r/ensenada

Planning to watch the match in town, thinking Hussongs will be packed? We won’t be able to arrive very early before the game to get seats. I’d appreciate any alternate suggestions :)

I'm looking at a groupon deal entitled "Pai Pai Zoo and Bufadora Private tour" by "Ensenada travel tours." Is the entrance to the Pai Pai zoo included or not? The website on groupon has contradicting info.

Do we pay the entrance fee at Pai Pai or is it included?

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Cordial saludo,

Soy colombiano, haré mi maestría en UABC Sauzal y estoy considerando adquirir un vehículo para movilizarme.

En mi pais, el uso de motocicletas es algo muy normal, pero investigando en internet no parece que sea algo muy común en México. En este sentido, ¿Qué tan viable es adquirir una moto y movilizarme en la ciudad de Ensenada? Entiendo que hay mas riesgos de manejar una moto pero... ¿tan grave es que usan es puros autos? ¿tiene que ver con seguros/asistencia en caso de accidentes? ¿con la cultura vial? ¿o alguna otra variable que no estoy teniendo en cuenta?

Muchas gracias.

Nota: considero una moto por presupuesto.

Hello,
I will be visiting Ensenada next week for 4 days. I will have transportation of me using a car. I wanted to ask what are your guys recommendations such as where to eat, any watch parties over there, coffee shops (iced lattes), kid friendly spots as well. Im open to anything, thank you 😊

Hi everyone,
My partner and I are planning a 6 day trip to Ensenada in August. We live in the SF Bay Area. We are excited to explore Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe — we love the outdoors, food, and wine!

1. ⁠What is the best way to get to Ensenada? Should we Fly to San Diego and then rent a car to cross? Should we cross by foot and then rent a car in Mexico?
2. ⁠How easy/difficult is it to get by on elementary Spanish and Google Translate?
3. ⁠Is it safe? I’ve heard mixed reviews about safety in Baja California. One of us is a more experienced traveler (been to Europe, Asia, and more recently Oaxaca) and the other is used to living in big cities in US.
4. ⁠Looking for food and winery recs, or any fun tours/hikes/cultural destinations we should go see!

Hi all! I’m new to Ensenada & i’m looking for clubs to meet new people. I like theatre, local art, wanna try dancing and maybe reading. Any advice?

Gracias

Hola, tienen consejos para encontrar departamentos que rentar en Ensenada? Estoy teniendo problemas :(

Hola / Hello -

I am an American living in the San Diego area who is relocating to Mexico. For starters, I am putting my things in storage in San Diego and looking for a short-term, furnished rental in Ensenada for about 6 weeks.

I am hoping to move in between Weds, July 15 and Friday, July 17 and stay until roughly August 26. I need to be in Guadalajara by Aug. 27 to attend TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification training for 4 weeks, after which I will interview for jobs in Mexico. If all goes well, I'll get a teaching job somewhere in Baja — maybe even Ensenada!

Here is what I am looking for:

• Pet-friendly: I am traveling by car with my shy, 16-year old, indoor-only male cat, Oliver. He is quiet, fully litter trained, and sleeps 23 hours a day.
• Furnished: At minimum, I need a comfortable bed and semi-modern bathroom with a shower, a mini-kitchen, a work area for my laptop, and reliable Wi-Fi. Air conditioning - esp. in the bedroom for cool sleeping - is a bonus.
• Security & Parking: I need a safe/secure place to sleep + secure parking for 1 car.
• Location: I am open to Ensenada proper or nearby tranquil areas like El Sauzal or Playas de Chapultepec. Safety, quiet, and a solid internet connection are my main priorities.
• Budget: My high end limit is $250 per week / $1,500 for a 6 week stay, but I'd like to do better if possible.

If anyone has any leads, knows of a property owner looking for a quiet and responsible short-term tenant, or can point me toward resources for affordable rentals, I would be incredibly grateful. (I have checked VRBO and AIRBnB and there are a couple-few options there - some exceed my price range - but I always like to ask the locals for direction and ideas before making decisions.)

Thank you in advance, and I am looking forward to spending some time in your beautiful coastal city.

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Hola / Hello -

Soy una estadounidense que vive en el área de San Diego y me estoy mudando a México. Para empezar, voy a guardar mis cosas en una bodega en San Diego y busco una renta temporal amueblada en Ensenada por unas 6 semanas.

Espero mudarme entre el miércoles 15 y el viernes 17 de julio, y quedarme aproximadamente hasta el 26 de agosto. Necesito estar en Guadalajara el 27 de agosto para tomar un curso de certificación TEFL (Enseñanza de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera) de 4 semanas, y después tendré entrevistas de trabajo en México. Si todo sale bien, conseguiré trabajo como maestra en algún lugar de Baja California, ¡tal vez incluso en Ensenada!

Esto es lo que estoy buscando:

• Mascotas permitidas (Pet-friendly): Viajo en auto con mi gato, Oliver. Es un gato tímido de 16 años que vive estrictamente en interiores. Es muy tranquilo, usa perfectamente su arenero y duerme 23 horas al día.
• Amueblado: Como mínimo, necesito una cama cómoda, un baño semi-moderno con regadera, una cocineta, un área de trabajo para mi laptop y Wi-Fi confiable. El aire acondicionado (especialmente en la recámara para dormir fresca) sería un gran extra.
• Seguridad y estacionamiento: Necesito un lugar seguro donde dormir, además de estacionamiento seguro para 1 auto.
• Ubicación: Estoy abierta a opciones en Ensenada o en zonas tranquilas cercanas como El Sauzal o Playas de Chapultepec. La seguridad, la tranquilidad y una conexión sólida a internet son mis prioridades principales.
• Presupuesto: Mi límite máximo es de $250 USD por semana / $1,500 USD por una estadía de 6 semanas, pero me gustaría encontrar algo más económico si es posible.

Si alguien tiene alguna recomendación, conoce a algún propietario que busque a una inquilina tranquila y responsable a corto plazo, o puede orientarme sobre recursos para rentas accesibles, estaría muy agradecida. Ya he revisado VRBO y Airbnb y hay algunas opciones ahí, pero siempre me gusta pedir orientación e ideas a los locales antes de tomar decisiones.

De antemano muchas gracias. Espero con gusto pasar un tiempo en su hermosa ciudad costera.

I will be in Ensenada next week and want to know where I can watch the game with a big crowd and good vibes?

I just want to share one of my best trips I ever had. It was years ago and I still can't get over how beautiful this trip was. Seriously! 90 minutes south of the US-Mexican border is one of the most beautiful valleys I have ever seen and almost nobody from the US knows it exists... And its not even a long drive. Oh: And wine lovers: this one is for you. It's also a fantastic wine region... We stayed and the private rental houses of El Cielo winery.

Valle de Guadalupe is in Baja California, with dry golden hills with vineyards and farms spreading in every direction. The restaurants out here are open air, fire-grilled, locally sourced, long communal tables.... And some of the best meals I've had. Lunch for two with drinks runs about $30. The drive alone through open countryside with the Pacific on one side is worth the trip. (Best sunsets!!)

Fun fact: What most people don't know is that this desert valley, its dry hills, granite boulders, agave growing wild, produces 70% of all wine made in Mexico, with over 150 boutique wineries, many of them world-class.

One of my favorite restaurants was Animalon (Google it up, you won't regret it). It is a whole restaurant under one tree! Fantastic food. Runner up: Finca Altozano (also on google). The scenery, the vibe is just amazing. It was rainy that day but even with the rain it was beautiful.

Having lived in Cancún for years I already knew that Mexico is not what most Americans think it is. Valle de Guadalupe is the perfect example. This is not a resort. This is a serious destination that costs a fraction of what the same experience would in California.

Cross the border at Tijuana, get on the toll road south, and within 30 minutes you are in open countryside. Stop in Ensenada for fish tacos on the way back. The ones at the Mercado Negro are some of the best I have had anywhere.

Has anyone else been to both Napa and Valle de Guadalupe? Because I genuinely think Valle de Guadalupe wins.

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Hola, pronto me voy a vivir a ensenada, que tan factible es moverse en bicicleta en la ciudad.

Gracias por la respuesta, que tal es moverse en moto?

Can I buy fresh seafood in mercado negro and bring it to a restaurant and then they will cook for us? How much would be the charge? What restaurant do you recommend?

Con Tijuana tan cerca uno pensaría que la diversión para adultos en Ensenada debería ser igual de grande, algún lugar que recomienden?