The Staff at SanDiegoRed would like to add that, the list was originally compiled almost 6 years ago by the Tijuana conventions bureau, COTUCO, and the Crossborder Group, so it's a little rusty and out of date.
TIJUANA.- A few months ago I stumbled upon a list in Mexico Desconocido's magazine, written by Jimena Acevedo. As a new year's resolution and as part of the blog, I intend to go through the list of 120 things to do in Tijuana.
However, there are some activities that I'm going to change such as: number 63, shopping at Liverpool (now cosed), or number 21, pick a magazine at Sanborns [you can do that anywhere]. In the end, I will add and eliminate a few things; I might end up doing 150 activities.
As I make my way by doing this activities, I will keep you posted through the my blogs.
Here is the list. Who wants to do it with me?
1. Take a picture on a famous zebra-donkey in Tijuana's Revolution Avenue
2. Try the six different types of beer at Cervecería Tijuana
3. Watch a movie at the IMAX screen in CECUT
4. Visit the 13 destinations of the city's Tourbus
5. Bet on a live greyhound race at Casino Caliente and Race Track
6. Watch a bullfight at Plaza Monumental in Playas de Tijuana
7. Try an ice-cream called "Beso de Ángel" (Angel Kiss) at Tepoznieves
8. Order a cactus salad with cilantro dressing at La Diferencia
9. Buy a piñata at Mercado Hidalgo
10. Play a round of golf at Real del Mar Golf Resort and Countryclub
11. Spend the night at one of Tijuana's exclusive hotels
12. Try something local: Coconut with lime and chill from the beach
13. Eat a "camarón enchilado" taco from El Mazateño's taco shop
14. Go see an exhibit at El Cubo, the new public art gallery
15. Visit the Wax Museum
16. Buy Mexican arts and crafts at Revolution Avenue
17. Eat out of a molcajete at La Cantina de los Remedios
18. Visit El Foro, formerly known as Palacio Jai Alai
19. Take a yoga class and then have brunch by the sea at the Yoghurt Place
20. Feel like a kid again at the Interactive Science Museum El Trompo located at Parque Morelos
21. Pick a magazine at Saborns, a place that combines a restaurant, bar, bookstore and gift shop like no other place in the city
22. Play bingo at Agua Caliente's Casino and Racecourse
23. Watch Tijuana's team, The Zonkey's, play a basketball game
24. Eat tacos at Tacos El Gordo
25. Eat tortas as at Tortas del Washmobile
26.Try a delicious slide of Tijuana's Traditional Cake
27. Watch Tijuana's soccer team Los Xoloitzcuintles, play at Estadio Caliente
28. Eat beets with blue cheese carpaccio at La Querencia, cradle of the Baja-Mediterranean cuisine
29. Purchase silver jewelry from Taxco at Revolution Avenue
30. Try Villa Saverio's house specialty, roasted baby octopus
31. Taste Baja's local wines from L.A. Cetto wine sellars
32. Taste beer with "clamato" at Hiprodomo Clamatos right beside Casino de Agua Caliente
33. Try a taco with a gourmet sauce of your choosing at Los Salceados
34. While making your way to Rosarito, stop and play at Baja Paintball
35. Play pool at Pockets, a huge sport's bar
36. Dare to sing a karaoke song at Café del Mundo
37. Go bowling at Bol Bol
38. Try Argelato's "dulce de leche" ice-cream*
39. Take a picture at Tijuana's Arch
40. Enjoy live music, a cup a coffee and the sea at Latitud Café in Playas de Tijuana
41. Take a cab through Revolution Avenue and get to know Tijuana without having to drive (or, now you can try Uber)
42. Drink a beer at Dandy del Sur, a bar located on the corner of Calle 6ta and Revolution Avenue
43. On Sunday afternoon, watch a mime performance at Plaza Rio* [he's gone now]
44. Enjoy a Mexican Breakfast at El Potrero, a restaurant in the shape of a "sombrero"
45. Take the time to relax and enjoy the japanese garden at Parque Morelos.
46. Eat Chinese food at one of the 250 restaurants that the city has
47. Get a relaxing massage and bath at Vita Spa Agua Caliente [Now the Holiday Inn.There's still a Spa.]
48. Eat a rib taco, specially of Grand Bistro Restaurant
49. Get inspired by the Contemporary Dance Group, Lux Boreal
50. Eat paella and other Spaniard dishes at Chiki Jai, at Revolution Avenue
51. Try some cotton candy while stroll around the Teniente Guerrero park
52. Observe the works of talented Mexican and foreign artist at Entijuanarte
53. Visit Tijuana's Cathedral
54. Go to a Baja California's Symphonic Orchestra, at CECUT
55. Eat an Argentinian empanada at La Fonda Argentina [or any of the other great argentine restaurants in the city]
56. Exercise a bit by strolling around the bike track near the river
57. Order a caramel frapuchinno at DeVolada cafe
58. Observe the 62 art pieces of famous Mexican painter, Raúl Anguiano, at Palalcio de la Cultura
59. Play Golf at Club Campestre
60. Eat an authentic Caesar salad at Ceasar's Restaurant, where the dish was created
61. Listen to live mariachi at Plaza Santa Cecilia
62. Take a picture with Frida Cowlo, a piece from the 2008 Cow Parade
63. Shop at Liverpool*
64. Try the best chilaquiles at La Espadaña restaurant
65. Enjoy the view that Casa de la Cultura offers
66. Visit the tomb of Juan Soldado
67. Watch the sun set at Hotel Real del Mar Golf Resort and Country Club
68. Eat some spicy Gobernador tacos at Los Arcos
69. Train for you next big race at el CREA's track
70. Visit the butterfly farm at Parque Morelos' zoo
71. Ride the Go Karts at Mundo Divertido's entertainment park
72. Enjoy Brazilian cuisine at Pampas do Brasil
73. Rent a boat and explore the lake at Parque de la Amistad
74. During August and September, enjoy live dancing and singing performances at Tijuana's fair
75. Fly straight to Narita, Japan from the local airport
76. Enjoy a delicious slice of cake at Café de la Flor
77. Enjoy the unique architecture of Tijuana's Agua Caliente Tower, then go inside and visit the Athletes Hall of Fame
78. Watch Lucha Libre at the City Auditorium
79. Buy an authentic luchador mask at Revolution Avenue
80. Try an exotic tamarind martini at Cheripan
81. Visit one of the international doctors that still work in the city
82. Take a picture on Playas de Tijuana's pier
83. Buy a sarape and sombrero at Revolution Avenue
84. Play racquetball at Club Río Tijuana
85. Slide down onto the pool at Palacio Azteca
86. Visit Tinta Distinta, a tattoo shop that started the international tattoo expo here in Tijuana
87. Smoke a cigar at La Casa de Habano
88. Eat a traditional fish taco at Tacos Jr.
89. Skate at Patines de Plata
90. Learn to salsa dance at Alma Latina
91. Buy a Mexican blanket at Revolution Avenue
92. Take a picture with Abraham Lincoln at Paseo de los Héroes
93. Try a rib eye at Carnicería Steak House
94. Drink tequila alongside live mariachi at La Vuelta
95. Observe the architecture at El Foro
96. Listen to traditional trios at Hotel Palacio Azteca
97. Invent your own dance moves at one of the many dance floors at Las Pulgas
98. Play domino at the Ruben Hood Bar [This place is now a food truck court called Kitchen Boulevard, check it out]
99. Enjoy the ocean view from Tijuana to Rosarito
100. Buy traditional candies from El Popo market
101. Drink a mojito at El Lugar del Nopal
102. Take a tour to the vineyards [In Ensenada, not Tijuana]
103. Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at Palacio de Gobierno
104. Take a picture of Casino de Agua Caliente
105. Visit the new Momumento de la Esperanza in Otay's industrial area
106. Enjoy delicious shrimps at Asador Pamplona
107. Go to the movies
108. Take Boulevard 2000 to Popotla to enjoy Tijuana's rural side
109. Learn more about the city's history at Palacio de la Cultura
110. Try mescal at La Mezcalera Bar
111. Try a delicious croissant and a cafe au laid at Café Français
112. Drink coffee and watch independent films as well as art exhibit and concerts at La Casa de la 9 [This was torn down almost two years ago]*
113. Buy a churro from a churro stand at Plaza Santa Cecilia
114. Talk to local artist in Luis Velázquez alternative space
115. Visit Museo de las Californias at CECUT
116. Buy duty free perfumes at Saras London in Revolution Avenue
117. Try La Especial's tacos, watch out for the spicy sauce!
118. Take a picture of el Cristo de los Álamos
119. Visit to Plaza Fiesta
120. Send us your idea!!
* Some of the activities listed may be out of date, are no longer running or might have change locations. Please check ahead.
Send you ideas at : ideas@120ThingsToDoInTijuana.org or visit the webpage www.120ThingsToDoInTijuana.org
Source: Bienvenida a Tijuana
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