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Concha Chinas

13🟢 Flyable today

Mexico · Takeoff 131 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0285

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~819 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 2.6 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 819 m
CAPE: 2080
LI: -5.2
2026-10-037

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~492 m, viento 9 km/h, con precipitación 10.2 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 492 m
CAPE: 2150
LI: -4.8
2026-10-0413

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~196 m, viento 4 km/h, con precipitación 15.8 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 196 m
CAPE: 2420
LI: -5.0
2026-10-057

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~247 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 20.1 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 247 m
CAPE: 2570
LI: -4.3

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Takeoff description

This is an afternoon site and needs a sea breeze with some South in it. While the launch has been improved, it is small without a bail-out option. You need a breeze to be able to launch with only a few steps. Jungle surrounds the launch. You will need solid launching skills, this is not a launch for beginners.

About this site

Concha Chinas is a paragliding launch site in Mexico, near Puerto Vallarta. Takeoff elevation is 131 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.