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CLOTHING
Tijuana is a cosmopolitan city with doors wide open for tourism and business.
Typically, dress is casual and comfortable, and related to the purpose of
your visit. Certain nightclubs and restaurants do have dress restrictions,
so call ahead to check if you are in doubt about what is appropriate. The
weather can get hot in Tijuana, but bring a sweater or light jacket for
cool days or nights, especially in the winter.
SHOPPING
Business hours are from 10am to 9pm in most stores, and almost all stores
are open on Sundays.
RESTAURANTS
The hours of operation of restaurants vary, depending on the type of restaurant.
Most are open from 12pm to 12:30am. Those serving breakfast are open earlier.
To be safe, call the restaurant for their hours.
BUSINESS
Generally, business hours are from 9am to 7pm. Banks are open from 9am to
1:30 pm. Some banks open again from 4pm to 6pm. Some banking services, such
as currency and check exchanges, are provided only in the morning from 9am
to 1:30pm.
TIPPING
Mexico is a country where tips are expected, as in many other countries.
In hotels and restaurants, tips are absolutely required. In restaurants,
a 15% tip is customary. In hotels, tips for bellboys are usually based on
the number of pieces of luggage they handle. In other situations, tips are
given at your discretion. Taxis do not require a tip, except for a special
tour or service.
TAXES
A Value Added tax of 10% is usually included in the price of goods
and services, with the exception of hotel rates.
N$ CURRENCY
Throughout Mexico, the currency in use is the New Mexican Peso (N$). The
exchange rate changes daily, is fairly stable, and increases at approximately
3% per month. Dollars can be exchanged for New Pesos at any bank or exchange
broker in Tijuana. Traveller's Checks are acceptable, but not personal checks.
All stores accept U.S. Dollars.
CREDIT CARDS
Most stores accept International Credit Cards such as MasterCard, Visa and
American Express.
POSTAL SERVICES
Mail is normally sent by Air, but regular service is available for locations
without air access.
Post Offices are open from 8am to 4pm. Special services are available only
from 9am to 4pm.
Saturdays, Post Offices are open from 9am to 1pm, and are closed Sundays.
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
Visitors are allowed to stay at border cities without a Tourist Card for
72 hours while staying within city limits. If you plan to continue on into
other parts of Mexico, Tourist Cards can be obtained for free at the Immigration
Offices of the Mexican Consulate at the International Border, Offices of
the Ministry of Tourism in the United States or Canada, and national or
international airlines with authorized service to Mexico. Proof of nationality
is required to obtain a Tourist Card. Check your Consulate
for other current information.
CUSTOMS
Visitors by air or land can bring up to 50 Dollars U.S. of merchandise or
goods tax free into the country. Requirements may change, so check with
your Consulate before you depart.
RV's / TRAILERS
If you arrive in Tijuana by RV or trailer, take the Ensenada Freeway. Along
the beach you will find several trailer parks with all facilities that you
require to have a comfortable stay. Fees are charged on a daily, weekly
or yearly basis.
CAR RENTAL
Tijuana has companies for car rentals such as Avis, Hertz, Rent-A-Car, etc.
The cars can be rented and obtained at the airport or any of the rental
agencies. Daily or weekly fees are available.
TELEPHONE CALLS
Tijuana has a modern, flexible, and effective telephone system. Public telephones
are available everywhere and accept U.S. and Mexican coins. Special Calling
Cards (Ladatel) that allow you to make calls up to a pre-purchased amount
are available at the airport, hotels and other businesses.
To call directly from the U.S. to Tijuana:
Dial 01152, followed by the three digit area code and five digit local
phone number.
To call from Tijuana to any part of the world:
The call can be made direct if the place you are calling supports
the "Lada", or Country Code system:
| Country |
Code / Lada |
City Code
| Local Number |
| United States |
95 |
Area Code |
7 Digits |
| Inside Mexico |
91 |
City Code |
6 Digits |
| Worldwide |
98 |
City Code |
6-7 Digits |
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Depending on Country |
To Place a Call, Check the Country and the City Code and the Number
that you wish to call.
HOLIDAYS
| DATE |
HOLIDAY |
| January 1st |
New Years* |
| February 5th |
Constitution Day* |
| March 21st |
President Benito Juarez Birthday* |
| April |
Easter / Spring Break |
| May 1st |
Labor Day |
| May 5th |
Cinco De Mayo |
| September 16th |
Mexican Independence Day* |
| October 12th |
Columbus Day |
| November 2nd |
Day of the Deceased |
| November 20th |
Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution* |
| December 12th |
Our Lady of Guadalupe |
| December 25th |
Christmas Day |
* Denotes Legal Holidays; Banks, Government Offices, and some other
businesses are closed.
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