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The road from Ensenada, especially in the area close to the Bufadora, offers beautiful views over the sea and cliffs. The narrow main street leading to the viewing area is crowded with tourist-trap shops selling curios, take-away food, and prescription medicines, but the Bufadora is a rather remarkable natural sea vent. However, you cannot see the blow hole from most parts of the viewing area due to the angle of the cliff face; the impressive columns of water that shoot up are visible. On busy days, local Mexican tourists in the hundreds cram the viewing area. The local cove offers camping, swimming, kayaking and scuba, including a small dive shop with rentals; the cove is especially cold water. Locals report that sea lions are sometimes seen swimming about. Locals eat at Celia's, also available are the Bufadora, Pancho's, and Habana Banana restaurants.
La Bufadora is a blowhole and tourist attraction located on the Punta Banda Peninsula in Baja California, Mexico, about 27 km (17 mi) south of Ensenada.
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Caracol Science Museum
Modern science museum with spectacular ocean views from its myriad floor-to-ceiling windows. Permanent galleries focus on the heavens, earth, and the sea. The museum has a large planetarium. The museum has special seasonal exhibits as well as special events like nature walks, skywatching, etc.
Regional History Museum
Small museum in a former prison. Exhibits show the history of Baja California from the time of ancient indigenous civilizations dwelling in caves through the era of Colonial Mexico with the missionaries and early settlers through today. Occasional temporary exhibits on special topics.
Cathedral
Roman Catholic Cathedral in Spanish Colonial style. Dress modestly (no short shorts, must cover your shoulders). Candles and Mass by donation (ofrenda).
What better way to spend a summer evening in Mexico than enjoying "America's favorite pastime"...baseball! The Marineros are Ensenada's hometown team, playing in the semi-pro developmental league, Liga del Norte. The stadium is a fun, family-friendly place with great concessions at reasonable prices.