Super Bowl Weekend in Tijuana

It was Super Bowl weekend in America so a group of us decided to escape the football madness and drive to a nearby Mexican border town, Tijuana, for two days. While many international destinations are still off limits due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Mexico is still “open for fun”.

Over the years, Tijuana has transformed its image from a shopper’s paradise and party town to a cultural destination, whose cuisine could rival any culinary destination worldwide.

I was surprised to learn that Tijuana is the second largest city in Mexico and has been named an upcoming cultural center with more than fifty million people crossing the border from San Diego each year.

We found ourselves at the Tijuana cultural center, which resembles a massive balloon that’s landed on a flight of concrete steps. There we were given an overall history of Mexico and its early inhabitants. The theater takes you on an ocean life, wildlife and safari journey. We walked past the small aquarium to the botanical garden where we were able to relax and unwind before driving back home.

Tijuana is much more than a party town and caters to singles, couples and families. From its art exhibitions to food and cultural experiences it offers something for everyone’s travel album.