Punta Banda Peninsula: La Bufadora and Amazing Vistas

Punta Banda Peninsula, Ensenada, Mexico

If you visit the port city of Ensenada, chances are you are going to be offered a tour to La Bufadora, the famous blowhole located on a peninsula close to town.  The spout of sea water is the result of air, trapped in a sea cave, exploding upwards. Air is forced into the cave by [...]

Eating Fish Tacos in Ensenada

Fish Taco

I have lost count of how many times I have been to Ensenada, Baja California.  I suspect the exact number is around 8 to 10. But there is a sad (even cruel) truth I have to admit.  I have never tried a fish taco in Ensenada. Anyway, what is the big deal about Ensenada’s fish [...]

Eating in Ensenada, Mexico

Mulita

Ensenada. Ensenada. You guys know I love to visit this port located in the Baja Peninsula.  I am aware of the bad reputation it has.  I am sure some people are scared to stop by.  I even wrote a post about how this is a place not many want to visit.  I understand all the [...]

The place not many want to visit: Ensenada, Mexico

Piñatas

There are some destinations that inspire travelers to make the most daring sacrifices to reach them. But there are others nobody wants to visit because of its bad reputation.  I am talking about dirty, ungraceful and gritty cities.  Places full of tacky souvenirs, harassing vendors and cheap alcohol.  Add to those characteristics a dose of nearby [...]

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