"Ensenada Mexico" Top 5 Page for this destination Ensenada by marcmalano

Ensenada Travel Guide: 283 reviews and 538 photos

Tourist Zone - Ave. Lopez Mateos - Ensenada

The 75 mile stretch of scenic highway leading to Enesenada from U.S. border is in excellent condition and can be traveled in about an hour.

Although it has been said that Ensenada is a town built around a bar, Ensenada offers all of the services you would expect in a big town... supermarkets, hospitals, plenty of shopping, and much more. Ensenada is a reasonably safe place to party and have a good time, which makes it a popular destination for cruise ships and bus tours.

If you are headed further south into Baja, Ensenada is the last big stop for loading up on the essentials that start to get scarce as you enter Baja's wide open spaces.

I hope you find the growing number of tips on my new home town helpful. Please provide your ratings, and if you have a specific question...send me an email or post them in the Ensenada Forum.

Intro Updated Sep 1, 2008
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Reviews (48)

Driving Around Ensenada Warnings Or Dangers (5)

If you plan to drive around the city, you should be aware of the following: 1. Other than the tourist zone and main... more travel advice

Vegetarian Restaurants in Ensenada Restaurants (9)

Whether you are a full time vegetarian or just looking for a tasty change from the ordinary, there are three vegetarian... more travel advice

Great Place to Eat on Calle Novena Restaurants (9)

If you are passing through town along Calle Novena (9th. Street), I highly recommend the Monique Restaurant, which is... more travel advice

Billiards (and more) in Ensenada Things to Do (7)

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Hotels (4)
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Shopping (3)
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Transportation (5)
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Off The Beaten Path (5)
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Comments (12)

kymbanm Mar 23, 2008 at 3:19 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips! Well written and quite informative. I just got back from visiting family there and had a great time. :)
Misha_abq Jan 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM Report Abuse

THanks for the tips. Hubby and I are moving to Punta Banda for two months---so I'm starting to scout.
sweet2luv Aug 24, 2007 at 7:30 PM Report Abuse

THIS place is the bomb i was there couple days ago... The food is great and also the margaritas...... yummmmmY hehhe
hoplow73 Jun 28, 2007 at 8:26 AM Report Abuse

I love this store. The Chamuco character is very cool, works for adults and kids. They have a girl character that isn't a Chamuco but still works. I bought a bunch of stuff here for friends and family. It's now a regular stop when we are in Ensanada.
Jim_Eliason Jun 10, 2007 at 6:56 AM Report Abuse

great tips!
dinks May 18, 2007 at 12:58 PM Report Abuse

Do you know the transportation company that runs service from the cruise pier to the downtown bus station. Please respond with their contact info. Thanks
malianrob Mar 9, 2007 at 9:18 AM Report Abuse

Great Ensenada page. You have alot of good info. I will be going to Ensenada this weekend, i am very excited about that!
iNorv9 Oct 27, 2006 at 11:45 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the excellent transportation tip. I called the number you gave just to be sure, and as of today all the info is still accurate. Thanks again!
L._A. Oct 14, 2006 at 9:39 PM Report Abuse

Great info, Marc! I enjoyed reading all the tips on everything from restaurants to shopping.
icunme Jul 8, 2006 at 4:35 AM Report Abuse

Hi Marc - Many years since I've been here so your great photos and detail revived many memories. Will always love horseback riding there. Enjoy the good life! Best wishes, Carol