Thursday, June 14, 2007
Mexicali, Mexico, Lodging
Mexicali is the capital of the state of Baja California, Mexico as well as the capital of the municipality of Mexicali. Situated along the state`s northern border with the U.S state of California, Mexicali is the northernmost city in Latin America, located at 32°40`N, 115°28`W. Mexicali has an International Airport named `General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada,` served by Aeroméxico, Mexicana de Aviación, Aviacsa and AeroCalifornia, among others. It has a population of approximately more than 900,000 habitants and is constantly growing due to the number of Maquiladoras in the area.
Founded on 14 March 1903, Mexicali is a sister city of Calexico, California, which lies directly across the US border. The link is emphasized by the way each city`s name combines the words California and Mexico.
Mexicali is bordered to the north with the United States formally Imperial County in California, to the east with the states of Arizona and Sonora in Mexico, to the west with the municipality of Tecate, and to the south with the municipality of Ensenada.
Mexicali has grown to be an important city in Mexico. Many immigrants who come from all over the country come to Mexicali in search of the American Dream and cross illegally, but many don`t succeed and end up staying in Mexicali where they later on find a job. Mexicali is also the only capital city which lies directly on the border with the United States.
Mexicali has also the largest Chinatown, called La Chinesca, and the largest number of overseas Chinese in Mexico. Today, many people in Mexicali have at least some Chinese ancestry in them. Some of the best Chinese food in Mexico is found in Mexicali along many boulevards. La Calzada Justo Sierra and Bulevàr Lopez Mateos, are some of the places to find these restaurants. Also one can also explore the Chinese Pagoda in Plaza de la Amistad, along the Garita border crossing, as well as the modern Civic Center, which is the administrative heart of the municipality.
Mexicali is actually a business place, where agriculture has been its support for many decades, but still is a good place for relaxing and entertainment for the whole family. You can visit and enjoy one of Mexicali’s best spectacles: bullfight, where you will be amaze how this so called sport gathers hundreds to see men confront animal. Mexicali counts with a professional 18 golf course for those who love this sport.
Mexicali, Mexico, Lodging Accommodations:
- Fiesta Inn Mexicali - Calz. Adolfo L`pez Mateos No. 1029, Mexicali, Mexico
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