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Kite Beach Yucatan Kiteboarding School

34 Reviews

#8 of 16 things to do in Progreso

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C.23 Col. Benito Juarez | 34 Y 36, Progreso 97000, Mexico

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“Great kiting experience in Progreso (as a beginner)!”

While staying in Merida for a couple of months I wanted to take the unique chance to get a hands-on... read more

Reviewed 3 June 2013

greensplash

Munich, Germany

“Fantastic location, amazing kiting!!!”

Jessica has the most fantastic kite surfing school on the beach. This is a great area for kiting as... read more

Reviewed 3 May 2013

casarosakaren

chelem

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4.5 34 reviews

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Jun 2, 2013

“Great kiting experience in Progreso (as a beginner)!”

May 3, 2013

“Fantastic location, amazing kiting!!!”

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The beaches of Yucatan are excellent for kiteboarding with calm seas all year round and no strong currents it's an ideal place for learning.10 months of wind a year makes it one of the most promising places in this sport in Mexico and many parts of...more

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C.23 Col. Benito Juarez | 34 Y 36, Progreso 97000, Mexico

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greensplash

Munich, Germany

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Reviewed 3 June 2013

Great kiting experience in Progreso (as a beginner)!

While staying in Merida for a couple of months I wanted to take the unique chance to get a hands-on insight into kiting. I therefore took several beginners classes with Jessica and Nick in Progreso. Although every start is tough I had lots of fun...More

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casarosakaren

chelem

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Reviewed 3 May 2013

Fantastic location, amazing kiting!!!

Jessica has the most fantastic kite surfing school on the beach. This is a great area for kiting as the winds are consistant and the beach is good. jessica and nick provide a wonderful place to learn, or if you are already pretty good its...More

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Geniri

Reviewed 23 April 2013

great kite spot in front of the balcony - AMAZING!!

We first had the plan to stay only for 2 nights. It was so great, the kite spot as well as the hospitality. So we decided to stay for a whole week. I recommend this accomodation to everybody who likes kitesurf, great view to the...More

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Brady D

Calgary, Canada

Reviewed 11 April 2013

Awesome Time!!!

I had the pleasure of staying at Jessica's and Nick's and having both of them as instructors. Both are very gifted teachers and are very passionate about their sport. Both exude a ton of energy and are very patient with their students. Their kite gear...More

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SoullaDemetriou

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed 5 April 2013

Totally awesome kite spot, villa & people

I just spent 2 weeks kiting at this awesome spot. It's amazing to still find a spot where you can have lots of space and great consistent wind. The school is really well equipped & as I was hiring gear, I was able to kite...More

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AmyStrzalko

Grand Cayman

Reviewed 5 April 2013

Awesome spot, Awesome wind, Awesome hosts ;-)

This was my first time in Mexico and i was a little scared because I was traveling alone however as soon as i met Jessica Winkler and Nick Hall the owners of the Kite Beach Yucatan I felt at home. They were not only very...More

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HatterasBound2Kite

Norfolk, Virginia

Reviewed 28 March 2013

Up-and-coming kite spot with lots of potential!!

From March 3-18th I stayed at KBY and did both the intermediate and advanced camp. My boyfriend joined me and stayed from March 9-18th to do the advanced camp. Before going, we tried to find wind data but couldn't find much, thus on a leap...More

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Viku12121

Vaasa, Finland

Reviewed 20 February 2013

Discovering Yucatan

First I thinked to rate it "Terrbile" because the holiday ENDED! and it sucks! Well.. At least the memories will last a lifetime (with this lifestyle its gonna be short..) - luckily there wasnt too much time to drink Corona & Rum at Progreso, because...More

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SeriouslyDude

Uusikaarlepyy, Finland

Reviewed 2 February 2013

Unbelievably awesome vacation!

After traveling for nearly 40hrs from Finland by plane, bus and automobile and arriving at about 4am local time, we were shattered! but the amazing welcome we got certainly surprised me! Jessica came more than willing to the door and invited us in with open...More

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-M-Mc-Mc

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Reviewed 30 January 2013

Just Go to Kite Beach Yucatan!!!

If you are an independent kiteboarder or a complete novice, you will find Kite Beach Yucatan to be a stunning place to kiteboard. The water is shallow and the winds are perfect. Jessica is a masterful teacher, encouraging, clear and supportive. She will work with...More

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