Mexicali, Baja California

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Mexicali is the capital of the state of Baja California, México. Our city is located in the northeastern section of the Baja California peninsula, bordering with the city of Calexico, CA., in the Imperial Valley, part of the Imperial County, CA. Mexicali county extends through 5,400 square miles, covering 20% of the state's land surface. Our city was founded in 1903, and since its origin it has distinguished itself by receiving and integrating to its community hardworking people coming from all over México and the world in search for better opportunities.

Due to its unique location, Mexicali is well positioned as an import/export hub between the Pacific, North and South American markets. The Universal Group considers its location to be an asset in delivering our products to our domestic and international markets.

 



Freight Transportation

There are several ways to access Mexicali. By road coming from the United States. A main advantage is rapid access to the wide network on Interstate freeways and highways that run throughout the neighboring State of California. Among the main routes readily approachable we can mention Interstate 8, just seven miles from the border, which west an east-bound traffic represents an important avenue of transportation to both the western an eastern halves of the continental USA; Interstate 10 just a few miles further north, gives access to the northern parts of California and other northerly States, passing through the Los Angeles Metropolitan area adjacent communities.


Mexicali's International Airport, "General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada", is located 20 Kms. east of the city and offers services to all types of flights, private and commercial. There are daily flights out of the Airport to other major cities in México. In addition, we have access to the Imperial Valley Airport, 15 miles north across the border from Mexicali which operates commercial flights to different cities in the United States.

Mexicali's railroad network is 131 Kms. long, 71 of which correspond to main routes, 39 Kms. to auxiliary routes and 21 kms. to private routes. The railways that cross this municipality are joined to the Pacific Railroad, with is linked to the Chihuahua-Pacific Railroad and the National Railway Network of México.


In regards to sea transportation, Mexicali has access, within a 5 hours drive, to the San Pedro-Long Beach harbor, and on the Mexican side, within 3 1/2 hours to the port of Ensenada. Both harbors allow for shipping to ports throughout the world.
Be Sure To Visit Other Sites
On Baja California...
Baja On-Line
A varied list of Baja links.

Places in Baja

Canon de Guadalupe
Some details about the "oasis in the desert".

Bill & Kay's Tortuga Junction
Bill & Kay "open their home" near Punta Banda.

La Bufadora
The natural sea spout, located south of Ensenada.

San Felipe
Specifically geared to this great town.

The National Observatory
Some information on the Observatory, located in the San Pedro Martir mountains (site is in Spanish).

Bahia de Los Angeles
Information on this wonderful town.

Punta Chivato
All the good info on the little coastal paradise, located near Mulege.

Cabo Bob's Los Cabos Page
Great info and pictures of the Los Cabos area.

Cabo San Lucas
As the URL suggests, this site is "All About Cabo".

Stories and Photos

David K.'s Baja Page
Great photos and a history of the peninsula highlight David's great page.

Baja Fever
Information regarding Greg Niemann's great book, Baja Fever.

BajaMur's Home Page
Some great photos of various Baja trips can be found on this site.

Dave Rogge and Doris Nerding's Baja photos
A bunch of nice photos taken on 2 separate trips to Baja in 1996.

Craig Pearson's Baja photos
More pictures from various Baja trips.

Dale & Cindy Wilkins' Baja Trip Logs
Pictures and report from a Baja trip taken in late-1998 through early-1999.

Dean & Kathy's Baja Home
Various information shared from this couple's numerous Baja adventures.

Barry Weathersby's Notes from Loreto
A short story about Barry's fishing adventure in Loreto.

Keith Fulton's Baja Page
Constant updates on Keith's trips to Baja.

Hotels and Accommodations

San Nicolas Resort
A very nice resort hotel, located in Ensenada.

Hotel Villa Fontana Days Inn
A nice hotel in Ensenada.

Hotel Serenidad
Nice, tropical hotel in Mulege.

Casa Amanecer
A beautiful rental home located at Buena Vista.

Club La Costa
In San Jose del Cabo, a beautiful condo for rent.

El Encanto Inn
Located in San Jose del Cabo.

Cabo Villas
A collection of private villas near the beach in Cabo San Lucas.

Hotel Mar de Cortez
The best hotel in Cabo San Lucas for location and value.

Online Baja Magazines and Newspapers

Baja Quest
A very good Baja-related online magazine.

Ensenada Baja News Gazette
Information on "what's happening" in the Ensenada area.

BajaLife
The online "Magazine of Mexico's Magnificent Peninsula".

Baja Sun
The online version of Baja's English-language newspaper.

Tuna Bill's Try Baja
A good on-line magazine, specifically geared to Baja Sur.

Travel Clubs and Tour Groups

Vagabundos del Mar
A huge Baja club offering discounts on Baja travel.

Discover Baja
Another big Baja club with discounts.

Baja Expeditions
Specializing in diving, kayaking, and whale watching tours.

AAA Baja Bush Pilots
The ultimate Baja flying club.

Baja Motion Tours
Travel agency specializing in small or large group tours to Baja.

Wide Open Baja
Specializing in Off-Road Baja Adventures.

Baja Safari
Tours leading you off the beaten path, into the adventurous parts of Baja.

BajaAdventure.com
Specializing in Eco Tours near Cabo San Lucas.

Recreational Sites

Baja Big Fish
The premiere Sport Fishing site in Loreto.

Gene Kira's Baja Destinations
Baja fishing destinations and travel information.

Save the Baja Whales
Mitsubishi, in a joint effort with the Mexican gov't, is planning on building a huge salt works plant right in the locale where the Gray Whales bear their young! This site is an environmental friendly web site opposed to this construction.
(Please check it out!!)

Sea Watch
Environmental site working to save the Sea of Cortez.

Cabo Wabo
Home page for Cabo Wabo, the cantina owned by former Van Halen lead singer, Sammy Hagar.

Papas 'n Beer
One of the original great bars of Baja, Papas 'n Beer's home page.

Mexico Cup Golf
A good site on golfing in Baja.

Ann Hazard's Baja Magic
Baja cooking site.

Hungry Hiker's Guide to Tijuana Dining
Information and reviews of Tijuana's best restaurants.

The Missions of Baja California
This site is in Spanish and is very slow to load, but well worth seeing.

Other Tourist-Related Information

Baja Si
A new site, run from San Quintin, where tourists can lodge complaints and comments about their Baja journeys.

Hurricane Tracking
Follow Pacific and Atlantic storms during the hurricane season.
(Special note: this page is maintained by Tom Metcalf, the son of my friend, Fred Metcalf).

Mexico Travel Advisory
Travel advisories and information issued by the U. S. State Department.

Mexican Consulate
Home page of the Mexican Consulate in Sacramento.

Baja California Secretary of Tourism
This page has some info on tourist regulations on other tourist info. In addition to being the capital of the state of Baja California, Mexicali has grown to be one of the most important business centers along the US-Mexico border due to the "maquila" or assembly industry. Mexicali's commercial merit, however, does not stop there. A very significant farming activity has also developed due to the fertile soil resulting from an elaborate irrigation system tied into the Colorado River and the Morelos dam. Mexico/Mexicali:   Top

  Business/Negocios:
Mexican Association of Industrial Parks - w/ Useful Business Links
(NOIAP, SECOFI-SIEM, Maquila Portal, American Chamber in MX, Members, JETRO,
NAFTA Works, WEPZA, INEGI, Demographics/Statistics IMPI, Expansion Management/Economic Development)
Mexicali Parque Industrial - Industrial Development Commission - Erpo Constructora, Mxl/Clx
Canacintra - Telnor (Baja, San Luis, Sonoíta) - Bancos Mexicanos - EntreMex Wire Transfers
Nogueira Agencia Aduanal, Mexican Customs Broker - OASA Welding/Gases/Auto/Safety Supply, Mxl
Maquiladoras en Mexico y su Matrix en el Extranjero (large text file)
  Cultural/Historical:
Nuestro Estado, Baja California - Ubicacíon Geografíca (Mapa) - Historia - Cultura - Enlaces En Nuestro Estado Entorno Relevante: Poblacíon, Legislacíon Promocional, Educacíon
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Infraestructura (Aduanas, Aeropuertos, Ferrocarriles, Carreteras, Correos, Teléfonos, Transporte Público, Energía, Parques Industriales)
TellTell Mexico - Reliving Mexican Folklore
  Educational:
Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior Campus Mexicali (CETYS) - Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
  Government/Gobierno:
Gobierno de Estado Baja California (Novedades, Servicios, Noticias, Biblioteca, Organizacíon)
Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes
Secretaría de Desarrolo Económico and the Secretaría de Planeación
  Hotels/Motels/RV/Tourism:
El Dorado Ranch RV/Hotel, San Felipe - Hoteles Araiza Inn, Mxl - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Mxl
  Media/Newspapers/TV/Radio:
La Voz de la Frontera
La Cronica de Baja California Diario Independiete de Mexicali
  Weather:
El Tiempo

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Mexicali Universal Group
Cetys Universidad Campus Mexicali
Facultad de Medicina Mexicali de la U.A.B.C
Mexicali
Mexicali. Hotels, Business, Lesuire.
Industrial parks and complexes within the City of Mexicali
The Secretary of Tourism for the State of Baja California
Exploring the state of Baja California

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