What parts of Tijuana are safe?

The main tourist areas of Zona Centro, Zona Norte, Zona Rio, and Playas de Tijuana are particularly safe because they are heavily policed. If you’re concerned about getting robbed, you should stick to these neighborhoods. After dark the risk of mugging or robbery increases.

Is staying in Tijuana safe?

Yes, Tijuana is dangerous. Tijuana is Mexico’s 6th largest city, and it’s most dangerous. There are 134 murders per 100,000 people, and Tijuana has been ranked the most violent city in the world. At 7.7 times more than Detroit, the end of 2019 recorded 2,100 total murders in Tijuana.

Why is Tijuana so unsafe?

With the rate of 138 homicides per 100,000 residents, almost six people are killed every day in Tijuana, according to the Citizens Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice. The group states that the main reasons behind this violence are human trafficking and drug trades by different gangs.

What is best area of Tijuana?

1. Recommended area: Tijuana City Center. The City Center is the historical and economic heart of Tijuana, where most of the city’s cultural life can be found. This area has shopping centers, cinemas, and theaters where the main cultural festivals of the city are held.

Is Tijuana Red Light District safe?

Tijuana’s redlight district, also known as Zona Norte or the Hong Kong District, is one of the most dangerous and highly trafficked tourist areas. Also, Zona Norte is dangerous because of territorial disputes between drug cartels, countless scams, and numerous muggings.

Where do the rich people in Tijuana live?

Chapultepec – This hilly area is mostly residential with a shopping mall called “Paseo Chapultepec” offering bars, nightclubs, restaurants, coffee, supermarkets, banks, etc. I would say that this is the area where the most affluent residents live.

How long does it take to walk across Tijuana border?

The crossing normally takes less than 10 minutes when going from the U.S. to Mexico. If you drive your own car (or rental) to the border, leave it in one of the parking lots and pay the parking fee. Tijuana is about a 10-20 minute walk from this point.

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