Hotels in Mexicali
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1. Hotel Araiza Mexicali
Hotel Araiza Mexicali



3. Hotel Lucerna Mexicali
Hotel Lucerna Mexicali



4. Motel Mediterraneo
Motel Mediterraneo



5. Fiesta Inn Mexicali
Fiesta Inn Mexicali



6. Calafia Hotel
Calafia Hotel



7. Hotel Colonial Mexicali
Hotel Colonial Mexicali



8. City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali
City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali



9. Hotel del Norte
Hotel del Norte



10. City Express by Marriott Mexicali
City Express by Marriott Mexicali



11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mexicali
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mexicali



12. Hotel Cosmos Don Carlos
Hotel Cosmos Don Carlos



13. Sleep Inn Mexicali
Sleep Inn Mexicali



14. Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña
Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña



15. Azteca de Oro Mexicali
Azteca de Oro Mexicali



16. Motel Paraiso
Motel Paraiso



19. Courtyard by Marriott Mexicali
Courtyard by Marriott Mexicali



20. Hotel Siesta Real
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Civic Center
Civic Center blends administrative bustle with cultural charm in the heart of Mexicali. The imposing Government Palace stands proudly alongside the modern glass Teatro del Estado, while tree-lined plazas showcase bronze monuments to revolutionary heroes. Catch a morning flag ceremony, explore Vicente Guerrero Park, or visit the Sol Children's Museum for a taste of local culture. Hungry travelers can grab authentic Mexican lunches from taquería stands that cater to government workers. Most businesses operate weekday hours, closing early evenings and weekends. The area's central location makes attractions walkable, with city buses connecting to border crossings and residential neighborhoods when you're ready to explore further.

Mexicali Historic Center
Mexicali's Historic Center wraps you in layers of cultural stories and unexpected twists around every corner. Chinese lanterns glow alongside colonial architecture, creating a fascinating border-culture mashup you won't find anywhere else. The towering cathedral stands watch over cobblestone plazas where locals gather, while La Chinesca (the city's Chinatown) serves up amazing fusion food you'll dream about later. The neighborhood delivers on authentic experiences with Chinese-Mexican restaurants and traditional mercados selling everything from regional crafts to Baja wines. Most attractions sit within walking distance, though city buses connect you to farther spots. Simple but charming boutique hotels in converted colonial buildings make perfect home bases for your cultural deep-dive.

La Chinesca
La Chinesca, Mexico's largest Chinatown, serves up a fascinating blend of Chinese and Mexican cultures in the heart of Mexicali. Red pagoda-style gates welcome visitors to streets where aromas of five-spice powder mix with Mexican chilies. The neighborhood features secret underground tunnels built during Prohibition, markets selling jade, herbs, and handmade crafts, and the notable House of Culture. Family-run restaurants dish out must-try fusion creations like chop suey tacos and Cantonese-style seafood. Though accommodations are limited within La Chinesca itself, central Mexicali hotels make convenient home bases. The compact neighborhood is best explored on foot, allowing visitors to fully soak in the Chinese-Mexican atmosphere that generations of families have lovingly preserved.

Zona Industrial
Zona Industrial blends Mexicali's manufacturing heritage with an emerging creative scene. Wide streets reveal converted warehouses housing artist studios where you can watch metalworkers and textile artists in action. Vicente Guerrero Park offers a green escape, while Sol Children's Museum delivers family-friendly fun amid this authentic neighborhood. Family-run fondas serve hearty, affordable Mexican fare like carnitas and fresh tortillas. Budget travelers will appreciate the basic hotels and industrial-style hostels at prices well below city center rates. Getting around requires planning, with limited bus service but plenty of ride-sharing options and free parking throughout the area.
Top landmarks in Mexicali
Plaza San Pedro
Mexicali Border Port I
Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla
Palenque Fex
Plaza La Gran Via
Eagles Nest Stadium
Baja California Autonomous University
City Forest and Zoo
Learn more about Mexicali
Across the border from Calexico, this desert city serves up Mexico's most authentic Chinese food – a surprising legacy of 19th-century immigration. Along Avenida Madero, family-run taquerias dish out carne asada tacos that locals insist taste better in Mexicali's dry heat. The Sol Children's Museum offers hands-on exhibits that delight young travelers when afternoon temperatures soar. Cool evenings bring families to City Forest and Zoo, where desert wildlife thrives in carefully created habitats. Plaza Calafia hosts traditional bullfights for those curious about this controversial cultural tradition. The State Center for the Arts showcases regional talent in a striking modern building. After sunset, join locals at Plaza La Gran Via for outdoor dining under strings of colorful lights.
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Calafia Hotel
"We travel to Mexicali often and always stay at your property. Staff is more than excellent. Especially Oscar and Enrique."
Hotel Lucerna Mexicali
"Good location, too many store around"
City Express Plus by Marriott Mexicali
"Great hotel"
Hotel Araiza Mexicali
"This hotel was amazing from the service staff to all amenities. Truly a great hotel. JESSIE is I ne of the friendliest greeter in the hotel walked over to my tuck to help me unload suitcases. He happily gave my children a tour of t he hotel explained all amenities. This was a grest experience"
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mexicali
"Best hotel in Mexicali this was my third time awesome"
Extended Suites Mexicali Cataviña
"Clean rooms, good service."
Fiesta Inn Mexicali
"Property is spotless, just need to work on the elevator since only one is working , as well is getting time to upgrade furniture in the rooms as well hotel hallways. Lobby looks great specially the new Bar area"
Sleep Inn Mexicali
"This is my 2nd time staying here & everything has been great. The only service I am not a fan of is their breakfast but overall it’s a great hotel to stay in."
City Express by Marriott Mexicali
"Hotel is super clean with excellent customer service"

























































































