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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
Baja California, Mexico · North America
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.
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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Tecate is located in Baja California, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 32.5660 latitude, -116.6319 longitude.
Tecate has a population of approximately 64,764 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Full driving guide for Mexico4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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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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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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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Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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