4/1/2024 0 Comments Map of baja californiaThere’s a growing selection of vineyards at affordable prices and tours can be easily booked from Ensenada. Valle de Guadalupe is a lush valley and wine-tasting hot-spot. For freshly-caught seafood, stroll through the Mercado Negro fish market, or head a few streets off the main strip to Tacos Don Zefe for tasty fish tacos.Įxpert tip: Ensenada is a great home base from which to access Mexico’s biggest winemaking region. Pass by Hussong’s, a cantina that’s been around since the 1890s, for mariachi. Arriving in town you feel the transition – from the border region’s hectic and often hard urban life, to a more relaxed Mexico.Įnsenada has an impressive waterfront promenade ( malecón in Spanish), a serious fishing and seafood scene, and a lively nightlife. A major port town and vacation destination, Baja California’s third-biggest city is a good example of the state’s varied character. While traveling to Ensenada be sure to spend at least a day in Valle de Guadalupe © Jorge Malo Photography / Getty Images EnsenadaĪ 2-hour drive down the Pacific coast you’ll find Ensenada. Once you’ve given Tijuana a go, turn your attention south. This beach suburb offers a lively local experience, with family picnics, seafood cocktails, and a close-up view of the US-Mexico border wall as it trails off in the Pacific. Beyond the tourist trinkets and margarita-callers near the border, Tijuana has a vibrant food and culture scene worth exploring.Įxpert tip: If you have some extra time, take a quick cab ride out to Playas de Tijuana. Stroll down Av Revolucion for Mexican nightlife options like Las Pulgas, sample local craft beers at Norte Brewing Co, and perhaps most importantly, chow down on spicy tacos or fresh seafood at one of the city’s many street vendors. With an international airport, a solid bus system and many rental car options – along with its proximity to major US cities like San Diego and Los Angeles – Tijuana is the most convenient starting point for a Baja adventure.īut first, take a moment to get to know TJ (its local nickname). A growing middle-class and burgeoning cultural scene has helped turn this former hedonism destination into a Mexican city with its own identity. The infamous border town has finally grown into its own. Take at least a day to enjoy the food and craft-beer scene that has blossomed in Tijuana © f8grapher / Getty Images Tijuana
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