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Welcome to Ensenada in Mexico!

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Ensenada is a coastal city in Mexico, the third-largest in Baja California. Lying 125 kilometers (78 mi) south of San Diego on the Baja California Peninsula, it is locally referred to as La Cenicienta del Pacífico, “The Cinderella of the Pacific”. Ensenada is just one of over 60 official online guides covering the whole of Mexico. If you´re planning a trip to Mexico and would like discover our fabulous nation before visiting or, if you´d like to visit a specific place in Mexico, then you´ve come to the right place. Ensenada is a major tourist destination for Americans crossing the border at Tijuana and who search the authentic Mexican Culture absent in Tijuana.

One of the first settlements founded in the California’s, Ensenada has emerged as a major cruise ship destination, aerospace center, and there is a region in close proximity to the north east where wine is produced and grapes are grown.

Ensenada Wine region mexico

Legend has it that the first Vitis vinifera made it to the region’s San Ignacio Mission in 1703, when Jesuit Padre Juan de Ugarte planted the first vineyards here. When the first European explorers discovered the region, the Yuman Indians inhabited the region, of which tribal groups such as the Kiliwa, Paipai and Kumiai still exist. These semi-nomadic indigenous people lived in the bay area and interior valleys of the Sierra Juarez and San Pedro Martir.

Strategically located on the coastline of Bahia de Todos Santos a natural bay of the Pacific Ocean on the peninsula’s often referred “Gold Coast” the Port of Ensenada is a significant commercial, fishing, and tourist port receiving millions of cruise passengers and visitors driving down from California USA.

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Ensenada is one of Mexico´s most popular places, visited by millions of people over the last decade. When you travel to Ensenada you may wish to check out the Ensenada hotels we have available or maybe you´d like to rent a car in Ensenada? We also offer extensive shore excursions and day trips in Ensenada. This unique place has simply amazing. We´ve also compiled a list of Travel books on Ensenada Mexico.

Residents often refer to themselves as “porteños” or port-dwellers, in reference to the historic harbor. The city is home to a navy base, army base, and Ensenada Airport, a military airfield which also serves as an airport of entry into Mexico.

Ensenada is the municipal seat and cultural and commercial center of Ensenada Municipality, one of five into which the state of Baja California is divided. The city has an approximate population of 300.000 and, more significantly, 59% of the total population of the whole Municipality.

Ensenada is surrounded by small mountain ranges offering a picturesque backdrop for tourists. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean and temperate Mediterranean latitude create mild year-round weather, making Ensenada a hub for American and Canadian retires escaping the northern chills of winter. Ensenada´s rainy season during the winter is short and the area is known for its prolonged droughts, which can affect its grape harvests and wine production.

Sierra de Juarez ensenada

The National Park Constitution of 1857 created the Sierra de Juarez and San Pedro Martir National Parks, which maintain one of the best astronomical observatories in Mexico.

Whether you are visiting Ensenada in Mexico for business, pleasure or both, we´re sure that Ensenada will meet all of your expectations and that the people of Ensenada will make you feel welcome while sampling some of the unique cuisine on offer in the Ensenada Restaurant districts.


Ensenada Mexico History

Ensenada Mexico Boardwalk

Bahia Todos Santos, on which Ensenada now stands, was first reached by sea by the voyager from Portugal Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo on the now famous ships called El Salvador and Victoria. The city was founded in September 17, 1542 under the name San Mateo. In 1602, while mapping the coast of the California’s in search of safe harbors for returning Spanish galleons from Manila to Acapulco, the city was renamed Ensenada de Todos Santos by the Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno who succeeded in sailing with three ships to La Paz, Baja California Sur in 1596.

The initial permanent settlement in Ensenada was established by the Jesuits during the seventeenth or eighteenth century. After the expulsion of the Jesuits in 1768, the Dominicans took over the representation of Europe in what is today Ensenada. José Manuel Ruiz Carillo in 1805, gained permission to establish himself in Ensenada, being appointed governor of Baja California and building a house in Ensenada that remained standing until the final part of that century, despite being briefly ruled by William Walker, the self-declared “president” of the Republic of Lower California, in 1853-54.

Ensenada Mexico Old Photos

Ensenada Mexico, in 1882, was designated the official capital of Baja California, and inroads into developing the area were made by the English Mexican Land and Colonization Company. These were suspended during the Mexican Revolution, which left the area devastated. In 1915, the capital was transferred to Mexicali, and in 1930 the population of Ensenada was a measly 5,000 people. During the early part of the twentieth century, the city’s name was shortened from Ensenada de Todos Santos to Ensenada, a change made in order to eliminate local confusion with similarly named and close neighbor of Todos Santos in Baja California Sur.

Prohibition played a major role in the development of Ensenada during twentieth-century when Americans and Canadians would go south of the border in search of entertainment and alcohol, developing first Tijuana, then Rosarito, and finally Ensenada as major tourist destinations.

Hotel Riviera del Pacifico ensenada

The Hotel Riviera del Pacifico (apparently where the Margarita drink was invented) opened in 1930 was the chic place to be seen in those days and, placing Ensenada on the international glamour map. Visited several times by President Miguel Aleman, international artists and political personalities the Hotel Riviera del Pacifico was both a milestone in developing the city and a magnet for the rich and famous in the 30´s and 40´s.

Hotel del Coronado Ensenada

As with all fashions, the Hotel Riviera del Pacifico was superseded and outgunned by the more impressive Hotel del Coronado which began to court the stars and jet set visiting the area. Ensenada flourished until the early 1950s, at which point Ensenada’s population had risen to 20,000. The hotel Hotel del Coronado finally closed in 1964 but was then reopened as a cultural center and museum still popular even today. From the mid sixties many other hotels opened in Ensenada to fulfill the burgeoning demand and ongoing interest in the city, and the population and economy of Ensenada had increased and diversified its touristic offer towards today’s present status.

Pope Benedict XVI created the Diocese of Ensenada on January 26 of 2007 with territory taken from the Archdiocese of Tijuana and Mexicali Diocese, making it an independent dependency of the Metropolitan Church of Tijuana.

Ensenada Tourism

US Border Tijuana to Ensanada

Ensenada Mexico is conveniently located just 68 miles (108 kilometers)south of the border US border with Tijuana and is connected with an excellent a four lane toll road called the MX-1D and an equally pleasant two lane free road, which makes it a natural destination for tourists on short vacations by car, millions of weekend visitors and spring break revelers.

Los Angeles to Ensanada Cruise

Ensenada’s closeness to California also makes it a popular port of call for short cruise ship trips from Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. These mini cruises are extremely popular and an excellent way of traveling the relatively short distance while absorbing the beautiful pacific coastline. Numerous large cruise lines maintain ships that docked in Ensenada Mexico for weekly visits to the city. Other cruise lines to Mexico’s Pacific Coast also use Ensenada Mexico for shorter stays, making Ensenada an almost obligatory sightseeing destination for Pacific Cruises.

Baja 1000 Ensenada Mexico

For petrol heads and speed junkies, the world-renowned Baja 1000 off-road race is held in Ensenada Mexico every year in late November, while the equally popular Baja 500 race is held in early June. American and worldwide Off-road enthusiasts also make Ensenada popular all year-round as a starting point to explore Baja California.

big game fishing ensenada mexico

Ensenada Mexico is also the water sports mecca of Baja California. Its proximity to the ocean have made all water based activities such as fishing, diving, beaches and surfing an integral part of the structure of tourism and its relation to tourism dollars that enter the city.

surfing ensenada mexico

Ensenada and coastal beach towns of Greater Ensenada have several renowned surfing spots, such as San Miguel Beach, California Trailer Park, Stacks and the infamous 3 M’s, which are all located on the north coast of the city where surf is best enjoyed.

Island of Todos Santos ensenada mexico

The Island of Todos Santos is a small island located west of Ensenada which can be reached in about 2 hours by boat. It has become a world-famous surfing spot popular with the current stars of surf and equally popular for big name sponsored events. Recognized for their natural beauty and consistency, surfing spots of the region have lead surfing contests with serious sponsorship budgets and immense cash prizes such as the Billabong XXL held at Todos Santos Island. Gigantic wave faces can reach above 60 feet (18 meters) on the island. In 2006 Brad Gerlach, winner of Big XXL, surfed a wave measured at 68 feet (20 meters) in December of that year.

American and Canadian tourists also stop in the city on their way to their destinations further south in the municipality where locations famous for their permanent breezes and excellent windsurfing potential are located.

Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race

Those passionate with Maritime races also visit the city for the global Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race, considered to be one of the world’s largest international sailing events which begins in Newport Beach and finishes in Ensenada.

baja 500 ensenada Mexico

Vacations are often mixed with a visit to the Baja dune races of the Baja 1000 and Baja 500.

whale watching ensenada Mexico

Ensenada is one of the world’s capitals for Whale watching and a major tourist draw to the city due to the gray whale’s annual migration from Alaska to the lagoons of Baja California Sur and incredible displays on offer. Between the months of December and March, and back in the months of April and May, whales can be seen from the coast of Ensenada whale excursions are available to see these majestic creatures close up on personal out on the Ocean near Ensenada Mexico.

Ensenada Weather & Climate

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A common misconception and urban myth is that because Ensenada is so far south the summers are terribly hot and unbearable. However, this is untrue and much like many coastal areas a cool Pacific current keeps summers mild and agreeable.

Ensenada mexico beaches

The average high temperature for the months of June, July and August is comfortable 76F (25 Centigrade). The fresh ocean breezes and the bright Baja sun make it an ideal climate for visits all year round and an excellent day trip venue if you´re lucky enough to live in the neighboring California region.

Ensenada mexico excursions

In Ensenada the winters are also mild. Evening lows rarely get into the mid 40s (7 centigrade) and afternoon highs average 68F (20 Centigrade). During the months of fall, winter and early spring, sometimes the wind can switch direction and come from the east off the central desert areas. These winds called Santa Ana can raise temperatures to the high 80s to low 90s (26-30 centigrade). Much to your delight, some of the hottest days of the year are often in the middle of the winter when this phenomenon occurs.

Ensenada Wine & Grapes | Guadalupe Valley

Guadalupe Valley ensenada mexico

Founded by immigrant Russian Molokans in the late nineteenth century the nearby town of Guadalupe is famous for olives and wine. The majority of the Molokan community re-migrated towards California’s Central Valley in the mid-twentieth century, and a Russian Museum commemorating their legacy in the region is open to the public and offers an insight into their practices and successes in the valley.

Guadalupe Valley wine Ensenada

Traditional economic activities in Guadalupe are black and green olives and major wine production. At present, almost 90% of wine production in Mexico originates in the valleys of Guadalupe and the neighboring Calafia.

Guadalupe wine Ensenada

Many local wine producers offer tours showing how wine is made and tastings. Wine connoisseurs from around the world congregate at Guadalupe every year, during the month of August; the beginning of wine harvest season which is celebrated in the Guadalupe Valley and in the city of Ensenada consisting of two weeks of cultural and culinary events, all under the title banner of Fiestas de la Vendimia or, in English, Wine Harvest Festival of Ensenada.

Ensenada Shopping and sightseeing

calle primera ensenada mexico

Most visitors gravitate to the “La Calle Primera” or 1st street of Adolfo Lopez Mateos due to its excellent souvenir, trinket offerings and old world charms. It’s a tourism spot in Ensenada due to its many “Curios” which is short for “Curiosidades” shops, restaurants, hotels, bars, and popular clubs such as the Hussong’s Cantina, Mini Bar, Mango Mango Nightclub and Papas & Beer.

papas beer ensenada

Popular with the hip crowd and shoppers alike, you cannot help being drawn into the frenetic pace and lively atmosphere.

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Yes, La Primera in Ensenada is a very busy street, filled with tourists and locals enjoying themselves.

Ventana al Mar ensenada Mexico

La Primera is just one block away from Ventana al Mar “Window to the Sea” sea walk, a boardwalk type avenue filled with baby strollers, young couples, cyclists, skaters and the locals whose center point is an enormous Mexican flag.

Ventana al Mar ensenada Mexico flag

The now infamous Ensenada Carnaval is one of Mexico’s largest drawling in thousands of people from around the world who gather in the streets for six days and nights.

Ensenada Carnaval

Due south of Ensenada on the Highway 1 you can find the second-largest of three major known marine geysers in the world, colloquially known as La Bufadora or the “The Blowhole” in English.

La Bufadora Ensenada

La Bufadora is always full of tourists taking snapshots and awaiting the next eruption of water from the deep Ocean. The bustling street leading to the viewpoint is a major tourist area where mixtures of authentic Mexican arts and crafts are for sale; bartering over prices with vendors is customary pastime and all part or the “encanto” for which the area is known. A myriad of excellent seafood restaurants and street vendors selling elongated cinnamon and sugar “churros” and other sweet delicacies litter the boulevard.

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Mexico Travelucion

Ensenada is just one of the websites Travelucion operates and is part of over 800 travel websites for over 130 countries worldwide. Our Mexico Collection of 70+ websites covers Mexican States, Cities and towns, along with 10 Mexico special interest websites. If you are traveling to Mexico, our websites will assist you in finding the right Mexican destination to suite your tastes and provide you with invaluable information before traveling to Mexico.

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Baja CaliforniaTravelucion

Baja California stands for “Lower California” it is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Baja California is both the northernmost and westernmost state of Mexico…Visit the official Baja California travel Website

Baja California Sur Travelucion

Baja California Sur peninsula is bordered to the north by the state of Baja California and, to the west by the Pacific Ocean then to the east by the Gulf of California. The state has also shares maritime borders with Sonora and Sinaloa to the east from… Visit the official Baja California Sur travel Website

Campeche Travelucion

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Cancun Travelucion

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Chiapas Travelucion

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Chihuahua travelucion

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Coahuila Travelucion

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Colima Travelucion

Colima is a small state located in the Western Mexico region on Mexico’s central Pacific coast. It shares borders with the states of Jalisco and Michoacán. In addition to the capital city of Colima, the state’s main cities include Manzanillo and Tecomán. Despite being the fourth smallest entity in Mexico… Visit the official Colima travel Website

Comondu Travelucion

Comondú is a municipality of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. This beautiful region is formed by old populations of missionary origin and it constitutes an oasis in the desert where small places of great natural and cultural richness arise. It is a very favorable area for developing alternative tourism… Visit the official Comondu travel Website

Cozumel Travelucion

The island of Cozumel is about 48 km (30 mi) long and 16 km (9.9 mi) wide, and is Mexico’s largest Caribbean island. It is Mexico’s third-largest island, following Tiburon Island and Isla Angel de la Guarda. It lies some 10 km (6.2 mi) from the mainland, and 90 km (56 mi) south of Cancun… Visit the official Cozumel travel Website

Mexico DF Travelucion

Mexico DF was originally built on an island of Lake Texcoco by the Aztecs in 1325 as Tenochtitlan, which was almost completely destroyed in the 1521 siege of Tenochtitlan, and subsequently redesigned and rebuilt in accordance with the Spanish urban standards. In 1524…Visit the official Mexico DF travel Website

Durango Travelucion

Durango is the fourth largest state in Mexico. The state is bordered to the north by Chihuahua, to the north-east by Coahuila, to the south-east by Zacatecas, to the south-west by Nayarit, and to the west by Sinaloa… Visit the official Durango travel Website

 

Guanajuato Travelucion

Guanajuato is located in the North-Central Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Jalisco to the west, Zacatecas to the northwest, San Luis Potosí to the north, Querétaro to the east and Michoacán to the south. It covers an area of 30,608 km²… Visit the official Guanajuato travel Website

Guerrero Travelucion

The state of Guerrero was named after Vicente Guerrero, one of the most prominent leaders in the Mexican War of Independence and the second President of Mexico. It is the only Mexican state named after a president. The modern entity did not exist until 1849, when it was carved out of territories from the states of Mexico, Puebla and Michoacán… Visit the official Guerrero travel Website

Hidalgo Travelucion

Hidalgo is located in Eastern Mexico. Hidalgo is bordered by San Luis Potosí and Veracruz on the north, Puebla on the east, Tlaxcala and México on the south and Querétaro on the west… Visit the official Hidalgo travel Website

Huatulco Travelucion

Bahias de Huatulco is divided into four main districts. Tangolunda is the area where the large upscale resorts are located; Santa Cruz is a small town with the main marina and Santa Cruz beach; La Crucecita, is another small town just inland from the beach area which… Visit the official Huatulco travel Website

Ixtapa Travelucion

Ixtapa is a beach resort in the municipality of Zihuatanejo de Azueta, in the Mexican state of Guerrero. It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) to the northwest of the municipal seat, Zihuatanejo, and some 245 km (152 mi) northwest of Acapulco… Visit the official Ixtapa travel Website

Jalisco Travelucion

Jalisco is one of the more important states in Mexico because of its natural resources as well as its history. Many of the characteristic traits of Mexican culture, particularly outside Mexico, are originally from Jalisco… Visit the official Jalisco travel Website

La Paz Travelucion

La Paz was founded by Hernán Cortés in 1535 and named Bay of Santa Cruz, though afterwards, the admiral Sebastián Vizcaíno baptized it as La Paz in 1596, currently the capital city of the state of Baja California Sur… Visit the official La Paz travel Website

Loreto Travelucion

Loreto is now a tourist resort, catering mostly to U.S. travelers, with daily flights from the U.S. state of California to Loreto International Airport. Many American tourists enjoy fishing in “pangas” for “dorado” Mahi-mahi or Dolphin Fish. Local restaurants will willingly prepare the daily catch of the tourists… Visit the official Loreto travel Website

Los Cabos Travelucion

Los Cabos is the tip of Baja California Sur. Wondering why they call it a dual destination? Part of the fun comes with exploring the region’s two dramatically distinct personas. Tranquil San Jose del Cabo retains the look and vibe of an authentic Mexican town… Visit the official Los Cabos travel Website

Manzanillo Travelucion

Manzanillo is well known internationally for deep-sea fishing and the green flash phenomenon during sunsets, as well as the warm waters of the ocean. The city is a destination resort and has many hotels and self-contained resorts, particularly built on the De Santiago peninsula… Visit the official Manzanillo travel Website

Mayakoba Travelucion

Mayakoba began as a vision; a dream inspired by its blue skies and its emerald beauty defining a ‘once in a lifetime destination in the Riviera Maya. A group of talented biologists, architects and designers persisted in the preservation of the flora and fauna of Mayakoba resort surrounded of sweet water lagoons… Visit the official Mayakoba travel Website

mazatlan travelucion

Mazatlan is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The city serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipio, known as the Mazatlan Municipality. Mazatlán was well regarded by film stars such as John Wayne, Gary Cooper, John Huston, and others of their generation as a sport fishing Mecca… Visit the official Mazatlan travel Website

Merida Travelucion

Merida is a cultural center, featuring multiple museums, art galleries, restaurants, movie theatres and shops. Mérida retains an abundance of beautiful colonial buildings and is a vibrant cultural center with music… Visit the official Merida travel Website

Mexicali Travelucion

Mexicali is one of most racially diverse cities in all of Mexico. The biggest festival in the region, the Fiesta del Sol (Festival of the Sun) is held each year starting at the end of September and continuing through mid-October. Popular dances and music provide a festive… Visit the official Mexicali travel Website

Mexico city travelucion

Mexico City´s Centro Historico is where it all began. Historic city center that is focused around the Zócalo or Plaza de la Constitución. The Zocalo is the largest square in Latin America and the third largest in the world after Moscow’s Red Square and Beijing’s Tiananmen Square… Visit the official Mexico City travel Website

michoacan travelucion

Michoacan, formally Michoacán de Ocampo, its tourism board has divided the state into regions, mostly based on the major cities of Morelia, Uruapan, Lázaro Cárdenas, Patzcuaro, Zamora and Zitácuaro… Visit the official Michoacan travel Website

Morelos Travelucion

Morelos State of Mexico has rich cultural traditions and well preserved at museums across the state. Notable museums include the Museo Cuauhnahuac (the oldest civilian building in Mexico) as well as the Museo Robert Brady, named after an American art collector who fell in love with Cuernavaca in 1959… Visit the official Morelos travel Website

Mulege travelucion

Mulege is a beautiful oasis town located along the tranquil shores of the Sea of Cortez. This small town enjoys a typical mild Baja climate that many travelers find to be exactly what they are seeking. Many of the campgrounds and RV… Visit the official Mulege travel Website

Nayarit Travelucion

Nayarit is located in Western Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Sinaloa to the northwest, Durango to the north, Zacatecas to the northeast and Jalisco to the south. Tourism is increasing and Nayarit’s coastline is still relatively undeveloped, enabling visitors to surf and swim on beautiful, un-crowded beaches… Visit the official Nayarit travel Website

Nuevo Leon Travelucion

Nuevo Leon ranks above all Latin American countries in the Human Development Index. With world leading companies such as Cemex, Bimbo, Maseca, Banorte, ALFA Ternium, i-service, Vitro SA, Coca-Cola, and Cervecería Sol, Tecate, Bohemia, Indio and Nochebuena are just but a few multinationals located in Nuevo Leon… Visit the official Nuevo Leon travel Website

Oaxaca Travelucion

Oaxaca is also incredibly important to Mexico’s food traditions being the birthplace of the “mole,” a very popular Mexican sauce that is used in many traditional cuisines. Culture and history are rich in the Oaxaca region. Ruins from the ancient tribes that used to inhabit the region are plentiful, as are museums that celebrate the history of the region… Visit the official Oaxaca travel Website

Playa Del Carmen Travelucion

Playa del Carmen is a city located along the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico. Locally known as just “Playa”, has undergone rapid development over the past few years with many new luxury residential condominium buildings, restaurants, boutiques and entertainment centers. Currently there are plans to develop over 10 luxury boutique hotels. World renowned chain restaurants including PF Changs, Hard Rock Cafe, Ruth’s Chris, the Cheesecake Factory a but just a few… Visit the official Playa del Carmen travel Website

Rosarito Travelucion

Rosarito, Baja California is located 20 minutes south of the border from San Diego, California, this proximity to the border and scenic location between the Pacific Ocean and coastal foothills, makes Rosarito Beach (or Playas de Rosarito) one of the leading resort towns in Baja California… Visit the official Rosarito travel Website

Puebla Travelucion

Puebla City and State, formally Puebla de los Ángeles, is one of the five most important Spanish colonial cities in Mexico. The historical and cultural value of Puebla’s architecture is a major reason the city was chosen as a World Heritage Site. Various styles and techniques such as Baroque, Renaissance and Classic are represented here in over 5,000 buildings… Visit the official Puebla travel Website

Puerto Vallarta Travelucion

Puerto Vallarta is a city and popular vacation resort on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Around its coastal bay lie beautiful beaches, lush jungles and sparkling waterfalls offer many options for the adventurous travelers, while five star resorts, world-class shopping and gourmet restaurants satisfy even the most sophisticated traveler. Stretching from the south end of Old Town to central downtown… Visit the official Puerto Vallarta travel Website

Queretaro Travelucion

Queretaro is located in North-Central Mexico, in a region known as Bajío, bordered by the states of San Luis Potosí to the north, Guanajuato to the west, Hidalgo to the east, and Michoacán to the southwest. The Centro Histórico is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes the Cerro del Sangremal, crowned by the Convent of the Holy Cross and the flat area on the east that extends into the Cerro de las Campanas… Visit the official Queretaro travel Website

Quintana Roo Travelucion

Quintana Roo is located in Southeastern Mexico, on the Yucatán Peninsula, bordered by Campeche to the west. To the north, Quintana Roo borders the Gulf of Mexico and to the south, Belize and a small border with Guatemala. Quintana Roo is home of the world famous city of Cancun, the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres, the towns of Bacalar, Playa del Carmen and Akumal, as well as the ancient Maya ruins of Chacchoben, Coba, Kohunlich, Muyil, Tulum, Xel-Há, and Xcaret… Visit the official Quintana Roo travel Website

Riviera Maya Travelucion

Riviera Maya or the Mayan Riviera, is a tourism destination following the coastal Highway 307 which parallels the Caribbean coastline of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the eastern portion of the Yucatán Peninsula. Tourism started at the city of Playa del Carmen and ended at the village of Tulum, although the towns of Puerto Morelos situated to the north and between Playa del Carmen and Cancun as well as the town of Felipe Carrillo Puerto situated to the south of Tulum are both currently being promoted as part of the Riviera Maya tourist corridor… Visit the official Riviera Maya travel Website

San Luis Potosi TRAVELUCION

San Luis Potosi stretches across the windswept, sun-baked plains of north central Mexico. It is one of Mexico’s most picturesque towns, whose central historic center features tiered esplanades, several handsome plazas, flower-filled parks, and an active cultural scene. Its importance in Mexican history spans four centuries of influence, making its capital city of the same name a fascinating destination… Visit the official San Luis Potosi travel Website

Sinaloa TRAVELUCION

Sinaloa is located in Northwestern Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Sonora to the north, Chihuahua and Durango to the east and Nayarit to the south. To the west, Sinaloa has a significant share of coastline on the Gulf of California… Visit the official Sinaloa travel Website

Sonora Travelucion

Sonora is a major tourist attraction due to its pristine beaches of; San Carlos, Puerto Peñasco, Bahía Kino, also the Gulf of Santa Clara in San Luis Río Colorado. San Carlos has a large variety of sea life off its shores, making it popular for sports fishing and scuba diving. One of its main attractions is the Playa de los Algodones, called such because its sand dunes look like cotton balls. Puerto Peñasco has no less than 110 kilometres (68 mi) of beaches, which have calm seas… Visit the official Sonora travel Website

Tabasco Travelucion

Tabasco is home to ancient Mayan empire called Comalcalco. The city’s architecture is unique among Mayan sites in that brick was used in place of stone. Comalcalco’s ruins include three large ceremonial complexes: the Grand Acropólis, the North Group and the East Acrópolis. Due to the prominence of the Olmec culture in Tabasco, the state dedicated a museum, the Parque-Museo La Venta, to the Olmec civilization… Visit the official Tabasco travel Website

Tamaulipas Travelucion

Tamaulipas is one-third the size of the state of Chihuahua and fifteen times larger than Morelos. The Tamaulipas International Festival is held each October, features cultural and artistic events that include exhibits, plays, concerts, and cinema. The Tampico Port in Tamaulipas is one of Mexico’s first exporting ports. While oil is the primary commodity exported from Tampico, it also ships silver, copper, lumber, wool, hemp… Visit the official Tamaulipas travel Website

Tecate Travelucion

Tecate is a small city in Baja California located on the border with California, United States in the San Diego and in Tijuana metropolitan area. There is a small port of entry between the cities that serves as a calmer alternative to the bustling port of Tijuana. The Tecate brewery is the centerpiece of the town and it stands out more than any other landmark in the city. They have been making beer here since 1943… Visit the official Tecate travel Website

Tijuana Travelucion

Tijuana´s skyline is the third largest in Mexico and is located in the Zona Rio and Playas de Tijuana. In the Zona Rio the buildings are concentrated on the Tijuana River parallel to the river and on the edges of the Tijuana Country Club. In Playas the high-rises are currently focused on the coast… Visit the official Tijuana travel Website

Tlaxcala Travelucion

Tlaxcala is Mexico’s smallest state, was once home to the ancient Olmeca and Xicalanca civilizations. Tlaxcala is home to three famous bullrings. The most famous being the Jorge “El Ranchero” Aguilar plaza, built in the 18th century in the heart of Tlaxcala City. Today it’s known for its farms and textile industries and tourism… Visit the official Tlaxcala travel Website

Veracruz Travelucion

Veracruz is located in Eastern Mexico, bordered by the states of Tamaulipas to the north, San Luis Potosí and Hidalgo to the west, Puebla to the southwest, Oaxaca and Chiapas to the south and Tabasco to the southeast. Veracruz continues to be a very important part of Mexico’s economy. The state is rich in natural resources and represents approximately 35 percent of Mexico’s water supply… Visit the official Veracruz travel Website

Xcaret Travelucion

Xcaret is a natural park that treasures the best of the traditions and culture of Mexico, a paradise that combines the natural beauty and cultural wealth of the country and the region. Located 45minutes from Cancun, Mexico, Riviera Maya, in Xcaret you will find underground rivers, natural pools and a myriad of attractions… Visit the Xcaret Park Website

xel-ha travelucion

Xelha is located south of the modern town of Playa del Carmen, in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Xel-Ha is an ecological theme park or natural aquarium. Here you can swim with dolphins, see sea turtles, bicycle, snorkel, cliff-dive, and scuba. If you choose to scuba you will get to pet stingrays and see larger fish. This park is large, so bring good shoes to walk up river, you bag your dry belongings and they will be driven back to the main area… Visit the Xelha Park Website

Yucatan Travelucion

Yucatan is located in Southeastern Mexico, on the north part of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is bordered by the states of Campeche to the southwest, Quintana Roo to the northeast and the Gulf of Mexico lies off its north coast. Home to the restored Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá and the Pyramid of Kukulcán… Visit the official Yucatan travel Website

zacatecas travelucion

Zacatecas Colonial Center contains many notable structures, including the Plaza de Armas or Main Square with its magnificent stone façade. The Palacio de Gobierno, the Residencia de Gobernadores and Palacio de la Mala Noche (Palace of the Bad Night) are also located in the Center… Visit the official Zacatecas travel Website

Zihuatanejo Travelucion

Zihuatanejo evolved from a quaint fishing village to a backpackers’ hotspot, to today’s incarnation of winding streets of galleries and folk art shops, small boutique hotels and palapa-style seafood restaurants serving the fresh catch of the day. Backpackers still holiday in Zihuatanejo, but share the experience with honeymooners, snorkelers, swimmers, and cultural travelers who appreciate “Zihua’s” laid-back vibe and postcard-worthy scenery of rocky cliffs, sand and sea… Visit the official Zihuatanejo travel Website