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Punta Gallinas
Punta Gallinas is the northernmost point of the South American mainland, a remote desert cape in La Guajira reachable only by 4x4 through Wayúu indigenous territory. It sees consistent 20-30 knot trade winds for most of the year (December-August) and is used mainly as an adventure downwind destination rather than a day-trip spot, given the lack of nearby towns or kite-school infrastructure.
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Wind
| best months |
|
|---|---|
| typical knots | 25 |
| thermal or synoptic | synoptic (Caribbean trade winds) |
Water
| type | mixed |
|---|---|
| notes | Remote desert cape at the northernmost tip of South America; mix of flat water and waves depending on exact bay. |
Levels
| beginner | no |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
Launch & crowd
| 0 | l |
|---|---|
| 1 | o |
| 2 | w |
| description | Remote desert cape in Wayúu indigenous territory, typically reached by 4x4 or as a downwind extension from Cabo de la Vela; essentially no built infrastructure. |
| space | huge |
Hazards
- remoteness / no rescue infrastructure
- strong, consistent wind and swell
Travel basics
Sources: kitesurftheworld.com · kitejungle.com · guanabanatours.com