We are shooting our next Tijuana video this weekend (June 22 - 24) highlighting the culinary scene and restaurant entrepreneurs in TJ. Be sure to subscribe to get notified when it posts. Thanks to everyone for all the comments - both the good and the bad - and for taking a few minutes to learn a little more about Tijuana.
Clayton. I've read about great Chinese restaurants in Tijuana, and because of growing displaced Haitians, great creole Haitian street food. I remember there was also a great Argentinian restaurant by the big shopping mall and Hotel Lucerna area (river). Thank you again for showcasing Tijuana. I spent time in Tijuana when I would do the annual Rosarito to Ensenada bike ride. Thousands of "gringos" join in the fun doing the inland route and a great free ride back to the start, after a few coronas and whatnot,,:)
thank you so much for letting know the real Tijuana P.S. : I'm not from there,I'm italian but I love Tijuana and I'm preparing a project to letting know the real Tijuana as well :)
As a norte-Americano born in LA who grew up in San Diego, I adore Mexico and especially the wonderful and friendly Mexican people. God bless you all amigos! 😎
Look at it this way, there are 100s of thousands of cities in the world and Tijuana despite its reputation is one that cant be ignored, maybe because of its border status, its controversial fame as one of the most dangerous or its amount of migrants, one thing that is certain is that people know of it across the world.
Friend, your kind words bring a really warm feeling to my heart, i live here in Tijuana Mexico and your description was wonderful, Mexico will always receive you with opened arms!
As a Mexican from the central region, so far away from Tijuana, I just knew Tijuana from the bad news of media. This is the other side that is always there and media doesn't want to show you. Thanks for the sharing your view of a part of Mexico!
I am flying into San Diego for Christmas will I need a passport to walk across and back to the USA ? I was told all i needed was my license and birth certificate . Eh ?
I was minding my own business in the last year or so and was harassed by the federals on 2 occasion for no reason at all. One was in broad daylight when a patrol car came up from behind me as I was walking from my hotel to a dentist appointment and asked me where I was going. This has never happened to me in any US city before.
@@kevingauron1670 I suppose this can happen here. I've only been pulled over one time and it was my fault (accidentally made an illegal lane change). That officer asked me where I was going, asked to see my license and registration. He pulled up my information and released me with a warning. I'm sure there are good and bad cops all over the world.
Kevin you might look like a malandro, I been in TJ more than a thousand times and everyone is very friendly including the cops. You might need to look where you go and what you look like.
I found this to be very emotionally moving. Thank you for producing it and posting it here. I share many of your sentiments about Tijuana. I'm seriously considering working in San Diego and living in Tijuana.
@@ClaytonDorris Thanks, Clayton. I learned of your video from Immersion Living Tijuana. I'm really looking forward to meeting other expats who are living binational lives in Tijuana/San Diego.
Man, i was born in Tijuana, now i live somewhere else, but i have to THANK YOU for speaking so high about my city. It is true, you put it in words perfectly "unless you are looking for trouble, then probably you are not gonna find it". Im glad you liked the city!
I %q100 agree with you. I live in San Diego and I go to TJ on a daily basis. I strongly recommend Sentri pass if you can get it. It saves you lots of time if you are a frequent Tijuana visitor.
Thank you so much for this video. I am a 63 yr old "gringa" living in Santa Barbara, CA & I have always loved and felt comfortable in TJ. I'm returning soon to go shopping & eating. Keep up your good work! Bravo!
Thank you for your kind words! What are some of your favorite shopping spots and restaurants? I'll be releasing a video highlighting TJ's food culture in a few weeks.
I really liked this video. I went to TJ earlier this year and despite the bad press, felt perfectly safe. I stuck to touristy areas and took the following precautions: #1 dressed in tshirt and jeans #2 avoided flashing money #3 never discussed my spending plans with anyone #4 got out of TJ before nightfall (one time however I didn't and decided never again) #5 stayed aware of my surroundings #6 never got intoxicated
John Marks Hi John, thank you for your positive feedback and safety tips. I generally follow most of those, although I feel no worries or concerns going out at night. That said, I am very careful about where I go during all hours.
Excellent video my friend. I have always thought it was a no go area. But, listening to you and others recently. I'm getting my Canadian ass down to see what I've been missing. Thank you.
The best video I've seen so far about real traveling, real people, real living, none of that bullshit you get from a lot of the others, btw, your views and thoughts are right on point, keep up the great job!
In the 50's as a 17 year old sailor I went there for haircuts, good tacos, and a few beers in a bar. Bought some leather handbags for my sweetie. Never stayed over night. No fear just like most 17 year olds. I think
Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you really got something positive from it. I have a few more videos about TJ including the top 5 questions people ask me about living here: ruclips.net/video/Cx2u4mT1ywQ/видео.html Feel free to send me any questions you have about living in Tijuana and subscribe to my channel as I plan to make more videos about life in Tijuana.
Thank you for watching! I'll be posting more Tijuana and Mexico videos so be sure to subscribe! I hope you are able to visit your your home of Tijuana again soon.
I love mexico specialy rosarito every time my wife and me we go to puerto nuevo for lobster we have a great time we were going for many years we decided to buy a house in rosarito beach for retirement next year to enjoy are retirement
Jose Flores Be careful the corrupt Shitty Mexican Government doesn't take your house in Rosarito. If your a U.S. citizen forget it...but if you were born in Mexico you should be ok.
I love Mexico I love my sookhoo so much 7 months ago I move today San Antonio Del Mar just next to the Rosarito I love it people's very friendly little bit Dusty but who cares commute from my job it's disaster but I said I love it I'm seriously thinks about the retirement right here in Mexico God bless the Mexico place where the family is number one
you did capture the real essence of what Tijuana is all about thanks man ima Mexican in Mexico separated from his American wife for immigration law (not complaining) thanks for giving us a chance you and your friend got it.
Just moved here a couple months ago and I'm loving it. I walk across the border daily to the US and come home after work. It's much more affordable and rich with great food, fun people, and art.
De Toa Baja Pal' Mundo Excellent! We just finished filming for a next video which highlights some great culinary experiences in Tijuana. Be sure to subscribe so you can see that video and learn more for your visit.
I just wanted to say I found your documentary to be very well done, honest and from the heart with colorful flavorful experiences expressed fluidly and makes me want to watch more. Thank You! Im on my way!
This was a great video. Didnt expect much when clicking it but some great storytelling and documenting. I haven been to Tj yet, but planning a trip for Spring Break. 👌🏽
I have been to Tijuana many times and not once have I ever encountered anything negative. All the people in Mexico were quite friendly and I had a great time shopping and eating great food. Revolution Ave. is the main drag in Tijuana.
Yeah lets put aside the corrupted cops, the corrupted politicians, the fact that there are on avg 5 murders per day. The fact that the police and the cartel are one in the same. Yeah that doesn't matter.
What is? If you mean the penalty for undocumented immigration in Mexico you're wrong, it's only a fine of up to 100 days minimum wage, what were you saying again?
Hector, I think you may be thinking of the pre-2011 Ley de Migracion which, indeed, was very harsh. In 2011, Mexico updated the law. From Wikipedia: "The new law guarantees that foreigners statelessness and Mexican nationals will receive equal treatment under Mexican law. Under this principle all immigrants, regardless of status are granted the right to access education employment and health services. Mechanisms aimed at promoting family unity are now in place. Moreover, before the government takes action (e.g. deportation) with respect to migrant children and other vulnerable individuals (women, seniors, the handicapped and victims of crime) their specific needs must be prioritized and adequate services must be provided. Migrants are also granted judicial rights that they previously lacked, such as the right to due process." Here is the full text of the current immigration law in English for your research (www.albany.edu/~rk289758/documents/Ley_de_Migracion_en_Ingles.pdf) . Thank you for watching and for your comment.
Current Mexican immigration law is much harsher than US law. Yet the filthy corrupt Mexican government doesn't seem to inforce it when illegal's are just passing through their country on their way to the United States. If all those central American illegal's were stopping in Mexico. They would crack down like nobody's business.
Great video! Love that you also incorporated some political issues into this, as well. So important for people to understand. Tijuana is an incredible city with so many amazing things to do, and we need to get rid of the stigma associated with it. Bravo!
You're right brother, in this city if you don't look for trouble you won't find it. The variety of food is cheap and so good. I got deported after 30 years in the US. But it's ok, I'm making a life here...
Been going to TJ, Rosarito, Puerto Nuevo, well all over Baja! since I was a little chavalito' with my folks and it's refreshing to go back to the motherland every single time. We're heading back next weekend to check out the "Napa Valley of Baja" El Valle De Guadalupe, to enjoy some of Mexicos best wines and tapas wooo! Oh' and thank you Clayton for capturing the real Mexico outside the negative American mainstream media that many have been brained washed with, Mexico welcomes everyone with open arms and a cold beer. Salud!
Gracia Amigo for your kind words and welcome. I love El Valle. We shot another video in which we interviewed an owner of a small restaurant at one of the wineries if you want to check it out: ruclips.net/video/INgPKq1fq5Q/видео.html
I wish I went while I was in San Diego , the media always makes it seem like Tijuana is not a place to go to. Next time I go to San Diego I will be visiting TJ
Thank you, our city is under a lot of bad news, and its refreshing to see a video like yours! Really, i thank you and come again, well share some great food with you!
I love your passion for Tijuana I've only been there once hoping to go back soon I have family in San Diego so every time I go up there I try to do something and the last time I went I went to Tijuana and I really enjoyed it can't wait to go back watching your video makes me more excited to go back
Thank you for such a wonderful video. I saw sights around Tijuana that are new, like the boardwalk by the sea. Brought back great memories. Tijuana is truly now an international city with people from all over the planet. It is truly sad to see that border fence separate what should be united regional city--and neighbors.
Thanks for this video, because of you I mustered up some courage and went to TJ for the day, couldn't spend a whole week in San Diego no offense lol. Everything you said was correct, great hospitality from the locals. The only exception I have is that I didn't feel completely safe at all times, while I was enjoying tacos with the wife at Tacos el Franc, a man in a motorcycle pulled up a civilian with a gun in his pocket showing it off on broad day light walking around that did make the heart beat jump lol. So yah overall definitely safer than what the media portrays but also keep in mind that it's not some haven.
arynne hempstock Hi Arynne. Thanks for your comment. If you have a chance to visit I would highly recommend it. We will be releasing more videos about TJ so be sure to subscribe. Also, feel free to ask me anything about the city. Cheers!
This such sweet video💗💗 Thanks for coming and enjoying TJ. Thanks for showing that though TJ has violence the city is more that the things that US news show.
After reaching a new high last year, the bloodshed in Tijuana has continued at an unrelenting pace in the first days of the new year as two powerful drug trafficking organisations battle for control of the city’s lucrative street drug sales.As murders soared to unprecedented levels across Mexico in 2017, Tijuana registered one of the steepest increases in the country. The tally for the year was a record 1,744 murders - almost double the record of 910 homicides set in 2016, according to figures from the Baja California Attorney General’s Office....
Ive been living in Mexico since I was 12 and nothing bad has ever happened to my family and I. And I know people hat r afraid to go to the USA, due to mass shootings that happen at any time, we could say the same about Chicago ,la, and many more. You Should never judge a place if you’ve never been to that area
I am a US citizen and lived in Tijuana for great majority of my life and this video is all wrong and is only the opinion of one guy. You are only looking at it from a rainbow and unicorns perspective Tijuana is a very dangerous place if you walk in the wrong area at any given time of the day or night specially at night. Do not go there and wonder off in random streets.
I know that is true. If Tijuana was the paradise this guy made it out to be why the hell doesn't he stay there. What we saw looked more like a Tijuana tourism video where they censor all the ghettos, crime and sleazy part of town.I actually like the tourism video but just don't try to pass it off as some utopia that the folks are irrationally afraid of.
Ive been to Tijuana 2 times. 1 for going to the airport to go to puebla and 2 to drop off my aunt to the airport and after that we walked around the place. Trust me its safe as long u are not looking for trouble and stick with people
"The weather is beautiful out here" It's the same weather as in San Diego!!! I once tried to pump gas outside New Orleans, boy I wish I had been in Tijuana instead.
Really enjoyed your video and being so truthful about Tijuana. I use to love to travel there from L.A. I was in the Navy and stationed in San Diego. We would to to TJ for dinner frequently , but because of the negative news I stopped going. It's been more than 25 in years since I've returned. I'll take your advice and plan a day trip. Thanks once again. Happy traveling
Thanks Rick! I think you would enjoy a day-trip down. We are shooting a new video this week highlighting specific Tijuana restaurants. Be sure to subscribe to get some ideas for your trip!
I just wish that everyone who says that we don’t need a wall or we should have unlimited immigration, losses their job. It’s easy to be on your high horse when you have a college educated job and put down people who are competing for low wage jobs. But don’t think your job will always be safe, with visas and guests workers and outsourcing- nobody is safe completely. So before you point your finger at other people and feel superior- try putting yourself in their shoes. Things aren’t always as simple as they appear. There’s a lot of people of color who are directly hurt by this ( black lives matter with economics and job opportunities as well)
Thank you so much for respecting Mexico and its culture. You are a super person, I only wish we had more people like you in this world. However, there is a significant amount of crime. Stay safe and alert and do go out at night. I love Tijuana and go there once a month. I love those senoritas, food, and tequila.
Mike DE Thanks for your words of encouragement, Mike. I'm definitely aware of the crime, know which areas to avoid and take care with my personal security and safety.
thank you for letting american know that is safe to leave the us to get out of the box and see other cultures , you might be surprise and fall in love!!! ... cuz it's all one LOVE!!! thank you Clayton
angelica campos Thank you for your love and positivity! I'll be exploring TJ a little deeper and then other parts of Mexico and the world. Be sure to click subscribe to catch the next one. ❤️🌍🌎🌏
I live one exit away from TIJUANA! I go every Friday with my wife to eat and shop at the grocery stores over there. Such a great place and many spots to eat great food made by great people! Living in San Diego is beautiful south of us we have Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada and north of us is LA we get the best of both worlds!
Haha! I go to Tijuana at least once a week to eat. I cannot agree more with you about the food, it's soooooo good! I was there yesterday and will be back next week again 😁😁😁
I went to T.J. for the first time in 2012 while I was working in SAN,Diego. it definitely was a helluva night. It took a few days for everything to process, it was like the hangover movie! Makes LAS VEGAS look like a kiddie park.
what a great video you made. i love tijuana. you should check out rosarito and Puerto Nuevo . amazing sea food Anthony bourdain loves puerto nuevo its only 20 min drive from tijuana
Puerto Nuevo is one of my favorite spots for lobster! I love going down there and riding the dunes and then after a day at the dunes enjoying a lobster dinner.
Nice take on Tijuana. I lived two blocks from Plaza Monumental in Playas de Tijuana for three years. Playas is a place you can walk safely anytime of the day or night. I had a very nice apartment with a rooftop garden. Used to even go to the Boomerang Bar on the beach to watch Monday Night Football.
Thank you for such an interesting video with respect for MEXICO, the Media in USA sold a bad image from my Country, but nowadays the true is comming about México 🇲🇽, and many countries like Russia, Japan, China, Germany are recognizing the labor force Of MEXICO, the people , the culture, etc.
Mar Hernandez Thank you for watching and for your kind words. You are right, people from all over the world are taking notice of Mexico. I hope the videos we publish here will help even more people discover why love this country.
I love Tijuana and spent a lot of time there including doing humanitarian, Ministry work, Building Homes, Etc. The People that I have experienced personally have been extremely wonderful. But I always travel in groups. And other a missionary friend of mine tells me not to stray off the beaten path.But for you to say in essence that there are no dangers is naive. I think the bigger danger there is if you live there. Because I've only spoken to ONE person out of several who have lived between Tijuana and Ensenada that wasnt broken into, stolen from, raped, or home invaded. All the others have had one of those experiences. One of my friends almost killed an intruder in Rosarito. And for you to bemoan the border wall is absurd. The border is an absolute necessity and for you to think otherwise and ring your hands over it is childish.
Bingo. It's a unicorns and rainbows attitude. There is a reason people are trying to escape to the U.S. R U L E O F L A W. Those countries operate under the rule of men. Politburo. It's all about who you know. We must uphold the rule of law; hence the coup plotters need to be jailed and bankrupted. That wall separates the rule of men from the rule of law. When you break into the U.S., you just brought the problem with you. Immigrate LEGALLY! The wall prevents chaos from swamping our society.
Awesome video man. Thanks for uploading and sharing. Last year I ventured out to Baja Sur, California all by myself and this was my first time traveling solo out of the country. I live about 30 minutes south of Houston; all of my family, relatives and friends thought I was crazy for doing this. At the time there was a precautionary travel warning for the area but I didn't let that stop me from going. Was I little nervous? Of course. I was going to a place where I didn't know anybody. And btw I booked a room through Airb&b which helped a lot. My host was awesome. Not only did he pick me up and drop me off at the airport but he also went out of his way to show me around the area. One of my highlights of my trip was meeting this beautiful down to earth Mexican woman at a near by coffee shop ☕ whom I still keep in contact with to this day. Definitely wifey material LOL. For real though 😏. Anyway the point i'm trying to make is that you can't believe everything you see and hear on the media. I had an absolute blast. I recently took another solo trip but this time to PV, Jalisco and really enjoyed myself. So get your passport if you haven't done so already and make a move! Viva Mexíco. ✊🏽
I've been there and it's gonna be etched in my mind like forever. Once in love with Mexico-always in love. I miss the sky being blue of it's own kind, the sun, the special, impossible to confuse with anything else smell of the air, the noise, confusion, things being almost painful flashy... Pretty much everything, at least what I have seen.
Great video! I am a musician and I am used to go anywhere in the world. I have been in Tijuana and…it's true; tacos taste better there. Just like any other big city, you have to be careful. "The dictator" wants to separate us, but he won't be successful, people will be always more powerful than government!
I grew up in San Diego, early sixtys, those houses used to be made of plywood and cardboard and Calle Revolution had wooden sidewalks, as I remember my childhood family weekends there. We went to the bullfights every Sunday during season. My folks would buy our meat there and I would get to buy and pop off firecrackers right in the street! As a teenager in early 70's we spent many a long weekend surfing Baja and TJ was always the first stop to gather supplies of cheap booze, tobacco and weed...fish tacos were 5 for a dollar!
yup tijuana is growing amazingly is movie theaters are way in advance with vip bars and recliner seats..the organic restaurants the happy party vibes are awsome.. you just have to show self love and respect of each other with smiles good vibes and you will be find with the local people of tijuana.. in san diego usa i feel dead like boring feeling ..in mexico oh boy tijuana you feel the alive in you..
Excellent video, Mexican people are very welcoming to Americans unlike what happens in the USA to Mexicans, it's really too bad that Americans have been fed a lot of horse shit about Mexico. It's good to hear an Americano telling the truth about a beautiful diverse city. I live in San Diego and I cross the border every chance I get for the food, the culture, the friendliness of the people and because it's great to see another culture that loves you more than your own.
@Loera Javier.......The horse shit about Mexico comes from the Trump administration and I think everyone knows that. The elderly and uneducated Americans listen to every word Trump says.....it's a very sad situation in our country right now and just know that the majority of Americans embrace the Mexicans and their culture.
Thank you for such a great description of Tijuana. I was born in Tijuana and continue to visit family there. I wish people would not put down and not speak so negatively about places they've never even been to. No city is perfect. If you act all paranoid, pretty much anywhere, yes you will be a target. That's traveling 101 people! lol. Oh and YES.... the foooooddd!!!
I’d also like to corroborate the feelings in this video. I live in LA and visit TJ on day trips several times a year. Only once did I have an experience that might be considered remotely intimidating, but my experience has always been positive. Great food, great culture, beautiful beaches. My only quibble with you would be over the fence. I believe it has its purpose, not to separate families, but to promote safety in general and delineate the values of two very different countries. Outside of that, TJ is definitely vibrant, colorful and memorable.
JC6817 Thank you for your thoughtful and measured response. My goal was to mainly highlight the humanity of the people on either side of the wall and show how the barrier impacts people and families. I think most everyone can agree - love the fence or hate it - that it is sad to see people split apart like that.
Clayton Dorris, believe it or not, I’m an English professor, so my words do tend to come measured even in casual conversation haha. But you’re welcome. I’m delighted and touched to see your video as it illuminates the softer, warmer side of a city for which so many have formed a categorically negative opinion. My experiences have been the same as yours. When I moved to California in 1997 I made the stereotypical day trip down to the border and from just that one experience I was captivated and have been going back again and again, sometimes monthly. On another note, I love Zona Centro, Zona Rio (where the cultural center is located), and Playas de Tijuana-easily my three favorites. If you haven’t been, I recommend traveling down to Puerto Nuevo for awesome food and music. With respect to the fence, yes, I do agree. There’s a sadness there. The only thing I’d say to that is if it were removed, I think Mexico would lose so much of its culture. And of course the small number of those who really do wish us harm would have unfettered access to to do so. Regardless, the video was heartwarming. Thank you for making it.
Thank you for making this great video. Thank you for spreading the the truth a bout Tijuana. All are welcome. It is true in all I say. Thanks Again 🇲🇽 🇺🇸
Great video, i born there but left when I was 4 years old, I whent back once in 1978, because I need my birth certificate , to become a USA citizen , but I don’t know much about the city of Tijuana, thank you for posting.
Roberto Nuno Maybe you can come back for a visit. The city has boomed in population and culture over the last few decades. You may not even recognize it today.
I would love it if the USA and Mexico would work together. It could be better for everyone. If we helped each other, we would all benefit. I’m so sick of this build the wall talk!😀
We are shooting our next Tijuana video this weekend (June 22 - 24) highlighting the culinary scene and restaurant entrepreneurs in TJ. Be sure to subscribe to get notified when it posts. Thanks to everyone for all the comments - both the good and the bad - and for taking a few minutes to learn a little more about Tijuana.
the Fish tacos near the big catholic church in Las Playas are the Best $1.oo fish taco made fresh to order
Clayton. I've read about great Chinese restaurants in Tijuana, and because of growing displaced Haitians, great creole Haitian street food. I remember there was also a great Argentinian restaurant by the big shopping mall and Hotel Lucerna area (river). Thank you again for showcasing Tijuana. I spent time in Tijuana when I would do the annual Rosarito to Ensenada bike ride. Thousands of "gringos" join in the fun doing the inland route and a great free ride back to the start, after a few coronas and whatnot,,:)
thank you so much for letting know the real Tijuana
P.S. : I'm not from there,I'm italian but I love Tijuana and I'm preparing a project to letting know the real Tijuana as well :)
I looked through your list of uploads and didn't find it.
cause it's still not ready and I haven't uploaded nothing yet anyway thank you so much for be interested in that. I really appreciate it!
As a norte-Americano born in LA who grew up in San Diego, I adore Mexico and especially the wonderful and friendly Mexican people. God bless you all amigos! 😎
I’m from Tj and it’s maybe not the best city in the world but it has a lot of soul.
Look at it this way, there are 100s of thousands of cities in the world and Tijuana despite its reputation is one that cant be ignored, maybe because of its border status, its controversial fame as one of the most dangerous or its amount of migrants, one thing that is certain is that people know of it across the world.
Friend, your kind words bring a really warm feeling to my heart, i live here in Tijuana Mexico and your description was wonderful, Mexico will always receive you with opened arms!
As a Mexican from the central region, so far away from Tijuana, I just knew Tijuana from the bad news of media. This is the other side that is always there and media doesn't want to show you. Thanks for the sharing your view of a part of Mexico!
Sounds like the media in the US is very similar to that of central Mexico. Thanks for your comment and support!
ya make sure you say its the U.S. Media
I drive from LA to TJ twice a month. I enjoy being there. The people are so friendly. The food choices is awesome. The club scene is cool.
Same here
I am flying into San Diego for Christmas will I need a passport to walk across and back to the USA ? I was told all i needed was my license and birth certificate . Eh ?
@@tay7756 passport is a must bro trust me they’ll give you trouble
@@pierresimonian2738 yes but honestly with covid and all i dont see them caring how they going to truly keep me out of my country lol ?
@@tay7756 Bro I swear i went last week, they ask for passports. I was born in the States too but there still strict at the border even with covid.
A honest and genuine portrayal of Tijuana. We need more of this...thank you.
Tijuana Just like LA or NY.
If you mind your own business, You'll be just fine.
Exactly. Great advice for any large city around the world.
I was minding my own business in the last year or so and was harassed by the federals on 2 occasion for no reason at all. One was in broad daylight when a patrol car came up from behind me as I was walking from my hotel to a dentist appointment and asked me where I was going. This has never happened to me in any US city before.
@@kevingauron1670 I suppose this can happen here. I've only been pulled over one time and it was my fault (accidentally made an illegal lane change). That officer asked me where I was going, asked to see my license and registration. He pulled up my information and released me with a warning. I'm sure there are good and bad cops all over the world.
Kevin you might look like a malandro, I been in TJ more than a thousand times and everyone is very friendly including the cops.
You might need to look where you go and what you look like.
Thanks for taking your time to give us positive feedback from Tijuas ...
Job well done buddy....
Thanks Ranger Joe! We have another video posting soon! Cheers.
Looking forward to it...
I found this to be very emotionally moving. Thank you for producing it and posting it here. I share many of your sentiments about Tijuana. I'm seriously considering working in San Diego and living in Tijuana.
Thousands of people do it everyday. There are several expat communities on Facebook which can help you.
@@ClaytonDorris Thanks, Clayton. I learned of your video from Immersion Living Tijuana. I'm really looking forward to meeting other expats who are living binational lives in Tijuana/San Diego.
I typically go to TJ 2-3 times per year to visit my mother. Knock on wood, but have been blessed to never have had any issues.
Man, i was born in Tijuana, now i live somewhere else, but i have to THANK YOU for speaking so high about my city. It is true, you put it in words perfectly "unless you are looking for trouble, then probably you are not gonna find it". Im glad you liked the city!
Thank you and the people of your city for making me feel welcomed here.
I %q100 agree with you. I live in San Diego and I go to TJ on a daily basis. I strongly recommend Sentri pass if you can get it. It saves you lots of time if you are a frequent Tijuana visitor.
Thank you so much for this video. I am a 63 yr old "gringa" living in Santa Barbara, CA & I have always loved and felt comfortable in TJ. I'm returning soon to go shopping & eating. Keep up your good work! Bravo!
Thank you for your kind words! What are some of your favorite shopping spots and restaurants? I'll be releasing a video highlighting TJ's food culture in a few weeks.
I really liked this video. I went to TJ earlier this year and despite the bad press, felt perfectly safe. I stuck to touristy areas and took the following precautions:
#1 dressed in tshirt and jeans
#2 avoided flashing money
#3 never discussed my spending plans with anyone
#4 got out of TJ before nightfall (one time however I didn't and decided never again)
#5 stayed aware of my surroundings
#6 never got intoxicated
John Marks Hi John, thank you for your positive feedback and safety tips. I generally follow most of those, although I feel no worries or concerns going out at night. That said, I am very careful about where I go during all hours.
I have been going to Mexico for 30 years, love the people and love the culture, Via Mexico!
Excellent video my friend. I have always thought it was a no go area. But, listening to you and others recently. I'm getting my Canadian ass down to see what I've been missing. Thank you.
wow, thank you. I have lived in TJ for 5 years, I'm glad you saw the beauty I saw!
The best video I've seen so far about real traveling, real people, real living, none of that bullshit you get from a lot of the others, btw, your views and thoughts are right on point, keep up the great job!
Hectic Rabbit I appreciate the positive comments. We will be shooting some more so be sure to subscribe and catch them when they release.
In the 50's as a 17 year old sailor I went there for haircuts, good tacos, and a few beers in a bar. Bought some leather handbags for my sweetie. Never stayed over night. No fear just like most 17 year olds. I think
Mr. Clayton you are an awesome guy and brave enough to show the real side of Tijuana. You are a beautiful human being!!!
Alberto Sandoval Thank you Alberto! My experience in Mexico has been incredible.
Wow. This video had me in tears. I've been seriously considering moving to Tijuana next summer... And your video has officially convinced me.
Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you really got something positive from it. I have a few more videos about TJ including the top 5 questions people ask me about living here: ruclips.net/video/Cx2u4mT1ywQ/видео.html
Feel free to send me any questions you have about living in Tijuana and subscribe to my channel as I plan to make more videos about life in Tijuana.
Kayleigh Kurschner , playas de Tijuana has a lot of expats
You make me cry i born there and I far from my lovely Tijuana now,. you really show the good part. Thanks for do this video I enjoy it a lot.
Thank you for watching! I'll be posting more Tijuana and Mexico videos so be sure to subscribe!
I hope you are able to visit your your home of Tijuana again soon.
I love mexico specialy rosarito every time my wife and me we go to puerto nuevo for lobster we have a great time we were going for many years we decided to buy a house in rosarito beach for retirement next year to enjoy are retirement
Jose Flores Langosta 🙌
Jose Flores Be careful the corrupt Shitty Mexican Government doesn't take your house in Rosarito. If your a U.S. citizen forget it...but if you were born in Mexico you should be ok.
I do not know why you say that, the u.s.a. ambassador buy a house in San Miguel de Allende because. she wants to stay in Mexico. after her retirement.
Got my trip booked for labor day weekend😎. Lobster and fish tacos all day
I love Mexico I love my sookhoo so much 7 months ago I move today San Antonio Del Mar just next to the Rosarito I love it people's very friendly little bit Dusty but who cares commute from my job it's disaster but I said I love it I'm seriously thinks about the retirement right here in Mexico God bless the Mexico place where the family is number one
you did capture the real essence of what Tijuana is all about thanks man ima Mexican in Mexico separated from his American wife for immigration law (not complaining) thanks for giving us a chance you and your friend got it.
Appreciate the feedback and kind words. I'd love to potentially tell your story in a future video if you would be up for it.
Just moved here a couple months ago and I'm loving it. I walk across the border daily to the US and come home after work. It's much more affordable and rich with great food, fun people, and art.
Daniel Burgess That's awesome. What made you decide to move to TJ? What are some of the challenges you've faced living on that side?
You are spreading a beautiful message, thanks. I will be in Tijuana in a month or so, hope to have a similar experience.
De Toa Baja Pal' Mundo Excellent! We just finished filming for a next video which highlights some great culinary experiences in Tijuana. Be sure to subscribe so you can see that video and learn more for your visit.
Clayton Dorris I already did. Thanks.
I just wanted to say I found your documentary to be very well done, honest and from the heart with colorful flavorful experiences expressed fluidly and makes me want to watch more. Thank You! Im on my way!
Thank you! I'm living in Tijuana and loving it. Subscribe for some more videos about life on the border.
This was a great video. Didnt expect much when clicking it but some great storytelling and documenting. I haven been to Tj yet, but planning a trip for Spring Break. 👌🏽
Appreciate that love, my friend. Have you made it down to TJ yet?
I have been to Tijuana many times and not once have I ever encountered anything negative. All the people in Mexico were quite friendly and I had a great time shopping and eating great food. Revolution Ave. is the main drag in Tijuana.
Thank you for talking so nice about Tijuana. Everyone is always welcome and it’s safe. Food delicious. I am from Tijuana 👍🏼👍🏼😁😁
Gilbert Gomez: CON RAZON POR ESO NO DICES LO CONTRARIO DE TIJUANA JAJAJAJAJAJA GOOD FOR YOU MAN
Its not safe i live here 2. People get murdered everyday and its never been more violent dipshit. You need to take precuations to be safe
Lo me encanto Tijuas!
Yeah lets put aside the corrupted cops, the corrupted politicians, the fact that there are on avg 5 murders per day. The fact that the police and the cartel are one in the same. Yeah that doesn't matter.
oscar palacios yep this gringo has no clue what hes talking about. Yes you can go to tj but dont go out at night and always be on alert.
Thank you for showing a fair side of Tijuana. Thank you for loving my city. :3
Every country has a right to protect it's borders.Just ask Mexico who are very harsh with their southern border.Much harsher than the USA.
No they're not,that was fake news, where are you from? I'm from north London.
What is? If you mean the penalty for undocumented immigration in Mexico you're wrong, it's only a fine of up to 100 days minimum wage, what were you saying again?
You can tell who the trump supporters are by the way they structure sentences. I can see this being an exact quote of Donald’s
Hector, I think you may be thinking of the pre-2011 Ley de Migracion which, indeed, was very harsh. In 2011, Mexico updated the law. From Wikipedia: "The new law guarantees that foreigners statelessness and Mexican nationals will receive equal treatment under Mexican law. Under this principle all immigrants, regardless of status are granted the right to access education employment and health services. Mechanisms aimed at promoting family unity are now in place. Moreover, before the government takes action (e.g. deportation) with respect to migrant children and other vulnerable individuals (women, seniors, the handicapped and victims of crime) their specific needs must be prioritized and adequate services must be provided. Migrants are also granted judicial rights that they previously lacked, such as the right to due process."
Here is the full text of the current immigration law in English for your research (www.albany.edu/~rk289758/documents/Ley_de_Migracion_en_Ingles.pdf) . Thank you for watching and for your comment.
Current Mexican immigration law is much harsher than US law. Yet the filthy corrupt Mexican government doesn't seem to inforce it when illegal's are just passing through their country on their way to the United States. If all those central American illegal's were stopping in Mexico. They would crack down like nobody's business.
Great video! Love that you also incorporated some political issues into this, as well. So important for people to understand. Tijuana is an incredible city with so many amazing things to do, and we need to get rid of the stigma associated with it. Bravo!
Clayton, I am proud to be a Mexican an American at heart! Great video and very informative.
When I was in the Navy in San Diego we used to go to TJ a lot. Never had a bad time.
Lisa Spikes what years ?? 97-2000 for me USN
David Lucas
1982-1985. A loooong time ago!
Lisa Spikes wow.....old school Navy ....cool
Everytime I go to TJ I have fun. Rosarito, Puerto Nuevo, Calafia, Ensenada, etc. Viva Mexico.
You're right brother, in this city if you don't look for trouble you won't find it. The variety of food is cheap and so good. I got deported after 30 years in the US. But it's ok, I'm making a life here...
I'd love to learn more about your story as a deportee building a life in TJ. Send me a message on Twitter @cedorris. Thanks!
Been going to TJ, Rosarito, Puerto Nuevo, well all over Baja! since I was a little chavalito' with my folks and it's refreshing to go back to the motherland every single time. We're heading back next weekend to check out the "Napa Valley of Baja" El Valle De Guadalupe, to enjoy some of Mexicos best wines and tapas wooo! Oh' and thank you Clayton for capturing the real Mexico outside the negative American mainstream media that many have been brained washed with, Mexico welcomes everyone with open arms and a cold beer. Salud!
Gracia Amigo for your kind words and welcome. I love El Valle. We shot another video in which we interviewed an owner of a small restaurant at one of the wineries if you want to check it out: ruclips.net/video/INgPKq1fq5Q/видео.html
One of the best videos about TJ I've seen.
Thank you ♥️
I wish I went while I was in San Diego , the media always makes it seem like Tijuana is not a place to go to. Next time I go to San Diego I will be visiting TJ
Thank you, our city is under a lot of bad news, and its refreshing to see a video like yours! Really, i thank you and come again, well share some great food with you!
I love your passion for Tijuana I've only been there once hoping to go back soon I have family in San Diego so every time I go up there I try to do something and the last time I went I went to Tijuana and I really enjoyed it can't wait to go back watching your video makes me more excited to go back
Thank you for such a wonderful video. I saw sights around Tijuana that are new, like the boardwalk by the sea. Brought back great memories. Tijuana is truly now an international city with people from all over the planet. It is truly sad to see that border fence separate what should be united regional city--and neighbors.
Oh no he didn't just say "go home before sunset so that you can feel safe" lmao! When the sun goes down in tj that's when the fun really starts.
😂
Thanks for this video, because of you I mustered up some courage and went to TJ for the day, couldn't spend a whole week in San Diego no offense lol. Everything you said was correct, great hospitality from the locals. The only exception I have is that I didn't feel completely safe at all times, while I was enjoying tacos with the wife at Tacos el Franc, a man in a motorcycle pulled up a civilian with a gun in his pocket showing it off on broad day light walking around that did make the heart beat jump lol. So yah overall definitely safer than what the media portrays but also keep in mind that it's not some haven.
Sad and beautiful! Thank you."Real, alive, bright and beautiful" - hope I can get there someday- I live in Canada ;{
arynne hempstock Hi Arynne. Thanks for your comment. If you have a chance to visit I would highly recommend it. We will be releasing more videos about TJ so be sure to subscribe. Also, feel free to ask me anything about the city. Cheers!
This such sweet video💗💗
Thanks for coming and enjoying TJ.
Thanks for showing that though TJ has violence the city is more that the things that US news show.
Thank you for your comments Kira. I lived there this year and had a great experience.
Thank you for such a great description of your experience, Tj is full of great people and everyone is welcome always!!
I couldn't agree more! I've always felt welcomed.
Well hell, your name is Chavez ! No wonder.
well jimmy your named after a penis
After reaching a new high last year, the bloodshed in Tijuana has continued at an unrelenting pace in the first days of the new year as two powerful drug trafficking organisations battle for control of the city’s lucrative street drug sales.As murders soared to unprecedented levels across Mexico in 2017, Tijuana registered one of the steepest increases in the country. The tally for the year was a record 1,744 murders - almost double the record of 910 homicides set in 2016, according to figures from the Baja California Attorney General’s Office....
TJ is a human description of negligence, carelessness and waste. If I were a mercenary I'd drop a BOMB for the relief of life.
I'm planning a trip to TJ soon. Your vid is a fantastic take on the city. Now I'm even more excited to go. Great stuff!
Thanks Reshaw! I have another video about some great places to eat in TJ. You might check that one out too.
Ive been living in Mexico since I was 12 and nothing bad has ever happened to my family and I. And I know people hat r afraid to go to the USA, due to mass shootings that happen at any time, we could say the same about Chicago ,la, and many more. You Should never judge a place if you’ve never been to that area
As I struggle within myself to love Tijuana your video has been helpful in breaking down my wall. Thank you❤️
Elvia Tinney I'm glad our video had a positive impact. Thank you for watch 😍
I am a US citizen and lived in Tijuana for great majority of my life and this video is all wrong and is only the opinion of one guy. You are only looking at it from a rainbow and unicorns perspective Tijuana is a very dangerous place if you walk in the wrong area at any given time of the day or night specially at night. Do not go there and wonder off in random streets.
Wrong areas allover the world are bad ideas.
I know that is true. If Tijuana was the paradise this guy made it out to be why the hell doesn't he stay there. What we saw looked more like a Tijuana tourism video where they censor all the ghettos, crime and sleazy part of town.I actually like the tourism video but just don't try to pass it off as some utopia that the folks are irrationally afraid of.
exactly this video is a political propaganda.
I think it’s like that everywhere honestly and yes IF YOU WALK IN THE WRONG AREAS! it’s no like that in other areas of TJ
You are so wrong bad areas in East LA COMPTON SAN BERNARDINO BEKERS FIELD ETC ETC ETC.
Ive been to Tijuana 2 times. 1 for going to the airport to go to puebla and 2 to drop off my aunt to the airport and after that we walked around the place. Trust me its safe as long u are not looking for trouble and stick with people
ᕙ Well said, amigo!
Thank you so much for loving Mexico its food, people etc.
***WARNING! Do NOT EAT THIS FOOD!***WARNING!*** These are "the people of the bean"! You WILL get DISEASE! No Wash! ***WARNING!
Benjamin Wilson shut your crusty ass fish up
You're a fucking idiot Benjamin. Go away.,
I live in San Diego I often go to Tijuana to buy cheap beer,seafood and occasionally buy a cheap pussy !LOL
You seriously think think he loves Mexico? Double personality, he lacked his confidence in the end. Nice beginning though.
Tijuana is an amazing city. Great dentists, food, shopping. I ❤️ TJ!!
Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe for our next video featuring The food scene of TJ!
The people have great hearts... I love them!
Thank you for this video from a tijuanense. Keep up the good work👌👌
"The weather is beautiful out here" It's the same weather as in San Diego!!! I once tried to pump gas outside New Orleans, boy I wish I had been in Tijuana instead.
Really enjoyed your video and being so truthful about Tijuana. I use to love to travel there from L.A. I was in the Navy and stationed in San Diego. We would to to TJ for dinner frequently , but because of the negative news I stopped going. It's been more than 25 in years since I've returned. I'll take your advice and plan a day trip. Thanks once again. Happy traveling
Thanks Rick! I think you would enjoy a day-trip down. We are shooting a new video this week highlighting specific Tijuana restaurants. Be sure to subscribe to get some ideas for your trip!
We are all a part of the human race. Don't let our differences separate us.
We are separated for a reason.
I just wish that everyone who says that we don’t need a wall or we should have unlimited immigration, losses their job. It’s easy to be on your high horse when you have a college educated job and put down people who are competing for low wage jobs. But don’t think your job will always be safe, with visas and guests workers and outsourcing- nobody is safe completely. So before you point your finger at other people and feel superior- try putting yourself in their shoes. Things aren’t always as simple as they appear. There’s a lot of people of color who are directly hurt by this ( black lives matter with economics and job opportunities as well)
The weather is absolutely amazing. I'm in Tijuana right now and while most are freezing on February 6th I'm actually sweating my blank off.
Thank you for the great description of Tijuana.
Rosarito are very great.
Thank you so much for respecting Mexico and its culture. You are a super person, I only wish we had more people like you in this world. However, there is a significant amount of crime. Stay safe and alert and do go out at night. I love Tijuana and go there once a month. I love those senoritas, food, and tequila.
Mike DE Thanks for your words of encouragement, Mike. I'm definitely aware of the crime, know which areas to avoid and take care with my personal security and safety.
thank you for letting american know that is safe to leave the us to get out of the box and see other cultures , you might be surprise and fall in love!!! ... cuz it's all one LOVE!!!
thank you Clayton
angelica campos Thank you for your love and positivity! I'll be exploring TJ a little deeper and then other parts of Mexico and the world. Be sure to click subscribe to catch the next one. ❤️🌍🌎🌏
Pretty!
I live one exit away from TIJUANA! I go every Friday with my wife to eat and shop at the grocery stores over there. Such a great place and many spots to eat great food made by great people! Living in San Diego is beautiful south of us we have Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada and north of us is LA we get the best of both worlds!
Agreed 💯
I have always loved Tijuana, first visit 50 years ago. But *please* don't let it become the Brooklyn of San Diego...
Wow. Such a great and powerful video. Thank you for creating and sharing your thoughtful perspective!
Thanks for the love and feedback. We'll be shooting a few more Tijuana videos next month. Keep an eye out!
Haha! I go to Tijuana at least once a week to eat. I cannot agree more with you about the food, it's soooooo good! I was there yesterday and will be back next week again 😁😁😁
Alejandra Limas dont get sick from food poisining
I went to T.J. for the first time in 2012 while I was working in SAN,Diego. it definitely was a helluva night. It took a few days for everything to process, it was like the hangover movie! Makes LAS VEGAS look like a kiddie park.
what a great video you made. i love tijuana. you should check out rosarito and Puerto Nuevo . amazing sea food Anthony bourdain loves puerto nuevo its only 20 min drive from tijuana
Puerto Nuevo is one of my favorite spots for lobster! I love going down there and riding the dunes and then after a day at the dunes enjoying a lobster dinner.
Thank you for showing a side of Tijuana, please keep on loving! ❤️
Nice take on Tijuana. I lived two blocks from Plaza Monumental in Playas de Tijuana for three years.
Playas is a place you can walk safely anytime of the day or night. I had a very nice apartment with a rooftop garden. Used to even go to the Boomerang Bar on the beach to watch Monday Night Football.
Playas on a Saturday evening is one of my favorite places. I always pop in to Los Arcos for a bite when I can.
Now is "La Cerve" (same place, pretty cool) I think boomerang was closed like 5 years ago
yanelycacildo I imagine that the atmosphere is probably still the same ? I used to live a couple of blocks away. Right on Paseo Playas
Thomas Larabee I thinks so too, I been here for 10 years already:)
Thank you, Mr. Dorris!! The world needs more people like you!
santanagaray Thanks for your positive comment! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you for such an interesting video with respect for MEXICO, the Media in USA sold a bad image from my Country, but nowadays the true is comming about México 🇲🇽, and many countries like Russia, Japan, China, Germany are recognizing the labor force Of MEXICO, the people , the culture, etc.
Mar Hernandez Thank you for watching and for your kind words. You are right, people from all over the world are taking notice of Mexico. I hope the videos we publish here will help even more people discover why love this country.
Will be visiting Tijuana in two weeks. Driving down from LA, so excited.
I love Tijuana and spent a lot of time there including doing humanitarian, Ministry work, Building Homes, Etc. The People that I have experienced personally have been extremely wonderful. But I always travel in groups. And other a missionary friend of mine tells me not to stray off the beaten path.But for you to say in essence that there are no dangers is naive.
I think the bigger danger there is if you live there. Because I've only spoken to ONE person out of several who have lived between Tijuana and Ensenada that wasnt broken into, stolen from, raped, or home invaded. All the others have had one of those experiences. One of my friends almost killed an intruder in Rosarito.
And for you to bemoan the border wall is absurd. The border is an absolute necessity and for you to think otherwise and ring your hands over it is childish.
Bingo. It's a unicorns and rainbows attitude. There is a reason people are trying to escape to the U.S. R U L E O F L A W. Those countries operate under the rule of men. Politburo. It's all about who you know. We must uphold the rule of law; hence the coup plotters need to be jailed and bankrupted. That wall separates the rule of men from the rule of law. When you break into the U.S., you just brought the problem with you. Immigrate LEGALLY! The wall prevents chaos from swamping our society.
@@demounit2505 LOOK around. That little wall stops no one.
Awesome video man. Thanks for uploading and sharing. Last year I ventured out to Baja Sur, California all by myself and this was my first time traveling solo out of the country. I live about 30 minutes south of Houston; all of my family, relatives and friends thought I was crazy for doing this. At the time there was a precautionary travel warning for the area but I didn't let that stop me from going. Was I little nervous? Of course. I was going to a place where I didn't know anybody. And btw I booked a room through Airb&b which helped a lot. My host was awesome. Not only did he pick me up and drop me off at the airport but he also went out of his way to show me around the area. One of my highlights of my trip was meeting this beautiful down to earth Mexican woman at a near by coffee shop ☕ whom I still keep in contact with to this day. Definitely wifey material LOL. For real though 😏. Anyway the point i'm trying to make is that you can't believe everything you see and hear on the media. I had an absolute blast. I recently took another solo trip but this time to PV, Jalisco and really enjoyed myself. So get your passport if you haven't done so already and make a move! Viva Mexíco. ✊🏽
May GOD bless mexico.
Viva!!!
Going to L.A. Tomorrow. I definitely would find time for a drive to the southern boarder..
I LOVE Tijuas
I've been there and it's gonna be etched in my mind like forever. Once in love with Mexico-always in love. I miss the sky being blue of it's own kind, the sun, the special, impossible to confuse with anything else smell of the air, the noise, confusion, things being almost painful flashy... Pretty much everything, at least what I have seen.
Great video! I am a musician and I am used to go anywhere in the world. I have been in Tijuana and…it's true; tacos taste better there. Just like any other big city, you have to be careful. "The dictator" wants to separate us, but he won't be successful, people will be always more powerful than government!
I grew up in San Diego, early sixtys, those houses used to be made of plywood and cardboard and Calle Revolution had wooden sidewalks, as I remember my childhood family weekends there. We went to the bullfights every Sunday during season. My folks would buy our meat there and I would get to buy and pop off firecrackers right in the street! As a teenager in early 70's we spent many a long weekend surfing Baja and TJ was always the first stop to gather supplies of cheap booze, tobacco and weed...fish tacos were 5 for a dollar!
Kuku Kev That sounds like an incredible experience. Thank you for sharing those memories.
I was stationed in California, Camp Pendleton during the late 80s. TJ was the place to be on weekends. Great partying town.
yup tijuana is growing amazingly is movie theaters are way in advance with vip bars and recliner seats..the organic restaurants the happy party vibes are awsome.. you just have to show self love and respect of each other with smiles good vibes and you will be find with the local people of tijuana.. in san diego usa i feel dead like boring feeling ..in mexico oh boy tijuana you feel the alive in you..
The first positive view about TJ Thanks a lot for saying the truth about Mexico. Hugggs
Estoy agradecido por la oportunidad. Un abrazo amigo.
Tijuana is sooo diverse, I enjoy it when I visit!
V Ledesma lets visit together senorita
Excellent video, Mexican people are very welcoming to Americans unlike what happens in the USA to Mexicans, it's really too bad that Americans have been fed a lot of horse shit about Mexico. It's good to hear an Americano telling the truth about a beautiful diverse city. I live in San Diego and I cross the border every chance I get for the food, the culture, the friendliness of the people and because it's great to see another culture that loves you more than your own.
@Loera Javier.......The horse shit about Mexico comes from the Trump administration and I think everyone knows that. The elderly and uneducated Americans listen to every word Trump says.....it's a very sad situation in our country right now and just know that the majority of Americans embrace the Mexicans and their culture.
Thank you for your video, its always good to see there is people who see the beauty of it.
Thank you for such a great description of Tijuana. I was born in Tijuana and continue to visit family there. I wish people would not put down and not speak so negatively about places they've never even been to. No city is perfect. If you act all paranoid, pretty much anywhere, yes you will be a target. That's traveling 101 people! lol. Oh and YES.... the foooooddd!!!
I’d also like to corroborate the feelings in this video. I live in LA and visit TJ on day trips several times a year. Only once did I have an experience that might be considered remotely intimidating, but my experience has always been positive. Great food, great culture, beautiful beaches. My only quibble with you would be over the fence. I believe it has its purpose, not to separate families, but to promote safety in general and delineate the values of two very different countries. Outside of that, TJ is definitely vibrant, colorful and memorable.
JC6817 Thank you for your thoughtful and measured response. My goal was to mainly highlight the humanity of the people on either side of the wall and show how the barrier impacts people and families. I think most everyone can agree - love the fence or hate it - that it is sad to see people split apart like that.
Clayton Dorris, believe it or not, I’m an English professor, so my words do tend to come measured even in casual conversation haha. But you’re welcome. I’m delighted and touched to see your video as it illuminates the softer, warmer side of a city for which so many have formed a categorically negative opinion. My experiences have been the same as yours. When I moved to California in 1997 I made the stereotypical day trip down to the border and from just that one experience I was captivated and have been going back again and again, sometimes monthly. On another note, I love Zona Centro, Zona Rio (where the cultural center is located), and Playas de Tijuana-easily my three favorites. If you haven’t been, I recommend traveling down to Puerto Nuevo for awesome food and music. With respect to the fence, yes, I do agree. There’s a sadness there. The only thing I’d say to that is if it were removed, I think Mexico would lose so much of its culture. And of course the small number of those who really do wish us harm would have unfettered access to to do so. Regardless, the video was heartwarming. Thank you for making it.
I refer to Tijuana as Poor Man's San Francisco! Been all over Mexico and Tijuana is still my favorite!
Great video from my city !! Hope to watch more
The best tacos in the world are from Tijuana.
This is 100% true.
Tacos el franc
Jes Ch, Now you are speaking my language.
Tony BP Are from Baja California*
No seas mentiroso Los tacos son igual en todo México. Pendejo😒
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO... WOW! 👍🏽🙏🏽👏🏽💯❤️ I really enjoyed your video of TJ
“I land in San Diego and I get the heck out of the US!” 👍 loved it! Thanks for the video bro!
Thank you for making this great video. Thank you for spreading the the truth a bout Tijuana. All are welcome. It is true in all I say. Thanks Again 🇲🇽 🇺🇸
Great video, i born there but left when I was 4 years old, I whent back once in 1978, because I need my birth certificate , to become a USA citizen , but I don’t know much about the city of Tijuana, thank you for posting.
Roberto Nuno Maybe you can come back for a visit. The city has boomed in population and culture over the last few decades. You may not even recognize it today.
I would love it if the USA and Mexico would work together. It could be better for everyone. If we helped each other, we would all benefit. I’m so sick of this build the wall talk!😀