Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1747 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 1747 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -1.7
Panajachel
61🟡 MarginalGuatemala · Takeoff 2064 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1440 m, viento 11 km/h.
Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1440 m
CAPE: 170
LI: -4.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1003 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 2.4 mm.
Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 1003 m
CAPE: 190
LI: -4.3
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~504 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 7.5 mm.
Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 504 m
CAPE: 890
LI: -3.6
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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.