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Ensenada Area Information and Phone Numbers
NATURAL
ATTRACTIONS
Gray Whale Watching
The gray whale is the most common species seen near the coast of Baja. Other
whales are present but tend to seek deeper waters, while the gray whales swim in
shallow waters seeking Baja's many lagoons for calving. The Baja California
coastline is teeming with whales during the calving season from late november to
late March. The greatest number can be seen in February.
La Bufadora
An amazing natural blowhole, spouting seawater 70 feet into the air. Newly
renovated with botanical gardens and various observation decks, several with
handicapped access. 22 miles south of Ensenada near the tip of Punta Banda
peninsula. Small parking fee.
Parque Nacional Constitucion De 1957 (Laguna Hanson)
A national park in the Sierra de Juarez with Laguna Hanson, a scenic lake
surrounded by pine forests, unusual rock formations and excellent primitive
campsites on its western shore. Small entrance fee; no facilities; rustic cabin
rentals. Best access is via the 20-mile dirt road just east of Km. 55 on Highway
3 to Ojos Negros/San Felipe.
Parque Nacional Sierra De San Pedro Martir
The larger of Baja California’s two national parks, with the Mexican National
Observatory located near the peninsula’s highest peak, the 10,154 ft. Picacho
del Diablo. This unspoiled wilderness is an ideal setting for hiking,
backpacking and primitive camping. Small entrance fee; no facilities. Access via
a 65-mile dirt road from San Telmo de Abajo, 80 miles south of Ensenada on the
Transpeninsular Highway.
Catavina Cave Paintings
The most easily accessible of Baja’s primitive rock art, thought to be 600 to
1000 years old. Vivid geometric and abstract pictographs cover the walls and
ceiling of a small cave two miles north of Catavina near Km. 170 on the
Transpeninsular Highway.
Rancho Buenaventura
At Dońa Petra Canyon, at the end of Ruiz Ave.
Camping, horse riding, bathrooms.
Rancho Aguacaliente
Kilometer 26 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway.
Phone (01152646) 684-0627 and 684-0628.
Small 29 room hotel, roman baths, electricity, camping areas, restaurant.
Rancho Ensenada
Kilometer 9.6 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway.
Phone (714) 650-4444.
Lodging w/all services, jacuzzi, restaurant-bar, camping, horseriding, more.
Rancho Gongora
Kilometer 55.2 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway.
Phone (011-52-646) 172-2101.
Located at Sierra Juarez, 6 person cabins, camping, pool, baths, childrens park.
Rancho Pino Colorado
Kilometer 55.2 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway.
Phone (01152646) 176-2161.
Located at Sierra Juarez, two cabins for 15 persons, 2 rustic cabins, camping
area, baths and showers.
Rancho Los Casian
Kilometer 43.5 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway.
Artificial lake for fishing, pool, baths and showers, horseriding, camping,
equiped spaces for motorhomes.
Rancho Bocana de Santo Tomas
Kilometer 152 Transpeninsular Highway.
Located coastside at Santo Tomas Port, 10 cabins, all services, camping
Rancho Mikes Sky
Phone (01152646) 681-5514.
In the San Telmo Zone, Transpeninsular Highway on side road to National
Astrological Observatory, 27 cabins with complete services, horseriding,
camping.
Rancho Meling
In the San Telmo Zone, Transpeninsular Highway.
Lodging with complete services, fishing lake, horseriding, small aircraft
airport.
MUSEUMS &
GALLERIES
Museo De Historia (Museum Of History)
A creatively designed rupestrian pathway and exhibition rooms focus on the
"Native People of Baja California" and "European Explorers and Missionaries."
Open daily 9:30am-2pm & 3-5 pm. Donations. In the north end of the Riviera del
Pacifico on Blvd. Costero, tel. . (01152646) 177-0594.
Museo Historico Regional (Regional History Museum)
A permanent display of "People and Cultures of Meso-America" plus temporary
exhibitions in the 1886 military headquarters that served as the Ensenada jail
until 1986.
Open 10am-5pm, closed Mon. Donations. Av. Gastelum near Paseo Calle Primera,
tel. (01152646) 178-2531.
Ex-Aduana Maritima
Intriguing temporary cultural and historical exhibits in one of the oldest
buildings in town, the former Maritime Customs House, built in 1887.
Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm. Av. Ryerson #99, tel/fax (01152646) 178-2531.
"Caracol" Museo De Ciencias (Science Museum)
Interesting exhibition halls dedicated to astronomy, physics, paleontology and
marine sciences of Baja California.
Open Tues.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. & Sun. 12-5 pm, closed Mon. Donations.Av. Obregon
#1463 between 14th & 15th st., tel. (01152646) 178-7192, fax (01152646)
178-6335.
Estero Beach Museum
An outstanding collection of folk art and artifacts entitled "40 Centuries of
Mexican Culture" in chronological exhibition rooms.
Open 9am-1pm & 2-5 pm, closed Tues. Donations. 6 miles south of town at Estero
Beach Resort, tel. (01152646) 176-6225.
Museo Comunitario Del Valle De Guadalupe
A fascinating exhibition of Russian memorabilia and local Indian artifacts in a
Russian home dating from 1905.
Open 9am-5pm, closed Mon. Donations. Across from Monte Xanic Winery in Francisco
Zarco, Valle de Guadalupe, just off Highway 3 to Tecate,tel. (01152646)
155-2050.
Galeria De Perez Meillon
Authentic native Paipai and Kuiai Indian crafts by local artisans, Tarahumara
and Casas Grandes pottery.
Open daily 10am-6pm. Blvd. Costero #1094-39 in Centro Artesanal, tel/fax
(01152646) 174-0594.
Galeria De La Cuidad
Monthly exhibitions of Baja California artists.
Open 9am-6pm, closed Sat. & Sun. In the north end of the Riviera del Pacifico on
Blvd. Costero, tel. (01152646) 177-3130.
Galeria La Esquina De Bodegas
Monthly exhibitions of Mexican and international artists.
Open 8am-10pm, closed Sun. Across from Bodegas de Santo Tomas on Av. Miramar &
Calle 6,tel. (01152646) 178-3557.
Taller De Artesanos Indigenas
Indian Artists Workshop with authentic Paipai and Kumiai arts and crafts.
Open Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-1:30pm. At Bodegas de Santo Tomas, Av. Miramar #666, tel.
(01152646) 178-8780.
Art Gallery / Studio Los Arcos
Original paintings, sculptures, fine and decorative arts by Baja California
artists.
Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm, closed Tues. In Ejido Esteban Cantu on
the road to La Bufadora in Punta Banda, tel. (01152646) 154-2066,154-2114.
Performing Arts
Call for scheduled performances
Teatro Cultural Riviera
At the Riviera on Blvd. Costero, tel. (01152646) 176-4233
Teatro Benito Juarez
Av. Guadalupe between Calles 2&3, tel. (01152646) 176-2850
Teatro De La Ciudad
Av. Diamante s/n, tel. (01152646) 177-0592
Sala De Tintos
At Bodegas de Santo Tomas, Av. Miramar #666, tel. (01152646) 174-0807
MISSIONS
San Miguel Arcangel De La Frontera
Protected adobe ruins of the Dominican mission established by Padre Luis Sales
in 1787. Next to La Mission school at Km. 65.5 on Tijuana-Ensenada free road.
Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Del Norte
A sign marks the original site of the Dominican mission founded in 1834. In
Francisco Zarco, Valle de Guadalupe, just off Highway 3 to Tecate.
Santo Tomas De Aquino
Adobe ruins of the second site of the mission founded by the Dominicans in 1791.
Located in Valle de Santo Tomas at El Palomar, 30 miles south of Ensenada on the
Transpeninsular Highway.
San Vicente Ferrer
Protected adobe ruins of the Dominican mission established in 1780. 7 miles on
the signed dirt road just north of San Vicente near Km. 88 on the
Transpeninsular Highway.
Santo Domingo
Preserved adobe ruins of the mission dedicated in 1775 by Dominican padres
Manuel Garcia and Miguel Hidalgo. Turn east near the bridge before Col. Vicente
Guerrero on the Transpeninsular Highway. Follow the scenic 4.5-mile dirt road
(not recommended for large RVs) to the Community museum in El Rosario de Abajo.
El Rosario De Vinadaco
Protected adobe ruins of the Dominican mission founded in 1774 in El Rosario de
Arriba (near the Delegacion Office), and its second site in 1802 overlooking the
riverbed near the Community Museum in El Rosario de Abajo.
San Fernando De Velicata
Adobe ruins of the only Franciscan mission in Baja California, esatablished by
padre Junipero Serra in 1769. Drive west 3.5 miles on the dirt road at Km. 114
on the Transpeninsular Highway.
San Francisco De Borja Adac
Inaugurated by the Jesuits in 1762, San Borja is built of quarry stone and is
one of Baja California’s two fully intact missions still in use. Best access is
via the 23-mile dirt road off the Transpeninsular Highway, east of El Rosarito.
(High clearance vehicle recommended).
Santa Gertrudis La Magna
Founded by the Jesuits in 1752, Santa Gertrudis features its original
freestanding bell tower and is one of Baja California’s two fully intact
missions still in use. Best access is via the 37-mile dirt road northeast at Km.
154 (Ejido Mujica) on the Transpeninsular Highway. North of Vizcaino in Baja
California Sur.
WINERIES
L.A. Cetto
Free wine tasting and tours daily 10am-4pm. Located in Valle de Guadalupe at Km.
73.5 on Highway 3 to Tecate, tel. (01152646) 155-2264, fax (01152646) 155-2269
Bodegas De Santo Tomas
Baja’s oldest winery with daily tours and wine tasting at 11am, 1pm & 3pm
($2dlls.). Av. Miramar #666 in Ensenada, tel. (01152646) 174-0836, (01152646)
174-0829, fax (01152646) 178-3601, e-mail:
bstwines@telnor.net
Cavas Valmar
Free tours and wine tasting by appointment, tel/fax (01152646) 178-6405. Calle
Ambar #810 & Riveroll in Ensenada.
Vina Liceaga
Wine tasting and tours Sat. 1pm by appointment, tel. (01152646) 184-0126,
(01152646) 184-1184, fax (01152646) 184-0262. At Km. 93 on Highway 3 to Tecate.
Mogor Badan
Tours and wine tasting by appointment, tel/fax (01152646) 177-1484. At Rancho El
Mogor at Km. 86.5 on Highway 3 to Tecate.
Monte Xanic
Wine tasting and tours (2dlls.) by appointment, tel. (01152646) 174-6769,
(01152646) 174-6155, fax(01152646) 174-6848. Located in Francisco Zarco, Valle
de Guadalupe, just off Highway 3 to Tecate.
Chateau Camou
Free tours and wine tasting Mon.-Fri. 10am-2pm, Sat. 10am-noon. Located in
Francisco Zarco, Valle de Guadalupe, just off Highway 3 to Tecate. Large groups
by appointment, tel. (01152646) 177-2221, fax (01152646) 176-0676
Domecq
Free wine tasting & tours Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm, Sat. 10am-1:30pm. Located in Valle
de Guadalupe at Km. 73 on Highway 3 to Tecate, tel. (01152646) 155-2249.
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