No wind in La Ventana?
On a day with no wind in La Ventana, snorkel the reef at Punta Arena, soak in the hot springs at Playa Agua Caliente, or walk the cardón forest. An eFoil lesson needs no wind at all. Flat days come along every season, and the mornings are calm even when the afternoon blows.
What to do, and when
| Best | Where | |
|---|---|---|
| Snorkel | Calm morning, slack tide | Punta Arena reef, from shore |
| Hot springs | Low tide | Playa Agua Caliente |
| Paddle | Dawn | The bay |
| Easy walk | Late afternoon | Cardón forest, south of town |
| Mountain bike | Early, before the heat | Hills above El Sargento |
| Whale watching | December to March | By boat |
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Salinas Adventures
Kite & Wing AcademyOn the water
- Rent a snorkel kit or paddleboard for the day.
- Dive trips go to Isla Cerralvo and La Reina.
- Whale sharks are an hour away, in La Paz.
On land
- At Agua Caliente, dig your own pool in the sand.
- El Chorro and Santa Rita make a hot-springs day trip.
- Sierra de la Laguna: waterfalls and pools, about two hours away.
In town
- The farmers market is on Thursday mornings.
- Massage: sports, relaxing and deep-tissue.
- Yoga, Pilates and qigong, by appointment or workshop.
Places from The Ventana View's directory and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Hot springs 4
- Agua Caliente (hot springs)
Natural hot springs · Outside town
- El Chorro Hot Springs
Canyon hot springs · Santiago (1-1.5 hour drive)
- Playa Agua Caliente (Hot Water Beach)
Tidal hot springs on the beach · Just north of La Ventana
- Santa Rita Hot Springs
Thermal mineral pools · Outside town (San Jorge Canyon)
Snorkel areas 4
- El Sargento north reef
Snorkel, shore · El Sargento
- Ensenada de Muertos
Snorkel + dive area
- La Reina (giant manta site)
Dive + snorkel site · Cerralvo Island area (boat trip)
- Punta Arena reef
Snorkel, shore · El Sargento
Hiking trails 5
- Agua Caliente Canyon (Santiago)
Canyon hike with swimming holes · Outside town (Santiago area, day-trip)
- Cardón forest walk
Flat, scenic · South Beach
- Cerro de la Calavera
Half-day, exposed · El Sargento
- Sierra de la Laguna (broader range)
Mountain range with multiple trails · Outside town (1-2 hours)
- Sierra de la Laguna falls
Full day · Outside town
Questions
Can I foil in La Ventana with no wind?
Yes, on an eFoil: the lesson needs no wind at all.
Where can I snorkel in La Ventana without a boat?
The reef at Punta Arena, from the shore. It is best on a calm morning at slack tide.
Can I see whales from La Ventana?
Yes, by boat, from December to March.