Ensenada: 30 May 2009

Located not far from the U.S. border along Highway 1, Ensenada co-mingles international tourism with day-to-day Mexican living. Host to over 75 sporting, culinary and cultural events annually, it is also the perfect site for gray whale watching between January and March. The area’s mild climate is ideal for wine-making and 90% of Mexico’s wines are produced in and around Ensenada.

If you prefer a tasty margarita, try Hussong’s Cantina, which opened its doors in 1892 and continues in operation today. Not too far south of Ensenada you find La Bufadora, one of the biggest blowholes in North America with saltwater streams up to 18 m (60 ft) high during high tide. Take a look at the magnificently restored Riviera del Pacífico Cultural and Civic Centre, boxer Jack Dempsey’s former casino and a favorite Prohibition hangout of the rich and famous.

Excursions:
WINE COUNTRY JEEP SAFARI