MXL · Layover Guide
Mexicali
Stop in Mexicali.
Best layover: 3–8hfoodculturehistory
Visa-free · US passport
Places to stay
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Why Mexicali scores 32
Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing
32DiscoverThings to do in the city
20EaseTransit ease, visa access
30- 01Cross into Calexico, California via the Downtown Port of Entry for cross-border shopping
- 02Museo Regional de Mexicali for regional history and pre-Hispanic artifacts
- 03La Chinesca (Mexicali's Chinatown) for authentic Chinese-Mexican cuisine
- 04Parque Vicente Guerrero for a central city park stroll
- 05Calle Sexta food strip for carne asada tacos and local street food
Experiences in Mexicali
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