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- Spring Breakfromper group (up to 6)$220
- Shore Excursionsfromper adult$77
- fromper adult (price varies by group size)$69
- Food & Drinkfromper group (up to 4)$275
- Spring Breakfromper adult$88
- Zipliningfromper adult$52
- Nature and Wildlife Toursfromper adult$89
- fromper group (up to 4)$89
- Food & Drinkfromper adult$40
- Historical Toursfromper group (up to 3)$130
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- Edwin P1 contributionI went with my family and there was something for everyone to do regardless of if you were afraid of some animals or activities. The tequila at the end was also very delicious. The facility was kept clean and all the staff were friendly. We didn't speak Spanish but they presented the shows and instructions in English as well.Written March 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Trip Reviewer7 contributionsI took a shore excursion from the Carnival Radiance. It is a 30-40 min drive from Ensenada. When you get there, there is a street of about 2 blocks filled with stores, food stands and bars selling almost anything from jewelry, fake Gucci bags, Chinese toys, souvenirs, and fresh food. The vendors are very pushy and they give out lots of free samples. The blowhole was crowded and it shoots up very frequently. This is a big tourist hot spot. Great views too!Written January 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Fernando L1 contributionAndre is an exceptional employee at Domecq Winery who consistently goes above and beyond to provide an unforgettable experience for every guest. His exceptional friendliness, extensive knowledge of wines, and personalized recommendations make him a valuable asset to the winery.
Andre greets guests with a warm smile and a genuine desire to make their visit enjoyable. He is always willing to take the time to answer questions, offer suggestions, and share his passion for wine. His friendly and approachable demeanor creates a welcoming atmosphere that encourages guests to relax and savor their experience.
Andre possesses an impressive depth of knowledge about Domecq's wines and the winemaking process. He can expertly guide guests through the different varietals, explaining their unique characteristics and flavor profiles. His ability to articulate the nuances of each wine allows guests to make informed choices and discover new favorites.
Andre excels at providing personalized recommendations based on each guest's preferences. He takes the time to listen to their tastes and desires, then suggests wines that perfectly align with their palate. His recommendations are always spot-on, ensuring that guests leave the winery with bottles they truly enjoy.
* Andre is highly efficient and organized, ensuring that guests receive prompt and attentive service.
* He maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude, even during busy periods.
* Andre is a team player who collaborates effectively with his colleagues to provide a seamless guest experience.
Overall, Andre is an outstanding employee who embodies the spirit of Domecq Winery. His friendliness, knowledge, and personalized recommendations make him an invaluable asset to the team and a delight for guests. I highly recommend visiting Domecq Winery and experiencing the exceptional service provided by Andre.Written March 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SilvanaLopez39 contributionsOldest winery in Baja. Large, beautiful, expansive wine tasting room as well as spacious outdoor seating overlooking the vineyard. We opted for the Premium tasting: $420 MEX. Diego was our host and gave us a good summary of each wine. We were given enough time to take in the wines and walk around the grounds a bit. Jorge was kind enough to take pictures of us toasting and posing at various photo op areas.Written October 6, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C EMilwaukee, WI8 contributionsWe booked this excursion through Norwegian Cruise line for our stop in Ensenada, and had a wonderful time. Our tour guide, Miguel, met us on the pier next the ship and led us to a nice private bus that took us out to Rancho Los Bandidos. Along the way, he gave us information about the ranch as well as the city of Ensenada. He also provided a lot of information on how to visit other locations (La Bufadora, for example) in Ensenada and gave tips on where to go.
When we arrived at the ranch we were given instructions, fitted with helmets and led out to the horses. The horses were beautiful, healthy and obviously well cared-for. The ride took us up into the hills where there were amazing views of Salsipuedes Bay and the surrounding hills. Miguel even took pictures of our family on the horses, with our phones, so we would have them later.
On the way back, we were given the option to either stop in downtown Ensenada to shop, or go directly back to the ship. He provided clear instructions on how to get back to the ship from downtown. We chose this option and had a great time shopping for souvenirs and haggling with locals before returning to the ship.
I would reccomend this excursion for anyone - it was great.Written December 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Michael GLampang, Thailand373 contributionsEnsenada has changed since I was here before it is a hopping place on the Saturday I was there , lots of young people gave ing a great time in lots of bars .I went to the oldest canine in Mexico housings it was a little more my style thoWritten March 6, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Yvonne A2 contributionsWinery is very nice, Alex explained to us the wine process and differences between them. All wines are luscious and delicious, Definitely we will be back!!Written July 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JLSSan Diego, CA29 contributionsThe following is a brief overview, with some details, of a two-day, weekend trip in May 2019 of six wine-loving adults from San Diego to Guadalupe Valley for winetasting. We planned the trip's itinerary ourselves by researching wineries, wines, restaurants, Airbnb's and routes on the internet. Three married couples went. The three husbands are partners in home winemaking, so we selected wineries whose wines were highly rated rather than wineries that were highly rated for their facilities, views or food. We only took USDs, not pesos, with us.
We left San Diego about 8:30am in an Uber XL for the border, arriving at PedWest (directly across the street from Outlets at the Border) about 9:00am. We then walked across the border thru PedWest, stopping at Mexican Immigration/Customs Center building to fill out visa forms (we all have Passport cards plus Global Entry cards), then arriving, about 9:30am at a plaza where taxis await passengers. Here we met up with our Mexican driver and his van.
The driver, Antonio Hernandez, and his wife, Rosa, live in Guadalupe Valley. They have started a small Guadalupe Valley tour company with at least two new, very nice vans that we road in; one just right for the six of us, and a second much larger. We found this couple through common friends/acquaintances, and were extremely satisfied with their services. Antonio ferried us around from Saturday morning until Sunday late afternoon when he dropped us off at PedWest. He charged us $70 USD per couple per day, but we paid him $80 USD per couple per day to include tip, so at the end of our trip we six paid him $80 USD X 3 couples X 2 days = $480. I think we gave him $500. It was well worth it. Their email address is Alanantonio08092017@gmail.com, and Antonio's cell phone is 011-52-1-646-144-0374. Our plan was to visit three wineries and two restaurants (lunch & dinner) on Saturday and three wineries and two restaurants (breakfast and lunch) on Sunday.
On Saturday, after being picked up by Antonio in his van, we drove about 35 miles to Gary's La Fonda restaurant on highway 1D, about 3.3 miles south of Campo Lopez. This is an interesting restaurant, with a great ocean view and roosters walking around the tables, in which we enjoyed our lunches and drinks. After lunch, Antonio drove us to Guadalupe Valley, about a 25-mile trip. We stopped first at Tres Valles winery. This is a small winery with a small wine tasting room, but their wines, Assistant winemaker Alejandro and their art creations were great. This was one of our favorite winery of the six that we visited, if not the favorite one. Next, we visited Vinisterra winery that had great wines and vineyard views. We recommend this winery too. Our last winery of the day was Vinas de Garza. This winery and its wines were OK, but we liked the first two much better. I probably would not recommend this place but try another in its place. We then drove to our Airbnb and checked in and rested up a bit before leaving for dinner.
Our Airbnb was a nice, two story house, on a nice piece of property with vineyards, in a gated community. It had two very nice bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs, and some beds (but no bathroom) in the second story loft that we did not like much. It was a "cabana" located in the Ejido el Porvenior section of the Valley, across the street from the restaurant Finca Altozano, and cost us $405.65/night. The owner is Carlos Bernardo, phone 011-52-1-646-226-8616.
Saturday night we ate at Laja restaurant, an outstanding restaurant that we highly recommend. Reservations are probably necessary since it is not large. They have prix fixe ("fixed price") menus, probably different every night. The menus lists eight items, in groups of two, with and without wine pairings. One must choose a four course or eight-course meal, with or without wine pairings with each course. Our menu listed Lettuce salad / Octopus, Bonita fish tartar / Mushroom risotto, Catch of the day / Braised beef, and Coffee panna cotta / pastry. Their price for the four-course meal (which we all had with wine pairings) was 920 pesos, or 1,420 pesos with wine pairings, and for the eight-course meal, 1,350 pesos, or 2,050 pesos with wine. They exchanged at only 17 pesos per USD, so total bill for six of us without tip was 8,583 pesos, or $504.88 USD if US cash were used. I used my credit card that does not charge a currency exchange fee, and exchanged at 19 pesos/USD, so cost was only $451.74 USD before tip. It was expensive, but we all felt it was well worth it, and we hope to return to this restaurant someday. After dinner, we returned to our Airbnb for the night.
Sunday morning Antonio picked us up and drove us to Hacienda Guadalupe restaurant where we had great breakfasts. We next went to the Wine Museum, which we all enjoyed. We also went to the local Russian museum that was OK but not great. I highly recommend Hacienda Guadalupe for breakfast, and a visit to their Wine museum. When we started our trip, we told Antonio where we wanted to go, only allowing him to determine the order. Antonio knows the Guadalupe Valley well, and therefore has his recommendations for wineries and restaurants. If/when we return, we may let Antonio at least propose his favorites to us. On our trip, he especially promoted a winery J.C. Bravo, for their dry-farmed wines, so we decided to visit his recommended winery in lieu of planned L.A. Ceto winery that has high ratings for both wines and winery. L.A. Ceto is a large winery, and we prefer smaller wineries such as J.C. Bravo. We enjoyed this winery; it was OK, not great. We then went to La Lomita and Vino de Piedra wineries, both very nice wineries with great wines. We recommend both of them.
Before heading home, we had lunch at Finca Altozano restaurant. Lunch and the restaurant were great. After lunch, Antonio drove us with some wine that we had purchased at wineries back to PedWest where he dropped us off and we paid him. We walked back thru PedWest, then Ubered home, arriving home about 7:30pm, very tired. It was a great trip that we hope to repeat sometime.Written May 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - beth ann kHalstead, KS1,793 contributionsThis has an interesting history, and is a nice place to stop in and have a margarita. In addition to touring the building. there's a small market on the courtyard.Written January 24, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- miniFremont, CA188,325 contributionsWe enjoyed going to Rivera del Pacfico and taking a tour. We also saw a very good entertainment show. There was Mexican dancing, singing, and an amazing 80 year old plus who did rope tricks.
Rivera del Pacifico was a former hotel and a favorite to stay at by many Hollywood entertainers and people like William Hearst.
We also were given our choice of beverage - Mexican Coca-Cola, Pino Colado, or a Margarita. Vendors were also there selling their wares.Written February 1, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - bucketlisttravellersSydney, Australia3,783 contributionsThe highlight of this park is a water feature that starts up at night time. The water fountains start up at random times and positions every couple of minutes, accompanied by lights and music. The most fun is to be had watching brave souls walk into the fountain area, essentially playing 'chicken' with the fountain, only to be drenched when the fountains burst up right from around them.Written January 7, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lola RSan Diego, CA1 contributionI personally didn't find it that big of a deal, the scenery is beautiful tho... well in general the ocean is beautiful..
and there are a bunch of sea lions in the cave; looking comfortable while you just stare at them.
so it's a nice quick stop if you're going somewhere else, just snap some pictures enjoy the view for a bit and go... :D
(I do remember however that to get there, there is this dirt/sand road that if you're going in a small/old car, you probably won't make it cause you have to pass this sort of small ravine full of sand where you car can get stuck, but it's honestly not that bad)Written May 13, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ensenada
- The top attractions to visit in Ensenada are: See all attractions in Ensenada on Tripadvisor
- The best outdoor activities in Ensenada according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Pai Pai Ecotourism Park
- La Bufadora
- Rancho Los Bandidos
- El Parque de la Bandera
- El Salto Canyon & Waterfall
- The best day trips from Ensenada according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Private Horseback and La Bufadora Shore Excursion
- Private and custom group Wine tour Valle de Guadalupe
- Private La Bufadora, Flea Market Shopping, Scenic Tour
- Valle Experience by Ansell Wine Tours
- Guadalupe Valley Wine Route Tour in Baja California
- The most popular things to do in Ensenada with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Pai Pai Ecotourism Park
- Lomas Travel DMC | Baja California
- Ensenada travel tours
- La Bufadora
- Bodycare Massage Spa