One alternate, shown below, is to cross at Tijuana and take the free road at La Misión.
Time to get to Ensenada: Approximately 30-40 minutes
Overview: Exit the Scenic Toll Road (Mexico 1) at Km. 59.5 (Alisitos exit, near Hotel La Fonda) take the free road inland all the way to Ensenada. This route passes the exit for the Baja wine valley (Valle de Guadalupe) as well.
At approximately K59.5, at the Alisitos exit (near Hotel La Fonda) traffic is directed off the Scenic Toll Road (Mexico 1) and onto the free road.Curve down to the right. At the "Alto" take a left, following the Ensenada sign.Next, you will pass Hotel La Fonda on the right and parallel the ocean before heading east into La Misión.After passing through La Misión, the road begins to climb a winding hill.Then it levels out.To visit the Baja wine valley (Valle de Guadalupe) watch for the exit signs.Descending into Ensenada.Exiting the free road and taking a temporary road.Arriving into Ensenada near the Ensenada toll booth.
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