2 weeks in La Ventana/Los Barrillos? waves? surf?

Want to plan a kiting trip? Just got back from one? Post you experiences, questions and information here.
Post Reply
BryanMichaelMeyer
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor
Posts:66
Joined:Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:42 am
Location:HMB
Contact:
2 weeks in La Ventana/Los Barrillos? waves? surf?

Post by BryanMichaelMeyer » Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:02 am

Hi! I am close to pulling the trigger on a trip south for 2 weeks at end of December/beginning of January to los barillos(leaning) or la ventana. We can get direct flights to los cabos and i can use miles so super easy compared to other spots that may be more wave centric-thinking puerto rico. 2 weeks seems to be a good amount of time to not get skunked.

She is concerned that when she is not taking kite lessons(first timer) that there will not be a whole lot to do. Can someone help me with some points other than what i have read to make her more comfortable with the trip? Also, is there any surfing in the area for me to bring my short board and her to get in?

Will I get bored with 2 weeks if there are no waves?
thanks

User avatar
gatorjos
Contributor
Contributor
Posts:42
Joined:Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:09 am
Contact:

Re: 2 weeks in La Ventana/Los Barrillos? waves? surf?

Post by gatorjos » Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:14 pm

You will not get bored, even if there's little wind. 2 weeks is a bare minimum to even adapt to the pace. If there is no wind, or you need a break from kiting you can simply enjoy the beach, head to La Paz for the day, take a trip to the West coast for surf -- I'm not sure of nearby beginner surfing spots, but there might be some. The scenery is simply gorgeous, so if you're into hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking you can't go wrong. There's some decent snorkeling as well, fishing trips with the guys from Palapas Ventana or one of the Pangas….. Some other fun day trips are to Todos Santos for shopping etc, or the sleepy old silver mine town of El Triunfo.

Here are some pics:

http://21stcenturyhobo.wordpress.com/20 ... -the-cape/

Puerto Rico doesn't suck either I imagine :)
Recovering kitebum
Travel blog at:
http://21stcenturyhobo.com

BryanMichaelMeyer
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor
Posts:66
Joined:Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:42 am
Location:HMB
Contact:

Re: 2 weeks in La Ventana/Los Barrillos? waves? surf?

Post by BryanMichaelMeyer » Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:54 am

Thanks! Flights booked dec31-jan11. sf-cabo direct is amazing.

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests