Mexicali

Travel Guide

TV towers atop Cerro de la CampanaHill - Hill of the Bell in Hermosillo in Mexico
TV towers atop Cerro de la CampanaHill - Hill of the Bell in Hermosillo in Mexico
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

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
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
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
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 Lucerna Mexicali

Hotel Lucerna Mexicali

4 out of 5
Boulevard Benito Juarez 2151 Mexicali BC
The price is NT$3,367 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$3,367
NT$3,805 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,514 reviews)
Best hotel I’ve even stayed

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

Hotel Lucerna Mexicali
Hotel Araiza Mexicali

Hotel Araiza Mexicali

4 out of 5
Blvd. Benito Juarez 2220 Mexicali BC
The price is NT$3,928 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$3,928
NT$4,439 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,782 reviews)
Great staff, clean! Spacious

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Hotel Araiza Mexicali
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! (2,291 reviews)
Was not cleaned prior to arrival

Reviewed on 2026/2/20

Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña
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! (2,291 reviews)
Was not cleaned prior to arrival

Reviewed on 2026/2/20

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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