Serra da Bocaina
📍 Rio de Janeiro , Itatiaia · Nearest city: Itatiaia (13 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 535 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-22.61670, -44.56670Loading 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 | 0.65 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 536 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 11.5° |
| Slope aspect | 186° (S) |
| 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
Takeoff description
alti: 1740m Natural ramp, with possibility of simultaneous take-offs.
Pilot comments
All year round, except in the rainy season (from December to March). Best from September to December. Strong thermals; top landing possibility; very beautiful view.
Nearby sites
Sao Jose do Barreiro - Estacao Bocaina (63) · Visconde de Mauá (45) · Visconde de Mauá (49) · Silveiras - Alto da boa Vista (22) · Parque Nacional do Itatiaia (9) · Pedra da Mina (16)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.