On our last posts we talked about the wide variety of entertainment options offered between Ensenada and the rest of Baja California Norte. We posted about the famous wine route, the ecotourism at the Juarez and San Pedro Martir Sierras, the singular gastronomy in the state and about different events that were held in Ensenada, but now we are going to talk about a place that is worldwide known by a specific community and designated as a protected area by the Mexican government. It has special characteristics like its fauna and the power of the sea in its coasts; we are talking about the Todos Santos Island. Actually this name is given to two islands located 12 miles away from Ensenada port, and they are recognized by their powerful and big waves of 30 foot high or more.

There are lots of options you can choose from to make your trip to the Mexican state of Baja California unforgettable. These options go from extreme sports to cultural activities, but there is no doubt that one of the biggest awards given to this part of the world is the now traditional and singular Baja-Med cuisine. This particular style combines seafood with products introduced by the Europeans like wines and olive oils. This is the reason why we recommend you ask for the dish that is special in each of the places you visit; you will find lobster, artisan cheeses, wine, regional beers, just to mention some.

Baja California has a unique geography, which allow to draw an ecotourism route for everyone who loves the nature. This route extends from big mountains and forests to beaches and deserts. Ensenada has two large forests just a few miles away and as protected areas they preserve their beauty.

Would do you like to take part on bike ride in which you can admire beautiful sceneries with hills, long flat stretches with mustard grass and wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean?  Well… this is exactly what the traditional Rosarito-Ensenada bicycle ride offers you in its 50 miles journey. It has become one of the most expected activities in both the cycling community and among general public. This year celebrates its 32^nd anniversary and its next ride is going to take place this May 14^th.

There is no doubt that if you visit the city, one experience you must live is a fishing trip. For those who are interested in this sport, Ensenada offers Sportfishing along its shores throughout the year thanks to its fabulous climate.  This city “Has gained the reputation for being easily accessible to year-round inshore and spectacular offshore sportfishing over the past 60 years”[1]. Also this city offers wide services like tours, marinas and launch ramps that will help you to make this adventure unforgettable.

A place that definitely you cannot miss in your visit to Ensenada is “La Bufadora” a marine geyser located at the south of the city just 8 miles away in the end of Punta Banda; this is just one of the few that exist in the world, among others in Australia, Tahiti, Japan and Hawaii. The experience this tourist destination offers in Mexico starts from undertake the journal to get there, the highway offers you beautiful views of Todos Santos Bay and beaches as well as the also called Todos Santos Island.

If you are interested in the wine culture and wish to learn more about it, Ensenada is the best option to do it.  Because of special features like the climate, type of land and location the northern of Baja California is the biggest producer of Mexican wine, primarily in the Guadalupe Valley just a few minutes away from the city of Ensenada.

When we search the meaning of “city” in a dictionary we find that “it is all the buildings and streets in which the dense and numerous population usually work in non-agricultural activities”; but when we define a city we just visited, we do not mention these factors, everything goes beyond. We talk about the customs and the warmth we found on its people, the landscapes seen during the trip, and the activities we did and we usually do not do in our hometown.