Puerto Velero (Río Caño Dulce)

Puerto Velero (Río Caño Dulce) is described as a shallow, flat-to-choppy Caribbean-style kitesurfing area with clean water and easy access. The beach and launch setup are repeatedly framed as beginner-friendly, largely because the bay/leeward side offers flatter water for learning and freestyle practice, while the outside/windward side can add more wave/bump/jump character. Wind is dominated by trade winds from the north to north-northeast, with the most favorable months reported as January through May and again in December. Typical wind ranges are reported across datasets as roughly 12–23 knots (and up to around 30 knots in other conditions), with overall reliability described as high/excellent during the peak season. An afternoon thermal effect/sea-breeze component is also reported, which can add extra wind during warm parts of the day. Safety considerations focus on practical hazards near the marina/edges of the bay: fishing nets and boat traffic can be present near the marina area, and offshore influence is possible on the open sea side. For this reason, local school zones for launching/teaching are emphasized, and riders are advised to avoid getting too close to the marina entrance—especially important for beginners learning in the flatter bay interior. Facilities are centered around the watersports schools and the marina/beach-hut area: showers are available, and multiple datasets indicate equipment rental, plus changing/toilet and parking options. Water is warm year-round (about mid/high-20s °C depending on month), and wetsuit guidance consistently points to no wetsuit as a baseline (use of sun protection/rash guard is recommended). Overall, this is presented as a well-known learning and flat-water performance stop in the Barranquilla–Cartagena corridor.