KiteGlobeEl Nihuil
📍 Mendoza, Argentina · Kiteboarding spot
El Nihuil is a kiteboarding spot near Mendoza in Argentina, with flat-water lake conditions, best ridden year-round.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mendoza |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | year-round |
| Coordinates | -35.0380, -68.7049 |
About El Nihuil
Flat water with small waves. Shallow area. Look out for boats, jet skis and swimmers.
When is the best time to kitesurf at El Nihuil?
The best time to kite El Nihuil is year-round.
What are the wind and water conditions?
El Nihuil offers flat-water lake conditions (Thermal, Frontal, Trade wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to El Nihuil?
Get to San Rafael.
Hazards at El Nihuil
Swimmers, Ships, Jetskis.
View El Nihuil on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near El Nihuil?
5 kite schools operate in Argentina. See kite schools in Argentina →
Other kite spots near El Nihuil
- Potrerillos
- Lago Los Molinos / Potrero de Garay
- Cuesta del Viento / Fincas del Lago
- Laguna Melincue
- Nahuel Huapi Lake / Estacada
- Nahuel Huapi Lake / Huapi Brazo Huemul
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.