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Ensenada Area National Parks &
Natural Attractions
Gray
Whale Watching
The gray whale is the most common species seen near the coast of Baja. Other
whales are present but tend to seek deeper waters while the gray whale's swim in
shallow waters seeking Baja's many lagoons for calving. The Baja California
coastline is teeming with whales during the calving season from late November to
late March. The greatest number can be seen in February
La Bufadora
An amazing natural blowhole spouting seawater 70 feet into the air. Newly
renovated with botanical gardens and various observation decks, several with
handicapped access. 22 miles south of Ensenada near the tip of Punta Banda
peninsula. Small parking fee.
Parque Nacional Constitucion De 1957 (Laguna Hanson)
A national park in the sierra de Juarez with Laguna Hanson, a scenic lake
surrounded by pine forests, unusual rock formations and excellent primitive
campsites on its western shore. Small entrance fee; no facilities; rustic cabin
rentals. Best access is via the 20-mile dirt road just east of Km. 55 on Highway
3 to Ojos Negros / San Felipe.
Parque Nacional Sierra De San Pedro Martir
The larger of Baja California’s two national parks with the Mexican National
Observatory located near the peninsula’s highest peak, the 10,154 ft. Picacho
del Diablo. This unspoiled wilderness is an ideal setting for hiking,
backpacking and primitive camping. Small entrance fee; no facilities. Access via
a 65-mile dirt road from San Telmo de Abajo, 80 miles south of Ensenada on the
Transpeninsular Highway.
Catavina Cave
Paintings
The most easily accessible of Baja’s primitive rock art, thought to be 600 to
1000 years old. Vivid geometric and abstract pictographs cover the walls and
ceiling of a small cave two miles north of Catavina near Km. 170 on the
Transpeninsular Highway.
Rancho Buenaventura
At Doña Petra Canyon, at the end of Ruiz Ave.
Camping, horse riding, bathrooms
Rancho Aguacaliente
Kilometer 26 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway
Phone (011-526) 684-0627 and 684-0628
Small 29 room hotel, roman baths, electricity, camping areas, restaurant
Rancho Ensenada
Kilometer 9.6 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway
Phone (714) 650-4444
Lodging w/all services, Jacuzzi, restaurant-bar, camping, horseback riding and
more!
Rancho Gongora
Kilometer 55.2 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway
Phone (011-526) 178-3726
Located at Sierra Juarez, 6 person cabins, camping, pool, baths, children's park
Rancho Pino Colorado
Kilometer 55.2 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway
Phone (011-526) 176-2161
Located at Sierra Juarez, two cabins for 15 persons, 2 rustic cabins, camping
area, baths and showers
Rancho Los Casian
Kilometer 43.5 Ensenada-San Felipe Highway
Artificial lake for Fishing, pool, baths and showers, horseback riding, camping,
equipped spaces for motor-homes
Rancho Bocana de Santo Tomas
Kilometer 152 Transpeninsular Highway
Located coast-side at Santo Tomas Port, 10 cabins all services, camping
Rancho Mikes Sky
Phone (011-526) 681-5514
In the San Telmo Zone, transpeninsular highway on side road to National
Astrological Observatory 27 cabins with complete services, horseback riding,
camping
Rancho Meling
In the San Telmo Zone, transpeninsular highway
Lodging with complete services, fishing lake, horseback riding, small aircraft
airport
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