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Snowtea Book Club

El buzón de las impuras

Francisca Solar's novel about the 1863 Church of La Compañía fire and the mailbox that kept its faithful's secrets. The session date is set.

Thursday, August 27 · 7:00 PM · Snowtea UABC
🏞️ First Ecological Park in Baja California - BREATHE More Parks More Life

🌿 Eco Parque Laguna MéxicoThe largest green lung of Mexicali - Nature and sustainability since 2023

Aerial panoramic view of Eco Parque Laguna México showing the natural lagoon system, curved trails, restored green areas, and desert mountains in the background, the most important urban regeneration project in Baja California
The most successful urban regeneration project in Mexicali - From a degraded area to a green lung
AREA
42+ hectares - The largest in Mexicali
ECOSYSTEM
Colorado River lagoon system
VISITORS
420,000+ registered by 2025
ACCESS
Completely FREE for the whole family
SUSTAINABILITY
Green Center + First ecological park in BC
BENEFICIARIES
450,000 Mexicali residents in its area of influence
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"We are taking important steps towards recovering our spaces to give them to you, to whom they belong, the families of Mexicali and Baja California."
— Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, March 2025

🏗️ From Degraded Area to Green Lung

📚 Timeline: BREATHE More Parks More Life Project

2023

Inauguration of the First Stage (16 hectares)

Oct 2024

Inauguration of the Green Center for recycling

Nov 2024

Installation of "Punto Naranja" (safe spaces)

Mar 2025

Second Stage completed (42+ hectares)

Mar 2025

Announcement of Sempra investment (6.1M MXN for forestry)

2026

Project "Fountains of Fun" (water games)

🌍 Impact of the BREATHE Project

🌱 Environmental:
  • • Restored lagoon system
  • • 100+ trees planted
  • • Habitat for migratory birds
  • • Improved urban air quality
👥 Social:
  • • 450,000 direct beneficiaries
  • • 420,000+ registered visitors
  • • Space for community cohesion
  • • Mass environmental education
💰 Economic:
  • • 200+M MXN total investment
  • • 6.1M MXN for forestry from Sempra
  • • Maintenance jobs
  • • Increased real estate value

📍 Practical Information

Location and Contact

📍 Address

Fraccionamiento Lago del Sol
Near Calz. Manuel Gómez Morín and Paseo Lago del Sol
South of Mexicali, Baja California

📧
Official Email
info@parquelagunamx.org
🚗 Parking
FREE - Capacity for 190 vehicles

Seasonal Hours 2025

Regular Season
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Mondays)
Summer Season
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
July-August (to avoid extreme heat)
Recommended Hours
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Higher attendance, mild weather
☀️ Climate Recommendation
Visit early (6:00-11:00 AM) to avoid Mexicali's desert heat. In summer, morning hours are ideal for outdoor activities.

🗺️ Location on Map

🦅 Ecological Facilities and Biodiversity

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Natural Lagoon System

Migratory bird watching

Aquatic ecosystem tributary of the Colorado River with a rich biodiversity of migratory birds and local fauna.

🚴‍♀️

Bike Path and Trails

2.3 km of specialized trails

A 2.3 km pedestrian and bike path for walking, running, or cycling with panoramic views.

🎠

Children's Playground Area

52 modern games in 4,000 m²

52 games over 4,000 m² in the second stage (2025). A safe and modern zone for children of all ages.

♻️

Green Recycling Center

First recycling center in a public park

A pioneering facility for recycling aluminum, paper, plastic, and electronics with educational programs.

🐕

Pet-Friendly Zone

The park's first canine zone

A specialized area for pets with services and spaces designed for safe canine interaction.

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Outdoor Gym

Exercise with a view of the lagoon

Bio-healthy equipment with a privileged view of the lagoon system and a scenic viewpoint.

🌿 The Lagoon System: The Park's Ecological Heart

🦅 Aquatic Biodiversity

Migratory Birds: The lagoon system serves as a resting point for migratory species using the Colorado River route.
Aquatic Flora: Restored native vegetation that naturally filters water and provides habitat.
Integrated Ecosystem: Connection with the Colorado River tributary maintains the natural cycle.

🌱 Environmental Restoration

100+ Trees Planted: Urban reforestation improving air quality.
Natural Filtration: The lagoon system acts as an urban biological filter.
Microclimate: Reduction of local temperature in a dense urban area.

🚧 Future Projects - Consolidating the Largest Park

💧 "Fountains of Fun" - Next Phase

🎯 Project Goal

A water playground area for family refreshment during the high temperatures of the Mexicali desert, designed with sustainability criteria.

💰 Collaborative Funding

  • • 50% Private Sector (responsible companies)
  • • 50% Government of the State of Baja California
  • • Public-private collaboration model
  • • Projected inauguration: 2026

🌳 Sempra Investment - 6.1M MXN for Forestry

🏢 Corporate Social Responsibility

Sempra Infraestructura, a leader in energy infrastructure, invests 6.1 million pesos in forestry as part of its commitment to communities.

🌱 Expected Impact 2025

  • • Significant expansion of tree cover
  • • Further improvement in urban air quality
  • • Creation of more natural shade spaces
  • • Strengthening of the lagoon ecosystem

🎉 Ecological Events and Activities

📅 Featured Events 2024-2025

First Canine Race

May 2025

3 km race with medals for pets and a bazaar

"3KM FOR WATER" Race

March 2025

Water awareness event

Women's Festival

March 2025

Celebration and female empowerment

"I am Pure Cachanilla" Fair

March 2025

Local Mexicali culture and art

Zombie Run

November 2024

Themed obstacle course race

Christmas Posada

December 2024

Traditional family gathering

🏃‍♀️ Regular Activities

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Outdoor Yoga
Morning classes with a view of the lagoon system
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Family Cycling
Rides on the 2.3 km bike path
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Bird Watching
Guided identification activities
🎨
Art in Nature
Outdoor painting and drawing workshops

📚 Educational Programs

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Recycling Workshops
Practical education at the Green Center
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Desert Conservation
Talks on arid ecosystems
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School Visits
Educational programs for institutions
🎭
Environmental Theater
Plays with ecological themes in the amphitheater

🌿 Ready to connect with nature in the desert?

Eco Parque Laguna México awaits you with 42+ hectares of restored nature, a lagoon system, migratory birds, and the first ecological park in Baja California. Admission is completely free for the whole family.

🌱 Tips for Your Ecological Visit

🌅 Best Time to Visit:
  • • 6:00-11:00 AM (mild weather)
  • • Avoid 12:00-4:00 PM in summer
  • • Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
  • • Bring sunscreen and water
🦅 What to Bring:
  • • Binoculars for bird watching
  • • Camera for nature photography
  • • Bicycle for the 2.3 km path
  • • Materials for recycling (Green Center)

🌍 Ecological Commitment: Help us maintain this ecosystem by taking your trash with you, respecting the flora and fauna, and participating in our environmental education programs. Together, we build the largest green lung in Mexicali.