About 29 kilometres south of Ensenada, La Bufadora is one of the largest marine blowholes in North America. When a swell rolls in from the Pacific, the water is forced through a narrow sea cave and shoots upward in a column of spray that can reach 20 metres or more. The timing is unpredictable — you may wait several minutes between eruptions or get drenched by three in a row.
The road to La Bufadora passes through the fishing village of Punta Banda, with good views of Bahía de Todos Santos. The last few hundred metres to the viewpoint are lined with souvenir stalls selling hot sauce, vanilla, and Baja handicrafts — unavoidable but cheerful. The viewpoint itself is free; arrive early to avoid the crowds that arrive with cruise-ship days. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet.