Caliente Casino - Mexicali Centro

Mexicali is the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California and sits not much under 3/4 of a million people for population. If you include the metro area, you’re looking at just shy of a million. The city was founded in 1903 and lies on the US-Mexican border making it an accessible American holiday destination. If you’re looking for local attractions, try over at the Catedral de Ntra Sra de Guapalupe, Mexicali’s oldest cathedral. Otherwise, there’s plenty of things to do associated with large cities – theatres, malls, bars, restaurants, museums and a local zoo.

gaming

Look for a selection of classic and video slot machines in varying denominations as well as an assortment of table games. Try your hand at a progressive or jackpot slot. A little luck, and you could walk away a big winner. If you’re interested in playing the horses, look to their sportsbook and root for your favourite contenders. The casino runs promotion now and then, so be sure to talk to a casino representative and see what’s in store.

Hotel/Accommodations

There are no hotels on site but you can find the nearest one as close as across the street. The Hotel del Norte is steps from the US border and is convenient for those planning on popping across. The Mexicali International Airport is about 30 minutes away, the city centre is around a 10 minute drive, and the Gran Mall Plaza la Cachanilla is nearby. Rooms come equipped with flat screen televisions, free internet access and city views. On site you can find a business centre and a restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine. Ask staff about their various services like packed lunches, airport shuttle and car rentals.

Dining

There’s several restaurants throughout the city dishing up authentic Mexican cuisine as well as in the hotel. For Chinese, try around La Chinesca (China town). There’s also several familiar names around like Applebee’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Carl’s Jr, and Dominos Pizza. If you’re looking for local fare, ask hotel and casino staff to point you in the direction of places popular with locals and tourists alike.

Attractions/NightLife

The city might be a bit quiet during the day. There’s the standard fare – museums, theatres, markets etc, but being a border town, it’s more a pop-over place to visit for Americans and youths looking for the lower drinking age. And of course shopping. But being a large city, there are numerous bars and clubs. Options include Velvet, Blue, Boom Boom, and Miau Miau. For live music try La Conga. For religious sites and architecture, head over to Catedral de Ntra Sra de Guapalupe, Mexicali’s oldest cathedral. For a bit of culture, try China Town. You can also pop across the border for more drinking and dining options. ‘

Rewards/Deals

The casino has a loyalty programme in place. Collect points and then redeem them in increments of 2000 which you can then in turn use toward drink and food purchases. Ask staff for further details. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for promotions and contests or ask a casino representative what’s going on during your visit.