Mexicali is the ideal place for ecotourism, adventure tourism, and medical tourism.
Mexicali is the capital of the state of Baja California.
Despite this, Mexicali also offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in the north of Mexico.
Amid the desert is the magical Guadalupe Canyon, where you can find thermal pools ideal for relaxation.
You will also find pre-colonial vestiges scattered through the area, in the form of ancient cave paintings.
Additionally, there are natural springs, oases like something you would read about in a book, surrounded by palm trees and near still ponds.
You can also find seven beautiful waterfalls that will fill you with inspiration.
In the Laguna Salada (Salt Lagoon) you will find the perfect space for astronomical observation.
On the Cerro del Centinela (Sentinel Hill) you can challenge yourself with a day of rock climbing.
There is also a place in Mexicali by the name of Valle de los Gigantes (Valley of the Giants), where you can ride a motorcycle and learn about the endemic flora of the
region, like the giant cacti that make its landscape a marvel.
If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, you can visit the Dunas de los Algodones (Cotton Dunes).
Here you can do some sandboarding, with Mexicali’s beautiful natural backdrop of yellow sands, the ocean, and deep-blue skies.
You might find this surprising, but one of the most famous foods in Mexicali is Chinese food! It is some of the best in Mexico, and is loved by the locals.
With time, a lot of hybrids have come to life, blending local ingredients with international recipes, making Mexicali a unique food destination.
If you are visiting with family, you can spend some time in the Bosque Zoológico, a leisurely park and zoo, as well as the Sol del Niño Museum, where the kids can have fun and learn about the region.
Wejoytrip recommends
A tour of the Hardy River, visiting some of the ecotourist parks (over 18 of them) where you can do water sports like swimming, jetskiing, fishing, kayak, boating.
On land, you can ride on motorcycle, zipline, walk on hanging bridges, camp, hike, or ride a bike or cart through the many trails throughout.
We also recommend trying the artisanal beers, an industry that has picked up steam in the city, as well as the Tátira wine, also a local product.
Pair these drinks with all of the delicious food Mexicali offers.
If you like beef, we recommend the steak tacos, especially arrachera, extremely juicy and tender if cooked right, or machaca, a Northern staple of dried beef often cooked with eggs or in a sauce.
Be on the lookout for events in the bullring Calafia, an important cultural center for art and entertainment.
Things to see and do
tauromachy, rodeos, gastronomy, hot springs, museums, concerts, expos, zoos, shows, fairs, skiing, jetskiing, fishing, kayaking, hiking, sandboarding, races, nature, mountain climbing, swimming, snorkel, motorcycling, photographic tours, mountain biking, camping, hanging bridges, ziplines.
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