[Ep 19] Tacos, Wine, & Checking Into Mexico By Boat | Ensenada, Mexico
In this episode, we officially check into Mexico by starting the paperwork process in Ensenada. We kick things off with Mexican boat insurance, then explore the colorful streets of this Baja port city discovering local seafood, a hidden wine tasting room, and loads of delicious tacos well off the tourist trail.
Guided by our marina, we complete our check-in with the INM (immigration) and Port Captain, making both us and the boat legal in Mexico. From there, we tackle a mountain of laundry, shop for fresh tortillas, and enjoy a tipsy afternoon at Santo Tomás Winery (Ensenada’s oldest vineyard).
With our boat fully provisioned and spirits high, we prepare to leave for our first big offshore passage to Bahía Tortugas… but as we soon discover, plans at sea don’t always go as expected.
🛥️ Check-in in Mexico
🍷 Wine tasting at Santo Tomás
🌮 Exploring tacos beyond the tourist strip
🧺 Cruising life errands and provisioning
🌊 Prepping for a 2-day passage down the Baja coast
Next episode: We set sail for Bahía Tortugas… but things don’t go according to plan.
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We're Armand, Liya, and our doodle Pinot. In July 2024, we sailed off from Monterey, California aboard our sailboat Cosmo and began the biggest adventure of our lives. Since then, we've been sailing Mexico and beyond, sharing the real highs and lows of full-time cruising. From remote anchorages and incredible wildlife encounters to boat projects, spearfishing, weather, and everything that breaks in between. Our goal is simple: explore beautiful places, live life on our own terms, and share the journey honestly. So grab a drink, pull up a seat in the cockpit, and come sailing with us. New episodes every week.
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[Ep 19] Tacos, Wine, & Checking Into Mexico By Boat | Ensenada, Mexico Locations
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