Kayaking and Paddleboarding at Presa Centenario

Kayaking and paddleboarding at Presa El Centenario take place on a small reservoir on the outskirts of Tequisquiapan, with short paddle circuits following the shoreline that suit beginners and families. No prior paddling experience is required, and the calm, contained water makes it accessible to most ages, though children should paddle with an adult or in a stable double kayak. Local boat and kayak rental concessions at the reservoir provide the kayak, paddleboard, or paddleboat along with a life jacket for the rental period; participants should bring their own sun protection, a change of clothes, and water shoes or sandals suited to getting wet. Rental staff on-site provide basic safety instructions before renters go out and keep watch over the reservoir, though there is no formal rescue service beyond the concession attendants, so swimmers should stay within the marked rental area. The reservoir is calmest in the early morning before wind picks up later in the day, and paddling is possible year-round given Tequisquiapan's mild climate, though summer afternoons can bring brief thunderstorms that prompt rental staff to pause operations.