La Paz, MexicoLa Ventana
Amina Wind Resort
Off-grid kitesurfing compound
La Ventana La Paz, Mexico
Opened
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
TasmanOff-grid kitesurfing compound
Solar panels power this beachside outpost, built on raw dunes specifically for kitesurfing and open-water expeditions.
What it’s good at
Listed
Expansive three-bedroom villas equipped with full kitchens and private rooftop jacuzzis.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The vibe is more upscale adventure than five-star luxury, though with wi-fi and air conditioning it’s far from rough.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Virgin sand dunes run along Bahía Turquesa, looking straight across the water toward Cerralvo Island.
The rooms
Villas are finished in cooling chukum plaster and include full kitchens. Penthouse units add private rooftop jacuzzis under palm lattices.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool runs between the towers toward the beach, lined with wooden sun loungers facing the water.
Rooftop jacuzzis
Sunken chukum tubs sit on the upper decks, looking out past stick railings toward the mountains and the sea.
At the table
Cambujo serves fresh ceviche and grilled local catch at shaded tables looking across the pool to the sea.
How it began
The founders scouted this empty coast on a kitesurfing trip in 2013, later building towers stuccoed with native dune sand.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.