About this spot
La Ventana is a small fishing village 45 minutes south of La Paz on the Sea of Cortés. From November through March, El Norte (north wind) blows reliably 18-25 knots daily, peaking in the afternoon. Water is butter-smooth in the lee of Cerralvo Island. Half-dozen schools and a growing kite community make this Mexico's biggest winter kite destination. Pair with whale shark snorkel tours in nearby La Paz (Oct-Apr).
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Best months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Marine life
Whale sharkGreen sea turtleBottlenose dolphin
Dive types
ShoreBoat
Trip essentials
Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.
Trip checklist
- 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm full
- 🪁 IKO/VDWS card if booking lessons
- 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
- 🔌 Plug type A/B · 127V adapter
- 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
- 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact
Quick facts
- 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
- 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm full
- GPS
› Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 9186km · ~2113kg · €38
From your departure country
United States
Origin score: 96/100 - Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
- Flight: 11h · direct
- Jet-lag: 1h east · 1 day recovery
FAQ
›Wetsuit?
3/2mm full suit winter — water is cool by Mexican standards (19-23°C).
›Wind reliability?
75-85% of December-February days. Often best in the afternoon (1-5pm).
›Pair with what?
Whale shark snorkel in La Paz, mobula ray season May-July.
