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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
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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 in Baja California, Mexico, with about 65,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Hacienda Tecate, about 10 km away.
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–TijuanaRead 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tecate?
Within an hour or so of Tecate: San Diego Zoo (52 km), Valle de Guadalupe (54 km), Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway (57 km), SeaWorld San Diego (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Tecate?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Tecate?
Tecate is in Baja California, Mexico, about 10 km from Hacienda Tecate.
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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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Essential numbers in Mexico
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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