Things to do in Tijuana

There are not many people on Revolution Avenue in Tijuana, but they are all very welcoming. The buildings are not high and the houses are all colorful. Before coming here, I was worried that it was not safe. In fact, I didn't feel that way. The business is well developed and it is a good place to buy Mexican specialty products.

After visiting the Tijuana Culture Center, we started walking towards the Avenida Revolución and managed to get lost. Found a traffic circle with a huge statue of Abraham Lincoln in the middle of it. Was trying to figure out why a statue of Abraham Lincoln is in Tijuana. Stopped at shop across the street from the circle to purchase water and I asked the vendor if he had any ideas why Lincoln is honored with a statue in Tijuana. He advised us that Mexican President Benito Juarez and Abraham Lincoln had a strong relationship. Lincoln opposed the Mexican-American War and European expansionism into Mexico during the 1850-1860's. I learned a lot listening to the vendor telling us about Mexican - US history from a different point of view. Anyhow it an interesting statue. Took several photos of Abe and continue on our way. We did fine the Avenida Revolucion eventually. Catution: If you attempt to get to the circle, watch the traffic