Ruins whisper stories. The Antigua Abarrotera de Tijuana stands before you not as a bustling warehouse but as crumbling remnants. Imagine its former glory. This was once Tijuana’s Costco a wholesale grocery giant. Locals called it the “Costco tijuanense”. It supplied countless smaller stores. The Abarrotera de Tijuana was a lifeline for many business owners.
The Abarrotera de Tijuana thrived for years. It served the community in Colonia 20 de Noviembre. Then came the floods. Water surrounded the building. The building could no longer operate. Economic factors contributed to its decline. Eventually it closed its doors permanently.
Today only ruins remain. These ruins sit near where the Abarrotera de Tijuana once proudly stood. Some say the remains are still visible in Colonia 20 de Noviembre. They are a reminder of the past. They represent Tijuana’s entrepreneurial spirit. The Abarrotera de Tijuana played a significant role in Tijuana’s history. It represented a bygone era.
It is said that the governor purchased the land afterward. This occurred through intermediaries. The land was reportedly purchased for 15 million dollars. The state government then invested in nearby infrastructure. This was to improve the land’s value.
One story claims an Asian businessman founded the Abarrotera de Tijuana in 1975. He later bequeathed it to Colonia 20 de Noviembre residents. For a time a man named Braulio Baeza used it to train Belgian shepherd dogs. The dogs were used for security purposes. Telvista later used it as parking. The Abarrotera de Tijuana’s legacy lives on. It serves as a silent testament to a thriving past. It is a symbol of Tijuana’s evolving landscape. The crumbling walls of the Antigua Abarrotera de Tijuana continue to tell its tale. Remember the “Costco tijuanense” as you explore Tijuana’s rich history.