Alan,
First I would not recommend to learn to Kitesurf on your own, anywhere!
On top of this Playa del carmen is a very busy and touristic area and Kiteboarding is NOT allowed anywhere downtown!
The only place that would suit you is the Lagoon of Isla Blanca north of Cancun, but again, ther are other riders there, kids and family, and don t recommend learning alone to avoid hurting any one!
Lesson can seem pricy, but they save you time, accelerate your learning curve, and give you a lot of skills and knowledge to allow you practicing on your own then.
Contact PDC KITEBOARDING,
pdckiteboarding.info@gmail.com, to get more info. They also offer special LOCAL prices to help out the community.
Welcome to playa, follow the local rules and enjoy our beautifull spot!
Regards,
M.