Shopping in Mexicali can be a great adventure and also a great way to escape the hot sun that beats down on the baron desert landscape. The malls in Mexicali are exciting vibrant places, they are fully air-conditioned, well designed, modern and have many fascinating products not found anywhere else in the world. They are also the perfect place to relax a while and take the time to try some authentic Mexican cuisine in the many food courts, while you plan what souvenir to buy next!
Shopping for products is not the only thing on offer here, why not watch the newest movie with friends, then go bowling and have a drink in one of the many bars close by. One thing is for sure, when it comes to shopping in Mexicali, there definitely is something for everyone!
Plaza La Cachanilla
As malls go, you can't get better than this one! It's renowned in Mexicali as the best mall, where you can find whatever you are looking for. The name of the mall stems from the famous, sweetly smelling Canchanilla plant that grows in Mexicali's valley. Funnily enough it's also the nickname of Mexicali's inhabitants who frequent this mall with their friends and families on weekends, to eat in the beautiful food courts or stroll around the boutique stores, maybe buy a gift for a loved one or just catch a movie in the spacious big screen movie theater with friends. If you are looking for authentic handcrafted pieces of art, then this mall is for you, with shops selling one of a kind unique gifts, created by the famous artisans of Mexico and steeped in history.
Plaza Mundo Divertido
Amazingly this mall was originally an amusement park and hence the name Plaza Mundo Divertido, which translates to fun world. Nowadays it is still great fun and a great place to go shopping. There is an absolutely huge food court here serving a whole manner of delicious cuisine from around the world. After a light lunch and a bit more shopping, why not catch a movie. The movie theater always has the latest Hollywood blockbusters showing, but that's not all!! Next to the movie theater they have a state of the art bowling alley, the perfect place to relax and enjoy a few games and drinks after a busy day shopping. Don't miss Plaza Mundo Divertido, on your next trip to Mexicali, as the name suggests it really is a world of fun!
Plaza Catavina
The main feature of this mall and why it is so popular in Mexicali is the modern gym. It features all the latest workout machines and free weights and has become the "place to be seen" with the workout fanatics of Meixcali. While on your vacation or business trip to this beautiful town, you should definitely stop by Plaza Catavina, the assortment of souvenirs to buy is out of this world. They also sell all the latest fashion trends, a great selection of electronics and boutique stores with the finest jewelry and shoes money can buy! Plaza Catavina is the epitome of a shopper paradise, and a health fanatics dream!
Plaza San Pedro
This is one of the newer shopping malls in Mexicali. Here you can find many boutiques, fast food restaurants as well as a movie theater, making it a great place to spend an enjoyable afternoon.