Continent |
Central America |
Country |
Guatemala |
Next Big City |
Guatemala City |
Next Town |
Panajachel, Santiago Atitlan |
Type: |
Island, Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shower, Toilet, Food |
Type: |
Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Choppy water.
Type: |
Rocks |
Size: |
None |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
No information |
No beach. The shoreline is made out of rocks, mostly steep and not good launching and landing kites.
|
Spring:
|
Normal |
|
Summer:
|
Normal |
|
Fall:
|
Normal |
|
Winter:
|
Thick |
The water is cold, wetsuit definitely needed.
Best Months: |
October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
S |
Main Direction: |
S |
The best season is October through December. Even though the rest of the year is pretty random, it´s the most constant place in Guatemala. Generally south wind, approximately 8-17 knots.
Transport |
Boat |
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Access
|
No walk |
Drive for about 2.5-3.5 hours from Guatemala City. Take a boat from Panajachel or Santiago Atitlan to the island.
Rules |
None |
Watch out for the boats, since they aren't used to watch out for people in the water.