Ensenada Attractions
On the Carretera Transpeninsular from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas Baja California's largest town, Tijuana, on the border with the USA, is the starting point of the 1,700km/1,056mi long MEX 1 (Carretera Transpeninsular), which runs the whole length of the peninsula.
After 30km/19mi, the first place you come to is El Rosarito. The next town of any size, after 80km/50mi, is Ensenada (population 225,000). This fishing port, now a favorite tourist spot (water sports, deep-sea fishing), extends along the beautiful bay of Todos los Santos, which was discovered in 1542 by the Portuguese seafarer Rodriguez Cabrillo. After the separation of the northern part of the peninsula from the southern part, Ensenada was the capital of the northern part from 1888 until 1910, when Mexicali took over this position.
In addition to tourism, the town lives mainly from fishing and its deep-water harbor.
After 30km/19mi, the first place you come to is El Rosarito. The next town of any size, after 80km/50mi, is Ensenada (population 225,000). This fishing port, now a favorite tourist spot (water sports, deep-sea fishing), extends along the beautiful bay of Todos los Santos, which was discovered in 1542 by the Portuguese seafarer Rodriguez Cabrillo. After the separation of the northern part of the peninsula from the southern part, Ensenada was the capital of the northern part from 1888 until 1910, when Mexicali took over this position.
In addition to tourism, the town lives mainly from fishing and its deep-water harbor.
Centro Social, Cívico y Cultural Riviera
This hotel was opened in 1930 and was shut down in 1938. The exterior has arched window frames and a red tile roof.
Museo de Historia de Ensenada
Housed within the former Centro Social, Cívico y Cultural Riviera de Ensenada, the history museum offers visitors a look at the events in Ensenada.
Hours
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Mexican Constitution Day (Día de la Constititución) (February 5)
Mexico - Benito Juárez Birthday (March 21)
Mexico - Battle of Pueblo Day (May 5)
Mexico National Day (September 1)
Mexican Independence Day (September 16)
Mexican Revolution Day (November 20)
Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe (December 12)
Mexico - Benito Juárez Birthday (March 21)
Mexico - Battle of Pueblo Day (May 5)
Mexico National Day (September 1)
Mexican Independence Day (September 16)
Mexican Revolution Day (November 20)
Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe (December 12)
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
