La Bufadora

This is a really cool spot to see the geyser! It is not the cleanest spot in the world, but it was well worth it just looking for some time and seeing the waves turn into the geyser. There were shops and markets everywhere and you could find anything you needed here. I will definitely be coming back to see it. The geyser goes off ever couple of minutes cause of the waves, some will be larger and some smaller, but I definitely got some water on me, haha!

Beautiful spot. Spectacular views. We saw a huge pod of dolphins, bigger than I have ever seen anywhere. Just pay a minimum charge for parking. Cute little market with reasonable prices and friendly people. No hard sells. Excellent restaurants.

Ah yes, a *beautiful* place... wrapped in the glittery gift wrap of a tourist trap. It lured us in with stunning views and then immediately hit us with “Buy this! No, *this!* Also, why aren’t you tipping me for breathing near you?” It was like strolling through a scenic maze of aggressive sales pitches. I swear, if one more stall owner shouted “Special price just for you!” I was going to hand them Monopoly money and see if they noticed. Tipping culture here? Wild. It’s like they heard about tips once in a dream but missed the part where it’s optional and for *good service*, not just for existing in the same zip code. Restrooms? Spotless! But entry might cost you up to \$1, so I hope your bladder carries spare change. It’s the first time I’ve peed and felt like I was at a vending machine. As for the prices—rumored to be “cheaper” than back home? Lies. Some things were California-level expensive, and I’m 99% sure they were charging me the “you look like you don’t haggle” rate. All in all, it *was* a beautiful place to see… once. Just once. I’ve had my fill of scenic views, unsolicited trinkets, and \$1 bathroom adventures.

Interesting place with amazing scenery. The vendors are very pushy though. I went on a Monday morning and there were not a lot of other tourists there so all of the vendor's attention seemed to be focused on my friends and I lol.

It’s beautiful here. It’s not packed early morning during the week. You pay about $50 for parking. And to use the bathroom. It ranges from $10 to $20 depending where you use the bathroom. The vendors can be really nice but, pushy. I usually just keep walking if I don’t want anything because I can’t tell everybody no it would take me forever to get through. They have churros that are delicious they will give you samples. One vendor will sell them for $150 pesos the one across from you will sell them for $100 I wouldn’t pay more than $100. The Bufadora is the second largest geyser the first largest is in Hawaii. I think it was beautiful to see a nice drive to get there from downtown Ensenada, but I think It was worth it to see it live. I went as a kid when. I was about 10 years old and now 42 years later at 52 it’s a lot. Bigger than I remember. I would recommend going here.

A small but interesting tourist excursion in Ensenada, Mexico. Probably one of the best things to see in this area. Although you have to walk through a street full of pushy vendors, you will experience A beautiful, Natural, blowhole water spout at the end. Nearby a long row of souvenir shops and food/drinks.

A little underwhelming, but it's amazing that there are so few of these on earth. Our tour guide Cesar was amazing and the endless shops, vendors, and food options (along with a million tequila flavors and tastings) made the trip more worthwhile. I'd recommend it.

Instill don't understand what's the phenomenon that causes the water to raid sonhigh out of the blue! When we were there, it was interesting to see it at first all foggy and then cleared as we were about to leave! You can enjoy a number of Mexican snacks like diced fruit, trash flavored water, ice cream, sherbet, ice popsicles, etc. Great place for photos and refresh as the bufadora starts buffing 🌊

Gorgeous views on the drive up and at the top. Blowhole activity is based on the tides so time your visit during a high tide for the larger water spouts. Pay to use toilets. Lots of markets stalls with a little of everything. Cash is king.

Another one off of my bucket list !! Spent the day in Ensenada and the weather was amazing in December Come to find out the Bufadora is a must see natural experience Every few minutes the Bufadora is giving lol A waterfall experience Before you get to end of the Bufadora there is a street you need to walk through and tons to vendors that cat call you We got suckered into some awesome drinks and a good pregame LOL ANYWAYS experiencing the visuals of the Bufadora is awesome and definitely a MUST DO ON TO MY NEXT BOOOMARK

Saturday, September 7 Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas 76°F / 83% Humidity This "geyser" (blowhole) is one of the main tourist attractions in Ensenada. There's also a bustling flea market, with more than 150 shopping stalls. You have several ways to get here: 1. Purchase a ship-sponsored excursion directly with your cruise ($42 - $59 per person): The most expensive option, but you can depend on them to bring you back to the ship if the tour runs late. The ship will either wait until you come back, or they'll transport you to the next port. 2. Private driver/tour guide: Allows for flexibility, and you can visit other destinations along the way as well. Negotiate prices upfront and never pay until the trip is over. Rideshare is also available, an Uber will set you back about 490 pesos one way. 3. Independent/Local bus tour: This was the option we ended up choosing. Once you exit the terminal, there are buses outside offering $4 USD round trip rides to "downtown". Don't take this bus if you're actually going into town because they drive you to the Las Dunas Tour office at Plaza Pueblo Antiguo. It's a little out of the way, they're a bit shady for not disclosing that. Cash only, but they accept US dollars. The tour was $30 per person, which dropped to $25 since we were given coupons during the bus ride there. You can add other activities like horseback riding. They gave us stickers and then we were corralled onto another bus with other tourists. Communication is great, all guides speak English. During the 40 minute drive to La Bufadora, they'll give advice on what you can't bring back on the ship and how to haggle with the vendors. Avoid Cuban cigars and pharmaceuticals, these products are almost always counterfeit. Get tequilas from the reputable shops and ask for an acid test if you're buying anything made of silver. You walk through the market on the way to the blowhole. Lots of apparel, jewelry stalls, fake luxury bags, decorative plates, candies, souvenirs, beverages, and more. The vendors are aggressive and relentless, offering samples and pressuring you to purchase their items. Stick with the group, say no thank you politely, and continue walking purposefully. Buy on the way back. The guides will stop at a few of the stalls to highlight a few products, though keep in mind they most likely receive a commission if you end up purchasing something. I got a few candied almonds from one of the vendors, which was nice to snack on. The blowhole spouts water several meters into the air every minute or so. Quite a sight to see during high tide, not that impressive during low tide. You might have to wait around a bit for that picture-perfect moment. It gets pretty crowded, especially if there is more than one cruise ship at port. We had about 90 minutes to shop and eat. Our group got back on the bus and left La Bufadora at 1:00 PM. There was some traffic on the way back, but we arrived 2 hours before our 4:30 PM boarding deadline. You can take the bus back to the cruise terminal (already paid for since it's $4 round trip). I ended up leaving the plaza to stop at a few other destinations that I bookmarked. The walk back to the cruise ship from the fish market to the terminal took about 25 minutes. Worth visiting just once, especially for first-timers. The ocean views are great, lot of nice photo opts. It's nice that we saved some money compared to directing booking the tour offered by Royal Caribbean. I liked that I still had time to explore the rest of Ensenada and get back onto the ship. The super annoying vendors ruin the experience.

Was fine, the blowhole is neat. Be careful of sketchy businesses like the Zarape's. They fully take advantage of Americans with conversions and beverages. With so many options- avoid these guys :(

Stopped by La Bufadora on our cruise and had a great time. The market was lively and filled with good food and drinks. The view was also spectacular. We got scammed a couple times, so make sure to check what the merchants are putting in their card readers before you swipe! Great experience and my group all walked away full and happy.

This place is like a seafood fountain , everything is something you won't get anywhere else , the taste, uniqueness and service top notch

La Bufadora has continued down a path I didn't want it to take since I last visited. My first visit was an excursion not associated with the cruise ship my family & I came in on... the most recent experience occurred on the afternoon of July 17, 2022. Overall, though, if you can get past the cons, this is quite a unique natural phenomenon to visit. It's gotten more crowded - more tourists. More vendors. More heckling. Longer wait times at the restrooms. Bring at least $10 pesos per person and your own toilet paper (just in case) to use said restrooms. More cars driving through the walk way. Less fun times. Getting a good view of La Bufadora, a blowhole near Enseneda, Mexico, can take a while with the crowd. Getting a photo with the Ensenada sign without other folks was not possible. Way too crowded! Be prepared to get splashed if you are curious about watching the rush of waves come in. Disabled people, senior citizens, and small children need to be careful with the steps, slopes and slippery areas.

My girlfriend and I took a short but wonderful Royal Caribbean cruise to Ensenada Mexico. When we got to the port in Mexico and got on a small but to take us into down town Ensenada they offered a 45 min trip to La Bufadora and showed pictures of a market squire (large) one of the worlds larges and beautiful ocean blow holes. The host on the bus went on and on, so our group decided "Ya let's do it". What we should have said was "Hell No!". First it wasn't a square of shopping vendors. It was a street okay in length and not huge with all of them having the exact same stuff and prices ya not great enough for the trip or the fee for the drive there. Secondly, the La Bufadora is a bust. You can hear it but you never see it. Really its small ocean spray you get in face every now and then like spit in your face. Thirdly, you can tell each bus taking victims down to the shopping street already has an agreement with specific vendors because the moment you get there various bus hosts are taking their own groups to their vendors claiming "This one" is the best...ya right! There is no beach to walk on... Don't get me wrong, I took and got some great scenic pictures but still not worth the trip and BS. My advice honestly stay in down town Ensenada find things to do, look at the historical places, the culture, etc. and save yourself a worthless trip.

Thanks to the kayak tour Orlando, Beatriz and another individual guided us through the ocean and we got to see the natural blow hole of La bufadora! It was super nice to see in a sunny day. Tides were pretty gentle and a couple of waves. One per person fell off their kayak but was helped quickly by Orlando! We got to be really close to the water hole and felt bery safe with the guides. Thanks Valeria hiding the bus tour I highly recommend this to friend and more. We parked and walked down to shore with two person kayaks. Water bottle was given after and the bathroom was great!

We were disappointed with our visit to this landmark. The ocean views were nice but it was actually hard to see the blow hole from above. The sellers you walk through to get to the blow hole were very aggressive. I appreciate that they are making a living but unfortunately it did take away from the overall experience.

This is a tourist must if you're in Ensenada . While walking to the buffadora it feels like you're walking in a little town in Mexico extremely colorful and filled with vendors hawking their goods . It's quite charming .(warning don't settle for first price they give you - haggle haggle haggle it's part of the culture and if they see that you're American they inflate prices so be ready ) . The buffadora itself is a hot or miss sometimes there's water splashing all over the place a great site . Other times nothing at all . So be ready for either one don't want you to be disappointed

If you are looking for a tourist trap, La Bufadora is a perfect destination for that. The vendors here PREY on tourists to ensure that they are ripped off. I've never been so accosted in my life with overtures of either people trying to sell me stuff I don't need, or delusional prices for items such as tequila. The first rip off was the piña colada. My friends didn't want to buy because they were afraid of the ice but I wanted to support the local economy. Unfortunately, the vendor tried to pull a bait and switch saying that the price posted ($5) did not include alcohol. It was double the price with alcohol and after the fact, it did not taste as though there was any alcohol. What kind of Piña Colada doesn't include alcohol? The second rip off was the toilet. Luckily I didn't use it but my friend used it. It was $0.75 but according to him, it wasn't worth it as the toilets were not kept up. What are they doing with the money? The third rip off was the tequila tasting. I'm not going to pay for a bottle that costs more than Patrón, especially when the bottles appear to have a general homemade label on there. Just because you may say you have gold doesn't mean you have gold. The final rip off was the attraction itself. The 45 minute ride to and from the cruise port each way was not worth seeing this. There is more excitement in the bedroom if you wanted to see a blowhole eruption. In fact, all the viagra that they are selling at the farmacia can help one achieve that blowhole eruption.

Pre-Covid review.. May 2019. It was definitely a must see if you are in Ensenada. There are mini shops/vendors for souvenirs, drinks and food along your stroll and becareful it is wet wet wet once you get close that it is slippery and makes falling easy. It is definitely a sight to see and so cool to watch and listen! People from all over come to see this little magically blow hole to take pictures! I know I took some videos as not every wave up reaches the upward walls. Definitely a must see!

Always come here when I come down to Mexico!! The BEST foods around!! I ALWAYS come here for the clam shells!! The drinks are amazing and you definitely cannot go wrong with the views. Stop in here when you come to Mexico! It's a must!

La Bufadora is a cool tourist spot where a natural geyser (or a blowhole) shoots out water between the rocks and waves. It's pretty entertaining to watch the water get everyone wet and how high the water sprays. In order to get there, you pass a myriad of shops selling souvenirs, pina coladas, elote and churros. Every vendor will holla at you to come check out their shop or taste their almonds but up to you what you wanna try. I'd say it's worth to check out but you only need about an hour total to visit La Bufadora, take pics and try any snacks along the way there/back.

We finally decided to check out this much touted attraction. Traveled south on Mex 1, detoured on several miles of teeth jarring dusty dirt roads and finally arrived. Rows of vendors hawking same cheap merchandises. Blowhole is nothing special, if you've seen one, nothing to write home about! Definitely was not worth the drive, relax by the pool and save your energy!

Im a local to Ensenada so if your visiting this is a must see ... be warned this area is heavy on tourist traffic... my last visit with my husband was annoying.. the stands were very persistent to sell you their merchandise But as soon as you pass that hell you end up to a beautiful view.. we loved it and we will come and visit every time we are in the area.

Off my bucket list. Probably will not come back. The drive was a mission however very interesting. Once we arrived it very crowded and overpriced. I will say that the smoked clams were worth it though. Everyone should at least come once.

La Bufadora holds a special place in my heart. My grandfather took me many times as a child and I'm happy to share with my children. It is beautiful scenic drive with lots see- it is a very winding road. Once you arrive you are surrounded with lots of food and vendors. Best time to go is NOT holiday weekends or winter (November/ December) nice weather brings crowds of people Fact: there are only 3 known blowholes in the world. Hawaii, Australia and Mexico. It's definitely something to experience and knock off your bucket list. It's FREE but please do support local vendors

Truly a beautiful site to see. Approximately a 50 minute drive from the ports, I would recommend going with a Tour company if possible so that you can ensure your ride back. It didn't look like there was taxis around to take people back to the city or the ports unless you asked your taxi to stick around and wait for you while you shopped and toured the area. There is a lot of shops and they are all selling the same thing. Negotiate pricing.

Both my daughter and I were assaulted by two vendors. We were on a tour bus. I mean that the vendors literally ran their hands down our butts and over our coochies. My daughter said that the old ugly short guy put his fingers inside of hers. We complained to the tour guide. Be very careful if you're a female in this country. Definitely stay away from this place

This was our first visit to Ensenada. We arrived via NCL Cruise Ship in March 2018. Our visit to La Bufadora was part of a shore excursion we booked with NCL. We traveled from the Ensenada ship terminal by air conditioned tour bus. A nice ride. At La Bufadora, we parked in a large dirt lot for buses, back behind the marketplace. As we walked to La Bufadora, we passed hundreds of vendors selling touristy stuff. At the end of the path, we arrived at La Bufadora. In summary, I have to say that the experience was "just okay". Unless you climb on the rocks where it's posted "no climbing", it's difficult to experience the full beauty of La Bufadora. I took pictures from the barrier wall and one of my travel mates climbed up the rocks to get some better pictures. What you will see at La Bufadora when it spouts/blows is a huge/tall spray of water. Sometimes larger, sometimes smaller.

Heavenly setting, wonderful dining experience while we stayed at the vineyard it was a fantastic experience and treat. We shared the pork and had fresh salads. Delicious!

Words and pictures cannot describe de feeling you get when the water ROARS through the rocks. It's a fantastic experience! Also if you are interested in native goodies there are lots of shops to choose from for clothing, shoes, bags, memorabilia, food and toys. Also the drive to The Buffadora has beautiful scenery.

We liked it. So much to see and eat. For the most part some people were nice others pushy. Take pesos it's cheaper.

Not what it used to be, lots of people leaving their trash behind, disrespecting the signs, overpriced drinks, michelada for 200 up to 300 pesos. 50 to 60 pesos just to park. Honestly, I dont think it's worth it to go anymore. Many other places in Ensenada worth viewing, not this place.

This our fourth time at the La Bufordora even time we go things changes always happen at the La Bufordora and stores that's why my wife and I love going there.

DO NOT BUY drinks at tiki bar !! Ask the price before buying anything!! I didn't ask the price for drinks because I been there few times and every time prices similar not more than 5dlls They charged me 5 times the regular price from the other local businesses. Piña colada or margarita Saying it's best quality stuff and depending on the pineapples size it's all a FRAUD ! I complained about the price and other people there was complaining for the same reason too ! Piñada colada usually cost $30-60pesos/$2-4dlls They charge me $250pesos/ 15dlls ! I paid around 30dlls for 2 drinks !!!! Great time with my family playing games beautiful view good times !! A lot fun with the kids and family !! Totally recommend visit La Bufadora /ensenada .. ***************************************************** NO COMPRES bebidas en tiki bar !! Lo pasé muy bien con mi familia ... todos lo disfrutamos .. Niños y adultos .. jugamos algunos juegos, compramos algunas bebidas y recuerdos bonito lugar y la gente también. Buen fin de semana con la familia. NO COMPRES bebidas en TIKI BAR !! .. pregunta el precio primero !! No pregunté el precio porque e ido varias veces y los precios son 30-50 pesos no más de eso ! Pero tiki bar me Cobraron 5 veces el precio regular de los otros lugares locales. Piña colada o margarita Dicen que es la mejor calidad y dependiendo del tamaño de las piñas es todo es un FRAUDE!  Me quejé del precio y otras personas se estaban quejando por la misma razón!     Piña colada por lo general $30-60pesos/4-5dlls Me cobráron $250pesos / 15dlls pague alrededor de 30dlls/550pesos por 2 bebidas !!!! Es un robo!!

You need to experience this natural geyser!! Now, be prepared with your own water and toilet paper. There is a cultural center with bathrooms there... but really no toilet paper! Adjacent to the geyser there is a small street style market with vendors with everything from snacks to desserts, merchandise and souvenirs. But be warned!!! Do a bit of research before you drive out because the geyser peaks and will therefore be more enjoyable if you are there at the right time of the day and that is based on the day and month!!!! If not... be prepared to miss out on experiencing the best part of the trip!

A bit of overrated. It took almost 2 hours round trip to see the attraction, and you have to walk through a busy street market to get there on foot. FYI, go bathroom before the trip coz the toilet in that area, I am told, is in less than acceptable condition. I used uber and I had to walk out of the terminal to get to the car which was ok and the local driver was quite informative. I used google translate for conversation which was useful and fun. Thumbs up for Google. Once I got to the site, I was underwhelmed. I would say I prefer Old Faith in Yellowstone.

There's only 3 of these in the whole world!!! You must experience it! Is it mind blowing ? Maybe not, but it's cool! I see a lot of people complaining about the market saying they're too aggressive and rip you off, I honestly don't think it's that extreme lol they're your typical mall salesman.

We came in the off season, so keeping that in mind, I can close my eyes and imagine the charm during the summer time when the tide is high, the blow hole is active, and the streets are bustling. Around NYE however, it was quiet and chilly which felt a little anticlimactic and the street vendors trying to pursuant you to park and pay was over the top. My husband did indulge in the street vendor clams due to other elite yelp reviews which was flavorful and fun! I I enjoyed the quartz street vendor and left with a bracelet. I'm glad we checked it out but I would probably not recommend to family and friends.

I've been to Ensenada a few times, but I took a Carnival Cruise and decided to do a shore excursion to La Bufadora for the first time. We had an awesome tour guide and driver who kept us laughing! The scenery is beautiful getting there and is about 25 miles from the ship's dock. Once you're there, you'll walk down a long hill through an open air market with many vendors trying to sell you mostly stuff you don't need. There are however, T shirts, ponchos, blankets, and other trinkets as well as a pharmacy and food and drinks to buy. To me, the "hassle and haggle" process is just like a lot of other places. (NY, LA, Bahamas, etc..) Some people were intimidated by it, but to me, it's all in good fun and bargaining. Never once did I feel unsafe despite there previously being drug cartel activity there. La Bufadora itself is just that. A blowhole with water shooting from between rocks in the ocean. It's very picturesque and postcard perfect!

Second time here within a year and still loving this place. Here with 11 cousins whom have never been. There's a market for souvenirs shopping, bomb seafood cooked outdoors and other restaurant dining options, lots of other authentic street vendor food, and some nature sightseeing. It's right next to the ocean and there's the world's largest natural blow hole. Perfect all-around touristy experience.

This review is written with the memories of my childhood battling what I witnessed on my recent visit, in order to give you a good perspective on what La Bufadora is (or has become). As a child, I remember driving along the beautiful Baja coast, around mountains and hillsides. Eventually, we'd park the car and walk all the way down dirt roads to La Bufadora, meeting a few vendors along the way. The vendors sold seemingly unique trinkets to take home with you after your visit, my favorite being these little, hand blown animals attached to long straw-like pieces of glass (think of a cocktail swizzle stick stirrer). Not anymore.... You'll still drive along the coast and around the mountains and hillsides, but the path to La Bufadora won't be a dirt road, the vendors will be plentiful, and you'll encounter a few unruly tourists while trying to take in the sight of North America's largest "blowhole" (La Bufadora). While you walk down to La Bufadora, you'll have to get passed a vendor lined street, selling everything from candy, belts, toys, piggy banks, shirts and of course, food. The smoked clams here seemed to be the biggest seller, and major attraction for tourists. To see the seemingly endless street vendors kind of kills the magic of seeing one of nature's wonders. I can't blame the locals for trying to make some money, but I just don't want you to feel like you'll be experiencing nature at it's purest when you visit (as I mostly did as a child). The blowhole will blow about once every minute or so, to varying degrees - sometimes, you'll get a little mist, other times, the water will shoot out above your head and get you plenty wet. My issue is, once the tourists experience a "good" eruption, they don't allow anyone else to come in and experience it for themselves (don't be like these people). Since what it has become has begun to ruin the memories of my childhood, I have no choice but to now rate this tourist spot as "A-OK". YELP TIP: If you want an incredible view of La Bufadora from overhead, stop by "El Mirador" Camping Ground right before La Bufadora. $2.00 allows you to park and take in the views (or camp overnight if you'd like). If you decide to camp, please don't litter, like so many people seem to do.

Parking is always a nightmare with a LARGE vehicle.( 3bucks everywhere) Always busy with tourist. Make sure the tides ( or you'll see no "Marine geyser)right, make frequent restrooms stops. Dollar for dollar. Ain't nothing cheap no mo" Be bold

I've heard great things about this place so I was beyond excited when I got there. We parked close to the entrance to avoid paying which I'm sure wasn't much. We came on a Sunday, and approached many little shops. These shops included things like: sandals, purses, bracelets, souvenirs, beers, fruit, candy, etc. It was a couple blocks of walking until you approach a couple restaurants. Before we decided to grab a bite there we wanted to walk towards the end because we knew that was a cliff and an amazing view of the ocean. Sure enough we did hit the end and catch a good view; also there is an upstairs pathway where you get a different view. Some people miss this or get to lazy to walk up; I'd recommend it's really a short walk.

We've been here before and went again (February 22nd weekend - 2019) tons of shops, you get barked at, haggled and bombarded to get to La Bufadora but it's not too bad. The prices can be expensive and haggling is definitely a must, here. The cave was spitting out a ton of water with a rainbow showing each time. The views are breathtaking and the food was amazing.

I love La Buf! There is no place like it. It's a tourist trap for sure. But so much fun. Haggle with the shop workers. Lol. Don't pay the asking price. Unless you're in a hurry. Lots of good souvenirs and gifts!!! The food is gooooood even the street food is awesome. Shops are loaded. Street can get crowded. But soooo fun! Lots of parking! Bring quarters for restroom use. Unless you're going to one of the restaurants. Enjoyyyyy!!!

Total waste of time. Nothing special they have an alley way that sell what you can find anywhere else and the time it spent getting there was not worth it. This place is all hype so please don't waste your time. They are doing construction on the main road going there and coming back so traffic is backed up for miles. The water blowhole is ok for like 5 minutes then it gets old. This is like a one time thing that I wish I didn't do.

Great place to go walk and view amazing water views since the whole pandemic i would suggest they move people so it won't be so crowded. It is unfair when people choose to stay for a long time and not let other's view as well, other then that La Bufadora will for ever have a piece of my heart, i grew up camping in Ensenada every summer felt good to be back.

La Bufadora is a beautiful spot when visiting Mexico. About 45 minutes away from Rosarito, Mexico. Many of shops to get some souvenirs. This place really embodied the culture and traditions of Mexico. Huge blowhole and the water splashed all the way towards us. Had a great time! Also don't forget to eat the clam shells cooked with cheese and shrimp on top. Can't miss out

There's really not much to say about La Bufadora itself. It's literally a whole in a wall. One of three known geological anomalies where a small cavern in a seaside wall fills with air that is then forcefully rocketed out when a large wave comes crashing in. The result is a spout of water that shoots upward onto the surrounding rocks. About 30 minutes away from Ensanada, it's out on the edge of nowhere. If La Bufadora was in most other countries, it would be contained within a national park, protecting and preserving the surrounding land. La Bufadora is a tourist trap in every sense. About 200 meters away from the viewing area is the parking area. From there, you're forced to walk down a single road for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The road is lined with seemingly endless stands of the same souvenirs. As you walk past, vendors accost you for your money. They step in front of you, yell prices at you and shove samples of food in your face. Few of the souvenirs are actually worth buying. The only thing you might want is some of the Mexican food items. Family friendly note: some of the vendors sell mugs in the shape of male and female private parts. Parents be warned. If you make it through the throng of vendors, you'll come to the viewing area, where the view is, frankly, underwhelming. Looking for informational plaques? None. A visitor center? Nope. A nice viewing platform? Negative. What you will find is a small concrete viewing area, covered in seagull excrement, from which you can't really see much without craining your neck over the edge. The whole viewing area isn't maintained or staffed. They'd be best off charging an small entry fee to provide a better overall experience. La Bufadora itself, as a feature of nature, is fine, but the rest of the experience is what ruined it for me.

Beautiful landmark There's a whole bunch of little stands Hilarious souvenir shops at amazing prices , almost everything is hand made & everyone is so friendly. It's like going to LA DT alleys but better & you have the option to buy alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages your whole way down as well as snacks & food before reaching the Bufadora

Amazing natural phenomenon.. Very festive mexican tourist attraction. You have to walk a ways to the actual bufadora but its not that bad. Lots of food on the way there though...be prepared to say "No" to all that try to sell you stuff...!

The blowhole is very temperamental. We have been here several times with our children and have found that high tide in the winter is the best time to go. The sprays are enormous and very impressive. The kids love "sploosh" as we've dubbed it. It's always fun to see their expressions when the sprays come up and get everybody wet. A definite hit the first time. I have to admit the charm wears off after the third or fourth time. The shopping though, never gets old. There are so many options but don't forget to put your haggling hats on. The costs have gone up in the past years because they can convince most tourists to pay just about any price for items that are mostly made in China. The food is not bad either. Though I have never gotten sick I have to advise that you take caution and pay attention. Some street vendors have food that has been sitting out for a while (avoid) while others make the food fresh in front of you. There are a couple traditional restaurant options too. Overall a trip to La Bufadora can turn into a great family excursion with breathtaking views of the ocean, a bustling atmosphere, and plenty of diversions.

What can I say about an iconic place that hasn't been said before??? Fire!!! Lol!! I must whenever you are in Mexico. This place is relaxing and intriguing. A classic must destination. Awesome food awesome people!

Easy walk from the parking lot. Lots of interesting things to see and buy. We went at a great time where the blowhole was really active. The hardest is ignoring everyone in front of their shops trying to hustle. There is a restroom out front by the parking lot where you can "do your business" for a price.

This place is definitely worth the trip. I've seen blowholes in trips and Hawaii, but they do not compare to La Bufadora. It is a huge blowhole and even got me wet from far away. This is a calm day with small waves. It is Bajas version of Yellowstone's old faithful.