Paraty - Pedra da Macela
📍 Rio de Janeiro , Parati · Nearest city: Paraty (13 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1814 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-23.14010, -44.81370Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.33 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1816 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 28.3° |
| Slope aspect | 113° (SE) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Paragliding World Cup Brazil 2026 · 2026-04-19 – 2026-04-26 · PWCA [+info]
Copa del Mundo PWCA en Gov. Valadares, Brasil - Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Nearby sites
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Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.