Laguna Hanson (Constitution 1857 National Park)
Parque Nacional Constitución de 1857
A high pine-forest lake at about 1,600 m in the Sierra Juárez, with granite boulders and campsites, just two hours' drive from the coast.
Parque Nacional Constitución de 1857 protects the Jeffrey pine forests of northern Baja California. At its heart is the shallow Laguna Hanson, surrounded by unusual granite boulders, ideal for hiking, bouldering, camping and stargazing. From Ensenada, take Highway 3 east, then turn onto roughly 35 km of gravel road. The one-way trip takes about 2–2.5 hours, and a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. There are no food services in the park, and a small entry fee is charged per person. Temperatures in the mountains vary widely between day and night.
Opening hours
Open all day (campsite registration required)
Nearby sights
- L.A. Cetto Winery
- Valle de Guadalupe
- Museo de la Vid y el Vino
- Monte Xanic
- Riviera del Pacífico Cultural Center
- Malecón & Plaza Cívica
- Hussong's Cantina
- Mercado Negro & Fish Tacos