🇲🇽 La Ventana
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Best directionN
Wind speed15–30kt
SeasonOct – Apr
Skill levelAll levels
WaterFlat + chop
Ridden forKitesurfing
Genuinely rated among the top three kite destinations on Earth by well-traveled riders, with real coverage from Forbes and National Geographic — not just local hype. A natural venturi tunnel between Cerralvo Island and the Sierra de la Laguna produces near-daily thermal wind, thickened further when 'El Norte' cold fronts roll through. Wide bay, safe for beginners since the wind blows you back to shore.
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Getting thereFly into La Paz (LAP), about 45 minutes away, or Los Cabos (SJD), a 2.5-hour drive north on Highway 1. A car helps for exploring the coast, though beachfront…
HazardsSteep shorebreak and a narrow sandy beach tightly lined with cactus, mesquite, and shoreline buildings. Peak winter months bring extreme kiter density, and a…
Best time of day12:30-5pm, November-April, when north trades combine with a strong thermal build off the desert heat against the Sea of…
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