Industry leaders in aerospace, life science and other tech-driven sectors do their best work here, fueled by our skilled workforce, abundant engineering talent and robust infrastructure.
Mexicali’s strategic location accelerates time to market, seamlessly connecting your products to the United States and the world.
Mexicali has nearly one million people living in the city, with a workforce of almost 600,000 people. It is the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California and is populated by families who have called it home for generations due to quality of life. Because of this, although it is directly on the border with the U.S., the work force is not transient, but stable, loyal and consistent.
With abundant resources and a well-developed infrastructure, Mexicali is uniquely positioned for commercial success. Water service, sanitary, sewer, natural gas, electricity and communications are readily available throughout the city. And due to legislative changes enacted in 2013, the energy market is more competitive than ever with costs dropping and predicted to continue to drop in the future.
HighwayMexicali is well connected within Baja California, United States and the rest of Mexico. Federal Highway allows ground access to other locations nationwide. Mexicali has easy access to the suppliers and customers in the United States through a wide network of highways and freeways.
-U.S. Interstate 8 (15 minutes)
-U.S. Interstate 10 (1 hour)
AirportsMexicali’s airport has daily flights to the interior of Mexico. Neighbor airports of Tijuana CBX (Cross Border Xpress), San Diego and even Los Angeles offer a wide range of options of air travel. In addition, Mexicali is close to Imperial Valley’s airport just 15 minutes away from the border, which operates commercial flights to U.S. cities including San Diego and Ontario, CA.
SeaportsThere are two commercial seaports within 3 hours of Mexicali. On the Mexican side is Ensenada, Mexico and on the U.S. side is San Pedro, Long Beach. Both of these ports are hubs of international transportation.
RailwaysMexicali has an extensive railroad network in a joint venture between the Mexican Ferromex and the American Union Pacific. It allows companies to transport their products and goods both further south into Mexico and north into the United States.
United States – MéxicoThe strategic location of Mexicali for facilitating international commerce is outstanding. Because it is a well-established and well-traveled corridor, border crossing logistics are in place that makes customs operations smooth and efficient.
There are a total of three U.S./Mexico border crossing points conveniently located to Mexicali. Two of them are immediately adjacent to Mexicali, with the additional one being just to the east. Of these three, one is a cargo crossing with the other being car and pedestrian crossings.
WaterThe city has an abundant and continuous water supply guaranteed by the Colorado River with 1,850 million m 3 per year. In fact Mexicali is actually the source of water for a number of cities in the state including Tijuana and Tecate.
ElectricityPower in Mexicali is generated from the Cerro Prieto Geothermal Plant, the 2 nd largest in the world, making blackouts unheard of in the area. The system is connected to Intergen and Sempra Energy and produces 2,285 Megawatts in one of the cleanest and most efficient power plants in North America.
GasNatural gas is a fuel with many advantages. It’s clean, because it prevents emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide thereby contributing to a better quality of environment.
It’s safe because it’s lighter than air and consequently it dissipates into the air without any dangerous accumulations of gas. ECOGAS Mexicali is the result of a joint venture between the Californian companies Pacific Enterprises and Enova with the Mexican regional company Proxima Gas. Together, they have over 200 years of experience in natural gas distribution, serving 5.7 million customers from Los Angeles to Calexico. The consortium has been awarded the first two geographic zones that the federal government bid through its Energy Regulatory Commission.
TelecomunicationsCommunication systems (satellite, data transmission, telephone lines and internet) are provided by the private sector and offer quality and competitive costs for world-wide connectivity. Together it adds up to all the services and infrastructure that makes Mexicali a solid foundation for business success.
Where a skilled and motivated workforce becomes a catalyst for your manufacturing
Where a sophisticated city becomes your strategic logistics hub.
Where industry leaders design and produce life-enhancing products.
Where a great place to do business is also a great place to call home.
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Where a great place to do business is also a great place to call home.
