La Bufadora Punta Banda Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Ensenada, Mexico
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover La Bufadora, about 45 minutes from Ensenada Port on this tour that will drive you around, showing landmarks along the way to make the most of your time. You’ll have time to explore the more than 80 Mexican handicraft stores and restaurants with local cuisine. A highlight is seeing the impressive marine geyser, which shoots in the air, sometimes reaching more than 30 meters during high tide.
- See La Bufadora’s highlights on a tour in just a few hours
- Shop local handicrafts and eat local cuisine
- Watch the marine geyser shoot into the air
- Enjoy roundtrip, air-conditioned transportation
What's Included
- Transportation from our company
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Round trip is Included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- Museo caracolBlvd. Costero, Zona Centro, 22880 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 04/07/2022 - 10/05/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Itinerary
1
La Bufadora
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 147 reviews
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We loved our tour with Eric. He was very knowledgeable about the area and had many interesting things to say about La Bufadora.
Eric was very proactive and connecting with us and making sure that we were able to find the meeting spot as we left the ship. He also shared knowledge of the local area with us with food and restaurant recommendations.
We would definitely book with Eric again.
The booked trip was cancelled per the operator but I was not informed? Pls return my payments. Thanks
My partner had a panic attack during our visit and did not have his meds with him. Eric, our guide, reached out to another guide, Brian, to help us. We were traveling in a group. Eric took the rest of the family on to la bufadora. Brian helped us find a doctor, fill a prescription and gave us a solo tour on the way back. Eric kept our family safe, entertained and on time. I highly recommend this group. They care, truly care. We will be doing this trip again.
Such a fun experience! My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of touring with Fernando who was incredibly informative about the history of Ensenada. Along the way he offered other great experiences and good food recommendations for couples looking for something to do! Thanks guys !
Eric was a terrific tour guide. His knowledge and expertise made the tour quite enjoyable. Eric was also friendly and made sure that we were all comfortable there and back. Would
Definitely book again when we come back with the family.
The driver Eric was wonderful he kept everyone entertained and shared his wealth of knowledge about the area, highly recommend
Eric was a wonderful guide - so friendly and very knowledgable. He made it a lovely experience and tailored it to our and the other couple who booked the tour's requests.
Erik was an absolutely wonderful tour guide. He was incredibly informative, deeply knowledgeable, and made every stop feel meaningful. We explored La Bufadora, wandered through the flea market, and even enjoyed an amazing taco lunch he personally recommended. Erik’s energy, kindness, and expertise made the entire experience unforgettable. I highly recommend Erik to anyone looking for a fun, engaging, and well‑guided adventure.
Erik was absolutely incredible, 10/10! I could go on for hours, about him, but to keep it simple, take a chance on this man please, you won’t be disappointed.
Friendly and knowledgeable guide made this tour memorable. We got good information during the ride and had plenty of time to explore.
Our tour guide met us at the port and provided an amazing tour of Ensenada. The car was comfortable and she was super knowledgeable. If you’re looking for a great option at Ensenada,
Please book this excursion
The guide was informative and friendly. He tried to accommodate all. No question is wrong. He did some game trivia to make it not redundant to all. And does dive info of history at the same time.
Eric was a great tour guide. He gave tips and advice and was an excellent driver. I was traveling with my mom and she has some mobility issues so walking long distances can be an issue but this was not too bad. You have to walk from the boat to the pick up spot about a block away and then the walk to the blow hole is another block.
Well organized, enjoyable tour. Tour guide Eric was great, offering lots of great advice and details about Ensenada on the drive to Bufadora. Wasn't quite sure what to expect but Buffadora was pretty cool and the flea market was interesting. Vehicle was comfortable.
Fernando was an excellent guide! We felt very safe as he drove us around Ensenada and he was very knowledgeable about the area. He let us pick and choose what activities we wanted to do. He had great suggestions for us after visiting La Bufadora, taking us to a local taco place, horseback riding on the beach, museums, etc. We had a great time!
Guide very knowledgeable and shared much about mexican culture and social organization currently. Good
It was so fun and amazing because of our incredible tour guide Brayan!! He was so helpful, kind, honest, and informative! Without him, it wouldn’t have been nearly as great of an experience! We LOVED him and highly recommended booking with this company if they’re all as great as Brayan.
Fernando was a great driver giving us a tour of La Bufadora. He is very personable and showed us around Ensenada. It was great having a local show us around. Highly recommend him.
A terrific tour of Ensenada with our guide Eric! Super easy to meet Eric just outside the cruise port where he was waiting for us. A very informative trip to the spectacular marine geyser and the large, and super fun tourist market. Eric allowed us plenty of time to explore on our own and shared his experience and insight to assure we had a great tour while learning about the city, its people and the local culture.
Our driver Eric was very attentive and knowledgeable. It was about 45 min away from the cruise port. He had a sign with our name and we still got lost lol. He took the time to call us and drive to find us. We had a very easy ride up to La Bufadora. He even stopped so the elders in our party could use the bathroom. We spent 2 hours sight seeing and enjoyed lunch at Lydia's. Highly recommend this your guide and the company.
It was very cool to see the Geiser Sprout out. Also I enjoyed our tour guide talking about Encinata and what to expect in the market place. Eric was very knowlegible about Encinata. The weather was great.
The best way to enjoy your Ensenada experience! Our guides, Bryan and Fernando were so good! We learned about and experienced the area in a way we will always remember. They made it personal to us and so FUN!! We savored amazing, authentic local food. We were able to do and experience all we wanted in our way and on our time.
The only way to go!!!
Brayn was very knowledgeable and helpful! He gave us all the insights about the shops in bufadora. We had a great day!! The restaurant he suggested was amazing as well!!!!
Eric was the BEST!!!! So down to Earth, very knowledgeable, very chill, and able to meet our party's needs and wants very easily. He made sure our group did exactly what we wanted, ate what we liked, shopped for as long or as little as we wanted, and saw la bufonda for as long as we liked. I would 10000% go on another tour with him again. His English was impeccable, he is truly is fluent if you are worried about communication at all. He was also very patient because I have limited Spanish and like to learn as much as I can so he was informative with my questions!
The van was extremely comfortable, it cooled down quickly, was very clean, and the seats were very plush.
The market can be a bit aggressive but Eric gave us ALL the tips. He will tell you where to shop, how to bargain, how to stay safe with your credit card, etc. He was not affiliated with any particular shop, no "this is my cousin" etc.
If you aren't used to shopping flea market style, be prepared for extremely aggressive sales tactics. YOU GET MORE FLIES WITH HONEY NOT VINEGAR. A simple "no, gracias" goes a very very long way. Especially in SPANISH. Don't ignore them, this is how they make their money. They are going to want a sale, just be POLITE. Before you agree to purchase, ask the price!!
If you are looking for a fun way to see Ensenada, book this!!!!!
Lucy was a great driver. She brought us to see different sights in Ensenada. She shared lots of interesting information.
Driver had sign with our name so we could find him at meeting point. Cruise passengers, it is about a 10 minute walk (depending on berth) from ship to meeting point. You must walk through the gate at your berth, then along road to a second gate where you exit port area. The meeting point is the big white building ahead on the right.
Eric was the perfect tour guide!! He provided interesting commentary about the area on the drive as well as personal information about his connection to the area. Provided helpful Bufadora viewing and market shopping tips. Stayed nearby while we explored so felt safe and could ask questions. Eric offered local taco stops outside touristy areas on the way back, if we were interested. There was only a family of six and my husband and me on the tour so were agreed to make two quick stops. One seafood, one carnitas. Both inexpensive and exceptional!! Some passengers requested to be and were dropped off at a shopping area near the port. Driver confirmed our all aboard times as soon as we met. Overall, lots of flexibility to meet everyone’s needs! Tour exceeded expectations and was excellent value.
Fernando was great! He was professional, courteous, and provided useful information to enhance our experience. He met us outside of the port at our designated time and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. We had ample time to visit the blowhole, do some shopping at the vendors nearby, and visit local food spots without having to worry about missing our boarding time for our cruise. Fernando also provided suggestions on other places he could take us, but we felt we had a full enough experience to head back to the ship. We were very pleased with Fernando and our tour experience. Don’t hesitate, book this excursion!
Amazing, unique experience! Lucy was a great driver and tour guide. She waited for us while we shopped at the Bufadora and recommended food options for us.
Eric was a true pleasure to have as a tour guide. He was very informative on all aspects of the tour. He gave us so much helpful advice of how to deal with vendors, where to eat and overall life in Ensenada.
The tour itself provided a personal touch. It was 100% better than the “cattle herd” tours we’ve had in the past.
Erik was awesome and very nice. Helped with tips and tricks around the town, even came back to port to pick up members who weren’t able to join in the morning. Overall great excursion.
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