Bufadora de Huatulco
La Bufadora
A natural blowhole where waves surge into rock crevices and shoot up plumes of water with a booming roar. Tour boats often stop to watch.
Huatulco's blowhole (bufadora, or bufadero) sits on the rocky headland south of Santa Cruz Bay and Playa Entrega. Waves surge into a sea cave, get compressed, and burst through a crack in a tall column of water with a deep roar. It is best seen from the sea, and most bay tour boats pause nearby for a few minutes. It works best at high tide and when swells are large. On calm days the spout may not appear at all. The shore rocks are slippery, so do not climb close to it on your own.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa La Entrega
- Bahía Santa Cruz
- Bahía El Órgano
- Bahía Chahué
- Bahía Maguey
- La Crucecita
- Bahía Cacaluta
- Bahía Tangolunda