Moon Tijuana, Ensenada & Valle de Guadalupe Wine Country

by Jennifer Kramer

Overview

Indulge in tacos and beers on the beach, sip your way through a boutique vineyard, and cruise along the stunning Baja coast with Moon Tijuana, Ensenada & Valle de Guadalupe Wine Country. Inside you'll find:

• Flexible itineraries including a five-day road trip, a weekend in Tijuana, three days in wine country, and a four-day getaway to Ensenada
• Strategic advice for road-trippers, foodies, wine enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and more
• Outdoor adventures and unique experiences: Cruise down Mexico's Highway 1 and feel the warm Baja breeze on your face. Catch a local fútbol game or peruse an art gallery in Tijuana's buzzing Zona Centro. Spot great white sharks off the volcanic shores of Isla Guadalupe, hike to the El Vallecito cave paintings, or trek through canyons to hidden waterfalls. Catch a wave in Rosarito or explore a sunken ship on a diving expedition
• The best local flavors: Sample varietals from indie winemakers, head to Tecate for Mexico's favorite cerveza, or hit a modern craft brewery for an afternoon tasting. Grab fish tacos, ceviche tostadas, and steamy tamales from a food truck. Indulge in fresh pastries at a 24-hour bakery. Feast on fresh lobster in Puerto Nuevo, enjoy a wood-fired meal at an outdoor campestre restaurant, and try the unique Mediterranean and Asian twists of Baja Med cuisine
• Expert insight from Baja tour guide Jennifer Kramer on where to go, how to get around, and how to support local businesses
• Full-color photos and maps throughout
• Reliable background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, plus health and safety advice and information on border crossings
• Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook and travel tips for families with kids, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ travelers

Experience the best of Tijuana, Ensenada, and the Valle de Guadalupe Wine Country with Moon.
Want más Mexico? Check out Moon Yucatán Peninsula,Moon Oaxaca, or Moon Puerto Vallarta.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640497733
Publisher:	Avalon Publishing
Publication date:	10/27/2020
Series:	Travel Guide
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	25 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

A Baja California-based tour guide, travel planner, and writer, Jennifer Kramer has been immersed in Baja's culture, history, and natural wonders for over 30 years. From childhood excursions down the peninsula to her work today as marketing director for her family's company, Discover Baja Travel Club, Jen has made it her life's mission to explore and share all that Baja California has to offer. In this book Jen unlocks Baja's hidden gems and offers a pragmatic guide for the traveler seeking an adventure off the beaten path.

Jen and her husband currently live in Northern Baja where they lead culinary, wine, and beer tours of the region. When not working, Jen can be found scouting the best taco stands in Tijuana or relaxing at boutique wineries in the Valle de Guadalupe.

Learn more about Jen's Baja adventures and projects by visiting jenniferckramer.com.

Table of Contents

Discover Tijuana, Ensenada & Valla de Guadalupe Wine Country 6

5 Top Experiences 10

Planning YourTrip 14

The Best of Northern Baja 18

Tijuana Weekend 20

Wine-Tasting Getaway 21

Ensenada Beach Getaway 22

The Cuisine Scene 23

Tijuana 25

Sights 27

Recreation 34

Entertainment and Shopping 35

Food 40

Accommodations 47

Information and Services 49

Transportation 50

Tecate 52

Sights 55

Entertainment and Shopping 57

Food 60

Accommodations 63

Information and Transportation 64

La Rumorosa and Vicinity 66

Rosarito and the Northern Baja Coast 68

Tijuana to Rosarito 73

Rosarito 73

Rosarito to Ensenada 84

Ensenada 92

Sights 95

Beaches and Recreation 101

Entertainment and Shopping 102

Food 104

Accommodations 109

Information and Services 111

Transportation 111

Isla Guadalupe 112

Northern Mexico Wine Country 113

Valle de Guadalupe 117

Valle de Guadalupe 117

Vallede la Grulla and Vallede Santo Tomás 138

Background 142

The Landscape 142

History 144

Government and Economy 147

People and Culture 147

Essentials 149

Transportation 149

Visas and Officialdom 155

Recreation 156

Food and Accommodations 157

Travel Tips 159

Health and Safety 161

Tourist Information 162

Resources 165

Glossary 165

Spanish Phrasebook 166

Suggested Reading 172

Internet Resources 173

Index 174

List of Maps 178