La Ventana
A small seaside village southeast of La Paz where strong winter northerly winds make it a North American kitesurfing hotspot
La Ventana lies about 45 km southeast of La Paz, facing a long sandy beach across from Isla Cerralvo. From November to March, a steady northerly wind known as 'El Norte' blows almost every afternoon, drawing kitesurfers and windsurfers from around the world. The village has more than ten teaching schools, and beginner lessons start at around 3 hours. Once the summer winds stop, the water is calm and good for snorkeling, fishing and sea turtle watching. The village has cafés and small hotels. You can drive there via Highway BCS-286, about 50 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Isla Cerralvo (Jacques Cousteau Island)
- El Triunfo
- Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Baja California Sur
- Cerro de la Calavera
- Malecón de La Paz
- Cathedral of Our Lady of La Paz
- Whale Museum (Museo de la Ballena y Ciencias del Mar)
- Playa El Coromuel