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Lago Calima

📍 Cali, Colombia · Kiteboarding spot

Lago Calima is a kiteboarding spot near Cali in Colombia, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden year-round.

CountryColombia
Nearest townCali
Water typeFlat-water lake
LaunchLake
Best wind directionNW
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsyear-round
Coordinates3.8814, -76.5310

About Lago Calima

Flat and choppy water.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Lago Calima?

The best time to kite Lago Calima is year-round, when the NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Lago Calima offers flat-water lake conditions with NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Lago Calima?

Lago Calima with 70 square miles is the biggest artificial lake in Colombia. It's situated in the mountains between Buga and Buenaventura. You reach the lake within 2 hours by car from Cali Airport. The road is in excellent condition and safe!

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Where can I take kite lessons near Lago Calima?

5 kite schools operate in Colombia. See kite schools in Colombia →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.