In this area, you can find two of the most beautiful and contrasting National Parks imaginable; Constitución 1857 Park and Sierra San Pedro Mártir Park. The latter is home to the National Astronomical Observatory and “El Picacho del Diablo,” the highest mountain on the peninsula from where you can simultaneously see both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez.
The region’s flora ranges from gigantic Cirios in deserts that merge into the sea to forests of conifers and oaks. The fauna, consisting of hundreds of birds, reptiles, fish, and mammals, is one of the most varied in the country. Additionally, there are protected areas such as the Valle de los Cirios, Gulf Islands, and the Guadalupe Valley Biosphere, among others. Naturally, these features make Ensenada an irresistible destination for thousands of ecotourists who love adventure and contemplation.
Despite all this, Ensenada is perhaps better known for another of its unparalleled attributes: its wine-making activity. Currently, there are over 150 wineries here, producing 90% of Mexican wine. The world-famous “Wine Route” runs through the Guadalupe Valley, San Antonio de las Minas, Ojos Negros, La Grulla, Santo Tomás, and San Vicente, among green hills and mountains. This route offers countless spots to stop and enjoy a good glass of wine and hundreds of culinary options that have been recognized by personalities like Anthony Bourdain, who referred to this region as “a little Tuscany.”
Accommodation options in the city of Ensenada are plentiful and suitable for all budgets, allowing visitors to comfortably enjoy the urban attractions. These include a wide variety of restaurants that earned it the UNESCO title of “Creative City” for its extensive gastronomic offerings. You can also visit exhibition centers or simply walk through the streets, visiting plazas and markets while enjoying the characteristic hospitality of the people of Ensenada. Additionally, Ensenada is considered the “World Capital of Off-Road” due to its famous Baja 1000, the most important off-road car race in the world in its category, and one of the most active Surf Reserves on the planet. This has made the city the most visited tourist port in the Pacific, with more than 700,000 tourists arriving by land and sea each year.
Visiting Ensenada means discovering a different, new, vibrant, and constantly growing Mexico that always welcomes tourists from all over with open arms. Come and discover Ensenada. We promise you won’t forget us and will want to return again.
