Bucerías, Nayarit, Mexico – The sunny shores of Riviera Nayarit are buzzing with anticipation as kitesurfers from across Mexico eagerly await the 2025 Festival del Viento (Wind Festival) in Bucerías. From May 16th to 18th, the waters stretching between Bucerías and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle will become a stage for three days of exhilarating kitesurfing competitions.
Recognized as the largest kiteboarding event in the Americas, this international contest has seen remarkable growth in both popularity and participant numbers over the years. This year’s Wind Festival is poised to welcome an impressive 600 competitors, both national and international, for an action-packed weekend off the coast of Bucerías.
Kitesurfing, a captivating blend of athleticism and skill, involves riders using wind-powered kites to glide across the water on surfboards, achieving impressive speeds and executing breathtaking aerial maneuvers.
The Riviera Nayarit’s consistent winds and favorable surf conditions, coupled with its top-tier marinas, expert technicians, excellent accommodations, and stunning natural beauty, have firmly established it as a prime location for enthusiasts of this exciting sport.
Spectators are invited to witness the thrilling competitions firsthand from the beaches of Bucerías, free of charge. The event will feature contests in five categories: Freestyle, Downwind, Big Air (awarding the most impressive jump), Slalom races, and Foil races.
The sight of numerous kites soaring simultaneously during the races will create a cheerful and picturesque scene, while the gravity-defying stunts of the freestyle competitors promise to be truly awe-inspiring, making this a truly unforgettable experience.
For more details about the Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival 2025, follow Festival del Viento on Facebook.
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