Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Stylized landscape portrait of Rio de Janeiro / Pedra Bonita near Pedra Bonita / São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro

Paragliding Flight Atlas · Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro / Pedra Bonita

Rainforest, granite, high-rise city, and Atlantic beach arranged as if somebody expected a paraglider to connect them.

Atlas take

The ramp supplies the theatre; São Conrado supplies the sand

Rio de Janeiro / Pedra Bonita is a tropical mountain to urban beach near Pedra Bonita / São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro. Pilots know it for pedra Bonita ramp in Tijuca National Park, landing at São Conrado beach, and a globally recognisable mountain-city-ocean flight.

Flying characterMountain thermal, Coastal flying, and Urban recreational flying
Best fitA busy managed site requiring current club credentials, procedures, and local orientation. Managed launch in Tijuca National Park with current club and park protocols.
Best monthsConfirm with the current local source

Choose your path

Make the trip work your way.

Current site guidance

Check visitor access and site status.

Use the responsible local source to confirm the current requirements before committing to independent flying.

Read current CSCVL rules

Local support

Make the practical side easier.

Prospective or developing pilots seeking structured instruction from a Rio-based school. Confirm course level, credentials, dates and whether any service is suitable for an already-qualified visiting pilot.

Parapente Brasil

Carry this flight home

Pick your story.

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Launch & Flight Co. Mug Rio de Janeiro | Fuel for Flights That Land on the BeachRio de Janeiro | Fuel for Flights That Land on the BeachLaunch & Flight Co. Sticker 3″×3″ Rio de Janeiro | Proof You Flew Rio’s CoastlineRio de Janeiro | Proof You Flew Rio’s Coastline
Mountain thermal and Coastal picks
I ❤️ Top Landings | Proof You Can Stick ItI ♥ Top Landings HatKnow When to Walk Down Paragliding T-Shirt | Pilot Wisdom TeeKnow When to Walk Down Tee

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