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Tecate

Baja California, Mexico · North America

About Tecate

Tecate sits on the route: 20 minutes from Hacienda Tecate, 57km from Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.

Tecate is a town located in Baja California, Mexico. With a population of 64,764, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Tecate sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Tijuana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tecate to your route.

About Tecate

Tecate (Spanish: [teˈkate] ) is a city in Baja California. It is across the Mexico–US border from Tecate, California. As of 2019, the municipality had a population of 108,860 inhabitants, while the metropolitan area has a population of 132,406 inhabitants. the city of Tecate is part of the San Diego–Tijuana

Read more metropolitan region and the largest city between Tijuana and Mexicali. Tecate is a regional economic hub and popular tourist destination, known as home to the Tecate Port of Entry and to Tecate beer.

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Tecate offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Tecate located?

Tecate is located in Baja California, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 32.5660 latitude, -116.6319 longitude.

What is the population of Tecate?

Tecate has a population of approximately 64,764 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
64,764
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Baja California
Timezone
America/Tijuana
Coordinates
32.5660, -116.6319

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Tecate

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

San Diego Zoo

World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Valle de Guadalupe

Mexico's premier wine region producing world-class wines in a sun-drenched valley dotted with innovative restaurants and boutique wineries.

54 km · about 60 min drive

coastal drive

Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway

Baja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

SeaWorld San Diego

Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Tecate

  • 57 kmTijuana-Ensenada Scenic HighwayBaja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tecate.

Alfonso Garzón [Granjas Familiares]

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,188

Maclovio Herrera (Colonia Aviación)

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,219

Lomas de Santa Anita

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 6,604

Hacienda Tecate

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 1,871

Villa del Campo

🇲🇽 Mexico

12 km awayPop. 13,906

Campo

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 2,684

El Niño

🇲🇽 Mexico

16 km awayPop. 8,999

Ejido Ojo de Agua

🇲🇽 Mexico

18 km awayPop. 1,241

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