Miguel Hidalgo Park

Tecate featuring a square or plaza as well as a small group of people
Tecate which includes a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
Tecate
Tecate featuring a square or plaza
Tecate showing a square or plaza


Tecate’s peaceful central plaza is an idyllic spot to relax in the shade, enjoy a coffee and discover the range of souvenirs for sale by local vendors and craftspeople.

Spend some time at Miguel Hidalgo Park and you’ll get an idea of what it is about Tecate that people love. Enjoy the park’s laid-back appeal, colonial architecture and fantastic collection of street vendors. A park bench at Miguel Hidalgo Park is among the best places in the city to people-watch or enjoy a picnic. Take some time out of your tour itinerary to relax on the lawns with a book and watch the city pass by.

Wander across the paved pathways that lead into the park’s inner plaza. The paths are lined with leafy hedges and have manicured lawns in between. Note the colonial-style architecture of the park’s central gazebo and its old-fashioned lampposts. This old-world charm makes Miguel Hidalgo Park feel like a colonial plaza deep in Mexico, rather than a landmark in the bustling border city of Tecate. A bust of a Mexican independence leader and park’s namesake, Miguel Hidalgo, stands on a plinth in the park.

Check out what is offered by some of the street vendors that line the park. Taco stands, ice cream parlors, coffee shops and drink stalls are among your choices for snacks and refreshments. Find one of the nearby bakeries serving freshly baked Baja-style sweet bread and return to a patch of grass or a park bench to enjoy your meal. Tall palms and other trees provide shade in the heat of the day. Peruse the souvenirs, handcrafts and gift items on sale in the nearby shops.

Tecate’s tourist office is located on the adjoining street and is a great place to plan your next activity in Tecate. Chat with local specialists about seasonal events, activities and destinations. Pick up a map of historical landmarks in the vicinity, such as Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the Tecate City Hall.

Miguel Hidalgo Park is located on one of Tecate’s main thoroughfares, a few blocks south of the U.S. border. The Tecate bus terminal is two blocks east of the park. The park is free to visit.

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