Lucha libre Mexican wrestling in Tijuana
Masked men in stretchy pants throwing down body slams, somersaults, backflips and trash talk en español could only mean one thing. Así es, ¡lucha libre! Mexican wrestling differs little from its American counterpart, technically speaking. Best two out of three wins. But the camp, action, drama, color, acrobatics and sporadic pyrotechnics make it nothing short of a living, breathing comic book. Tickets include transport from the border to Tijuana’s Auditorio Municipal, entrance to the match, pre-fight tacos and beers and a lucha libre souvenir so sweet you’ll probably pass it on to the grandkids. The group meets at the San Ysidro trolley station at 7 p.m., with an estimated return to the border at 12:30 a.m. Tickets and more info at www.turistalibre.com.