How easy to go on foot in Tijuana?

Question

I think that it is very complicate to go in Mexico in car.
If I just wish to spend a day in Tijuana, how easy would it be to go there in foot.
I am 49, with a Canadian passeport.

Answer 1

It is EXTREMELY EASY to enter on foot. You can drive or take the San Diego Trolley "Blue Line" south the the border. There are numerous cheap parking lots for $5-8. The trolley costs about $5-6 per person roundtrip and drops you about 50 feet from the border crossing bridge. You simply walk over! There are no customs when crossing to the Mexican side. Two metal turnstiles are the only things that signify your entry into Mexico. Most people walk to tourist areas such as Revolution Street, however, yellow taxis located about 100 feet after the border crossing can take you anywhere in the city for $5. These taxis are safe and reputible, most speak English, but there is always someone at the stand who is fluent in English and can direct your taxi driver.

On the way back you can walk or take a taxi back to the border "la frontera." Crossing over is also quite simple. Do beware of long lines that can last up to an hour on Sundays. This is mostly an inconvenience due to American beaurocracy, but there are plenty of duty free shops and foodstalls along the way to help pass the time. When you arrive inside of the border checkpoint (US) Americans simply flash their driver's license and are asked what country they are from. I went to school with many exchange students who did not have any problem returning to the US with their passport as long as they had all the proper documents. If you needed some additional document to get into the US the first time you will need it the second time!!!! Thats it... pick up your car or take the trolley back to your destination.

Driving into Mexico is NOT ideal, but can be done fairly easily. You should buy Mexican insurance. Best purchased near the border (expect about $15 US per day). Of course the streets can be a bit crazy and have a lot more potholes than more northern parts of North America, but it is not bad. A great idea if you plan to drive farther south to the beach or Rosarito/Ensenada. Expect 1-2 hours minimum to drive back across the border on any day at almost any time (even 3AM!). Check your rental car agreement, probably doesn't cover Mexico unless if you paid ahead of time. To use the carpool lane you need 3 people!

Definitely walk over, and definitely do it! I have been to Tijuana nearly 30 times, and loved it each time. I take my friends and family there whenever I get the chance, I don't bother with the seedy sections, you can have plenty of fun there anyways!

Answer 2

It's quite easy. There are parking lots available on the U.S. side right at the border. Walk across, and there are taxis available on the Mexico side, which will take you to Revolucion Blvd., the main street in the tourist section of TJ. You can walk around there for hours. Then, take a taxi back to the border. Crossing on foot is, at most hours, far faster than sitting in a car waiting to pass through U.S. Customs inspection.

Answer 3

I remember it being not so fun on foot. There's some area's that are nice to walk around, but if you go the wrong way you end up in a rough neighborhood. On a personal note I was walking down one of the streets and noticed it was getting very grungy and not so friendly looking. I quickly turned around and walked back to a cleaner area. It just so happened a few police officers were a ways down that street and they thought I turned around quickly to avoid them. I ended up having all my belongings searched and they detained me for some time. Really kind of a nuisance.

Answer 4

Check out taking the trolley from SD to the border. And take a taxi from the border to Revolucion.

Answer 5

Going in is not hard, if you could find parking close by. You can then walk in through the border or take a bus in. Getting back out to the US side is usually the harder part.

Answer 6

in case you pass with the help of land you in basic terms choose a photo identification and info of citizenship, which includes a delivery certificates. besides the shown fact that, commencing June a million, 2009, you will choose a passport for any form of crossing.