Rosarito

Rosarito, which is officially named Playas de Rosarito, is a Mexican city located about 35 miles south of the United States border at Tijuana, in Baja California. Until December 1 1995, it was part of Tijuana, but was later converted into an independent city; the surrounding area became the fifth municipality of the state, and its seat of administration was bestowed upon Rosarito. The city is now home to over 150,000 people.

Rosarito is not a very populous city. But, it occupies a prominent place on the tourist map of Mexico and North America. The place boasts some of the best beaches, nightclubs, art galleries, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, and water sports vistas in the state. There are also ample opportunities for adventure sports such as hiking, mountain biking, and parasailing, along with a host of other outdoor activities. No wonder there is a steady inflow of tourists, especially from the neighboring states of United States of America. Everyone wants to have some quality leisure time in the many entertainment vistas in and around Rosarito.

Also, worth paying a visit to are the historic and archeological sites around Rosarito and the Fox Studios, which were made famous by the hit movie The Titanic. The city is a popular Hollywood movie shooting location. Don’t be surprised if you come within arms length of Hollywood stars like Johnny Depp or Reese Witherspoon.

Another popular tourist spot often associated with Rosarito is its suburb township, Puerto Nuevo. Located just 8 km from the city limits, this once fishing village is a much sought after destination by the hard core seafood buffs, especially those looking for lobster victuals and prawn delicacies. If you are someone who strongly believes that vacation and good food go hand in hand, this is a place where you would love spending few evenings.

Tijuana International Airport (14 miles) and Ensenada Airport (45 miles) are the closest airports. Rosarito is hardly a one-hour drive from San Diego.