Paragliding Jaraguá

Jaraguá - Jaraguá - GO, Brazil Altitude: 1013 meters / 3322.64 feet Vertical Drop: 330 meters / 1082.4 feet Wind Direction: E|NE WayPoint: S 15° 47' 539' W 049° 20' 319' Access: Approximately 81 miles from Goiânia. Good uphill dirt access road for about 6 miles. Take-off: Suitable for 4 paragliders at a time. Landing: Official landing site on pasture fields at the bottom of the hill, about 8 miles from the ramp. Numerous landing options along the roads, facilitating easy pilot pick-up for XC flights. Best Season: October, but flying is possible all year round. Official Club: Clube Serra de Jaraguá Vôo Livre-SEJAVL Advantages: Opportunities for long-distance flights. Easy pilot pick-up along the highways. General Info: Good hotel infrastructure. There’s an excellent bar and restaurant with a view of the ramps. Records: Olimpio DF flying 221 Km Information by: Herik For more information, visit: [Guia 4 Ventos](http://www.guia4ventos.com.br/det_rampa.php?id=127)

Jaraguá Main Launch, located in Jaraguá, Goiás, Brazil, is one of the premier cross-country (XC) paragliding sites in the country. This site is highly frequented and renowned for its strong thermals and favorable wind conditions, predominantly from the North-Northeast-East directions. However, it is not recommended for beginners due to the challenging conditions. Region: Goiás, Brazil Altitude: 1013 meters (3322.64 feet) Vertical Drop: 330 meters (1082.4 feet) Wind Direction: E|NE WayPoint: S 15° 47' 539" W 049° 20' 319" Access: The site is approximately 130 km (81 miles) from Goiânia, accessible via a good uphill dirt road for about 10 km (6 miles). Take-off: The take-off area is well-suited for up to 4 paragliders at a time. Landing: The official landing site is on pasture fields at the bottom of the hill, about 13 km (8 miles) from the ramp. There are numerous alternative landing spots along the roads, facilitating easy retrieval for XC flights. Best Season: October is the optimal month for flying, although it is possible to fly year-round. Official Club: Clube Serra de Jaraguá Vôo Livre (SEJAVL) Advantages: The site offers stunning views and excellent opportunities for long-distance XC flights. The ease of pilot pick-up along the highways is a significant advantage. General Info: The area has good hotel infrastructure and features an excellent bar and restaurant with views of the ramps. Records: The local distance record is held by Olimpio DF, who flew 221 km. For more information, visit: - [Cia do Vento](http://www.ciadovento.com.br) - [Guia 4 Ventos](http://www.guia4ventos.com.br/rampas-do-brasil/64-rampas-de-voo-livre-go/355-jaragua-jaragua-go-) Jaraguá offers optimal flying conditions in October but is suitable for flying throughout the year. It is not recommended for beginners.