- Outstanding traditions and customs of Tijuana
- Caravan of happiness
- Tequila festival
- Caesar Salad Festival
- Day of the Dead
- Tijuana Fair
- Wrestling matches
- Beach's day
- Bullfighting
Tijuana is the most populated city in the Mexican state of Baja California and is known as “the corner of Latin America”, since it is the northernmost and westernmost point of this region.
Being one of the most important cities in this country, and being on the border with the United States, culture had an enormous development. In a short time, Tijuana was filled with traditions, festivals and typical foods, becoming one of the most important cultural centers in Mexico.
Outstanding traditions and customs of Tijuana
Caravan of happiness
The "caravan of happiness" is a festival organized by the group Only Angels with the aim of providing emotion and happiness to the children who need it most, but who cannot afford it, so they have clowns, contests and music in addition to the gifts children receive.
And they are not few precisely, since last year (the 29th year of the festival), there was an attendance of more than 4 thousand children, to which the president of the Solo Ángeles club, Gilberto Ávila Sánchez, said:
“The event was a great success, as there was a magnificent turnout. The important thing is that the children enjoyed a pleasant moment, children from all the neighborhoods of the city attend ”.
Tequila festival
This is a well-known festival in the region, in which you can taste different tequilas of all the brands, flavors and varieties you can imagine.
The main attraction is the artisans' exhibition, where you can learn the process of making this magnificent drink.
In addition to all the aforementioned, there are also known companions of tequila, music, parties and exquisite gastronomy at the festival, but you can also find workshops and entertaining games for the most abstainers.
Caesar Salad Festival
To the surprise of many, the Caesar salad was not invented in Rome, but in the city of Tijuana in Mexico by César Cardini, owner of a local restaurant, and this festival celebrates the international success of this recipe, making everyone proud. Mexicans and Tijuanenses.
In addition to the obvious inclusion of Caesar salad as a star dish, this celebration features plenty of Bajamed food, local craft wines and beers, and a varied repertoire of artistic music.
Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead, more than a specifically Tijuanense tradition, is from all over Mexico, and is known internationally for this.
However, in the northernmost areas of Mexico, and even more so in Tijuana, this was not a very widespread celebration, but its popularity has increased greatly in recent years thanks to the efforts of the Mexican government.
As for the celebration, it doesn't change much; It is celebrated on November 1 and 2, visiting deceased relatives, placing flowers and other offerings, preparing their favorite food, and receiving them with cold beer, although this may vary in each region of Mexico.
Tijuana Fair
This is one of the most anticipated dates of the year, since in October many of the most famous singers in the world are invited to Tijuana, where they will give concerts throughout the month, both in the town's theater and on the billboard of the palenque..
These celebrations are accompanied by fine cuisine, handicrafts, tequila and lots of beer, being one of the main celebrations in the country, as hundreds of thousands of Mexicans travel to Tijuana every year for their enjoyment.
Wrestling matches
Wrestling has a lot of fans in this area of Mexico. The city of Tijuana has two large stadiums that constantly host fights and competitions with the best fighters in the country, being one of the main attractions among the locals.
Beach's day
The beaches of Tijuana and the boardwalk offer a wide variety of leisure and gastronomic offers for the whole family. Its privileged location, next to the San Diego border, allows you to visit major tourist attractions such as Sea World, Balboa Park or the Maritime Museum.
Bullfighting
In Tijuana, the "fiesta brava" has a special importance compared to other areas of the country. For example, they have a arena called Plaza Monumental with capacity for more than 20,000 spectators. It was here that, for the first time in Mexico, a woman received the alternative as a bullfighter.