Is it safe to drive into Tijuana, Mexico?

Question

My boyfriend and I plan to go to San Diego the last week in March. What do we need to know if we go to Tijuana? I have a passport at this point but he does not.

Answer 1

no, its not safe to drive, also when u use the restroom bring money, they charge u to use the toilets. Oh yea & DONT EAT THE HOT DOGS.

Answer 2

As a Tijuana Resident, I recommend you to walk rather than drive, the tourist district is less than a half mile from the border, the traffic is very crazy from the border to TJ downtown, but if you want to go south to Rosarito or Ensenada, a car is a fast option, but don´t forget to buy an insurance to Mexico, cost 10 dlls per day and a good map of the roads

Most of the tourist goes to the Avenida Revolution, the heart of the tourist district from 1st avenue to the 8 avenue, the street is full of Curios Store(souvenirs) drugstores, bars and Pharmacies, but if you want to see more than the Tourist Area you can go to the zona Rio, the main financial and Commercial Area, here you can find the Centro Cultural Tijuana(Tijuana Cultural Center) that held a History Museum, a contemporary art gallery, and Imax Movie Theater.

If you decided to walk I recommend to use the yellow cabs that you will find as soon as you cross,

but the most important thing you´re going to need your US Passports to return to the US

Answer 3

He should have a passport, everyone should have one. Its as safe in Tijuana as any other big city in the world. People drive fast and they know where they're going. Be prepared and when you make a move in traffic, don't slow down. Its certainly an adventure.

Answer 4

I am not sure if you need a passport because of the new laws but I would not drive into Mexico.  Have been going over for maney years, just not the safe thing to do if you dont know the area.  Park in San Yisidro before you cross the boarder and take the Mexicoach across. Its a big red bus in the parking lot of the last exit before Mexico.  Its safer that way and you can get a round trip ticket for $12.00.  It will stop at Avenue Revalicion wich is a populer tourist street.