Discover an experience like no other in Ensenada. This city is filled with touristic experiences, natural beauties, cultural activities, history, wine and gastronomy known and recognized worldwide, with an incredible view in many of its destinies. Visiting Ensenada is such an experience because there are a lot of activities to do in this city, whether you prefer a quiet and tranquil stay or an adventure experience.
The city of Ensenada is located between two of the most important valleys in México: Santo Tomás Valley and Guadalupe Valley where more than the 85% of Mexican wine is produced.
The wine route makes Ensenada receive more than 750 thousand visitors per year, it´s an exceptional experience where culinary art and local wines make the perfect match. More than 150 wineries are part of this route. The famous chef Anthony Bourdain refered to this region ¨a little Toscana¨. Several local wines have won different contests worldwide. Its vineyeards are surrounded by beaches, desserts, and mountains, so you can also enjoy some eco-tourism or adventure activities. The wine route also has tours, hikes, horseback riding, ziplines, motorcycle rides, hot air balloon rides, festivals, concerts, and our historic Festival de la Margarita and Fiestas de la Vendimia in summer.
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To arrive to the city of Ensenada from the city of Tijuana, one must pass through the incredible scenic road. In this journey you can see the breath taking Pacific Ocean and the island of Todos Santos, giving you the best postal landscape view, this sight is something unforgettable, especially during sunsets.
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Since a few years ago, artisanal beer in Baja California represents the 17% of the national production of this product with 195 registered artisanal breweries in touristic destinies. Ensenada also has become a beer destination, since there are several artisanal beer producers of all kinds like: IPA, amber, porter, stout, lager, ale, amongst others. These breweries also have snacks and outstanding gastronomy with dishes prepared by talented chefs, with an amazing atmosphere to have a good time with friends and family, and even some breweries have an amazing sea view.
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Ensenada has excelent waves in its coasts, ideal to practice this sport. The city has several places to practice , from beginners to professionals, some of these beaches perfect for practice are: San Miguel, Tres Emes, Stacks, El Pico, Playa Hermosa and Todos Santos. In the year 2008 these beaches were visited by great surfers worldwide in the Nacional Surf Games presented by the Australian brand Billabong. Every year there are different competitions locally and internationally to celebrate this sport.
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In the city of Ensenada you can do sport fishing, because its located in the Pacific coast. Throughout the year you can fish species like: tuna, barracuda, corvina, dorado, jurel, bacalao, marlin, amonst others. In 2021 there was a competition ¨Pescando por Ensenada¨, and every year there are a couple of fishing tournaments in different cities of the city.
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In Baja California and specially in Ensenada is one of the most important places to do off road events such as Baja 1000, Baja 500, and Baja 250. These attract thousands of tourists excited to see these modified cars that go through different cities and the desserts throught almost non existing roads. There are different vehicle categories, the great sponsors of these teams do an exhibition event where fans can have access and meet their favorite drivers and take pictures. If you like adventure o you like this sport, you can´t miss this in your next visit to Ensenada.
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In Ensenada there is a mixture of traditional mexican food and seafood, although the specialty of the city are the famous fish tacos, other dishes that stand out are lobster with big fresh hand made flour tortillas, sea urchin on toasted tortilla, abalone ceviche, and oysters, and even firewood pizza and beef cuts.
Ensenada has restaurants known and recognized worldwide for their exquisite dishes. These establishments are very diverse, from a street cart on a corner to places where you use fabric napkins, and even in some of them you get to see the pacific ocean while you enjoy these exceptional meals. |
- Connection with International airports in San Diego and Tijuana.
- Transportation service from your home to your destination. - Located 4 hours from Los Angeles, 2 hours from San Diego, and 1 and a half hour from Tijuana. - Our hotel is 15 minutes from the Wine Route and 5 minutes from downtown Ensenada. |