 -It's perhaps like nothing you have ever seen before, Ensenada's annual Festival Del Caballo, a celebration of fine horses, wine from area vineyards, and Baja culture at its finest.
Scheduled for May 27, the event features all types of family activities. You'll discover a gallery of art of explore featuring artists from all across the Baja region and the interior of Mexico.
In addition, folklorico dancers will perform throughout the event, adding color and excitement to the days activities. Fine food is also the order of the day as a showcase of regional dishes are available. Children's activities are planned and parents can enjoy a wide variety of wines and cheeses carefully selected from across this win country region.
 The highlight of the event, of course, are the many horse related events that are staged. From traditional Vaquero exhibitions to competition jumping, there's something for every equestrian and horse lover.
ABOUT ENSENADA
Known as the "Cinderella of the Pacific", Ensenada is located 70 miles south of the international border, a 90-minute drive from San Diego. Its warm Mediterranean climate, friendly atmosphere and accessibility by land, air, and sea have made Ensenada a favorite tourist destination for many years, and Mexico's second most-visited port-of-call for major cruise lines and pleasure boats.
Ensenada's romantic past, dynamic present, and promising future provide wide appeal for cultural visitors, vacationing families, and business travelers. With a variety of accommodations ranging from modern hotels with Old World charm to full-service resorts with convention centers to RV parks with complete amenities, Ensenada easily suits every taste or budget.
ENSENADA 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.
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RIVIERA DEL PACIFICO
Once a plush gambling casino in the '30s, now a center for social and cultural events open 8:30am-7pm. Stroll the gardens landscaped with monuments detailing Baja California history until 10pm. Visit Bar Andaluz, the Museum of history and Galeria de la Ciudad. Centrally located on Blvd. Costero, tel. 176-4233, fax 176-4310. The adjacent Parque Infantil (Children's Park) with a playground and BBQs/tables opens Tues.-Sun. 10am-6pm.
HUSSONG'S CANTINA
The oldest bar in the Californias established in 1892 and a designated historical landmark. Open daily 10am-1am. Av. Ruiz #113, tel. 178-3210.
PASEO CALLE PRIMERA
The newly remodeled shopping & dining promenade stretching along Av. Lopez Mateos from Av. Castillo to Av. Ryerson. Stroll through this colorful shopping district, then relax and enjoy al fresco dining and people-watching.
BOULEVARD COSTERO
Once a sandy beach, now the coastal route through Ensenada also known as Lazaro Cardenas. View the Riviera del Pacifico and other sights along the palm-lined boulevard from the comfort of a calandria (horse-drawn carriage). Rides available daily 9am-6pm at Blvd. Costero & Macheros, tel. 171-4303 (cellular).
EL MALECON
The new boardwalk along the downtown waterfront from Azueta to Av. Castillo. Relax and enjoy the view at Parque Ventana al Mar (Window to the Sea Park) with its monumental Mexican flag.
OPEN-AIR FISH MARKET
Northern Baja's largest seafood market with many types of fish and shellfish plus Ensenada's specialty-fish tacos. On the waterfront malecon.
PLAZA CIVICA
An attractive park on Blvd. Costero & Macheros with giant golden busts of Mexican heroes Benito Juarez, Miguel Hidalgo and Venustiano Carranza. It is locally known as "Three Heads Park."
CHAPULTEPEC HILLS
A fabulous panoramic view of Ensenada from one of the city's most attractive residential areas. Follow Calle 2 up.
STATUE OF TARA & ECOLOGICAL PARK
A huge handpainted statue symbolizing Mother Nature, a gift of peace and friendship from a Nepalese cultural organization. Overlooking the city on the original site of the 1930s Fort Keki on Calle 13 between Av. Obregon & Moctezuma.
PARQUE REVOLUCION
A lovely park with numerous species of shade trees, a playground and Mother's Monument. Av. Obregon between Calles 6&7.
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