Do you travel? Discover places from 110+ countries, create a map from past and future travels, and inspire others with your videos, for free!
Do you travel? Discover places from 110+ countries and inspire others with your videos!
Do you work in tourism? Do you manage a hotel or tourist attraction? Or do you promote a city? Showcase it to visitors from 185+ countries!
You work in tourism? Showcase your hotel or attraction to visitors from 185+ countries!
Do you have a photo of this place? Send it to [email protected]. You will be highlighted on this page when your photo is added to the portal!
Do you represent the place? Create a free account to manage this profile and publish official videos, free of charge!
Description
Mexicali is the capital city of the Mexican state of Baja California. It is located near the U.S. border, specifically adjacent to Calexico, California. The city was founded in 1903 and has since grown to become an important economic center, especially for industries like manufacturing and agriculture.
The city has a diverse culture influenced by both Mexican and American traditions. It is known for its variety of cuisines, particularly its street food, which includes tacos, burritos, and the region's famous Chinese-Mexican fusion dishes. Mexicali also hosts various cultural events and festivals that celebrate its rich heritage.
In terms of climate, Mexicali experiences a desert climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The area is known for its low rainfall, making it suitable for agriculture, particularly for crops such as cotton, wheat, and various fruits. Additionally, the city is close to the Colorado River, which provides essential irrigation and water resources.
The text may have been translated automatically and may contain errors.
The text was generated by artificial intelligence and may contain errors.
Found an error? Please let us know at [email protected].
Travelers' entries
Do you know more about this place? Do you know its interesting history or some interesting facts, or maybe something in particular caught your attention? Become our expert and share information with visitors from different parts of the world!
Log in to add an entry. Create a free account now!.
Hint: To enlarge the map, double-click on it. You can also use the +/- buttons in the upper left corner of the map.