Paragliding El Manaclar Loma X

The paragliding site is located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes southwest of Santo Domingo, near the city of Bani. To reach the site, a four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary due to the terrain. The launch altitude is 1000 meters above ground level. The takeoff area faces south and is situated on a branch of the main Central Range. This smaller range extends up to 1800 meters as it heads north-northwest, merging into the main Central Range. This site is recommended for advanced pilots. There is no landing field within glide range from the takeoff point, so pilots must be confident in their ability to gain altitude. The prevailing wind at this altitude is from the east, but the takeoff faces south. The main cross-country (XC) route follows the range northward. To the west of the range lies a wide valley running parallel to it, while to the east, there are larger mountains ending in steep valleys. The most straightforward XC flight occurs when the meteorological wind is weak enough to allow the anabatic flow to establish at the takeoff height. The maximum registered XC distance from this site is 33 kilometers. For more information, you can visit [Caribbean Free Flying](http://www.caribbeanfreeflying.com/flyingsites.html#anchor#a4) or check out the [Ojovolador gallery](http://www.ojovolador.com/es/mira/galerias/dominicana/index.htm).