There is so much to see in Mexicali. Tourists and locals alike can enjoy a thrilling venture into the region's past by visiting the exhibitions of the University Museum and its historical hall, as well as the Cucapah Community Museum, whose mission is to preserve and spread the customs and traditions of the Cucapah, an indigenous tribe in the region.

Visitors can enjoy the work of local artisans in two different art galleries, one of which forms part of the Baja California State University.

Of course, one can also explore the Chinese Pagoda in Plaza de la Amistad, along the Garita border crossing, as well as the modern Civic Center, which is the administrative heart of the municipality.