La Bufadora
One of North America's largest ocean blowholes. Waves surge into rock crevices and spout water columns 20–30 m high with a booming roar.
La Bufadora lies at the tip of the Punta Banda peninsula, about 35 km from the city. Waves rush into a cave in the sea cliff, compressing air that bursts out through the rock fissure as a huge column of water every few dozen seconds, sounding like the breath of a giant beast. The roughly 500 m street leading to the viewpoint is full of souvenir stalls, churros and seafood snacks, and bargaining is the norm. The viewpoint is free, and parking costs about 3–5 US dollars. You can take a taxi or join a half-day tour from the cruise terminal, and on the way back you can stop on the peninsula to enjoy the ocean views.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Todos Santos Islands
- Estero de Punta Banda
- Mercado Negro & Fish Tacos
- Malecón & Plaza Cívica
- Hussong's Cantina
- Riviera del Pacífico Cultural Center
- San Miguel Beach
- Museo de la Vid y el Vino