Brazil Paragliding Sites

Place: Búzios - Serra das Emerências ramp - RJ Altitude: 180 meters Heeling: 180 meters Quadrant: SE|E|NE|N WayPoint: S 22º 48' 34" W 041º56' 25" Access: 200 km from Rio de Janeiro. Climb to the ramp by dirt road with little slope, but at the moment (August-2014) the road is in very poor condition, even for 4x4 cars, climbing by motorcycle is prohibited. You must enter through the neighborhood of José Gonçalves. Enter the "Pardal" (speed max. 50 km/h) of the road Búzios - Cabo-Frio climb for approximately 2.6 km to the ramp. There is also a walking access via a trail along Tucuns beach in the right corner. Take off: Great. Gramada in an area of environmental preservation, possibility of two simultaneous take-offs and two other pilots checked on hold. There is also an area for assembling and checking equipment. Landing: Official on Tucuns beach, place with birutas. Best Season: From December to July, with year-round flight possibilities. Responsible Club: Clube de Voo e Desporto de Búzios - CVDB-RJ - Contact +55(22) 2623-0132 Pros: Flight lift and thermal in one of the most beautiful points in Rio. Cons: Normally strong wind. Low elevation. General Information: Very beautiful region. Excellent infrastructure and a good range of options for companions. With 23 beaches and several islands, fashion, beautiful people and intense social life. The region brings together cultures from more than 15 countries. Take lots of drinking water, as it is very hot. Responsible Club: Clube de Voo e Desporto de Búzios - CVDB-RJ - Contact +55(22) 2623-0132 Altitude 162m

The take-off is a specially made ramp up Pedra Bonita. The top of the ramp is used by hang-gliders. Underneath and to the front of the ramp is for paragliders. Altitude 507m

alti: 1179m Preferably 4x4 Altitude 1090m

10 different natural ramps for take-offs on a huge well-cared field, allowing for simultaneous take-offs. http://www.picodogaviao.com.br Altitude 1339m

Grass covered in the the top of the mountain for all directions, you can Takeoff from NE, S, SW.NOTICE: Do not takeoff with N wind, great turbulence and risk.Always get informations with local pilots. they are fridly and will instruct the foring pilots where to to get the best moutain conditions. Altitude 880m

N / W: 1500 m^2 of grassy slopes. Two concrete ramps to wing, with toilets and bar.S: 800 m^2 grassy ramp and wooden ramp. Two concrete ramps facing north. There is no woden ramp, but all the site is grassed and there is a large area in the middle to open and set up hangliders and paragliders. A little bar sells sodas, beer, and snacks. The big, grassy, official landing field it is located just bellowed the north launch and can be easily reached even by novices. There is a fee for visitors. Pilots are asked to show their credentials upon arrival. Top landings are not allowed. https://ninhodasaguias.com.br Top landings are not allowed. Excellent location for hike and fly. 8km distance from the oficial landing field to the launch. Pilots can park and use the facilities for free but are asked to show their credentials upon arrival. For the general public, there is a small fee on the entrance. +55 54 991183620 Mauro Chies Altitude 673m

alti: 570m Altitude 731m

Natural, grass ramp with a good slope angle, good escape area. Possibilities of 3 simultaneous take-offs at a time. Ramp and landing with asphalted access. Altitude 553m