Tijuana has a population of over 1.6 million. Tijuana and its U.S. neighbour San Diego form the largest metropolitan area on the U.S.-Mexico border, with a population of 4.5 million. 

Spanish is the dominant language in Tijuana, as it is in much of Mexico. However, English is spoken by almost everybody in the city's tourist hot spots (such as Avenida Revolución), as well as by taxi drivers and the Americans who live in the city.

Visitors can expect a warm climate for most of the year, with average temperatures during the daytime ranging from 20°C in January, to 30°C in August. The rainy season is short (with yearly averages close to only 254 millimetres of rainfall, and encompasses late winter to early spring.

The Mexican peso is the currency of Mexico, however in many parts of Tijuana the United States dollar is also accepted. 

You can use credit cards in many stores, with cash being required when visiting local markets and for tipping.

Experience Tijuana with a local as part of your package, dip your toe into the fun and hospitality of this town with locals who are eager to share the true story of Tijuana. 

You will spend a day visiting the Border, the Pacific Ocean to downtown Tijuana and its surroundings including a spot of shopping at the local markets or in your down time you may wish to visit Tijuana's newest fashion mall the 'Península' where you can explore a mix of shopping, dining and entertainment in an outdoor setting full of style and energy.