Paragliding Matua Matúa

The East launch coordinates are unclear. Location: Matúa is about 35 minutes NNW from Santo Domingo. Any vehicle can reach the launch area. Launch Altitude AGL [m]: 250 (height difference meant) Description: Matúa is a private property. The owners have kindly allowed pilots to use it, even though it is their own weekend house. The front yard serves as the launching spot. The takeoff is located at the top of the hill, at the beginning of a range that runs NW for about 45 km, with a maximum height of 900 m ASL. Conditions and flight: Normally, gliders use the lift produced by the sea breeze coming from the SE to soar gently in the afternoons. The chances for thermal flying are not high because the slope isn't steep enough. If there is no sea breeze, the wind usually blows from the E. There is an alternate takeoff for these days. There are more chances to fly thermals on this side because the slope is quite steep, but it may be a little turbulent. Matúa is one of the most used training hills because it is the nearest to Santo Domingo. Maximum XC distance registered: 36 km (achieved only once!) For more information, visit [Caribbean Free Flying](http://www.caribbeanfreeflying.com/flyingsites.html#anchor#a1).