Ensenada Municipality

Ensenada Municipality is a coastal administrative division in Baja California that stretches along the Pacific shoreline. Mountains rise inland while the port and fishing docks line the waterfront, creating a landscape shaped by the sea and maritime activity.

A small settlement took root here in the late 1880s and gradually developed into a major port community. Growth followed as maritime infrastructure expanded and commerce with other regions intensified.

Local institutions actively promote scientific research through multiple centers dedicated to marine biology, astronomy, and agricultural biotechnology studies.

The waterfront zone is where most visitor services are located, including restaurants, shops, and boat tours. This central area is easy to walk around and serves as the hub for exploring the region's maritime character.

The coastal hills south of the city receive minimal rainfall, which is unusual for Pacific Mexico. This dry climate has made wine farming in the nearby valleys a regional specialty that surprises many visitors.

Location: Baja California

Inception: December 29, 1953

Capital city: Ensenada

Shares border with: Playas de Rosarito, Tijuana, Tecate, Mexicali Municipality, Baja California Sur

Website: http://ensenada.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 31.51900,-116.00500

Latest update: December 23, 2025 09:40