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Mexico is famous for its majestic Mayan ruins located in Tulum among rugged cliffs overlooking the beautiful turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean.
Enjoy all that this amazing, historically interesting place offers including Kitesurfing lessons with Extreme Sports Café’s new partner Kitesurfing school in the beautiful waters of the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. With its consistent winds, warm Caribbean blue waters, and beautiful stretches of white sandy beaches: you discover a kiteboarding dream. Tulum, Mexico is an ideal place to learn kiteboarding and practice or ride.

Tulum's greatest attraction is its location. It stands on a bluff facing the rising sun looking out on views of the Caribbean that are nothing less than spectacular. In Maya, Tulum means "Wall", and the city was christened thus because it is a walled city; one of the very few the ancients ever built. Research suggests it was formerly called Zama or "to dawn" in its day, which is appropriate given the location. Long stretches of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and swaying palm trees make Tulum one of the most beautiful tropical paradises in Mexico and in the world. It is surrounded by the world’s second largest barrier reef and unlocks the door to a wide array of ocean adventures.
The warm waters of Mexico and tropical sun of the Caribbean make it perfect to spend hours in the ocean learning kiteboarding and taking your IKO Kitesurfing course, going on downwind trips or riding waves on the reef break. The open stretches of powdery white beaches and sideshore winds are the ideal environment to learn or improve your kitesurfing skills.Come join Extreme Sports Cafe for kitesuring in Mexico.

Extreme Sports Café’s new partner Kitesurfing base is located in a prime location to enjoy what Tulum offers. With a southerly wind, you might have the opportunity to kitesurf in front of the Tulum ruins and view them from a special perspective. Just 3 km from the beach, 1 km from world renowned cenotes and cavern diving and only 200 meters from grocery stores, internet, bank, and car rental. It is a perfect place to enjoy your holiday. Tulum offers everything from the conveniences of a town, to the quiet serenity of the beach, to the excitement of the jungle. The Kitboarding Centre runs courses for all levels, beginner, Intermediate and advanced kitesurfers form November through to August. Kitesurfing Packages including accommodation are also available at from Extreme Sports Café’s new Mexican partner Kiteboarding Centre.

The winters are sunny and mild. It starts getting warmer in March. There are some spring rains, but not what would be referred to as a "rainy season". June can be rainy. July - August are usually hot and humid. Traditionally September and October have the highest risk of hurricanes. (Officially the Caribbean storm season is June-October). The last hurricane was in 1995, the one before that 1988. We hope we are not due another for a few years. November begins the winter season with milder temperatures and lower humidity.

Kitesurfing Courses in Mexico

Beginner Kitesurfing Courses

Learn kite-handling to board control. Kitesurfing conditions are ideal!

Introduction To kiteboarding 1.5Hours- *Private $70US *Group-$50US
Intro to Kiteboarding is the fastest, easiest and safest way to discover the Kiteboarding world. During this kiteboarding lesson the student has fun learning the basics of flying a trainer kite in the “wind window” and the “power zone.” This 1 .5hrs kitebaording lesson includes instruction and use of specialized training kites. The Introduction to Kiteboarding is the best way to discover the excitement of kiteboarding and what you have learnt can be credited toward your IKO Level 1 Certification.

4-Hour Full Introduction to Kitesurfing Course - *Private $220US *Group $170US
The Discovery Kiteboarder Program (IKO Level 1) is the most efficient way to learn how to ride on the water. This kiteboarding lesson is facilitated in two steps: Land and Water Instruction.
The on-land instruction is designed to give a student the opportunity to learn the basics of the sport and the principles of the “wind window”. This introductory course is taught through demonstration, explanation and practice. The student will have the opportunity to fly a trainer kite to aid in instruction, as well as, a four- line inflatable kite to experience the power of kiteboarding. During the water instruction, you will use the kite in the ”power zone” to propel your body through the water, known as a “body drag.” By the completion of this kiteboarding lesson the student will have a thorough understanding of Kiteboarding and knows what it will take to master the exhilarating sport of kiteboarding.

6-Hour Beginner Kiteboarding Course - *Private $330US *Group $240US
This kiteboarding course is the Full 4-Hour Introduction to Kiteboarding course plus 2 hours extra of practicing with the kite. By the end of this course you will have attained IKO Kitesurfing Level 1 and gained useful skills to help you reach the next Level, IKO 2.

8-Hour Beginner Kiteboarding Course - *Private $450US *Group $320US
This Kiteboarding course is the Full Introduction to Kiteboarding course plus 4 hours extra of practicing with the kite. By the end of this course you should have attained IKO Kitesurfing Level 2 and gained more useful skills to help you reach the next Level, IKO 3.

12-Hour Beginner Kiteboarding Course - *Private $650US *Group $450US
This kiteboarding course is the Full Intro to Kiteboarding course and lots more. More hours of instruction and more hours of practicing with the kite on land and in the water.
('Practice makes perfect')
By the end of this kitesurfing course you will not be far from attaining Level 3. Usually students reach level 3 but it is not guaranteed as everyone learns at their own rate, if you pick up the new skills quickly then you will probably gain IKO Kitesurfing Level 3.

 

Intermediate / Advanced Kitesurfing Courses

Improve your kitesurfing board riding - Pumping you full of Kitesurfing knowledge, safety and skills... Intermediates must be able to ride in both directions and stay upwind.

4-Hour Intermediate Kiteboarder Course - *Private $270US *Group $190US
The Intermediate Kiteboarder Program or IKO Level 2 is designed to help students master the skills of flying the kite in the “power zone” and the basics of using a kiteboard. This kitesurfing course will allow a student to gain confidence in assembling and disassembling an inflatable four line kite, enhancing a student’s ability to pilot the kite in the “power zone”, learning one hand kite piloting and “body dragging” hooked into your harness. Ultimately, this program will have you up on the board and ready for your first ride.

3-Hour Independent Kiteboarder Program- $170US
The Independent Kiteboarder Program (IKO Level 3) is designed for kiteboarders who are looking to make a fast progression into learning advanced skills such as going up wind, transitions, jumps, turns, and extreme kite control. The kitesurfing instructor effectively works one-on-one with each student using a radio to communicate during the lesson. This course allows the student to dictate the skills they wish to develop with the expertise of an instructor.

Want to learn new Kitesurfing tricks or tweak your old ones?
Then book our Independent Kitebaorder program..

*Private Lesson - This one-on-one instruction and you have your own kite all to yourself.

*Group Lesson - Kitesurfing instruction with shared equipment and 2 students per kite.

 

All of our kitesurfing courses in Mexico can be booked online.

Kitesurfing in Mexico... Getting there...

Our kitesurf center in Mexico is located in the best locations for sun, surf, kitesurfing, windsurfing and extreme sports of all kinds.

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Current wind conditions for Kitesurfing in Mexico

 

 

All of our kitesurfing courses in Mexico can be booked online.

All extreme sports cafe kitesurfing courses in the caribbean follow the IKO (International Kitesurfing Organisation) assessment system. Our instructors are IKO qualified and at the end of each course students will receive an IKO card with their achieved level. All the necessary equipment is provided for students (excluding food and drinks) and the courses last between 4 and 5 hours per day depending on the wind conditions. Students are advised to wear a hat and apply sun-cream as they will be spending a lot of time in the sun. Students must be 16 years or older, although we can teach children under 16 with their parent’s permission and presence.