Ensenada

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Located in the Bay of Todos Los Santos, Ensenada is one of the oldest cities in the State of Baja California and its only seaport. The city of Ensenada, also known as The Beautiful Cinderella of the Pacific, is a renowned destination for domestic and international cruise ships as it is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, about 110 miles from the US-Mexico border.

State: Baja California

Coordinates:
31°51'28 "N 116°36'21"W

Altitude: 21 meters above sea level

Area:
km²

Time Zone: Pacific Time UTC-8

Population: 689,075 inhabitants (INEGI, 2010)

Area Code: 646

Ensenada offers a wide range of water and sailing activities such as fishing, surfing (in Punta Banda), kayaking, snorkeling, diving, sailing, whale watching (December to March) from the shore or by boat offshore, all in the Bay of Todos Los Santos.

Throughout the year, the city is the setting for world-class sporting events like the Surf Tournament, Sports Fishing, and races like the Rally Baja 500 and Rally Baja 100. Ensenada also protects one of the natural treasures of Mexico and of the world: La Bufadora, a marine geyser considered the highest in the world.

Ensenada is part of the Wine Route, a journey through beautiful landscapes formed by the vineyards and wineries of Valle de Guadalupe, one of the leading wine producers in Mexico.

It is worth mentioning that due to its Mediterranean climate, Ensenada is also a producer of olive oil.

During colonial times the Bay of Todos los Santos was the shelter of various religious missions of the Franciscans, Dominicans and Jesuits whose ruins form one of the most important attractions of the city. The missions of El Descanso, San Miguel Arcangel de la Frontera, and Guadalupe are not to be missed.

Ensenada has two large parks: Constitución de 1857 National Park and San Pedro Martir Park which is home to the National Observatory.

The main museums in the city of Ensenada are the Regional Historical Museum which presents the history of the region from the earliest indigenous people to the founding of the city and also the history of the building which is the former headquarters of the Company Cuartel; the Caracol Science Museum, the Estero Beach Museum, the Community Museum of the Valle de Guadalupe and the former maritime customs building.

Ensenada also occupies a prominent place in the scientific community as it is home to important research centers such as the CONACYT and the Ensenada State Center of the Arts Unit.

How to get there?

The city of Ensenada is in the northwestern part of the state of Baja California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and about 110 kilometers from the U.S. border.

It has a port where ships sail off to Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Acapulco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Panama, Valparaiso, and Hong Kong.

Currently under construction, the Ensenada Airport will be located 20 kilometers east of the port and promises to be one of the largest in Mexico. Today, the nearest airport is the International Airport of Tijuana. To driver there, take the Tijuana-Rosarito-Ensenada Tourist Corridor and the Tijuana-Mexicali Route.

Distance from Ensenada to other destinations in Mexico and the U.S.
Rosarito, Baja California: 85 km.
Tijuana, Baja California: 104 km.
San Diego, California: 142 km.
Mexicali, Baja California: 265 km.
Hermosillo, Sonora: 954 km.
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California: 1530 km.
Mazatlán, Sinaloa: 1855 km.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco: 2300 km.
Guadalajara, Jalisco: 2338 km.
Monterrey, Nuevo León: 2400 km.
Mexico City, Federal District: 2890 km.

Climate

The dry, Mediterranean climate of Ensenada has an annual average temperature of 21 ° C.

The minimum temperature in winter is 7 ° C, with a high of 39 ° C in summer.

The rainy season occurs from January to March.

What to pack?

Light clothing, bathing suit, sunglasses, hat, sandals or sandals, shorts, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a sweater for the evenings are recommended.

If you plan to travel in the winter thicker clothing, closed shoes, and an umbrella is advisable.