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Plaza Carrousel, established in 1990 in Tijuana's La Mesa borough at Blvd. Diaz Ordaz 15602, is a 25,000 sqm GLA neighborhood mall with 60 stores over two levels. Anchors include Sears, Soriana supermarket, Cinepolis, and Sanborns, with tenant mix focused on groceries (25-30%), apparel (20-25%), and services. It draws from a 500,000-person 5km radius with 2% annual growth, average age 29, household size 3.5.
Occupancy is 85-90%, rents $25-35/sqm/month for inline spaces with 3-5 year leases and 5-7% escalations. Footfall: 4-7k daily weekdays, 10k weekends, 4M annually. Amenities: carousel, 2,000 parking spots. In Tijuana's retail sector (93% national occupancy, 3.77% CAGR), it offers stable local traffic but contends with traffic congestion, aging infrastructure, and rivals like Plaza Rio. Advantages: affordable rents, family appeal; drawbacks: market saturation, e-commerce shift.
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Hours of Operation
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| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM — 09:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Market Position
The primary trade area within 5 km encompasses 500,000 residents with 2.0% annual growth, average age 29 years, household size 3.5, and 25% higher education. Broader Tijuana (1.92M pop, median age 30, HH income ~$12,000 USD) supports value-oriented retail in middle-lower income segments (NSE C+ to B). Consumer spending prioritizes groceries ($1,200/capita/year) over apparel ($250) and entertainment ($450), influenced by border economy volatility affecting discretionary purchases.
Competition and Risks
Competes with nearby Plaza Norte (90% occupancy) and Plaza San Diego (88%), plus regional draws like Plaza Rio with higher footfall. High competition in eastern Tijuana leads to potential tenant turnover in non-anchor spaces amid 8-10% vacancy rates. Risks include aging 35-year infrastructure requiring maintenance, traffic congestion on Blvd. Diaz Ordaz, and market saturation; e-commerce penetration (30%) shifts preferences from in-store (70%), challenging smaller categories.
Lease Terms and Operational Quality
Inline leases at $25-35/sqm/month include base rent plus 5-8% sales overage, 3-5 year terms, CAM fees $5-7/sqm, and 5-7% annual escalations. Anchors benefit from lower rates. Operational strengths: 85-90% occupancy, 1.5-hour dwell time, 25% repeat visitors; weaknesses: medium infrastructure quality, standard security, and 12 annual events with 20% marketing budget. Ample parking (2,000 spots) aids accessibility despite peak traffic issues.
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