Quick Summary:

  • Where is Ensenada located?
    • Ensenada is a sunny Mexican sea port conveniently located on the Baja California Peninsula, just 80 miles south of San Diego.
  • Why is Ensenada a popular vacation destination?
    • The town is a very popular vacation destination for Californians, who flock to the Baja to enjoy an authentic taste of Mexico and a wide variety of outdoor activities.


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1. Canon De Dona Petra Ecological Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Canon De Dona Petra Ecological Park | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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2. Caracol Museo de Ciencias (Caracol Science Museum) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family
Caracol Museo de Ciencias (Caracol Science Museum) | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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3. Desert Trails

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Desert Trails | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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4. El Jardin de Tara

El Jardin de Tara | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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5. El Salto Canyon and Waterfall

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El Salto Canyon and Waterfall | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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6. Guadalupe Island

Romantic Islands
Guadalupe Island | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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7. La Bufadora

La Bufadora | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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8. La Guerrerense

La Guerrerense | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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9. Ensenada Museum of History

Category: Museums & Culture
Ensenada Museum of History | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
© Ensenada Museum of History

10. Regional Historical Museum

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Regional Historical Museum | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
© Regional Historical Museum

11. Riviera of Ensenada

Riviera of Ensenada | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
© Riviera of Ensenada

12. Surf Ensenada

Surf Ensenada | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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13. Vinedo Cuatro Cuatros

Vinedo Cuatro Cuatros | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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14. Observatorio Astronomico Nacional de la Sierra de San Pedro Martir

Category: Museums & Culture
Observatorio Astronomico Nacional de la Sierra de San Pedro Martir  | Things to Do in Ensenada, Mexico
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