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La Bufadora

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About

La Bufadora is a coastal blowhole on the Punta Banda Peninsula, about 27 km south of Ensenada, Baja California.

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La Bufadora — The blowhole sends a plume of spray above the coastal path Alex Tapia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · edited
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Why go

  • La Bufadora’s foamy water jet can reach 30 metres above sea level.
  • La Bufadora makes a thunderous sound as seawater surges through the cliff opening.
  • From 2005 to 2011, La Bufadora’s eruptions recurred every 13–17 seconds.

Opening hours

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Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

Don't miss

  • La Bufadora’s water spoutWatch seawater surge through the natural cliff opening connected to sea caves.La Bufadora, Punta Banda Peninsula.

Shorts

Interesting facts3

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  1. Wave action pushes air into a sea cave; as the water recedes, the air’s release creates the spout.

    La Bufadora - Wikipedia

  2. Despite comparisons to a sea geyser, La Bufadora is not a hot spring.

    La Bufadora - Wikipedia

  3. La Bufadora lies in the Maneadero delegation of Ensenada Municipality.

    La Bufadora - Wikipedia

History

A local legend tells of a curious baby gray whale trapped among rocks. It blew water to call its pod, then turned to stone.

  1. 2017About 150 commercial stalls were counted here in 2017.

Tips for your visit

  • Contact telephone: +52 646 152 0115.
  • Look for souvenirs at the vendors overlooking the site.

Best time to visit

  • For taller jets, aim for high tide in winter. Low tide in summer is less favorable.

Know before you go

  • Open daily, 24 hours.

Sources: La Bufadora - Wikipedia · La Bufadora - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Punta Banda, Ensenada Municipality, Ensenada

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Where do private tours to La Bufadora depart from?

Private tours are offered from Ensenada Cruise Port, the Tijuana border and San Diego.

What can I eat at La Bufadora?

Vendors offer Mexican food and drinks, including seafood, churros, and fruit desserts with chili and chamoy.

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