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Tecate

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Tecate [1] is a small city in Baja California (state) on the border with California, about an hour east of Tijuana. Unlike most US/Mexico border crossings, there is no town on the US side.

[edit] Get in

From San Diego, take Highway 94 east.

From Tijuana, Take the toll road ("cuota") that paralells Mexico Highway 2, 30 miles east. Highway 2 then leads east about 80 miles to Mexicali by way of the notorious "Rumorosa Grade".

Tecate's border crossing is probably the easiest in California. You can pay a few dollars to park at one of the lots on the US side and walk across the border.

[edit] Get around

[edit] See

[edit] Do

  • Rancho La Puerta [2] health spa, also known as "The Golden Door".
  • The yearly Tecate-Ensenada bike ride.

[edit] Buy

Tecate has a central shopping plaza, but those crossing the border and looking for souvenirs will be disappointed.

[edit] Eat

[edit] Drink

Tecate is home to the namesake Tecate Brewery [3], which offers tours.

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Get out

  • The Vinicola L.A. Cetto winery, along Highway 3, offers tours.
  • Guadelupe Canyon hot springs, with nearby hiking and petroglyphs, is located 30 miles down a dirt road east of La Rumorosa.

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