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Ensenada Mexico Boating Guide

Posted October 3rd, 2008 by phoebe

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Ensenada Mexico Boating Guide

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Ensenada, Mexico - Located in the Bahía de Todos Santos, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean, and backed by a small mountain range, Ensenada is one of Mexico's largest ports. Not only do recreational boats stop here to clear customs, and enjoy the sights, cruise ships also make stops, making for an often frantic scene while entering and leaving port. Ensenada is not only one of the largest marina areas in Mexico, it also has a navy base, an army base, and a military airfield, which functions as an airport of entry into Mexico. Ensenada, Mexico is the third largest city in the Mexican state of Baja California, located about 70 miles (116 km) south of Tijuana, at 31°85'N, 116°62'W. Because of its location on the Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean latitude, the weather in Ensenada tends to be pleasant for most of the year.

Contents Ensenada Mexico Cruising Guide

Anchorages and Marinas in Ensenada
Travel Attractions for Cruisers in Ensenada
Weather in Ensenada, Mexico
Tides in Ensenada

Ensenada Marinas

Ensenada Mexico Marinas and Anchorages

Cruising sailors and those in the "90 Day Yacht Club" are advised to make marina reservations prior to arrival in Ensenada, Mexico.

Hotal Coral and Marina

350-slip marina
Phone: (011-52 (646)1)75-00-00
Fax: (011-52 (646)1) 75-00-05
All the usual marina amenities and a Restaurant, Bar & Night Club. Marina with slips from 30 to 150 ft. Gas and Diesel dock. You can clear customs here.

Baja Naval

This marina offers 50 slips for boats up to 100 ft long on the Malecon on the south side of the harbor.
Baja Naval owns and operates a marina offering 50 slips for boats up to 100 ft long. They provide fuel, drinking water, restrooms and showers, electricity, concierge, e-mail, computer hookups, and 24hr security. They can also help you with fishing licenses, port clearance and immigration papers. The only travel lift in Ensenada, Mexico. You can clear customs here.

Cruiseport Village Marina

Cruiseport Village Marina is one of the harbor’s newest facilities, with 200 boat slips from 36 to 60 feet. Located inside the harbor breakwater in front of Convention Center (Riviera del Pacifico) Ensenada.
210 slips - live aboards welcome. Port clearance services here. VHF Ch. 12. Tel:+52 646 173 4141

Sergio’s Marina

30 slips.
Tel: 011 52 (646) 178-2185
Sergio’s Marina features 30 liveaboard and guest slips for boats from 30 to 100 feet (LOA).
Services available: 30 slips, electricity, water, restrooms, showers, dock carts, public phones, snack bar, daily weather report, fishing licenses, 24 hour security, walking distance to downtown Ensenada, parking, fishing tackle, ice, boat clearance, boat rentals, monitors VHF channel 06.

Juanito's Place

Tel: 011-52-646 174-0953
VHF Channel 18A
Juanito's Place in Ensenada provides Electricity (110v30 Amp), Water, 24 hour Security, Telephone, Trash Pickup and Water Taxi Service. On premises public parking and daily weather reports. The bi-lingual staff can arrange delivery of ice, drinking water, and fuel on request.

Travel Attractions for Cruisers in Ensenada, Mexico

While summer is the busy season here, there’s lots to do year round. Offshore fishing is one of the best activities in the Ensenada area. January to March is whale-watching season, and in the middle of February it's time for Carnaval, a huge party throughout the town. The rugged terrain surrounding Ensenada offers up many options for outdoor enthusiasts, including mountain biking, hiking, off-roading and much more. For those that want to sit and do nothing, the beach is a good choice, enjoy the sand, but watch for pollution in the water which can get very dirty and unhealthy for swimming.

The Ensenada area has several great surfing spots, such as San Miguel Beach, California Trailer Park, Stacks and 3 M's (Tres Emes in Spanish), which are located in the north coast of the city. Todos Santos Island (better known as 'Todos'), a small island located about 2 hours west of Ensenada by boat, is a world famous surfing spot. The Billabong XXL surfing contest has been held at Todos Santos Island several times. Wave faces can reach above 60 feet on the island. Further south of Ensenada are spots famous for their excellent windsurfing.

Off-road enthusiasts use Ensenada year-round as a starting point to explore Baja California. The world-renowned Baja 1000 off-road race is held in Ensenada every year in late November, while the Baja 500 race is held in early June.

Just one block away from Ventana al Mar in Ensenada, is a street called "La Primera". It's the classic tourism spot in Ensenada where you will find tons of trinquet and souvenir stores, restaurants, hotels, bars and popular clubs.

Ensenada Mexico Boating and Boats

Ensenada Mexico Marine Weather

Ensenada Mexico Tides

Tides in Ensenada

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