the abp site is a great resource for information on paragliding schools, instructors and frequently asked questions - learning as much as possible prior to paricipating in paragliding is an advisable practice for all individuals interested.

The escola carioca de vôo livre is among the most popular paragliding school in rio and can be contacted via email or their official webpage - they welcome all individuals to experience the remarkable feeling of flying through the skies of rio de janeiro.

jumping from pedra bonita, Action fly offers tandem flights in both hang gliding and para gliding - they can be contacted via email or their official webpage.