Tijuana Cultural Center, Tijuana (must see)
The Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT) opened its doors October 20, 1982, with over a million visitors a year. This touristic attraction has been the main center for the regional arts, and represents one the most important in the northwest of the country.
The complex features an OMNIMAX theatre, with a 360-degree projector that gives one the impression of being inside the movie. It has a capacity of 308 seats and is popularly known as "La Bola" (the ball) because of its spherical shape.
The center contains a big explanade that can gather up to 6,000 people and is often used for concerts, festivals, performances, and expos of different sorts. It is considered the heart of the centre since it is located exactly at the center.
There is also permanent exhibition, called "Museo de las californias" which stores over 200 pieces.
There is a scenic theatre which has a room for around a thousand visitors and it is mostly used for private concerts and plays. There are also lecture rooms, video room, café, and a bookshop. There are several spaces for temporary small exhibits.
The complex features an OMNIMAX theatre, with a 360-degree projector that gives one the impression of being inside the movie. It has a capacity of 308 seats and is popularly known as "La Bola" (the ball) because of its spherical shape.
The center contains a big explanade that can gather up to 6,000 people and is often used for concerts, festivals, performances, and expos of different sorts. It is considered the heart of the centre since it is located exactly at the center.
There is also permanent exhibition, called "Museo de las californias" which stores over 200 pieces.
There is a scenic theatre which has a room for around a thousand visitors and it is mostly used for private concerts and plays. There are also lecture rooms, video room, café, and a bookshop. There are several spaces for temporary small exhibits.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Tijuana Cultural Center on Map
Sight Name: Tijuana Cultural Center
Sight Location: Tijuana, Mexico (See walking tours in Tijuana)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Tijuana, Mexico (See walking tours in Tijuana)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Tijuana, Mexico
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Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles
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Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.3 Km or 3.3 Miles