Canoa - El Nido
📍 Manabi · Nearest city: Bahia de Caraquez (11 km)
37 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 121 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-0.50436, -80.44420Loading 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) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.97 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.17 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 119 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 11.8° |
| Slope aspect | 325° (NW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Slope facing the daytime sun (favorable for thermals) |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
To get to the take off you need a 4x4 or a strong pair of legs and determination. The takeoff will take only 2 wings. Be carefull with the tree at the top of the hill. MSL 150MTS.
Pilot comments
This is my favorite coastal soaring site in Ecuador. The weather is fantastic, the people are awesome, the food is delicious, the beach is huge and the flying is amazing!
Nearby sites
Canoa - Loma chica (37) · Crucita (10) · Antenas Chone (35) · La Silla (The Chair) (40) · San Pedro II (4) · San Pedro I (4)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.