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We hired a taxi for the day for $200 for 6 of us. He's taking us here and to PaiPai zoo. The highlight here is the blowhole, 300 vendors and both sides of the road offering churro and pina colada and tequila tasting. I decided to stick to a horchata from a restaurant here vs street sampling. I had to take the kiddies with the piglets here/ so cute and we tipped the owner. Every booth tries to get to look at their wares. Sweetie got a dress and Bud got a t shirt . Bring a hat, sunscreen & cash or credit card.
This place is awesome! I hadn't known about this spot in all the years! I wanted to stop for clams so bad but after grabbing 2 tacos at Lidia's that was included with our tour, I was too stuffed. And frankly, I was too hot and tired to walk back down towards the food stands. The view is beautiful up here and I loved the hustle and bustle of the shops, and all the free churro and drink samples along the way down to the blow hole. BTW: I disagree with Vivian's 1-star review, it's not La Bufadora's fault you aren't familiar with transportation costs, you shouldn't knock them for your lack of knowledge. $50 for a taxi ride is actually reasonable, considering uber rates for a 45-mile trip. We paid $100 each/$200 total for 6-hour a/c, guided bus tour of the top 10 spots in Ensenada which included lunch, wine tasting and olive oil tasting. La B. was certainly the highlight of the tour and I'm glad we went that route.
The viewpoint itself is very beautiful- the vendors are very aggressive here and would highly suggest not interacting with them unless you really want something. Most of the time they will give very inflated prices upfront- all the stalls are selling the exact same items so definitely don't say yes to the first offer. Usually half it? The man playing guitar was cool and even offered to take a picture with us. Towards the view point there are clam stands. Despite all the hecking (the people in the yellow apron) we sat down at the Blanquita and ordered 2 clams which they claimed were 9 dollars. When they brought the clams out we confirmed that we only wanted two and then at the end they charged us for 4. Very dishonest and scammy!
Although this spot is called the biggest blowhole in Ensenada, it's less of a blowhole and more a space where water hits rock and spurts up. This blowhole is not like the ones in Hawaii or the Caribbean Islands, where there is a circle blowhole clearly outlined that holds its own water. The walk to the blowhole is also lined with many vendors, who all sell the same things. Very overpriced, especially if you are a tourist and/or don't speak Spanish
Good place to visit, but be aware that before you get to the blowhole, you will be passing a flea market like area where some of the vendors can be not so polite to tourists. The blowhole area itself was nice. The journey itself to this area and back gave us a great view of the local landscape. If you've never been here, then I recommend a visit, but it's the kind of placed where if you've already went once you probably wouldn't favor going again.
Located in Ensenada, Mexico, La Bufadora is the second largest marine geyser in the world! I was so excited to visit this attraction on my recent trip to Mexico. Due to construction traffic on a bridge, it took us about 2 hours to get here. We did make a couple of short 5-10 minute stops along the way. Once we reached La Bufadora, it was a bit of a challenge to sift ourselves through all of the overpowering street vendors. There were so many of them coming up to us trying to sell everything from fruity drinks, jewelry, clothes, perfume, skin care products, food and more. It felt like a scene from The Walking Dead where they were all zombies trying to devour us. We did find one street vendor that was selling handmade Mexican stone bracelets that are believed to have healing powers, so we did buy several bracelets. The vendor was kind enough to give us each a birth stone for free. Once we reached La Bufadora, we stood around waiting to see an eruption. We were lucky enough to see 4-5 small/medium sized eruptions, but definitely not the large 60ft eruptions that are known to happen if you stick around long enough. There was a man dressed in traditional Mexican Mariachi attire playing a guitar and singing as we waited for eruptions. It was nice to hear some traditional Mexican music as we waited in suspense. After about 40 minutes, we decided we had seen enough and headed back to the car. Overall, I really enjoyed La Bufadora and it was definitely worth knocking off another one of my bucket list items. However, the overwhelming street vendors really take away from the overall experience. Highly Recommended!
If you're visiting Ensenada, La Bufadora is a must! Before you actually get to the blow hole, there's a nice little strip you can walk where they sell souvenirs, drinks, food, knick knacks and a bunch of other stuff for really cheap. One of my favorite things to do when I come here is to get a pina colada and some of those grilled clams with the sauce, mmmmmm.
La bufadora was beautiful. Great place for pictures. Downside- very aggressive vendors- I'd say DO NOT take/hold any food you don't plan of purchasing. Apparently my nephew sampled a churro and they handed him a bag of churros and expected him to pay for it even though he didn't want it Restrooms- you need to pay - and take toilet paper from the cashier for use We bought giant clams from the folks with yellow aprons- and if you don't give them the exact amount they keep one dollar as their tip- saying "my tip for my lunch"
I absolutely love visiting the Bufadora! I've been visiting Ensenada for more than 15 years. The Bufadora never ceases to amaze me. From the beautiful drive, to the walks in the market, and finally to the famous blow-hole. Of course, like any tourist location, be cautious of tourist traps or overpaying of select goods. Arriving: Simply punch in La Bufadora in your GPS and you're on your merry way. When you arrive, I'd recommend driving all the way down past the bend and finding a spot down there. We only paid $40 pesos ($2 dollars) for parking. Please ensure you don't leaving any valuables or bags in your vehicle. Walking the Market: The locals take advantage of the spectacle and have lined both sides of the walk with items for sale. You can find sandals, shirts, shot glasses, fake brand bags, knifes, toys, and more. I would definitely look for the best price and then haggle for a better price. I'd also recommend grabbing a roasted corn or corn in the cup, roasted oysters with cheeses and chili, and also some alcohol. Once you've reached the end, you'll see people lined up to see the water blow. The Bufadora: Hopefully on the day you visit, the waves are high and strong. The higher and stronger, the stronger the blowhole. This last time we went, it was the highest I ever saw it. We even got soaked on one blow. I'd avoid using the bathrooms.
Tourist attraction, it's Venice beach meets ocean cliff crashes. Place to bargain for gifts. There's lots of people giving samples of churros, piña coladas and dulces. Great place to visit for some pictures and surprise splashes.
Beautiful coastal view. Blow hole was cool, you just have to have a lot of patience and wait for that perfect blow. Lots of vendors, food and drinks...and you may even encounter a wild animal.
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This is best landmark in Ensenada. Also known as blow horn.. Depending on the time of season you visit, level of water blowing into air can be very high. On the way to blow horn, you can experience variety of stores on both sides of the road. Be sure to taste the free samples on the way.. read more
The Bufadora is one of three blow hole in the world. One is in Hawaii and the other one is in Australia. The Bufafora in Ensenada is the largest and most visited blow hole in the world. Lots of tourist come to the La Bufordora and also shop around the 300 shops that you can by anything at a good price. read more
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Very beautiful would have given 5 stars if it weren't for all the vendors trying to sell you stuff. I'm as white as they come don't speak much Spanish so I get harassing me but my bf on the other hand is Mexican and proud of it as he should be but he told me we will never go here again due to the insane abound of harassment. The line we heard over and over again was oh you speak Spanish better price then and then they would tell him jokes in Spanish like we won't rip you off as much. But when you can't walk by without these people stepping out in front of you and saying the same thing over and over again it gets hard to say let's go there. It does have amazing views so go once but this was our 2nd time there together last time was 2008 and it wasn't this bad. And now this will be our last sadly read more
The view is amazing and the blow hole is also super cool. There's just too many shops and they people don't really allow you to enjoy the walk down to the blow hole. It's a place that should be family friendly but there are bags and a lot of alcohol. If you ignore it though and make it to the bottom you'll be glad you went. The drive from Ensenada was about 35 minutes, it wasn't that bad. Curved windy road but not bad at all. Again the view was great, I'd come back. read more
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If you've never seen a blowhole, it might be worth the trip. We drove an hour & half from north to take a look, and were underwhelmed. I'm giving three stars, because it's nature, and nature's always cool. Also the coastline and the drive up the peninsula was beautiful. It might be more impressive when the sea is rougher and the waves are bigger (it was during high tide). The spray was nice but nothing I haven't seen on the Oregon coast, without the Carnival Cruise crowds. The alleyway leading to it, with lots of pushy vendors, makes the experience less enjoyable. I realize it's a good opportunity for them, but I'm used to seeing and being able to appreciate nature without so much commercialism. read more
11 years ago
My coworker and I went on the California Costal Cruise on Princess Cruise Line. We choose to book the La Bufadora tour because who doesn't want to see a blowhole! Plus the tour was only like $15. The buss ride to the tour area was long but interesting. I think we did a little off-roading due to the roads being kinda washed out by recent rains. Our tour guide was very informative. She was native to the area and had lots of fun facts and stories to tell. We were one of the first tour busses to arrive and got an almost private viewing of the landmark. La Bufadora is technically a marine geyser but everyone calls it a blowhole. It is located on the Punta Banda Peninsula in Baja California, Mexico. My friend and I took tons of pictures and enjoyed the view. You have to be patient for the big geyser because the waves don't make it blow big every time. 5 minutes later when you are tired of looking at the blowhole, you start walking back to the buss. The guide gives you a time limit of approximately 90 minutes. On the way back there is approximately one mile of dirt street filled to the brim with venders. Everything from authentic foods , candies, clothing , blankets, and any type of souvenir you can think of. They are willing to barter. The venders are extremely aggressive and try super hard to get you in there store. This is a little annoying. They don't take no thank you for an answer. There is a nice taco shop by where the busses park. My friend and I both had fish, pork, and beef tacos. Very good. This was a fun very inexpensive adventure. read more
8 years ago
We visited on a day trip and it was so much fun! The amount of food offered is impressive and the amount of shops on the way in are as well. If you like tamales you'll be set! The Bufadora is so exciting yet relaxing. Looking down from a protective wall into the oceans colors is mesmerizing and then the water blows up into the air with such force it's amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed it. And I can't Forget to mention the scenic drive going there is so beautiful you passed so many beautiful places. read more
LOVED THIS EXCURSION on our recent vacation to Ensenada. I would definitely recommend coming here for the experience and perhaps to cross off something on your bucket list. The blowhole is a great site... and really is a once in a lifetime opportunity, as there are only 3 of these geysers in the entire world. The shopping is something else. Be wise and know that there is always a better deal, but in the same breath... know that these people need to make a living. If they ask $35 for a purse, know you can really get it for $10-$15. If they say they want $25 for 3 t-shirts... know you can get them for $15. Make sure you bring LOTS of cash and try to buy small items from the little kids walking the streets. The country (like ours) is in a high drought, so they charge to use the restroom. Our tour guide was telling us that some days, all the running water gets shut off, as a last ditch effort to ration. So sad. For sure come here. read more
11 years ago
This area of town is kind of cool if you're just looking to do something a little touristy and pick up some knick knacks, but it isn't worth it to come to La Bufadora just to see the "geyser". It's really just a little bit of water that splashes out of a small crack in a rock cave at the edge of a hill. There's a viewpoint just prior to the entrance to this little area that is beautiful and totally worth visiting. There are lots of little shops selling clothing, trinkets, sweets, etc., along with tourist attractions such as interesting wild animals that you can see up close and pet... you'll see everything from monkeys to lion cubs here. If you're tired of the big city atmosphere of Ensenada you can come out here, have a nice view of the ocean, and grab a little snack. read more
I really love La Bufadora. I've been here many times and never get sick of it. Did a camping trip a couple months ago and this was our last stop. It was kind of vacant compared to usual. Either way it's fun. Eat at a stand. The restaurants are overpriced for Mexico. The goods are unique and cheap and I love to bargain just for the fun of it. Got a pair of rad flip flops for $7. Got an awesome piece of art for my kitchen too! $12. My friend got a couple pairs of sunglasses. $15. If you're down in Ensenada/estero beach, stop by! It's only about 25mjns away. read more
8 years ago
Awesome spot for an amazing view, good food, and gifts. Most vendors are open to negotiating prices. There are 2 public bathrooms. At the entrance near the parking lots and at the end. Both you have to pay 0.75 usd to use the bathrooms. Definitely worth a visit! read more
12 years ago
There are countless numbers of store fronts that line the entrance to La Bufadora. Each one selling a little nick nack of sorts. Alot of counterfeit goods as well. I saw quite a large array of Michael Kors purses. What was slightly disturbing that I saw was that one store had baby lion cubs in a large fish tank. Not sure what they were promoting as I ended up walking by it as I was ushered back to our cars so we can get a head start on the next leg of our journey. With that said la bufadora is quite a sight to look at. It's interesting how these things work. The tides pulling in and out filling the crevice until it literally just shoots out. If you're adventurous you can do as the kids and climb up to where the water sprays. The scenery is a spectacle no matter where you look. It's all coast lines and there a rock formations here and there. read more
8 years ago
This place is a blow hole!!!! Pretty cool and unique, with only 3 in the whole world - this one is in Ensenada, Mexico. There are shops all around but these guys try to hustle hard so just ignore them if you aren't interested in replicate products... like a "Channel" bag for $20... haha. But besides that, good place to go at least once in your life so you can see water blow up from an ocean every 30 seconds . read more
My third time in this place and I love it!!! I definitely recommend this place to visit when you go to Mexico. A lot of vendors try to sell you stuff and sometimes it's over price so make sure to buy stuff wisely. They have authentic food! My favorites elote (corn Cobb) and churros!!! And few stores we've gone to they have free tequila tasting too! I enjoyed every trips! Will definitely come back again! read more
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This place is such a hoot!! It can be a little overwhelming for some people, there's someone trying to sell you something every 5ft... but overall, it's really a family friendly market and I never felt unsafe. The vibes were bright and positive, there were a lot of fun knick knacks to haggle over, and you could eat an entire churro just by grabbing the samples. If you want to drink, just buy one piña colada and every shop in the market place will give you free refills!! All the food we tasted was mind blowing, the corn, the clams, the candy. This place is not to miss! read more
9 years ago
We loved this place, the people the food and the shopping! We spent a full day enjoying the site and the story's of the filming of The Titanic here. Our driver was very knowledgeable on the area and we felt I good hands. Everyone should experience the blow hole read more
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Supper beautiful view of the ocean . And the natural blow hole that shoots up water. It's just a bonus that it has food, drinks, candy, a lot of artistry for you to shop. You can literally find it all here. Even cheap fake brand name bags, purses, and wallets. read more
7 years ago
Visited this touristy attraction site with my family and had a great time. I only sticked around for less than an hour since it was super jammed packed on the weekend and had to push myself through the big crowds. It was insane and I felt dizzy at times from the crowds that I only watched the blowhole for 30 minutes and left. It was fun but probably better on a less crowded day. read more
11 years ago
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