Private Kiteboarding lesson in Cancun

Excellent gear, instruction and location

Lioc, Gerardo and team were skilled professionals that helped me advance my upwind abilities on well maintained gear in a flat water bay that may be one of the world’s best locations to learn.

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One of the best place to learn and improve

This is one of the best place we have been to learn kitesurfing. You get it all: good wind, no waves, shallow water and very good and friendly instructors. We were getting to the kiteschool via Uber. The spot is one of the best we have ever been. Very few kites around. It gave us a sense of safety and freedom. My partner was guided by Loic who helped her build her skills to reliably ride in both directions and start to ride upwind. Gerardo helped me build my upwind riding skills and taught me transitions and some toe side riding. Both instructors were very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Slingshot equipment in good condition. Of all the places we have been, this is the one we would highly recommend, either as a beginner or and independent rider and one where we would likely come back.

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Amazing experience and great guide!

Loic was my instructor and he was amazing. First time I was able to really ride. Also the condition in the Laguna are the best for learning. We had a boat with us and that also made everything super easy as the boat got me back the board if it was too far. I really really recommend the school and Loic!

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Good and nice instructors, but crocodiles

The 2 classes I took where good. Kind and good instructors. But later I got to know that they are crocodiles on the lagoon! Making research I found they are about 1000 crocodiles on the Chacmochuk lagoon where you do the kitesurf.

Response from the operator: Hello, Fedepa. First of all, we would like to clarify that you never took lessons with us, so this review is not based on a real experience with our school. We also want to state clearly that no crocodile has ever been seen during our lessons. Our 16 years of positive reviews and real customer experiences speak for themselves. For these reasons, we consider this review false and misleading, and we have already reported it to Tripadvisor for investigation. We are always open to honest feedback from real clients, but we cannot accept claims about a service that was never taken.

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Great Experience - Beware of the Exchange rate!

Located in Isla Blanca—roughly 30 to 40 minutes north of Cancun—this spot is a paradise for those looking to fully immerse themselves in kiteboarding. The setup is designed for you to simply wait for the wind and ride. Be aware that amenities are minimal: there is a local restaurant and a small store nearby, but for everything else, you’ll need to head back into Cancun. However, the kiting conditions are unbeatable for learning or perfecting skills. You get shallow waters, vast open space, knowledgeable staff, and top-tier gear. They even provide a boat to ferry you upwind if you start drifting. It is truly one of the best spots on the planet to focus on your progression. One important tip: Check the exchange rate used for credit card charges. When I visited, the market rate was $17.50$ MXN to $1$ USD, but I was charged at a fixed rate of $18.50. This resulted in a difference of nearly $1,000$ MXN—the cost of several meals. I recommend asking in advance if they use the daily market rate or a fixed house rate.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed Isla Blanca and the kiteboarding conditions. The shallow water, open space, rescue support, and dedicated setup are exactly what make this spot so special for progression, whether someone is learning the basics or pushing their riding to the next level. We also appreciate you mentioning the point about credit card exchange rates. In international card transactions, the exchange rate applied often depends on the guest’s own bank or card provider, and in many cases the official market rate is not the one respected by the bank. Unfortunately, this is something that is usually outside of our control, but we agree that it is always important for travelers to check in advance how their bank handles foreign currency charges. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Isla Blanca for more windy days and great kite sessions with us soon.

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