Activities

scuba diving sea of cortez with palapas ventana

People frequently ask: what is the best scuba diving destination on Earth? The answer is an oft-debated subject, and honestly, there are so many metrics that go into it. Water temperature and clarity, marine life diversity, and locality, to name a few. We would never claim that the Sea of Cortez where our resort is […]

mag bay marlin bait ball swimming

It’s the time of year that’s hard not to love: Mag Bay trips to swim with and photograph striped marlin. We are blessed with the best guides, bait balls, and captains that have enabled us to get tremendous images of marlin in Mag Bay. These trips make November the best time of year to visit […]

kiteboarding pro in la ventana

Are you ready for kiteboard lessons this winter? Come to the wind capital: La Ventana, Baja! It’s our pleasure to announce an exciting partnership with ProKite South Padre as our resident kite instructors. Come get kiteboarding lessons and vacation packages with ProKite from South Padre, Texas and Palapas Ventana. This winter is looking like another […]

Come get kiteboarding lessons and vacation packages with Palapas Ventana. This winter is looking like another awesome wind season – and the best time and place to learn to kiteboard! We offer personal, professional, and customized instruction. We customize each lesson to adapt to each student’s level and needs. To help you succeed, we utilize […]

sunrise in la ventana

We made the list. Now it’s up to you to get it done. We’ve put together the definitive list of can’t-miss, life-changing, adventurous and silly Palapas Ventana activities and traditions. We want to know if you’ve done them all, so share your pictures with us to @palapasventana on Facebook and Instagram, or let us know […]

  Jacques Cousteau once called the Sea of Cortez the “aquarium of the world,” and for good reason. Ocean currents sweep nutrients into the Gulf of California, while upwellings of rich waters serve up a tasty buffet to colorful reef fish and massive pelagic life.The result is an alignment of perfect conditions for scuba diving […]

kite boarding kite surfing la ventana at palapas ventana

La Ventana kite boarding is some of the best in the world. Don’t miss out this winter season! Find out how you can kite with us! In November, it begins. The Northwest wind is coming back to La Ventana. It’s so close you can taste the salt water. Just two months until ear-to-ear kite grins, […]

easy kiteboarding lessons la ventana

Take Lessons I know what you’re thinking: I’m fairly coordinated. I pick up new sports pretty quickly. I don’t mind trying to learn on my own – I don’t need lessons! I can tell you from first hand experience that this is not the way to go. No matter who you are or what your background, take […]

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