One of the best aspects of kiteboarding is that it is highly portable. There are some world-class kiteboarding destinations in Mexico, with quite a few untapped gems to discover. Check out all our favorites below:
Bucerias, Riviera Nayarit
Located between Nuevo Vallarta and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, it has an extensive five-mile beach with golden sands and blue waters. It is a picturesque beach town with multiple public accesses to the beach.
Due to its climatic conditions, which include, among other characteristics, strong winds and moderate waves, Bucerías Beach is one of the best kiteboarding destinations in Mexico. It’s actually a great spot along the Riviera Nayarit to practice all kinds of extreme water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, and Hydrofoiling.
Bucerias Kiteboarding Season
Wind season here is between March and June. After that, the sea temperature rises so much that the breezes slow down. The north end of Banderas Bay is known to have pretty consistently good wind every afternoon. The wind ranges from 5 – 20 mph but can reach 30mph. Usually starts around noon and on a good day continues until sunset. It’s possible to get 3 or 4 good days a week during wind season.
Bucerias Kiteboarding Lessons
The Kite Zone offers kiteboarding lessons in Puerto Vallarta & Bucerias for all levels with English and Spanish-speaking instructors that are certified by the IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization).
- Ground Lessons: $90 USD / hr
- Water Assisted Lessons: $115 USD / hr
They also offer a package of 6 hours (2 hrs ground + 4 hours water) for $575 USD. The water class includes a boat with your personal instructor following you the entire time and giving you tips along the way. Kite gear and radio helmet are included. We HIGHLY suggest taking a neoprene suit if you have one. The kiteboarding lessons on the water usually take place from La Cruz, Bucerias, or around La Lancha beach by boat.
La Ventana, Baja California Sur
La Ventana is an incredible beach town with perfect conditions to learn kiteboarding. La Ventana is situated only 30 minutes south of La Paz, Baja California Sur on the Sea of Cortez. It is only a two-hour drive from Los Cabos International Airport.
This Mexican beach village has amazing views of the bay, Cerralvo Island, and the scenic mountains that are fill of many different plants and cactus (the area is actually home to over 100 species of cactus). Many kiters from the US and Canada drive down the whole Baja California peninsula with their motor homes to spend the winter in La Ventana. Everything in La Ventana is about wind and kiteboarding:
- Windsports
- Diving
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Sportfishing & spearfishing
- Mountain biking
- Whale watching
- Snorkeling
Kiteboarding Events in La Ventana
There are multiple events throughout the year including La Ventana Wind Fest, La Ventana Classic, Kite Foil Goldcup, and the traditional Expo Kite. According to the Discovery Channel, La Ventana is ranked the best kiteboarding destination in Mexico and is considered #1 in the WORLD.
Best Months to Kite in La Ventana
The best months to kite in La Ventana are during the wind season from mid-October to March which provides steady and strong winds. The wind usually picks up around 12:30 pm and ends around 5:30 pm, averaging from 15 to 25 kts.
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