Why go
- City in Baja California, Mexico.
- Served by Blair Valley Landing Field.
History
Tecate 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 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.
Where to stay
Carretera Mexicali-Tijuana K.M, 136.5, Rancho la Puerta, 21447 Tecate, B.C., Mexico · rancholapuerta.com
Río Yaqui 798, Esteban Cantu, 21420 Tecate, B.C., Mexico · santuariodiegueno.com
Benito Juárez 1451, Encanto Sur, 21440 Tecate, B.C., Mexico · kumiaiinn.com
Av. Benito Juárez 160, Centro, 21400 Tecate, B.C., Mexico · eldoradotecate.com
Blvd, Benito Juárez 1450, Encanto Sur, 21440 Tecate, B.C., Mexico · estanciainn.com.mx
Lomitas del Cuchuma 1562, Lomitas del Cuchuma, 21447 Tecate, B.C., Mexico · oyorooms.com
Av. Benito Juárez 230, centro, 21400 Tecate, B.C., Mexico · facebook.com
México 3 km 3.781, Maclovio Herrera, 21460 Tecate, B.C., Mexico · hotelhaciendasantana.com
Libertad 285, Pliego, 21400 Tecate, B.C., Mexico · sites.google.com
Tercera 1330, Encanto Sur, 21440 Tecate, B.C., Mexico
Aldrete 83c, Romero, 21410 Tecate, B.C., Mexico
Indoor
Indoor
Benito Juárez 861, El Refugio, 21440 Tecate, B.C., Mexico
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Avienda Benito Juárez, Tecate
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 11 Avenida Nuevo León, Tecate, 21460
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 371 Benito Juárez, Tecate, 21400 · facebook.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food · 174 Calle Yucatán, Tecate, 21480
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
International, Cafe · International cafe
Sushi, Fast Food · Sushi fast food
Spanish, Cafe · Spanish cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Japanese, Sushi, Fast Food · Japanese/Sushi fast food
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Vietnamese, Fast Food · Vietnamese fast food
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Mexican, Tacos, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00 · 451 Benito Juárez, Tecate, 21448
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Regional, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
International, Cafe · International cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream · Calle Oaxaca, Tecate, 21480
Japanese, Fast Food · Japanese fast food
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Sandwich, Crepes, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Campeche, Tecate
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · Boulevard Los Encinos, Tecate, 21400
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
9 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 33 km to the centre
Carretera Aeropuerto S/N, Nueva Tijuana, 22435 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Volaris, AeroMéxico, Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), Birmingham European…) · direct flights to 32 destinations incl. Culiacan, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Ciudad Juarez, Del Bajio… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 32 direct destinations
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 29 routes: Acapulco, Aguascalientes, Cancun, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Ciudad Obregon, Colima, Culiacan, Del Bajio, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, La Paz, Los Mochis, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Mexico City, Monterrey, Morelia, Oaxaca, Puebla, Puerto Vallarta, Queretaro, San Jose Del Cabo, San Luis Potosi, Tepic, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Uruapan, Vera Cruz, Zacatecas
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800, 777, 787, ERJ, EMJ, 737…) · 9 routes: Ciudad Juarez*, Culiacan, Del Bajio, Durango*, Guadalajara, Hermosillo*, Mexico City, Shanghai, Tokyo
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 2 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 1 route: Culiacan
- Korean Air KE (787) · 1 route: Tokyo*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) 34 km to the centre
San Diego, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Reider Ranch Airport 9.2 km to the centre
Potrero, CA, US
Rancho las Juntas Airport 25 km to the centre
Tecate, BCN, MX
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Blair Valley Landing Field; 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tecate, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.