Mexico's #1 Website for Baja Real Estate
US Toll Free 1(888) 483-5873 US Line (760) 203- 2227
Mexico Line (661) 100-2232
US Toll Free 1(888) 483-5873 US Line (760) 203- 2227
Mexico Line (661) 100-2232
 |
Historians have investigated the origins of the name of the city of Tijuana. One legend says that it was the name of a ranch in the area, property of "Tía Juana" – Aunt Jane, although it is now shown that name comes from the Yuman Indian language from the early inhabitants. In other documents there are mentions of "La Tia Juana", "Tiguana", "Tiuana", "Teguana", "Tiwana", "Tijuan", "Ticuan", "Tijuana". Based on the Yuman language, historians have come to recognize Tijuana originating from "Tiwan", meaning close to the sea.
Nonetheless, most English-speaking Americans pronounce the name of the city Tia wanna, though it is commonly called "TJ" in Southern California.
Nonetheless, most English-speaking Americans pronounce the name of the city Tia wanna, though it is commonly called "TJ" in Southern California.
Tijuana, is the largest city in the Mexican state of Baja California and the seat of the municipality of Tijuana; the city's current mayor is Jorge Hank Rhon of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). Hilly Tijuana is the westernmost city in Latin America as well as one of the northernmost cities (Mexicali a few hours to the east by car, is slightly farther north). For this reason Tijuana is referred to as the corner of Mexico and/or Latin America. The city stands on the U.S.-Mexico border, adjacent to San Diego County, California, United States to the north. The city of Playas de Rosarito seceded from Tijuana in the year 1996 to become its own city. Although population figures are considered as official, yearly entries of large numbers of mostly-national —but also third-country transnational— migrants conform vast squatter sprawls amongst endless hills, complicating population counting.
The city's motto is "Aquí empieza la patria". The Mexican government actually translates it as "Gateway to Mexico", but the literal translation is "The homeland starts here." It is also sometimes known as the "Most visited city in the world," owing to its proximity to the world's busiest border crossing.
It is sometimes considered a mix of Mexico's good and bad: known for its economic prosperity, popular night clubs, and shopping areas.
It is sometimes considered a mix of Mexico's good and bad: known for its economic prosperity, popular night clubs, and shopping areas.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
© Tijuana123.com All Rights Reserved 2008
Mexico Real Estate
Best Site for Mexico Real Estate.
We have over 1,000 listings to choose from.
Prices starting at $20K dlls.
Best Site for Mexico Real Estate.
We have over 1,000 listings to choose from.
Prices starting at $20K dlls.