Mexicali
Mexico · Estado de Baja CaliforniaMX
City in Baja California, Mexico
Mexicali is the capital city of the Mexican state of Baja California. The city, which abuts the Mexico–United States border and the U.S. city of Calexico, California, is the seat of the Mexicali Municipality. It has a population of 689,775, according to the 2010 census, while the Calexico–Mexicali metropolitan area is home to a combined population of 1,000,000. Mexicali is a regional economic and cultural hub for the border region of The Californias.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 764,602
- Coordinates
- 32.628, -115.454
- Timezone
- America/Tijuana
- Elevation
- 8 m
Overview of Mexicali
Mexicali sits in Estado de Baja California, Mexico and reads as a sizeable city. The population is roughly 764,602. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture, water sports and adventure.
Things to do in Mexicali
Culture in Mexicali
(4)Mexicali records Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches and Mosques under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mexicali. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Mexicali
(3)Mexicali records Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddle under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mexicali. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Mexicali
(2)Mexicali records Adventure and Off Road Trails under adventure. All of it is drawn from Mexicali's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Mexicali
(1)Our data lists Valleys as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Mexicali's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Mexicali
(1)Nightlife lovers get Casinos. All of it is drawn from Mexicali's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Mexicali
(1)For sports, expect Skateboard. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Mexicali's own activity tags.
Wellness in Mexicali
(1)Our data lists Wellness as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Mexicali's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Mexicali
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Mexicali is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is America/Tijuana.
Similar destinations
Places near Mexicali that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mexicali known for?
- Mexicali is mainly a destination for culture, water sports and adventure, set in Estado de Baja California, Mexico with around 764,602 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mexicali?
- You can plan around Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches, Mosques and Canoeing in Mexicali. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mexicali?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Mexicali located?
- Administratively, Mexicali sits in Estado de Baja California, Mexico — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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