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Riviera Maya kitesurfing holidays, with the Mexico experts.
The Riviera Maya RegionThe Maya Riviera, or Riviera Maya, is a tropical paradise along Mexico's Caribbean coast, spanning roughly 100 miles from Puerto Morelos to the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.
The Riviera Maya season at a glance
The strongest, most reliable kitesurf months are highlighted below — based on our own time on the water here, not guesswork.
Why you'll love kitesurfing in Riviera Maya!
The Riviera Maya Region
The Wind & Weatherin Playa Del Carmen
December to May is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Carmen. The weather is lovely and you can expect 4/5 days a week of perfect wind conditions for Kiteboarding ranging from 14 - 20 knots.
When the "Nortes" start blowing, the wind turns offshore. Called the Nortes as some North cold front comes from the USA each time bringing 2/3 days straight of North wind blowing 25 to 35 knots. When this happens, the kite school take their clients to Isla Blanca for the day, which is great for beginners and advanced riders.
Speak to a Mexico expert
We've ridden every spot and stayed in every hotel we sell in Mexico. Tell us your dates and level — we'll tell you honestly whether Riviera Maya is your best match.
Skill level match
How well Riviera Maya suits each stage of your kitesurf journey.
Learn To Kitesurf 80%
Improver (not riding upwind) 90%
Independent kiter 100%
Waves 60%
Riviera Maya in pictures
Recommended hotels in Riviera Maya
We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the kitesurf logistics — these are the ones we'd book ourselves.
From £375/night · room only
The St. Regis Kanai Resort
- Utra luxury resort hidden away amoung large Mangrove forest
- Amazing food and service
- Stunning large suites with ocean and Mangrove forest views
From £227/night · all inclusive all meal
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen
- One of the best large all inclusive properties in the region
- Great for families, or couples will love the adult only wing of the hotel
- A 20 minute stroll to a great Wingfoil and Kitesurf centre
From £343/night · room only
The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai
- Luxury adult only wellness hotel set in large Mangrove Forest
- Impressive spa and wellness treatments
- Beautiful location away from the busier part of this coastline
From £647/night · all inclusive
Atelier Playa Mujeres
- A luxury adult only property on Ilsa Do Blanca
- More refined and uncommercial feel that most other properties in the area
- A short drive to one of the very best kitesurf spots in Mexico
Want to explore the rest of Mexico?
Our top recommended hotels across Mexico — on and off the water — perfect to weave into a tailor-made tour with your Riviera Maya stay.
Kitesurf, plus the Mexico you'd hate to miss
Combine your Riviera Maya stay with everything else worth travelling for — every tour built around your dates, level and budget.
Talk to a Kitesurf travel expert — not a call centre.
Tell us your dates, your level and what a perfect week looks like. We'll come back with a shortlist of spots with the right conditions and the right hotel — usually within one working day.
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