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Downtown Mexicali - Mexicali
Downtown Mexicali

With population of about 1 million, Mexicali is the capital of the State of Baja California, Mexico. Unlike most Mexican border cities such as Tijuana or Nogalis, Mexicali dwarfs its US counterpart, Calexico, and gives an authentic Mexican feel. When I walked around Calexico on the US side, I found Spanish is more popular than English. When visiting Mexicali, I felt like walking in a real Mexican city, instead of a US tourist resort.

Meantime, Mexicali's economy relies less on tourism and more on agriculture and other industries. Besides the government buildings, Mexicali is Mexico's agricultural center in the Imperial Valley, depending heavily on the rich delta of Colorado River.

  • Last visit to Mexicali: Feb 2003
  • Intro Updated Jan 26, 2004
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Protesting bullfights - Mexicali Protesting bullfights Local Customs (6)

Outside the bullfight arena a group of animal right activists gather to protest. Fortunately everything was peaceful; no... more travel advice

Picador and the bull - Mexicali Picador and the bull Local Customs (6)

Before matador enters the ring, two picadors on horse use lance (pica) to injure the bull, and cut open the bull's... more travel advice

Charging of the bull - Mexicali Charging of the bull Local Customs (6)

In the begining of a bullfight, matador's assistants run around the ring (no cape, no sword) to tease the bull. The bull... more travel advice

Death in the afternoon - Mexicali Death in the afternoon Local Customs (6)

In the end of a bullfight, the matador kills the bull and the bull is dragged out of the ring. This is how Hemingway got... more travel advice

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