6 Things You Didn't Know About the Only Aquarium in Tijuana

By Ángel García

If you are one of those who asked yourself "an Aquarium in Tijuana?" while reading this title, you surely are one of those who have not yet visited or who did not know of its existence. But it's true, and you should totally enjoy of this great family attraction located in the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT).

This is why we share with you five things you probably did not know about it and that will make you schedule a visit immediately.

1.- It is the only one and is located in Tijuana

The Tijuana Aquarium is the only one of its kind in the state of Baja California, it has a surface area of 300 square meters and is located inside the facilities of the Tijuana Cultural Center.

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2.- It has more than 500 specimens

Th Aquarium offers a sample of marine species from the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California; includes freshwater fish; 12 species native of the region, 41 species from different parts of the world and 13 Australian corals, as well as a jellyfish and a freshwater turtle species.

3.- You can have spectacular photos

If you like photography this is the right place. Capturing the species found in the Aquarium is a good opportunity to test your skills in the world of photography.

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4.- You can be surrounded by dozens of fish without getting into a swimming pool

One of the attractions of the Aquarium is to be able to introduce part of the body into a fish tank so that you can feel and observe it as if you were inside it and appreciate the differente species from a better perspective. Do not forget to take a picture.