Baseball
Enjoy the all-American pastime Mexico-style, at the grand new Calimax stadium (tel. 664/660-9863), Río Eufrates s/n, in the Col. Capistrano neighborhood. For a schedule, visit www.potrosdetijuana.com. Tickets range in price from $1 to $2 -- season packages also are offered -- and are available for purchase at the stadium.
Bullfighting
While some insist this spectacle promotes a cruel disregard for animal rights, others esteem it as a richly symbolic drama involving the courage Ernest Hemingway called "grace under pressure." Whatever your opinion, bullfighting has a prominent place in Mexican heritage and is even considered an essential element of the culture in Tijuana. The skill and bravery of matadors is closely linked with cultural ideals regarding machismo, and some of the world's best perform at Tijuana's two stadiums. The season usually runs from May through the first week of October, with events held Sundays at 4:30pm and at other scheduled times. Ticket prices range from $25 to $50 (the premium seats are on the shaded side of the arena) and can be purchased at the bullring or in advance from San Diego's Five Star Tours (tel. 619/232-5049 or 664/622-2203). El Toreo stadium (tel. 664/686-1510; www.bullfights.org; open only during performances) is 3.2km (2 miles) east of downtown on Bulevar Agua Caliente at Avenida Diego Rivera. Plaza de Toros Monumental, or Bullring-by-the-Sea (tel. 664/680-1808; www.plazamonumental.com), is 10km (6 miles) west of downtown on Highway 1-D (before the first toll station); it perches at the edge of both the ocean and the California border. You can take a taxi easily to El Toreo -- fares are negotiable, and around $10 one-way from downtown should be fair. You can also negotiate a fare to Bullring-by-the-Sea, which will range anywhere from $12 to $25, depending on the bargaining mood of the taxi driver.
Dog Racing
There's satellite wagering on U.S. horse races at the majestic Caliente Racetrack, Bulevar Agua Caliente 12027, 4.8km (3 miles) east of downtown, but these days only greyhounds actually kick up dust at the track. Races are held daily at 7:45pm, and at 1pm on Sunday. General admission is free. For more information, call tel. 664/682-3110 or 619/231-1910 in San Diego.
