Sisal is a small town located on the north coast of the Yucatan peninsula. An hour drive from Merida’s international airport. ‘Pueblo Mágico’ offering visitors special experiences due to its natural beauty, cultural richness, traditions, folklore, historical relevance, cuisine, art crafts and great hospitality.
Around 1,700 inhabitants and miles of coastline east and west of the town, Sisal is truly an unspoiled location. On the north the waters of the Gulf of Mexico mix with the Caribbean Sea in the named ‘emerald coast’. On the south side, there’s an endemic ecosystem called Cienaga, where mangroves, freshwater springs, cenotes and ocean water meet. Home to a variety of species such as FLAMINGOS, egrets, canadian duck, crocodiles, crabs…
SISAL as a WIND SPORTS
destination
300 windy days a year 🌬️
Usually starting around noon
Spring + summer + autumn: thermal wind side-onshore, it’s hot 🔥
→ Biodegradable Sun protection is a must
NE side-onshore predominant wind
But also some days N onshore and NW side-onshore Chi’kin’Ik winds
Winter: cold front N onshore wind, it gets cold ☁️
→ You’ll probably need a 3/4 shortie or full body wetsuit
10 – 25 kts average wind speed
Choppy water with mush waves 🌊
Cold front N wind winter days the waves get bigger and it’s so much fun
OPEN OCEAN SPOT
Laid-back small town where you can relax and turn off your computer and disconnect, though if needed, there are a variety of WiFi options and cellphone data carriers.
You can find many types of accommodation to fit your budget; from a hammock hostel to very fancy and private properties, as well as exclusive boutique hotels and villas.
Cienaga
SISAL Town
EL VIENTO KITESURFING 