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On this episode, Jorge meets the arm wrestling club of Tijuana, and visits a drive-in theater with great food. Did you know arm wrestling is a sport? Neither did we. But we meet a group of professionals, and they give us tips on how it is done. Then we see and participate in a friendly contest at a gym. We then take a visit to Gastro Cinema, which combines amazing food with a drive-in movie theater. It may actually be the only drive-in movie theater in all Mexico, delivering great flavors and a great experience.
About Season 12: CROSSING SOUTH continues to explore Tijuana and Northern Baja California. Bilingual travel companion and host Jorge Meraz takes you on a journey and demystifies the area. Get to know the people, vernacular, foods, customs and places frequented by the locals.
Season 12 included trips to Tijuana’s bustling factory industry, over-the-top crepe cakes, a visit to a homeless shelter, a thriving STAR WARS fan club, a gastro-cinema, salsa dancing lessons, Japanese waffles, an arm wrestling club, and a tour of the art headquarters of Mexico. There's a lot to learn and fun to have right next door on CROSSING SOUTH.
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