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CROSSING SOUTH: Tijuana Swap Meet

Host Jorge Meraz visits the Tijuana swap meet. Follow Jorge as he learns about treasure hunting from somebody who has spent years visiting Mexico swap meets.
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Host Jorge Meraz visits the Tijuana swap meet. Follow Jorge as he learns about treasure hunting from somebody who has spent years visiting Mexico swap meets.

Stream now or tune in Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

It doesn't cost admission, but it is definitely entertaining. With all sorts of things to see, food to eat, and junk to buy, the Tijuana swap meet is a must do.

On this this episode, follow Jorge as he learns about treasure hunting from somebody who has spent years visiting Mexico swap meets. He meanders through the colorful vendor tents, chats with a swap meet enthusiast, and learns about the kinds of people that frequent these meets.

Later Jorge partakes in a delicious spread of interesting and experimental dishes.

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Host Jorge Meraz enjoys a taco.
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Host Jorge Meraz enjoys a taco.

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About The Series:

CROSSING SOUTH is a travel show that explores Tijuana and Northern Baja. Bilingual travel companion and host, Jorge Meraz, takes you on a journey and demystifies the area.

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Get to know the people, vernacular, foods, customs and places frequented by the locals. To find these travel treasures, Jorge goes further than the tourist traps.

There’s a lot to learn and fun to have right next door by crossing south.

CROSSING SOUTH is on Facebook, Instagram, and you can follow @MerazRambler on Twitter. #crossingsouth

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