San Diego Vacations And Mexico Excursions

It is a well known fact that San Diego is very, very close to Mexico. Tijuana is one of the most populous cities in Mexico with somewhere around 1.3 million people living in it. In addition to a large population, Tijuana is also a destination for many tourists and immigrants. Tourists come mostly from the United States via San Diego. Immigrants come from all over Latin America and travel through Tijuana on their way to "a better life" in America.

Those seeking the better life sometimes make it across the border and into America where they work low paying, illegal jobs. Some live in the canyons of San Diego, with those who decide to take a San Diego vacation oblivious to the fact that there are hundreds of people living in the canyon they are driving past. Others are much more lucky and have family or friends who already live in San Diego and are willing to show them the ropes. These individuals can often assimilate into American culture and become a necessary and vital part of the community.

Still others who make their way north to America never get across the border. They are forced to make a life pressed against to US border. These folks can live in terrible conditions just a stones throw from America.

This is a reality that few tourists realize when they travel to San Diego and make a trip down to Tijuana, Mexico. I don't mean to be a downer for those people who would like to visit our neighbor to the south, but I do want people seeking to make trips to be aware of their surrounding and to see the human side to the sites and sounds they observe of their vacation.

For those tourists interested in visiting Mexico on their San Diego vacation, I highly recommend getting acquainted with the region that you are going to be traveling to in order to get the lie of the land. Google Maps is great for this with their satellites views.

Another way to get to know Mexico is to check out a Mexico blog that talks about the area that you are interested in learning about. If they are a local, you will find out invaluable information about the best place to eat, local shops that are a must see, and places to stay away from. These blogs are very useful and can teach you a lot about Mexico.

And finally, know your limits when traveling south of the border on your San Diego vacation. Don't drink too much, don't do drugs, don't visit women of ill repute, don't get into fights, and never, ever, ever get arrested by the Federali. That would be bad for you and your family.