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Thanks to
its duty-free status, Tijuana has a long history as
a shopping mecca. What is new is the sophistication
and appeal of its main shopping area, Avenida Revolucion,
as well as its impressive array of malls. Many walking
across the border go no further than the Viva Tijuana
Mall, large enough to satisfy any shopping spree. Next
to the Culture Center, and reflecting the general sophistication
of the area, is the large shopping complex Plaza Rio
Tijuana, including department stores, restaurants high
end craft boutiques and live entertainment. Rosarito
Beach shopping is reminiscent of small town Mexico,
with open stands, markets and excellent buys in ceramics
and carved wood furniture.
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| Considered the most
elegant department store in Tijuana, it opened in
1929. Central feature is its perfumerie offering
the best of international scents. Addr: Av. Revolucion
and Calle 3. |
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| Devotees of this designer
come from far and wide to Tijuana to take advantage
of low prices seen nowhere north of the border.
Addr: Madero and Calle 7.
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| For those whose only
foray into Mexico is Tijuana, this Mexico City hallmark
store is a must. Lovely cafe as well as fine array
of crafts. Addr: Av. Revolucion and Calle 8.
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| Serving a city of
close to 2 million people, the Mercado is an impressive
Mexican municipal market. Housewares, produce, flowers,
crafts, food stalls and then some. Addr: Av. Independencia
and Sanchez Taboada. |
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