About La Ventana, Baja California, Mexico

La Ventana is a small Mexican fishing village located on the Sea of Cortez just 35 minutes from La Paz, Baja California. Discovered by windsurfers 15 years ago, La Ventana has become the perfect kitesurfing spot thanks to its steady winds from November to March and to its L-shape sandy beach with sideshore winds.

Other activites includes worldclass spearfishing, diving, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking and more...

The village has several taco's stand, restaurants, local bars and small stores that sell basic food items. Different options for accomodations are available, from camping to bungalows or house rentals.

Access from the USA is easy with Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines offering new non-stop flights from Los Angeles to La Paz International Airport (LAP). Other options include flying to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and take the 3h scenic drive to La Ventana.

For information regarding accomodations, services , other activities, visit

http://www.bestoflaventana.com

Kitesurfing in La Ventana

In La Ventana, operates a Kiteschool right from the main beginner's launching area south of the campground.

ikitesurf.com has a realtime wind sensor available to its subscribers and offers a daily wind forecast during the winter season:

Realtime La Ventana wind sensor: http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=130&siteID=1369

La Ventana wind forecast:
http://www.iwindsurf.com/travel.iws?genID=22

WATER

Water temperature is around 70 degrees F during the winter, but because of the wind, a full wetsuit (3/2 or 4/3) is generally recommended. From March to November, a shorty is more than enough.
Water is usually flat to little choppy with a occasional swell breaking in front of Palapas Ventana, La Camaronera reef or La Bufadora reef.

LAUNCHING AREAS

There are 3 main launching areas

• Baja Joe launching area
  Where the action takes place. Can be pretty crowded.
• La Ventana main campground
  In front of Kitemasters kiteschool, in the south part of the campground.
  Perfect for beginners. Ask Kitemasters instructors for the designated area.
• Hot Springs / Aguas Calientes
  North of the El Sargento and El Sotol.
  Perfect for downwinders all the way to the end of the bay.
  You will need a car to get there.