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By Christopher Minster

Prohibition was the best thing to ever happen to Tijuana. A small, dusty town best known for a modest cattle ranching industry, the city was considered little more than a place to stay before or after crossing the US - Mexico border. When the United States of America outlawed alcohol in 1919, the conveniently located Tijuana – only 15 miles from San Diego – cashed in. The city built casinos and bars, and attracted countless tourists, including many prominent Hollywood movie stars. The city boomed.

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V!VA List Latin America, 333 Places and Experiences that People Love

Packed with tales of travels from Tijuana to Tierra del Fuego, this compilation provides firsthand knowledge about places to visit, things to do, and where to stay, as well as insight into local cultures and customs.
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