ABOUT US
AKB is a Kitesurf and Wingfoil school located in Atins. We are a small team of professional and experienced instructors passionate about our work. Lessons are available in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. Brand new equipment is provided by the school, including the use of radio communication.
Programs
Our Services
KITE
WINGFOIL
RENTAL
DOWNWINDERS
Lençóis Maranhenses’ safaris
Multilingual Lessons
Enjoy personalized kiteboarding instruction in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish so you can learn in the language you’re most comfortable with.
Certified IKO Instructors
Ride with confidence: all our instructors hold the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certification, ensuring world‑class teaching standards.
Premium Gear & Helmet Comms
Train on brand new, high performance equipment and stay connected on the water with built ‑ in radio communication in every helmet.
International Certification
Complete the course and receive your official IKO certificate, recognized worldwide as proof of your kiteboarding skills.
Atins is not just a location. It’s a rhythm.
Here, the wind speaks, the water welcomes, and the golden dunes dance with the sun. Surrounded by the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park and the mouth of the Preguiças River, every session becomes a deep connection with nature’s raw beauty.
THE SPOT
Atins Lençois Maranhenses
THE VILLAGE
Atins is a small fishermen village located on the coast of Maranhão and surrounded by the dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
WIND
Steady trade winds blow from July to December, averaging 18–25 knots with peaks above 28. Atins offers some of the most reliable wind conditions in the world.
WATER
The water in Atins averages a comfortable 27°C (81°F) throughout the season, making every session feel smooth and effortless. No wetsuit needed – just pure freedom.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear It from Our Riders
Our kids did a few hours of kiting with Atins Kite Boarding during our recent trip to Atins. The experience exceeded all expectations. Instructors speak perfect English, have international experience, are very accommodating, safety oriented and informative. Our kids absolutely loved the experience and picked up kiting very quickly. In fact what started as an idea to just do an hour or two of learning to control the kite turned into an amazing day that our kids will remember forever. We all loved the energy and professionalism of the Instructors and their willingness to offer extra time and explanations. Also worth mentioning is a high quality equipment, logistics made easy and just absolutely flawless execution throughout the entire day. We only wish we had more time in Atins! Two thumbs up.
It was an incredible experience. The course was extremely well structured, as learning divided into various stages, which greatly facilitated the assimilation of techniques and concepts. Atins is an optimal place to learn kiteboarding, with constant winds that greatly facilitate the learning process. Also, the school takes us to a beach bank to learn, along with boats and bathers, providing a safe and quiet environment for practice. I strongly recommend doing at least 6 hours of private classes for enough time to learn these stages calmly. Not general, the course was excellent. The progressive methodology and attention to safety details make everything different. We owe much to the instructors Pedro and Kelly, who are extremely educational, patient and will pass us very safely during the process.
When you arrive to start with its breathtakingly beautiful, and after a few days you come to love this little village which gives a rare chance to disconnect from the world and live in peace and harmony with nature for a while. About the Kite School - absolutely perfect. Pedro, Igor and the team work so hard to make sure you have fun, new adventures, feel part of the family and improve on your kite skills. They share their love for the place, the people and the sport, and they use their deep knowledge of the area and the conditions to make sure everything is just right and so that everything is both exciting and safe - I definitely felt completely secure with them looking after me, that meant I was able to improve my skills a lot. I particularly appreciated how easy it was to communicate with them before I arrived and be able to make plans in advance so not to waste any days.
FULL EXPERIENCE IN POUSADA MUITA PAZ
Choose our exclusive accommodattion and kite lesson
Muita Paz is a boutique guesthouse facing the sea with 7 Beach Chalets immersed in a wonderful garden and 2 Rooms inside a Guest House.
FIND US
Where the wind whispers and the dunes meet the sea.
FROM THE NEAREST AIRPORT OF SÃO LUÍS (SLZ)
The easiest way is to schedule a private taxi from the airport to the port of Barreirinhas and book a private speedboat from Barreirinhas to Atins.
There are other possibilities of public transportation that significantly lengthen the duration of the transfer.
FROM JERICOACOARA OR FORTALEZA AIRPORT (FOR)
It is possible to transit from Fortaleza airport by 4×4 to Caburé, via Paulino Neves. In Caburé, you will have to take a boat to reach Atins on the other side of the river. Many people enjoy this long journey to visit and kitesurf in other places alongside the coast.
Our recommendation is to use the transfers services offered by our partner Pousada Muita Paz for comfort, safety and convenience: muitapaz.atins@gmail.com
RUA PRINCIPAL No 5.
POUSADA MUITA PAZ – ATINS
+55 (98) 9180-0656
INFO@ATINSKITEBOARDING.COM
