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Canoa - El Nido

37🟢 Flyable today

Ecuador · Takeoff 121 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~574 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 574 m
CAPE: 850
LI: -1.4
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~661 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 661 m
CAPE: 540
LI: -0.2
2026-08-2065

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~753 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 753 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -0.9
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~582 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 582 m
CAPE: 450
LI: -0.7

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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.

About this site

Canoa - El Nido is a paragliding launch site in Ecuador, near Bahia de Caraquez. Takeoff elevation is 121 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 37/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.