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Mexicali travel information.
MEXICALI’S HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
It was until the end of the XIX century, in 1888, when the
Federal Government granted Guillermo Andrade with great
extensions of land in this part of the country searching to
settle the border zone with the United States of America.
It was in the Agricultural Valley where Mexicali’s development
got initiated, and the companies that had the equipment to
irrigate wished to take advantage of the Water from the Colorado
River in Agriculture, and promoted the construction of watering
canals. This happened between 1898 and 1900.
At the beginning of last century in the 1900, the Region of the
Low Colorado was a zone practically uninhabited. The only
exception were some human settlings like Los Algodones and the
Cucapah Indian Community that had hundreds or maybe thousands of
years inhabiting this inhospitable region.
The word Mexicali is made up by the words Mexico and California.
It is said this name was imposed in 1902 by the Colonel Agustin
Sanginez, then Political Chief of the North District. In its
first months Mexicali belonged to the Ensenada Municipality like
an ascribed municipal section to Los Algodones, and afterwards
like head of the section. Nonetheless, it was considered that
Mexicali’s Official Foundation took place on March 14th , 1903,
with the appointment of Manuel Vizcarra like as Auxiliary Judge.
Colorado River Land Company
The Colorado Riverland Company was dedicated to lease
agricultural property to foreigners especially of Chinese,
Indian, and Japanese origin because oddly Mexicans were
considered like simple temporary workers. This unjust situation
triggered in 1937 the agricultural conflict known as the Assault
to the Lands.
The Chinese community has been a very important factor in its
development, and their main activities have been the Agriculture,
Commerce, and Gastronomy.
It was the 4th of November of 1914 when at the time Main
Political Chief named Baltazar Aviles decrees Mexicali’s
Municipality and he also called for elections to form the First
City Council. It was headed by Francisco L. Montejano. From 1927
to 1930 Mexicali’s City Council was kept as a Council and from
1930 to 1962 as a Delegation. This was up to when Baja
California stopped being a territory and became the 29th State
of the Mexican Republic.
Starting in 1953 Mexicali initiates another stage when Baja
California is transformed into a Federative Entity, and the Free
and Sovereign Municipalities are organized…..
Mexicali is a city full of contrasts; you can enjoy the
magnificent fairs and exhibitions that traditionally take place
here as well as its beautiful natural attractions. La Laguna
Salada (The Salty Lagoon) that in the past was covered totally
with water. The impressive Rumorosa (Mountain highway to
Tecate), and the awesome Cañon de Guadalupe (Guadalupe Canyon)
that is considered one of the most spectacular attractions that
belongs to the Laguna Salada zone. Come and enjoy them!!!!!!
Mexicali has an 18-hole Golf course and complementary services
like Restaurant, Ballroom hall, etc.
The night life in Mexicali is very diverse and colorful. You can
find fun for all tastes. Starting from the calm places, ideal to
have a drink and chat with friends, to the most modern night
clubs with the best music to dance.
Mexicali has a great variety of Beauty saloons and spas where
you will find the professional services of recognized stylists
and cosmetologists that make sure you show the most beautiful
hair and the most spectacular skin.
In coordination with the local transport companies, a series of
tours can be organized for groups of visitors, convention
parties, investors, etc.
The city of Mexicali is visited daily by a great number of
tourists. Be it for business or pleasure, this has been a
determining factor why the city has greatly developed the
service industry and where we find a great range of places to
have fun and to eat in a delicious way.
Taste the great variety of exquisite dishes that the Mexicali
cuisine has. You can find Japanese, French, Italian, and Mexican
food. The Chinese food stands out by its tradition and it has
more than 100 establishments in the whole city. The carne asada
(barbecue stake) is another dish that you have to taste when you
pass by Mexicali
For the people that like the cultural activities in the city of
Mexicali, you can enjoy exhibitions at the Mexicali Art Gallery
as well as the State Center for the Arts. You can also enjoy
interesting plays by local and national artists. Visit the
Culture House, the Baja California State University Regional
Museum, or the interactive Kid’s Sun Museum. On the outskirts of
the city on the Mexicali-San Felipe highway you can visit the
Community Cucapah Museum “Juan Garcia Aldama,” and on the
Mexicali Valley the Assault to the Lands Museum located at the
Michoacan de Ocampo common land.
Due to the importance in the business field that Mexicali has
reached, like all the big cities in the world, it has a wide
diversity of vanguard infrastructure services in the Hotel
Industry field.
Mexicali has Hotels and Motels for all the budgets and
preferences. We have from the most traditional and prestigious
ones to the most economical ones. All of them have one thing in
common: an excellent location and an unmatched customer service.
That is why in this city we keep the visitors satisfied and we
give them the best excuse to come back.
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