Ciudad del Carmen is situated on a barrier island on Mexico's Caribbean coast facing north toward the Gulf of Mexico. The spot consists of a shallow lagoon system protected by the island's northern beach, with industrial port facilities and urban development along the shoreline. Water conditions are typically choppy with minimal wave development due to the lagoon's protected nature and shallow depth averaging under 0.5m swells. Wind reliability is extremely low at 4.2%, making consistent kitesurfing sessions rare. Best conditions occur with east or southeast winds providing side-shore flow. The shallow, calm waters suit beginners learning fundamentals, though the lagoon's constraints—shallow depth, vegetation obstacles, and port traffic—limit progression. Water temperatures averaging 27.9°C are comfortable year-round. This spot functions primarily as a practice area rather than a destination spot. Kiters should be aware of industrial activity, navigate around mangrove areas, and account for very low wind frequency when planning sessions. Local knowledge of currents and navigation around obstacles is essential.