Mexicali

Travel Guide

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Sunset aerial view of the urban core of downtown Mexicali, Baja California, USA.
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico - January 2, 2021: View of the downtown skyline in the urban core of Mexicali, Baja California, USA.
desert near of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Sierra San Pedro Martir Baja California Mexico pinos y alamos picacho del diablo

Where to stay in Mexicali

View of the central city public Civic Center of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Civic Center

4/5(152 area reviews)

Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Vicente Guerrero Park and State Theater while you're exploring Civic Center and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Civic Center
Mexicali Baja California Mexico Feb-20-2021: Chinese architecture donated by the Chinese community of Mexiclai, located in the historic center, on a sunny winter morning

Mexicali Historic Center

If you're spending some time in Mexicali Historic Center, Secretary of Foreign Relations and House of Culture are top sights worth seeing.

Mexicali Historic Center
Landscape of a group of people near Lake Chapala during the sunset in Mexico

Lucerna

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucerna and surrounding area, you can visit Gran Plaza Outlets and Mexicali Border Port I.

Lucerna
The shore of the salt pink lake. Deposits of salt along the shore.

Zona Industrial

While visiting Zona Industrial, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla and Vicente Guerrero Park.

Zona Industrial
Daytime view of Chinese style architecture in downtown Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

La Chinesca

While there might not be top attractions in La Chinesca, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mexicali Border Port I and Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla.

La Chinesca
Colorful festive flags hanging at a brick outdoor location in Rosarito Mexico

Villa Colonial

Villa Colonial might not have many top sights, but Plaza La Gran Via and Plaza San Pedro are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Villa Colonial
Hotel Araiza Mexicali

Hotel Araiza Mexicali

4 out of 5
Blvd. Benito Juarez 2220 Mexicali BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,977 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
NT$3,977
NT$4,494 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Mexicali. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,792 reviews)
Hotel policies with it comes to guest is very frustrating.

Reviewed on 2026/3/12

Hotel Araiza Mexicali
Hotel Lucerna Mexicali

Hotel Lucerna Mexicali

4 out of 5
Boulevard Benito Juarez 2151 Mexicali BC
The price is NT$3,588 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$3,588
NT$4,054 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexicali. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,531 reviews)
Hotel units seem to be completely wormed out inside. Lots of stains on floor and benches. I stayed in a cabaña. Overly priced and just felt dated. Tons of potential though.

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

Hotel Lucerna Mexicali
City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali

City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Republica de Cuba 39 Mexicali BC
The price is NT$2,364 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$2,364
NT$2,672 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mexicali. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
There was 4 of us in the room and they would only leave 2 towels. Also, the key to the room would work for 1 day only so I went to get a replacement twice during our stay

Reviewed on 2026/3/9

City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña

Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña

3 out of 5
Calzada Manuel Gomez Morin, 886 Mexicali BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Mexicali. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,312 reviews)
Habitacion limpia todo bien exepto por la ventana se oye mucho ruido de los carros

Reviewed on 2026/3/13

Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña
Casa Movil tipo estudio

Casa Movil tipo estudio

2 out of 5
Sierra Sta Clara Sur Lomas de Abasolo Mexicali BC
Stay at this apartment in Mexicali. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Casino Caliente and Plaza La Gran Via are located nearby.
Casa Movil tipo estudio
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mexicali

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
312
5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
300
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
77
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Dusty dirty hot. Just like all other border towns

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

lot of places for dinner and local beer.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Nop

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I came to visit family, so I guess I was happy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It's a nice city from what I could see, only problem is some of the roads need fixing, but overall pretty good.

4/5 - Good

C

Hotel need more staff in front desk. Takes too long for check in

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