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Museo Sol del Nino
Located in Mexicali, Mexico, Museo Sol Del Niño is dedicated to nurturing and cultivating an interest in science, technology, culture, and the environment. The Childrens museum is located on Blvd. Lopez Mateos near the hotel Crown Plaza. It is open Monday thru Friday from 9am til 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am til 2pm. Admission is Free. Tel: 686-554-9494 |
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Chinesca
Mexicali Chinatown known as Chinesca is the only identifiable Chinese district in Mexico. It centers around Calle Benito Juarez. The Chinesca is what you expect of most Chinatowns like New York and San Francisco. The area is pretty run down, but there are several excellent restaurants. There are also stores and souvenir shops selling Chinese articles. |
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Centro Civico de Mexicali
The Civic Center is a renovated warehouse that houses offices, restaurants, bars, furniture. The Civic Center Monument in front of the building is designed by noted Mexicali artist, Francisco Arias Beltrán. It is located near the Bullring and is a major attraction for Mexicali residents. |
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Calafia Bullring
Bull fight season in Mexicali begins in May and runs until November. There are two bull rings in Tijuana. The Plaza de Toros Calafia is second is size after The Plaza Monumental in Playas de Tijuana. There are bullfights and other events that take place here year-round. Located at Boulevard de los Heroes and Calle Calafia near the Centro Civico. Tel: 686-557-3864 |
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Guadalupe Hotsprings
Offers a running stream and a variety of primitive (hose-fed from local springs) hot baths and camping; the area is popular with Mexicali locals; it is located 30 miles down a rough dirt road, some 20 miles West of Mexicali on the road to Tijuana. The area also contains a significant number of petroglyphs in nearby canyons accessable by foot. |
