Tijuana
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Located across the border from San Diego, Tijuana has gained a reputation as a raucous nightspot for military personnel on leave and young southern Californians, who commonly call it “TJ.” Its proximity to the world’s busiest border crossing has led it to be known as the most visited city in the world, but also high-lighted its reputation as a major port for drug trafficking into the United States.

In addition to Tijuana“s prosperity, lively discos, and shopping areas, the city also has various schools of conservatory music, dance, plastic arts, science, and culinary arts. Additionally, it is known as the gay corner of Mexico and has a thriving independent arts community.

At the same time, Tijuana has a reputation for being Mexico’s biggest center for illicit drugs, prostitution, and human trafficking. Although Tijuana can be considered relatively safe, violent crime has been on the rise in recent years, and we advise people to travel with a companion or two and stay away from more desolate parts of the city, especially at night.

Tijuana is an exciting and culturally complex city with a definite edge, and visitors should have their city senses finely tuned. Read up on this city before arrival, and know in advance where to turn in case of trouble.

In response to demand, the streets of Tijuana are lined with pharmacies that dole out prescription drugs to North Americans seeking low-cost pharmaceuticals.

The Association of Pharmacies +52 (664) 685-0170 in Tijuana can be of help to those wanting to check whether pharmacies are legitimate, although there is not always a qualified or English-speaking person available to take the call. For more information on purchasing pharmaceuticals in Mexico, see our review of Pharmacies & Prescription Drugs