🇲🇽 Lake Chapala
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Best directionE
Wind speed12–20kt
SeasonNov – May
Skill levelIntermediate
WaterFlat
Ridden forKitesurfing
Mexico's largest natural lake, near Guadalajara. Limited kitesurfing-specific documentation found — a general regional estimate.
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Getting thereAbout 45 minutes south of Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) via Highway 23. A car is required for the massive lake perimeter; free parking along the…
HazardsHighly variable water levels reveal hidden rocks, mudflats, and thick floating water hyacinth mats that can tangle lines and catch foils. No…
Best time of dayAfternoon, when regional wind gets a thermal boost across the lake basin during the dry spring months. Early afternoon is…
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