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Golf: Anyone who enjoys golfing will find that it is a well-established sport in Mexicali. The Club de Golf Campestre has an 18-hole course that features huge fairways, adorned by water hazards and sand traps that lead to excellent, quick greens which are often times surrounded by more water and sand traps. During the year, major tournaments are held like the Cotton Tournament in March, the City of Mexicali and Maquiladora Tournament's in April, the Father and Son Tournament in June, as well as the Bishops's and IAMSA Tournament's in November.
Hunting: An extensive variety of birds and mammals like White Winged Dove, Huilota Dove, Cerceta, Black Branta, Goose, Pheasant, Duck, Quail, Black Tail Hare, Rabbit, Coyote, Wild Cat and Puma will put the skill of any hunter to the test. In the Valle de Mexicali, the season begins at the end of August and ends in February.
Fishing
Freshwater:The municipality offers exciting places for fishing adventures. In addition to 1550 miles of canals, there are prime spots like Laguna Bogard, Rio Hardy, El Caimán, la Ciénega de Santa Clara, and el Bosque de la Ciudad, where you can participate in important tournaments all year long. A few of the species you will find while fishing are: Lobina, Bagre, Carpa, and Tilapia.
Saltwater: The coastline of San Felipe and spots like Roca Consag, Barco Hundido, Los Carros, Punta Estrella and Percebú, are well known fishig areas in addition to fishing out on the open sea. Catch-and-release tournaments allow fishing for shallow-water species as well as trophy-fish like Pez Vela, Marlin Dorado, and Jurel, among others.
Mountain Biking: For the adventure-lover and those that enjoy the sensation of an adrenaline rush, mountain biking holds limitless thrills. Mountain biking trails are available less than 30 minutes to the west of the city.
Professional Baseball: If you are a baseball fan, then you will certainly want to catch hold of the spirit during the Mexican Pacific League’s baseball season. Every year from October to January, you can enjoy the Mexicali Eagles’ exciting games, which are held in the city’s stadium, “The Eagle’s Nest.” The team boasts players that are recognized both in the United States and all over Latin America. |