Cuesta del Viento 2025: South America's Big Air crowns its kings in San Juan
💨 The Patagonian wind was already roaring strongly in Rodeo, Argentina, heralding the long-awaited Cuesta del Viento Big Air 2025, and what a spectacle it gave us!
From April 17th to 20th, the iconic Bahía de los Troncos beach once again became a hub of energy, bringing together the best riders on the planet and offering a great plan to enjoy with family and friends. 🪁
And best of all, this festival of wind and jumps was free to attend, accompanied by live shows, DJs playing the best music, delicious food, and transfers from San Juan. A commitment to bringing kitesurfing to everyone! 👏
Once again, extreme sports and Iglesia's untamed nature demonstrated why this corner of San Juan is cementing itself as a must-see destination for adrenaline lovers. 💪
The first day was a real adrenaline rush at Cuesta del Viento Big Air! 🌬️
We're kicking off this year's most anticipated kitesurfing competition on the continent with the exciting Amateur Cup and the thrilling Women's Cup taking over Rodeo Beach. 📍
Amateur Cup:
🥇 Marcos Luciani 🇦🇷
🥈 Juan Matias Zubillaga 🇦🇷
🥉 Santiago Lefebvre 🇦🇷
Our sincere congratulations to these experts! 🏆 But the excitement didn't end there, because the next day brought the best of international kitesurfing, with PRO athletes fighting for a spot on the podium and the coveted PRO Cup. ⚡️
Cuesta del Viento Big Air 2025: The international challenge with an Iglesian seal
Surrounded by towering hills and whipped by the region's characteristic winds, Los Troncos Bay was the perfect setting for this key date on the continental circuit: the Cuesta del Viento Big Air, recognized as the most challenging competition in South America.
This high-caliber event brought together the continent's most talented riders, cementing Iglesia as a key figure on the international kitesurfing scene. 🗺️
🔥🏆The continent's most anticipated podium | Cuesta del Viento Big Air 2025🏆🔥
🏆 Women's Cup
🥇 Carmen Verdeyen 🇨🇱
🥈 Pilar Silva 🇦🇷 (Rodeo - San Juan)
🥉 Sol Icazati 🇦🇷 (San Juan)
🏆 Amateur Cup
🥇 Marcos Luciani 🇦🇷
🥈 Juan Matías Zubillaga 🇦🇷
🥉 Santiago Lefebvre 🇦🇷
🏆 Pro Cup
🥇 José Luis da Silva Figueredo 🇧🇷
🥈 Juliel Linhares 🇧🇷
🥉 Yefri Colina 🇻🇪
A special round of applause goes to local rider Valentino Camera, a native of Iglesia, who left his mark on the competitive Copa Pro, fiercely representing his community against the best in the world. A proud local pride! 👏
The awards ceremony was a celebration at the Los Manantiales Amphitheater, attended by important local and provincial authorities, who celebrated the success of the event and the region's sports tourism potential. 🥳
And to close out this edition in style, a spectacular after-beach party was organized at the venue, with a lineup of DJs that lit up the night at Los Manantiales, sealing the Cuesta del Viento Big Air 2025 with the energy and good vibes that characterize Iglesia.
See you next time! 🎉
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