about 5 km from Colinas del Sol.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,922,523
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- Baja California
- Timezone
- America/Tijuana
- Coordinates
- 32.5027, -117.0037
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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Worth the detour from Tijuana
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway
Baja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Valle de Guadalupe
Mexico's premier wine region producing world-class wines in a sun-drenched valley dotted with innovative restaurants and boutique wineries.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Tijuana
- 47 kmTijuana-Ensenada Scenic HighwayBaja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.
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