Why go
- Capital city of Baja California, Mexico.
- Served by General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL).
History
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.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (737, ERJ) · 2 routes: Hermosillo*, Mexico City
- Volaris Y4 (A320) · 2 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MXL has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Guadalajara, Hermosillo).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mexicali, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.