General Reports

[Dogers69]

Definitely drop money at hotel for safety. Keep just what I plan to use immediately available. I also keep sacrificial in a separate pocket.

Yeah I am assuming the 300 like bare bottom line. Likely 500 but hey got to have some fun negotiating.

Awesome on the street tacos. Anything unique you recommend? Escamoles?

I wouldn't eat street tacos if I was in Tijuana for the 1st time. Theres sonmany places to go eat and sit down whybwouldnyou want to be standing on those dangerous streets? Or sitting in hk hotel room by yourself eating a taco when you just spent $300 on airfare and $1300 on woman? Better to go eat at el museo, the Nelson, Azul, theres a few new taco places on revolution, then when you learn where you are walking, theres the places the Mexicans use 1 block west of revolution and even 2 blocks west of it up and down. All those streets many places to eat.

[AgaveBoy]

Theres no direct usa flights into Tijuana. Or out of Tijuana to usa cities. . you just fly to san diego. If the hassle of trolleys is to be avoided, simply get an Uber at the border to the San diego Airport. Unless its rush hour its not alot of money. Theres no tolls or bridges like in nyc and Florida Jersey, etc. By the time your done giving all your money away in mexixo the idea of spending $30 on an Uber for yourself will be easier to swallow.

You didn't read what I wrote. There are dozens of one-stop flights from US airports to TIJ. Come to think of it, you didn't read what the OP wrote, either. Have a nice day.

[Dogers69]

The train actually goes to downtown San Diego, at which point you walk a couple of hundred feet to the trolley station and take the blue line trolley the rest of the way. Once it gets to San Ysidro, you are a very short walk to the PedEast border crossing. Keep in mind that it's about a 30-45 min bus ride from LAX to the train station. They are not close to each other.

Your plan of flying to LAX is going to end up adding a significant amount of time. The bus to the train station, plus the train ride, plus the trolley ride will add up to 4+ hours. Given you're coming from the Midwest, have you considered taking a connecting flight into TIJ instead of SAN? There's a website called FlightConnections that will give you an idea of your options there. For example, you can go ORD to GDL and then GDL to TIJ.

I wouldn't make too many plans in advance. You're staying long enough that you can spend a day just taking it in and then making some plans.

Correct. Remember to get the card before checking in because they won't give you the room discount after the fact.

Depends on your tolerance for crowds. In my experience, the absolute worst time to go is when there's a big ticket fight going on.

Everyone will give you a different answer for this and really it depends on you. I budget USD 500-1000 a day (not including hotel) because I want to treat myself when I go. The ATMs that are physically located in banks are fine from a safety perspective, and you will actually get a better exchange on them. When the bank prompts you with their proposed rate, just decline it and you will get the Visa or MasterCard rate (you have to say yes to the service charge but it's usually about 50 pesos). I wouldn't plan on needing too much MXN pesos unless you're going to spend more on street girls than club girls. You don't need to make that decision until you get there.

I can already tell that you're very likely going to blow through that grand in under two days. Don't be surprised if you do.

Good news here: 3 am in the Zona is still last night, not tomorrow morning. The deadest time is roughly 6 am to 10 am for HK and the street, and 6 am to about 4-5 pm for the other clubs.

Theres no direct usa flights into Tijuana. Or out of Tijuana to usa cities. . you just fly to san diego. If the hassle of trolleys is to be avoided, simply get an Uber at the border to the San diego Airport. Unless its rush hour its not alot of money. Theres no tolls or bridges like in nyc and Florida Jersey, etc. By the time your done giving all your money away in mexixo the idea of spending $30 on an Uber for yourself will be easier to swallow.

[BigFloppieDonk]

You're going to be spending more than that on street girls.

I'd check in to the hotel first and drop most of that cash before heading into HK.

Other guys will have to confirm if you'll be able to bring street girls up or have to go to their hotels each time.

You'll save a lot of money eating street tacos instead of bar food.

I am also going May 5th weekend and don't anticipate it being any different, more of a holiday north of the border.

Definitely drop money at hotel for safety. Keep just what I plan to use immediately available. I also keep sacrificial in a separate pocket.

Yeah I am assuming the 300 like bare bottom line. Likely 500 but hey got to have some fun negotiating.

Awesome on the street tacos. Anything unique you recommend? Escamoles?

[BigFloppieDonk]

The train actually goes to downtown San Diego, at which point you walk a couple of hundred feet to the trolley station and take the blue line trolley the rest of the way. Once it gets to San Ysidro, you are a very short walk to the PedEast border crossing. Keep in mind that it's about a 30-45 min bus ride from LAX to the train station. They are not close to each other.

Your plan of flying to LAX is going to end up adding a significant amount of time. The bus to the train station, plus the train ride, plus the trolley ride will add up to 4+ hours. Given you're coming from the Midwest, have you considered taking a connecting flight into TIJ instead of SAN? There's a website called FlightConnections that will give you an idea of your options there. For example, you can go ORD to GDL and then GDL to TIJ.

I wouldn't make too many plans in advance. You're staying long enough that you can spend a day just taking it in and then making some plans.

Correct. Remember to get the card before checking in because they won't give you the room discount after the fact.

Depends on your tolerance for crowds. In my experience, the absolute worst time to go is when there's a big ticket fight going on.

Everyone will give you a different answer for this and really it depends on you. I budget USD 500-1000 a day (not including hotel) because I want to treat myself when I go. The ATMs that are physically located in banks are fine from a safety perspective, and you will actually get a better exchange on them. When the bank prompts you with their proposed rate, just decline it and you will get the Visa or MasterCard rate (you have to say yes to the service charge but it's usually about 50 pesos). I wouldn't plan on needing too much MXN pesos unless you're going to spend more on street girls than club girls. You don't need to make that decision until you get there.

I can already tell that you're very likely going to blow through that grand in under two days. Don't be surprised if you do.

Good news here: 3 am in the Zona is still last night, not tomorrow morning. The deadest time is roughly 6 am to 10 am for HK and the street, and 6 am to about 4-5 pm for the other clubs.

Amazing advice thank you. I will up my daily spend a bit. It's not much of an issue like you said I plan on treating myself!

[Captain Solo]

Hodysseus,

This is excellent info, very helpful for the bros. Quite a few ISG bros need guide for convenient healthcare services.

How much did the doc charge? On Revo, signs are posted doctor visits $5-10.

For the meds, $50 you got 20 pills Amoxicillin, some anti histamine and 3 packs inhalers, excellent deal. Hope you recover and feel better.

So Farmacia Roma is on East end of Ave Frontera, across from Ped East taxi stand with a doctor office next to it, even open late, very convenient for the bros seeking quick and convenient health care. Last time I needed a CoVid test, went to a couple urgent care centers in So Cal, all had long lines of waiting patients, a few with severe health problems. They waited all day then were told to go home, coming back the next day, some had to wait 3 to 4 days just to see a Physician Assistant. Damn. The convenience and low costs of Mexico's healthcare put the US system to shame.

When you can breathe and feel better, would be fun to meet you in La Zona. Will buy you a few drinks.

Well guys, I happen to have a home in both Rosarito and San Diego. The other day I needed meds and called my medical provider here in the US. They told me they couldn't get me an appointment, but that I should go to the Urgent Care. Based on past experience, I knew it could take 3+ hours to be seen at the Urgent Care. Plus, my chances of catching something else (worse) was in the back of my mind. So I elected to drive down to TJ to get some antibiotics. As I got close to the border I could see the traffic was going to take about 30-45 minutes to cross and it was already 7 pm and most doctors offices would be closed by the time I got there. So, like I typically do when I go down to monger for the night, I parked at the pay lot to the left of Jack in the Box. I power walked my way into Mexico. Having a resident card (Mexican green card) I always enter in through the Mexican side (on the left). In all it took me less than 10 minutes from the time I got out of my car until I was at the Roma across the street from where all the taxis are. To the left of Roma is a doctors office that is open until 9 pm each night. I walked in and nobody was in the lobby. The doctor immediately called me in and examined me. Within 10 minutes he was writing me a prescription for amoxacillin 875 mg pills (10) and said I should ask for two bottles so I have an extra one (your US doctors won't do that for you). Then I walked next door to the Roma farmacia, gave them my RX and for (don't remember exactly) but I think it was around 900 pesos I got 2 bottles of amoxacillin 875 mg x 10 pills (5 day supply each bottle), two other RX he gave me to dry up the mucus and a 3 pack of inhalers so I could breathe.

Point being, it took me less than 30 minutes from the time I parked my car until I had seen the doctor and bought my prescriptions. Fortunately I have Sentri, so I walked right back to the front of the line, crossed (CBP didn't even ask if I had anything to declare which wouldn't have mattered because amoxacillin is legal to bring back, if a reasonable amount) then went to my car and drove home. In all my trip took under an hour, more like 45-50 minutes when I was back at my car.

And no, I didn't go mongering. I could barely breathe LOL.

But in regards to Viagra and Cialis that you guys were talking about... I like the Maxifort brand of generic Sildenafil (Viagra). I usually get the 100 mg pills (purple) and they work great... better than the Figora brand. As for the generic Cialis, avoid the lime-green box (don't recall the name) but those 20mg Tadalafil are filled with crap. I like the seafoam green and white box by SELECT PHARMA that they sometimes have in stock at Roma Farmacia. I have also used the generic farmacia (70% off place). That farmacia makes all their own generic meds I believe and their 20 mg Tadalafil pills work good too. Any of them are probably better than the lime-green (2 for 1 special) brand that they sell which are big fat yellow pills. They make me much more flush than the generic store brand or the SELECT PHARMA (again my favorite for generic Mexican Tadalafl 20mg)

Last word of advice, if you like to party, be careful of the coke in Zona Norte. One of favorite putas in Chicago told me a "new girl" died there a couple weeks ago from doing the coke. She said she didn't know the girl because she only worked there for a couple days, but that she died. So just a heads up. I think a lot of it has fentanyl mixed into it now

[AgaveBoy]

Hey guys. Planning my first trip to Zona Norte and just wanted to get any suggestions / adjustments to my plan. Lived in Orange county for a few years nearly 20 years ago, and did make a couple visits to Tijuana, but never to Zona Norte or any clubs.

I now live in the midwest, and well, I am newly single and looking to celebrate!

Unfortunately due to my local airport, flying into San Diego requires looooong layovers, so I am planning a direct flight into LAX. Found that Amtrak Grand Central station terminates at a station in San Ysidro. I understand this is basically at the border, and google maps shows it being very near the border. I am assuming I can walk over from here into mexico. I have a US Passport, and I have a US Enhanced Drivers License, so I am assuming this should go well. I plan on taking an FMM? I am assuming this is necessary, but if not I can just hold on to it. Take HK bus to HK, easy peasy?

The train actually goes to downtown San Diego, at which point you walk a couple of hundred feet to the trolley station and take the blue line trolley the rest of the way. Once it gets to San Ysidro, you are a very short walk to the PedEast border crossing. Keep in mind that it's about a 30-45 min bus ride from LAX to the train station. They are not close to each other.

Planning a 3-4 day getaway, long weekend. Planning on flying out early am either Sat or Sun, flying back later on Tue. Depending on what flights work best.

Your plan of flying to LAX is going to end up adding a significant amount of time. The bus to the train station, plus the train ride, plus the trolley ride will add up to 4+ hours. Given you're coming from the Midwest, have you considered taking a connecting flight into TIJ instead of SAN? There's a website called FlightConnections that will give you an idea of your options there. For example, you can go ORD to GDL and then GDL to TIJ.

Was going to book nights at the Cascada in Hong Kong. I plan on mainly dealing with street girls, as that is basically the fantasy for me, although I have read many reports on issues. Just the street shopping for girls wearing almost nothing then bending one over, lifting her skirt and making a deposit is really hot to me! Its the working girl aspect I love.

Also plan on sampling the bar girls, probably a mix, but definitely want to be able to take street girls to the room. I am figuring 1 bar girl a night, 2-3 street girls per day.

I wouldn't make too many plans in advance. You're staying long enough that you can spend a day just taking it in and then making some plans.

Figured the VIP Card is a worth it as the discount is heavy on the days I will be there, 3 days card would save me atleast 160 bucks or so just on the room. I am understanding book ahead online, pay for card when I arrive, then use card for discount on room when I check in.

Correct. Remember to get the card before checking in because they won't give you the room discount after the fact.

Looking to go early / Mid May. Any issues with Cinco De Mayo? Better or worse to go then?

Depends on your tolerance for crowds. In my experience, the absolute worst time to go is when there's a big ticket fight going on.

Money. Recommendations based on above? I am thinking 1000 dollars total for spending cash, and I am understanding US Dollars at HK, Chicago, etc, Pesos with street girls / vendors. US Dollars work everywhere, but the the conversion rate is not great on the street. Would like to avoid using foreign ATMS. I have some pretty solid security features for money safety etc, I have travelled extensively in the past. Should I exchange cash US Side or Mexico Side? Best rates? Currently looks to be about 18 p / 1 US. Any issues exchanging back?

Everyone will give you a different answer for this and really it depends on you. I budget USD 500-1000 a day (not including hotel) because I want to treat myself when I go. The ATMs that are physically located in banks are fine from a safety perspective, and you will actually get a better exchange on them. When the bank prompts you with their proposed rate, just decline it and you will get the Visa or MasterCard rate (you have to say yes to the service charge but it's usually about 50 pesos). I wouldn't plan on needing too much MXN pesos unless you're going to spend more on street girls than club girls. You don't need to make that decision until you get there.

I remember on previous trips to Tijuana getting in was a short simple drive, usually barely anything, but getting back out could be hours. I always drove in and out at the time, this time I will be on foot. How long should I plan to leave ahead to get across the border? 1-2 hrs safe? Can't really miss a flight.

Well, those are the basics, if anyone sees any large flaws in my plan, please point it out. I have a fair amount of disposable income for this trip, however I am always cautious to follow norms and not spoil these girls and ruin them for the future. 100 / USD for a bar girl (Tip for special service) and 300 pesos for sex with a street girl. Believe it or not, I am not much of a BJ guy, so that seems like a big fight with alot of these girls in the reports I have read, would'nt be much of an issue for me. However, would love to see a couple Tijuana Creampies.

I can already tell that you're very likely going to blow through that grand in under two days. Don't be surprised if you do.

Have watched tons of the Zona Norte walk videos, Lots of girls I would love to contribute to their College Funds. Maybe I am just not that picky, but I felt 80% were pretty hot!

Lastly, due to time change, jet lag, 3 hour difference, and I am already a morning person, how is early morning action? HK is 24 hrs, but I am assuming like most strip clubs that's not the A Squad, but sometimes they make up for that with enthusiasm. How about the street girls? I have seen "Morning walks" that showed a fair number out. No times posted though. I am already a morning person, add in the 3 hour time diff, Ill be up and moving at 3 am Tijuana Time.

Good news here: 3 am in the Zona is still last night, not tomorrow morning. The deadest time is roughly 6 am to 10 am for HK and the street, and 6 am to about 4-5 pm for the other clubs.

[FlacasOnly420]

Hey guys. Planning my first trip to Zona Norte and just wanted to get any suggestions / adjustments to my plan. Lived in Orange county for a few years nearly 20 years ago, and did make a couple visits to Tijuana, but never to Zona Norte or any clubs.

I now live in the midwest, and well, I am newly single and looking to celebrate!

Unfortunately due to my local airport, flying into San Diego requires looooong layovers, so I am planning a direct flight into LAX. Found that Amtrak Grand Central station terminates at a station in San Ysidro. I understand this is basically at the border, and google maps shows it being very near the border. I am assuming I can walk over from here into mexico. I have a US Passport, and I have a US Enhanced Drivers License, so I am assuming this should go well. I plan on taking an FMM? I am assuming this is necessary, but if not I can just hold on to it. Take HK bus to HK, easy peasy?

Planning a 3-4 day getaway, long weekend. Planning on flying out early am either Sat or Sun, flying back later on Tue. Depending on what flights work best.

Was going to book nights at the Cascada in Hong Kong. I plan on mainly dealing with street girls, as that is basically the fantasy for me, although I have read many reports on issues. Just the street shopping for girls wearing almost nothing then bending one over, lifting her skirt and making a deposit is really hot to me! Its the working girl aspect I love.

You're going to be spending more than that on street girls.

I'd check in to the hotel first and drop most of that cash before heading into HK.

Other guys will have to confirm if you'll be able to bring street girls up or have to go to their hotels each time.

You'll save a lot of money eating street tacos instead of bar food.

I am also going May 5th weekend and don't anticipate it being any different, more of a holiday north of the border.

[BigFloppieDonk]

Hey guys. Planning my first trip to Zona Norte and just wanted to get any suggestions / adjustments to my plan. Lived in Orange county for a few years nearly 20 years ago, and did make a couple visits to Tijuana, but never to Zona Norte or any clubs.

I now live in the midwest, and well, I am newly single and looking to celebrate!

Unfortunately due to my local airport, flying into San Diego requires looooong layovers, so I am planning a direct flight into LAX. Found that Amtrak Grand Central station terminates at a station in San Ysidro. I understand this is basically at the border, and google maps shows it being very near the border. I am assuming I can walk over from here into mexico. I have a US Passport, and I have a US Enhanced Drivers License, so I am assuming this should go well. I plan on taking an FMM? I am assuming this is necessary, but if not I can just hold on to it. Take HK bus to HK, easy peasy?

Planning a 3-4 day getaway, long weekend. Planning on flying out early am either Sat or Sun, flying back later on Tue. Depending on what flights work best.

Was going to book nights at the Cascada in Hong Kong. I plan on mainly dealing with street girls, as that is basically the fantasy for me, although I have read many reports on issues. Just the street shopping for girls wearing almost nothing then bending one over, lifting her skirt and making a deposit is really hot to me! Its the working girl aspect I love.

Also plan on sampling the bar girls, probably a mix, but definitely want to be able to take street girls to the room. I am figuring 1 bar girl a night, 2-3 street girls per day.

Figured the VIP Card is a worth it as the discount is heavy on the days I will be there, 3 days card would save me atleast 160 bucks or so just on the room. I am understanding book ahead online, pay for card when I arrive, then use card for discount on room when I check in.

Looking to go early / Mid May. Any issues with Cinco De Mayo? Better or worse to go then?

Money. Recommendations based on above? I am thinking 1000 dollars total for spending cash, and I am understanding US Dollars at HK, Chicago, etc, Pesos with street girls / vendors. US Dollars work everywhere, but the the conversion rate is not great on the street. Would like to avoid using foreign ATMS. I have some pretty solid security features for money safety etc, I have travelled extensively in the past. Should I exchange cash US Side or Mexico Side? Best rates? Currently looks to be about 18 p / 1 US. Any issues exchanging back?

I remember on previous trips to Tijuana getting in was a short simple drive, usually barely anything, but getting back out could be hours. I always drove in and out at the time, this time I will be on foot. How long should I plan to leave ahead to get across the border? 1-2 hrs safe? Can't really miss a flight.

Well, those are the basics, if anyone sees any large flaws in my plan, please point it out. I have a fair amount of disposable income for this trip, however I am always cautious to follow norms and not spoil these girls and ruin them for the future. 100 / USD for a bar girl (Tip for special service) and 300 pesos for sex with a street girl. Believe it or not, I am not much of a BJ guy, so that seems like a big fight with alot of these girls in the reports I have read, would'nt be much of an issue for me. However, would love to see a couple Tijuana Creampies.

How are food prices? Seems to be close to the dollar in pricing, for example tacos 30 Pesos (basically 1. 50) so food looks to be US prices just in Pesos. Probably cheaper from street vendors? Any MUST hit food spots in the area?

Have watched tons of the Zona Norte walk videos, Lots of girls I would love to contribute to their College Funds. Maybe I am just not that picky, but I felt 80% were pretty hot!

Lastly, due to time change, jet lag, 3 hour difference, and I am already a morning person, how is early morning action? HK is 24 hrs, but I am assuming like most strip clubs that's not the A Squad, but sometimes they make up for that with enthusiasm. How about the street girls? I have seen "Morning walks" that showed a fair number out. No times posted though. I am already a morning person, add in the 3 hour time diff, Ill be up and moving at 3 am Tijuana Time.

Thanks for reading this and helping a Zona Norte First timer have a fun, safe first trip!

[Artisttyp]

Easy at Grand. Meet at the bar for a drink. Then just walk up to room.

Even easier is Pueblo amigo. 30% of 50% more expensive, but it's a much nicer hotel, and even easier to get girls in / out because it's so big.

Grand is more expensive than the PA. Recently stayed in both. PA is plagued with noise on all sides.

The manager however told me himself no problem with girls. One of the guards actually walked a girl up to my room for me . She was having a hard time finding it.

[Rainman306]

Was in Tijuana the week after Easter. First time since summer 2022. It was fairly cool & chilly all week, definitely not the best weather. The overall talent seemed down, but there's still always gems to be found.

Several of the top street walkers are still around, but it was too chilly to talk with them. HK talent at least mid week was the worst I've ever seen it. In addition to Adelita being closed it seemed Dulce Gabbanna was closed too.

Food in the Zona is up. Tacos at Azul Tacos are now $2 each they were $1. 50 before & might have even been $1 at one point. The HK taco stand also now has many tacos over 30 pesos which with the weaker exchange rate of 17/18 to 1 is close to $2 each.

$80 sexo offers are near impossible at HK, but more common in all the other bars.

[AmericanPi]

You won't have trouble but you would probably be better off doing it the couch / elevator way so that if someone did have a problem with it they wouldn't know about it.

Good Luck either way.

Easy at Grand. Meet at the bar for a drink. Then just walk up to room.

Even easier is Pueblo amigo. 30% of 50% more expensive, but it's a much nicer hotel, and even easier to get girls in / out because it's so big.

[Artisttyp]

Thanks, I know how the elevators work. Was only wanting to know if the hotel had any issues with bringing girls. I have stayed here many times. I guess I could ask the door guys next time.

You won't have trouble but you would probably be better off doing it the couch / elevator way so that if someone did have a problem with it they wouldn't know about it.

Good Luck either way.

[FlapJacK]

Tell them to wait on the couch in front of the elevators. When you make it to the lobby pop your head out of the elevator and call their name. Elevator only functions with an electronic room key.

Thanks, I know how the elevators work. Was only wanting to know if the hotel had any issues with bringing girls. I have stayed here many times. I guess I could ask the door guys next time.

[Sol12]

Read online that the Tijuana Mayor is going to have the city in force the hours of selling alcohol to some of the bars and clubs. It was pretty vague so hard to say if the Zona will be on the list but one gentleman mentions that many places have been illegally operating past their permitted times and some operate 24 hours. I don't think it's hard to figure out who he's talking about. I remember this happening maybe 10 years or so ago but it didn't last long. Maybe they are just trying to get a larger payoff from the bars but they are trying to say that selling alcohol late at night is what helps to increase the amount of violence that happens late at night.

So those of you that can text girls you might want to ask them if they have heard anything. I'm not sure if HK still has the club they built on the 10th floor that they could use. I know the majority of people on this board seem to leave before 2 am but those that aren't this is just a heads up but it also might not have anything to do with the Zona bars.

https://zetatijuana.com/2023/04/ayun...entos-quijano/