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Panajachel

61🟢 Flyable today

Guatemala · Takeoff 2064 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-02100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~406 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 3.3 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 406 m
CAPE: 410
LI: -3.8
2026-10-0315

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~329 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 12.2 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 329 m
CAPE: 1300
LI: -4.0
2026-10-046

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~249 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 13.1 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 249 m
CAPE: 760
LI: -3.4
2026-10-052

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~319 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 24.5 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 319 m
CAPE: 2310
LI: -4.0

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Takeoff description

On lake Atitlan Above the town of Santa Catarina just south of Pana by 2K. Can take a taxi to launch for about 5-7 dollars then pay $2. to launch at the seminary. Ridge soaring by a lake makes glassy conditions with some 200mps cloudsuck. There is another launch at the Mirador (north of town) access by bus for $1.

About this site

Panajachel is a paragliding launch site in Guatemala, near Santa Catarina Palopo. Takeoff elevation is 2064 meters above sea level. It has a good thermal and XC score of 61/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.