🇨🇷 Lake Arenal
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Best directionE
Wind speed15–25kt
SeasonNov – Apr
Skill levelAll levels
WaterFreshwater flat
Ridden forKitesurfing
Costa Rica's largest lake, in the northern highlands beneath the Arenal volcano — widely considered one of the world's premier windsurf and kite lakes, with strong, dependable wind funneling across the western end from November through April.
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Getting thereAbout 3 hours from Liberia International Airport (LIR) or 3.5 hours from San José (SJO). A car — preferably a 4x4 — is essential to reach the launch areas on…
HazardsWind blows relentlessly hard, often exceeding 25-30kt, generating short, steep freshwater chop. Genuinely challenging for true beginners — no shallow standing…
Best time of dayAll day, December-April, when high-pressure trade wind systems funnel through the continental divide. Early morning gives the most stable…
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