Kite trip · Jan and Feb 2027 · Rodeo, San Juan
Cuesta del Viento — Rodeo, Argentina
A meltwater reservoir at over 1,500 metres in the San Juan desert, where the wind arrives almost on a timetable. Flat water and 20 to 35 knots.
The plan
What the week looks like
Cuesta del Viento, in Rodeo, is the windiest spot on our calendar and probably the most famous in Argentina: a meltwater reservoir at over 1,500 metres where the wind comes in almost on schedule at 20 to 35 knots over perfectly flat water. Eight days, twelve people, reached by crossing the Andes by van from La Serena. Intermediate and advanced only, and you bring your own gear.
We meet in La Serena and cross the Andes through the Agua Negra pass — a full day of altitude and desert that is a large part of why this trip exists. Seven nights in Rodeo, with a daily run out to the reservoir.
What makes Rodeo famous is the reliability: the wind builds through the day and arrives with enough regularity that you can plan around it. Combined with completely flat water, it is one of the best places on the continent for freestyle and for putting real hours into technique.
Written objectives on arrival, a forecast briefing every morning, video analysis every night you ride, and an exit report.
Requirements: ride upwind without losing ground, relaunch your kite unassisted, and bring your own gear. We do not take beginners: with 20 to 35 knots, a first lesson here is a bad idea.
Everything sorted, for real
What's included
Included
- Andes crossing by van from La Serena via the Agua Negra pass, both ways
- Seven nights accommodation in Rodeo
- Daily transfers between accommodation and the reservoir
- Twelve people maximum
- Two students per instructor in every water session
- Radio helmet on the water, always
- Evening video analysis every day you ride
- Trip photographer and footage delivered per rider
- Entry assessment, written objectives and exit report
- Daily forecast briefing and hour-by-hour plan
- Daily breakfast and lunch on the beach on riding days
Not included
- Flights or buses to La Serena, the meeting and return point
- Travel and rescue insurance, mandatory to come with us
- Dinners and personal expenses in Rodeo
- Riding gear: you bring your own
- Border costs and anything arising from a pass closure or a Mendoza detour
Dates
Departures this season
| Departure | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st departure | 16 — 23 January 2027 | Open |
| 2nd departure | 13 — 20 February 2027 | Open |
Preguntas frecuentes
Common questions before booking
Can a beginner come?
No. With 20 to 35 knots this is not a place to learn, and we would rather say so than sell you a bad week. Puclaro, in Chile, is the trip the week before and is built for exactly that.
Do I need my own gear?
Yes. This is the one South American trip where gear is not included: the wind is strong and you want kit you already know. If you do not have gear, message us before booking and we will work it out.
What if the mountain pass closes?
It happens, and it is the one real risk of this trip. If Agua Negra closes we reroute via Mendoza. Costs arising from a closure or a detour are not included, which is why we say it here rather than in the small print.
Bookings
Coming to Cuesta del Viento?
Message us on WhatsApp and we will send you the full breakdown and the exact price. We answer in English, usually the same day.
Prefer the long version? This trip has a fuller page in Spanish: Cuesta del Viento.