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Natural Attractions
La
Bufadora – The Blow Hole: La Bufadora (see pictured) is a
tidewater blowhole that spews water and foam into the air – often at
heights of over 70 feet. One can experience the views from different
decks. There is also a botanical garden, as well as numerous curio
stands selling arts and crafts local cuisine, and more. Follow the
Transpeninsular Highway south from Ensenada to the town of Maneadero.
Turn right at the junction, west towards La Bufadora, a natural blow
hole located near the tip of the Punta Banda peninsula.
Parque Nacional Constitucion de
1857 (Laguna Hanson): A national park in the Sierra de
Juarez with Laguna Hanson, a beautiful lake surrounded by pine
forests, rock formations. There are primitive camping sites and
rustic cabin rentals. Located on the 20 mile dirt road east of Km.
55, on Hwy. 3 to Ojos Negros/San Felipe.
Parque Nacional Sierra de San
Pedor Martir: The larger of Baja’s two national parks
with the Mexican National Observatory located near the peninsula’s
highest peak, the 10,154 ft. Picacho del Diablo. A great place to
enjoy hiking, backpacking and primitive camping. Access via a 65
mile dirt road from San Telmo de Abajo, located south of Ensenada on
the Transpeninsular Highway.
Cataviña Cave Paintings: The most easily accessible of Baja’s
primitive rock art said to be 600-1000 years old. These pictographs
are located in a small cave, tow miles north of Cataviña, near Km.
170, on the Transpeninsular Highway.
Museums,
Art & Theatre
Ex-Aduana Maritima:
Exhibits featured in one of the oldest buildings in Ensenada, the
former Maritime Customs House, built in 1887. Av. Ryerson. Tel:
(646) 178-2531
Estero Beach Museum:
Featuring “40 Centuries of Mexican Culture”. Located at Estero Beach
Resort. Tel: (646) 176-6225.
Museo de Historia:
Museum of History. North end of the Riviera del Pacifico on Blvd.
Costero, Ensenada. Tel: (646) 177-0594
Museo Historico Regional:
Regional History Museum. Av. Gastelum near Paseo Calle Primera.
Tel: (646) 178-2531
Riviera del Pacifico Cultural &
Convention Center: Centrally located on Blvd. Costero and
built in 1930, Riviera del Pacifico Cultural & Convention Center was
once a gambling casino that was allegedly financed by Al Capone and
managed by Jack Dempsey. It hosted personalities like Johnny
Weismuller, Myrna Loy, Lana Turner, Ali Khan and Dolores del Rio.
Enjoy beautiful gardens and monuments featuring Baja California’s
fascinating history, and tour the Cathedral Ballroom and Casino
Salon. Visit the adjacent Museum of History and the Galeria de la
Ciudad. For families, there is a Children’s Park on the premises to
enjoy.
Teatro Bento Juarez:
Av. Guadalupe between Calles 2 & 3. Tel: (646) 176-2850
Teatro Cultural Riviera:
At the Riviera on Blvd. Costero. Tel: (646) 176-4233
Teatro de la Ciudad:
Av. Diamante s/n. Tel: (646) 177-0392
Wineries
Bodegas de Santo Tomas:
Baja’s oldest winery. Tel: (646) 174-0836 or (646) 174-0829
Bodegas de Valle de Guadalupe:
Tel: (646) 176-1008
Casa de Piedra: Tel:
(646) 155-3097
Cavas Valmar: Tel:
(646) 178-6405
Chateau Camou: Tel:
(646) 177-2221
Domecq: Tel: (646)
155-2249
L. A. Cetto: Tel:
(646) 155-2264
Mogor Badan: Tel:
(646) 177-1484
Monte Xanic: Tel:
(646) 174-6769 or 174-6155
Viña Liceaga: Tel:
(664) 684-0126 0r 684-1184
Visitor
& Travel Information
Baja California State Secretary of Tourism:
Blvd. Lazaro
Cardenas No. 1477 Centro Gobierno; Ensenada B.C.
Tel: (646) 172-3022 / 172-3000
Customs: (646)
174-0897
Emergency Response Hotline:
066
Ensenada Convention & Visitors
Bureau: Tel: (646) 178-2411
Ensenada Tourism
Board:
Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas No. 609 Local #5; Edif. Hotel Sto. Tomas;
Ensenada B.C.
Tel: (646) 178-8578; Toll Free from the US: 1(800) 310-9687; Toll
Free within Mexico: 01 (800) 025-3991.
Immigration Office:
(646) 174-0164
Tourist Assistance Hot Line:
078
US Consulate
- Tijuana: (664)
622-7400
US Consulate
- USA: (619) 692-2154
US Customs & Border Information:
Border Waiting Times -
http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/
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