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Things to Do  

Baseball game

Baseball game, Mexicali

 rbaly79 Says:  Catch a game with the Mexicali Aguilas at "Casas Geo" in Mexicali, Mexico. I do have to say that Winter League Baseball in Mexico is very entertaining. The fans are really into the game and are very loyal to their teams. Most of the time you can catch a couple of the players... 

Baseball -Mexicali Aguilas

Baseball -Mexicali Aguilas, Mexicali

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Hiking through palm oasis

Hiking through palm oasis, Mexicali

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Cliff Jumping

Cliff Jumping, Mexicali

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Visit the waterfalls

Visit the waterfalls, Mexicali

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La Chinesca

La Chinesca, Mexicali

 mht_in_la Says:  Hard to believe that, la Chinesca, the Chinatown in Mexicali, is the biggest Chinese community in Mexico. In fact, the city of Mexicali started as a Chinese settlement. Chinese have been living in the Imperial Valley region, both on the Mexico and the US side, for over a... 

Hotels  

Fiesta Inn Mexicali

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Restaurants  

Antojitos Sara's: Don't Miss the Best Mexican Restaurant in town@

Antojitos Sara's: Don't Miss the Best Mexican Restaurant in town@, Mexicali

 bbschica Says:   Los mejores sopes para las noches y madrugadas estan aqui. Recomiendo el sope con carne y pollo. Absolutely, the best Sopes in entire town. Sara's speciality is her Chiliequillies, they are mouthwatering. 

Los Arcos: The Best Seafood

Los Arcos: The Best Seafood, Mexicali

 Erika74 Says:  LivelyGreat ServiceGreat Food 

Taco stands

Taco stands, Mexicali

 Mandy23 Says:   We have been to a few taco stands in Mexicali and I was told that sometimes .... the smaller or cheaper the place looks, maybe on a side street somewhere, the better the food. I can't complain. I'm not a big fan of tortillas etc but I really liked the food we had. Tacos in... 

Taco Stand: Tacos

Taco Stand: Tacos, Mexicali

 rbaly79 Says:  Tacos here are great ! Tacos 

Transportation  

Rental Car to Mexicali border

Rental Car to Mexicali border, Mexicali

 atufft Says:  Taking the winter trip on the cheap is a priority since we like to spend the big bucks during the longer summer vacation. Besides, winter prices for a trip to Mexico or Central America are not particulary a good deal during the Christmas-New Year Holiday. The easiest way to... 

Mexicali to Guadalajara by Train

Mexicali to Guadalajara by Train, Mexicali

 atufft Says:  The images are from our 1996 train trip from Mexicali to Guadalajara. The now defunct railroad system was pretty bad in many ways, but I still wish it was in service because it was at least authentic to Mexico. At the train station, we bought first class tickets, and... 

Shopping  

A variety of stores and vendors

A variety of stores and vendors, Mexicali

 Mandy23 Says:   If you have to go to a store to buy certain goods, there are plenty to choose from. Since Mexicali is a border town, you will also recognize several American stores like Smart & Final, Costco, Home Depot and AM/PM stores.One of the big Mexican supermarkets is "Gigante",... 

Local Customs  

Picador and the bull

Picador and the bull, Mexicali

 mht_in_la Says:  Before matador enters the ring, two picadors on horse use lance (pica) to injure the bull, and cut open the bull's shoulder. This is to irritate the bull and make its fight against the matador more exciting. And it opens up a small cut between the bull's shoulder blades for... 

Protesting bullfights

Protesting bullfights, Mexicali

 mht_in_la Says:  Outside the bullfight arena a group of animal right activists gather to protest. Fortunately everything was peaceful; no conflict between the activists and the audience. 

Corridas de toros

Corridas de toros, Mexicali

 mht_in_la Says:  Although controversial, bullfights are Mexicans' favorite passtime. One may argue it's too cruel and not a real sport, but in Mexicans' eyes it's sport, entertainment, dance, and an art form full of rituals and traditions. It's not my job to pass judgment here.Corridas de... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Traffic

Traffic, Mexicali

 Mandy23 Says:  Pedestrians may have the right of way by law, but do not expect drivers to automatically stop like they will do in the U.S. Many drivers disregard the right of way for pedestrians. Look both ways for oncoming traffic even with the traffic light (I've seen many red-light... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Winged morning

Winged morning, Mexicali

 meme62 Says:  A morning view some place in Mexicali Valley 

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Observations

Observations, Mexicali

 Mandy23 Says:   It's maybe not my "fondest" memory, just a few things I noticed ...As soon as you cross the border, you will see countless dentist offices and pharmacies left and right. Many Americans cross the border to buy their medication a lot cheaper in Mexico.Very young kids, 5 or 6... 

Sunny

Sunny, Mexicali

 justified Says:  Summer is very HOT. Winter is very cold without snow.Mexicali is friendly.The nearest beach is San Felipe (200Km)Border with US at Calexico Ca.Has no mountains nor forest. Its people, The meals (i.e. Chinese food, carne asada tacos every corner, tamalitos, champurrado). The... 

The Place

Plan a Mexicali vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Mexicali locals

Experience Mexicali
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The People

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Advice from the Locals
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 Mexicali: Hot, Hot, Hot!!!!!! - Mexicali is a great place to visit. Just make sure you have high heat tolerance as our temperatures during the summer stay in the 100-112 degrees Farenheit. Right on the border of California and Baja... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Can someone give me the name and address of a store in Mexicali which sells things like Juicers and Blenders? 

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A: Hello Geoff. Look for "ELEKTRA" yellow stores. They have all kinds of appliances. Also you can go to WALLMART & COSTCO. Both are in Mexicali. 

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More "Mexi" than "Cali"

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 With population of about 1 million, Mexicali is the capital of the State of Baja California, Mexico. Unlike most Mexican border cities such as Tijuana or Nogalis, Mexicali dwarfs its US counterpart,... 

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Mexicali

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Mexicali. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Mexicali

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 If you were traveling near the US border with Mexico, to cross the border and spend some time in Mexico would not be a bad idea. Mexicali (from the first two syllables of Mexico and California) is the... 

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Guadalupe Canyon

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 Guadalupe Canyon is 50 or so miles west of Mexacali off a remote washboard road into the desert. Guadalupe Canyon has a campground where each campsite has its own natural hotsprings. Water is... 

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Mexicali: Hot, Hot, Hot!!!!!!

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 Mexicali is a great place to visit. Just make sure you have high heat tolerance as our temperatures during the summer stay in the 100-112 degrees Farenheit. Right on the border of California and Baja... 

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