Ensenada is also Baja's major fishery, and their catch includes tuna,
abalone, lobster, sea urchin and sardine. Many fish-processing factories operates there.
In order to make this harbor suitable for international operations, a modernization
process has already begun. The Federal Goverment plans to turn Ensenada into the fourth
most important port in the country.
Ensenada is also known as "City of Science", because of its
research institutions. This is the city of Mexico with the highest ratio of scientists to
total population.
Ensenada, the international
port city, is a tranquil city with a cruise ship port. Ensenada is the perfect spot to
enjoy all kinds of water sports, fishing, scuba diving, and much more. Visit Todos
Santos Island and Todos Santos Bay which are teaming with wildlife.
Ensenada with its solid
tourist infrastructure has prestigious hotels, gourmet restaurants, two 18-hole golf
courses, tennis clubs, and a well equipped fleet of fishing boats. The city is also the
host to several important events along the year like the Baja 1000, the Baja 500, the New
Port-Ensenada Regatta, and the Rosarito-Ensenada bike race. In the winter, the bay
provides a truly amazing spectacle, the gray whale watching.
Points of interest include: La
Bufadora, the remarkable sea geyser that spouts sea water more than 60 feet into the
air. Santo Tomas Winery, Baja California's
oldest winery which gives tours all week except Sunday. El Mirador (The View Site),
also known as Blak Market where you can see the entire bay including La Bufadora. Visit
Ensenada and stay at one of the fine hotels and resorts or come for a day of shopping and
excitement. If you are in need of any medical attention, Ensenada also features some fine
medical centers, plastic surgery centers, hospitals, and medical facilities.
"Please do not forget to visit the Ensenada Hotels Guide for reservations and complete Ensenada Hotels" Also for a complete dinning experience try the Ensenada Restaurants Guide, featuring the top Ensenada Restaurants.
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