Ensenada is a city in the state of Baja California, Mexico. It is located about 70 miles south of Tijuana. Ensenada is locally referred as Ensenada Baja La Bella Cenicienta Del Pacifico (The Cinderella Of The Pacific). One of the earliest activities in the Ensenada region was gold and silver mining, and some of these mines are still in limited operation. Also One of the oldest bars in Mexico is located in Ensenada “Hussongs”. It is even said that the town was built around this bar. Ensenada's proximity to California also makes it a destination for short cruise ship trips from the Los Angeles area, and there are four ships that make weekly trips to Ensenada Mexico. Ensenada hosts several major events such as the world-renowned Baja 1000 off-road race, and the gray whale's annual migration from Alaska to the lagoons of Baja California Sur. Ensenada also produces 90% of all the wines in Mexico in the Valle of Guadalupe. This area has several wineries offering tasting's, and every year during the month of August, the beginning of wine harvest season is celebrated in the Guadalupe Valley and in the city of Ensenada with a two week long series of cultural and culinary events, all under the title banner of Fiestas de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festival). This event attracts people from all over the world...More information about Ensenada History

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Activities in Ensenada

Shopping and drinking are probably why most people come to visit Ensenada. The shopping is made easy because almost all of the stores are located on one street Ave. Mateos, this area is packed with shops restaurants and bars. Ensenada also offers world class golfing, fishing and surfing...More Schools in Ensenada

Attractions in Ensenada

Ensenada has several attractions both in town and nearby. Two must stops when visiting Ensenada are "La Bufadora". This is is a marine geyser, or Blowhole located on the Punta Banda Peninsula about 20 miles south of Ensenada. Also Don't miss the Open Air Fish Market, one of the largest markets in Baja…More Attractions in Ensenada