Calle Primera (First Street), Ensenada (must see)
Adolfo L贸pez Mateos Avenue鈥攐ften called Calle Primera (or First Street)鈥攊s one of Ensenada鈥檚 most vibrant and walkable streets, popular with both tourists and locals. Stretching for about four blocks between Castle Street and Riveroll Avenue, it鈥檚 a bustling hub filled with color, flavor, and local charm. Both sides of the avenue are lined with shops selling 鈥渃urios鈥� (short for curiosidades), where visitors can browse for handmade jewelry, leather goods, Mexican crafts, and souvenirs. The area is also packed with restaurants, caf茅s, and bars, offering everything from fresh seafood to street-side churros dusted in cinnamon and sugar.
This avenue is not just about shopping鈥攊t鈥檚 a full sensory experience. Grab a mocha frapp茅 from a cozy bistro caf茅, or sit down to a plate of fish tacos made with the morning鈥檚 catch. Many hotels, both modern and historic, are nestled along the street, making it a convenient and entertaining area to stay. During Ensenada鈥檚 annual Carnaval, one of Mexico鈥檚 largest, L贸pez Mateos Avenue becomes a parade route and celebration hotspot, with music, costumes, and dancing filling the street for days.
The best way to enjoy Adolfo L贸pez Mateos Avenue is on foot. With so much to see and taste, walking lets you take in every colorful storefront, sniff out your next snack, and even strike up a chat with a local artisan.
This avenue is not just about shopping鈥攊t鈥檚 a full sensory experience. Grab a mocha frapp茅 from a cozy bistro caf茅, or sit down to a plate of fish tacos made with the morning鈥檚 catch. Many hotels, both modern and historic, are nestled along the street, making it a convenient and entertaining area to stay. During Ensenada鈥檚 annual Carnaval, one of Mexico鈥檚 largest, L贸pez Mateos Avenue becomes a parade route and celebration hotspot, with music, costumes, and dancing filling the street for days.
The best way to enjoy Adolfo L贸pez Mateos Avenue is on foot. With so much to see and taste, walking lets you take in every colorful storefront, sniff out your next snack, and even strike up a chat with a local artisan.
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Calle Primera (First Street) on Map
Sight Name: Calle Primera (First Street)
Sight Location: Ensenada, Mexico (See walking tours in Ensenada)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Ensenada, Mexico (See walking tours in Ensenada)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Ensenada, Mexico
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Ensenada Introduction Walking Tour
Ensenada, located on the Baja California Peninsula, is a coastal city known for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant culinary scene and rich cultural heritage.
This dynamic port city offers a unique blend of Mexican charm and maritime adventures, making it a popular destination for travelers looking for both relaxation and excitement. ***PH***
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
This dynamic port city offers a unique blend of Mexican charm and maritime adventures, making it a popular destination for travelers looking for both relaxation and excitement. ***PH***
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles