http404 Posted November 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2014 What are the options for getting from the pier into the shopping district and back for someone who can't walk it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted November 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2014 There will be a local shuttle bus for a few dollars to town. And back. Walk through the shops by the pier and the bus will come there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosefloater Posted November 5, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2014 The shuttle gets you to the beginning of the real touristy part of the main tourist street. Depending on where you want to go, it can be up to another quarter mile. If you google Ensenada and look at the map, the shuttle drops you off at the Plaza de Las Tres Cabezas (Big Head Plaza) at Macheros and Transpeninsular Hwy. You can also take a taxi into town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedward Posted November 5, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2014 The shuttle drops you off at the Plaza de Las Tres Cabezas (Big Head Plaza) at Macheros and Transpeninsular Hwy. Or, better yet, Three Heads plaza! Or perhaps Three BIG Heads... :D Unfortunately, in our opinion, Ensenada is a creepy dump, especially when comparing to the resort cities. Regards, Ned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 5, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Or, better yet, Three Heads plaza! Or perhaps Three BIG Heads... :D Unfortunately, in our opinion, Ensenada is a creepy dump, especially when comparing to the resort cities. Regards, Ned That's just it. Ensenada isn't a resort town. It's a regular Mexican city that doesn't cater to American tourists. We prefer it over the commercialized, built for tourist areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
http404 Posted November 6, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Or, better yet, Three Heads plaza! Or perhaps Three BIG Heads... :D Unfortunately, in our opinion, Ensenada is a creepy dump, especially when comparing to the resort cities. Regards, Ned Wow Ned, that is some really good info there. Thanks for your help dip*****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
http404 Posted November 6, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The shuttle gets you to the beginning of the real touristy part of the main tourist street. Depending on where you want to go, it can be up to another quarter mile. If you google Ensenada and look at the map, the shuttle drops you off at the Plaza de Las Tres Cabezas (Big Head Plaza) at Macheros and Transpeninsular Hwy. You can also take a taxi into town. Thank you. Are there cabs at the pier inside the gate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledporky Posted November 6, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I don't remember seeing taxi's inside the security gates but it's been a couple of years since we were last there. The white busses are lined up to take passengers into town people either walk into town or take the bus. Have you considered doing the blow hole excursion (not thru the cruiseline!)? It's all bus ride there and back. I think it's a couple of hundred yards from where they park the bus to the actual blowhole. Lots of shopping/fish tacos right there. Then they drop you off in the downtown area where you can shop/eat some more then ride the shuttle back (or taxi). If you hire a taxi in town I remember you want to find the "taxi dude" (there's probably an actual name for his role). He's standing on a corner with taxis lined up. He arranges the taxi ride and will confirm the fare for you. I think it's only a couple of bucks back to the boat. Ensenada is not a resort town, but they don't bill it as one either. We always have fun when we go there: go to the different shops, margaritas at Hussong's, walk next door and eat a plate full of good tacos (at Tacos Lindos). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thank you. Are there cabs at the pier inside the gate? Depends on which dock you are at. The first dock has limited parking so the taxis line up a bit towards the street. The further dock has a large parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
http404 Posted November 7, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I don't remember seeing taxi's inside the security gates but it's been a couple of years since we were last there. The white busses are lined up to take passengers into town people either walk into town or take the bus. Have you considered doing the blow hole excursion (not thru the cruiseline!)? It's all bus ride there and back. I think it's a couple of hundred yards from where they park the bus to the actual blowhole. Lots of shopping/fish tacos right there. Then they drop you off in the downtown area where you can shop/eat some more then ride the shuttle back (or taxi). If you hire a taxi in town I remember you want to find the "taxi dude" (there's probably an actual name for his role). He's standing on a corner with taxis lined up. He arranges the taxi ride and will confirm the fare for you. I think it's only a couple of bucks back to the boat. Ensenada is not a resort town, but they don't bill it as one either. We always have fun when we go there: go to the different shops, margaritas at Hussong's, walk next door and eat a plate full of good tacos (at Tacos Lindos). Thanks PP, We are actually Ensenada veterans. We have been there dozens of times and my MIL lives right next to La Bufadora. I'm just looking for an easy way to get into town without pushing a wheelchair all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 7, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks PP, We are actually Ensenada veterans. We have been there dozens of times and my MIL lives right next to La Bufadora. I'm just looking for an easy way to get into town without pushing a wheelchair all the way. Ask the shuttle drivers. A few years back one of our group was in a wheelchair. They said one of the drivers called a special taxi for her. She was able to transfer on her own, with minimal help, into the taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted November 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Or, better yet, Three Heads plaza! Or perhaps Three BIG Heads... :D Unfortunately, in our opinion, Ensenada is a creepy dump, especially when comparing to the resort cities. Regards, Ned I've never thought of Ensenada as creepy. Kind of a strange description. Sure, it isn't like Puerto Vallarta but creepy? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litljenj Posted November 19, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I've never thought of Ensenada as creepy. Kind of a strange description. Sure, it isn't like Puerto Vallarta but creepy? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Mazatlan gave me the creeps. Ensenada... well, Hussongs margaritas left me with a fuzzy memory ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Holly Posted November 22, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Wow Ned, that is some really good info there. Thanks for your help dip*****. I know it's really silly, and a bit immature, but every time I read this I crack up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissach Posted January 24, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I know it's really silly, and a bit immature, but every time I read this I crack up. Me too!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted January 24, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) The shuttle bus charges $3.00 round trip to town. They also sell a trip to the blowhole on another bus at the same terminal for $15.00. I don't understand why some feel they need to disparage Ensenada. It appeals to many. Edited January 24, 2015 by swedish weave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcandme13 Posted January 28, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Best place for cheap margaritas, tacos and drunk people watching:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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