Kite the Costa Esmerelda in Veracruz

Next we move south to Costa Esmeralda, Mexico, where Peppi Stunkel and Omid Kay recently founded Elemental Kite Club. I met Peppi in 2007 when she was working with volunteer-adventure tour operator Protect the Earth, Protect Yourself, in Cambodia. Now far from the rice fields, Peppi’s new project opens up her favorite bit of coast in Mexico to new and experienced kiters.

What she loves about the new business: “miles of empty, hazardless beach, and the mango margarita at the palm-thatch Palapa Bar!” She and Omid have spent countless hours scouting the best areas for kiters of all levels, and also put together trips to the nearby El Tajin ruins and white sand beaches.

Elemental guests can stay in their partner hotel, the Taboga, an eco-boutique facility catering especially to kiters.

Visit their site at www.elementalkiteclub.com or email Peppi at peppi@elementalkiteclub.com
- Christina Heyniger