KiteGlobeRancho Leonero
Rancho Leonero is a kiteboarding spot near San Jose del Cabo in Mexico, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | San Jose del Cabo |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | 23.6325, -109.6407 |
About Rancho Leonero
The rolling wind swell culminates in chest-high small period waves that break over the reefs and beach. If there are high waves but marginal wind you might have a hard time getting off the beach. You need to be powered to get past the breaking waves. Lots of rocks in front of the hotel.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Rancho Leonero?
The best time to kite Rancho Leonero is January, February, March, November, December, when the N wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Rancho Leonero offers open ocean conditions with N wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Rancho Leonero?
A car is necessary. From Los Barriles, drive south on 1 until around km 104. Look for a Rancho Leonero sign marking a dirt road heading left towards the water. Follow the road for 8 km to the hotel. Park at the hotel and walk to the north or south, or drive south to the end of the housing development and find a way to the beach. Rancho Leonero is about 15 minutes south of Buena Vista and Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico.
Hazards at Rancho Leonero
Rocks.
View Rancho Leonero on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Rancho Leonero?
17 kite schools operate in Mexico. See kite schools in Mexico →
Other kite spots near Rancho Leonero
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.