Cancun Kitesurfing 2023 - Kitesurfing Spots, Camps, Lessons & Hotels

Cancun

Cancun's reputation rests on its kilometers of resorts and uninterrupted nightlife. The city is one of Mexico's crown jewels since it has everything a tourist might want. 

Just beyond the municipal limits, many of the Attractions of Mexico are around this city and you can learn everything about the region's ancient Mayan past at landmarks like the Chichen Itza pyramids.

The city also features some of the most luxurious beaches in the Caribbean, and water sports enthusiasts, such as scuba divers and snorkelers, will have a blast exploring the underwater sculptures at the Museo Subacuático de Arte. Also, the city has become one of the most famous spots for kitesurfing and kiteboarding recently and attracts many tourists all year round for this activity.

Best spots for kiteboarding in Cancun 

Isla Blanca

Located only a few kilometers north of Cancun, the little island of Isla Blanca is almost made for kitesurfers and kiteboarders. Kiteboarders are the only ones who seem interested in its unspoiled shoreline. Regular winds provide excellent surfing conditions, and the lagoon's flat, shallow water makes it a good place for beginners to try this sport. 

Isla Blanca has sandy beaches and crystal clear water quality. It barely gets crowded and as the waves are not very rough, it is considered to be a non-dangerous spot.

Kitesurfing schools in Isla Blanca

There are a few schools in Isla Blanca that offer lessons for those interested. One of these places is Windnomadskitesurfing where they offer private and group lessons alongside facilities rental which is great for beginners. 

kitesurfmexico is another great place for kitesurfers to learn or enhance their skills. They offer a variety of lessons for learners with different types of skills.

kiteboardmexico is another place to learn kitesurfing which also provides accommodation. However, we strongly recommend that you do not limit yourself to accommodations to only Isla Blanca as there are many amazing hotels and resorts in Cancun.

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Beachfront Hotels in Cancun.

Luxury Hotels in Cancun.

All-Inclusive Hotels/Resorts in Cancun.

Puerto Cancun

Puerto Cancun is an affluent development in Cancun that spans an area of 800 acres and is located just near the coast. It features a marina, private canals, a shopping mall, an IMAX theater, a golf course, hotels, residences, and spaces for retail enterprises. Also, there are a few kitesurfing schools located in this area. Because of all these reasons, this place is a great touristic area for Cancun visitors.

Kitesurfing schools in Puerto Cancun

kitescool.com is one of the schools located in this area that offers different types of lessons for interested people. Also, the school organizes different types of events from time to time for those interested.

Shaka-vibes is another school for learning kitesurfing at this spot and it's very close to the Kiteschool. It is noteworthy to mention that this school teaches kitesurfing at Isla Blanca as well.

For accommodation, we recommend SLS Cancun Hotel & Spa as it is a hotel with all you need! Also, the hotel is very close to both of the schools recommended above! 

Punta Nizuc

Punta Nizuc is famous and attractive to tourists for many reasons. For sure one of the reasons is the underwater world of the great Mayan reef beneath the water which is an attractive place for deep diving and snorkeling. This activity becomes even more exciting as there are many different underwater species living in this area. 

Because the water is both shallow and flat in this location, it is very easy and quick to recover the kiteboard, making it an ideal area for beginner kitesurfers. Because there are many palm trees on the shore, the beach offers a great deal of shade and has a very natural appearance. Due to the fact that all of those characteristics come together so well in Punta Nizuc, it is widely considered to be one of the top kite surfing spots in all of Mexico.

Note that according to some sources during in Nizuc is restricted, therefore make sure you are allowed to surf at the time of your visit to prevent any inconveniences. 

El Cuyo

El Cuyo is around 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Cancun. There are around 1,750 people living in the little fishing community of El Cuyo, which is located in the state of Yucatan in Mexico. It is a fishing port that can be found at the very top of the state, at the most northeastern corner.

The majority of kiteboarders have not yet discovered El Cuyo, despite the fact that it is an amazing area for kitesurfing in the Gulf of Mexico. Few people are aware of the fact that there are a lot of windy days here. It is also considered to be one of the greatest places in Mexico and all of North America for beginners to learn how to kiteboard. The relatively shallow seas, which make it possible to make out the individual grains of sand that make up the seafloor, instill confidence in first-timers.

Kitesurfing schools in El Cuyo

Elcuyokiteschool is one of the kite schools in this area where visitors can choose from various types of lessons. Visitors will also have the chance to rent equipment and enjoy a meal at their restaurant. 

Kitesurfing in Mexico is becoming more attractive for tourists year by year, make sure to look at our Kitesurfing in Mexico blog as there are many other surfing destinations in Mexico. 

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