paragliding has become extremely popular in rio de janeiro's mountainous terrain, combined with offshore winds, and heat from the rock formations, allows paragliders to remain in the air for hours. the beautiful scenery paragliders are able to visualize while gliding through the sky, is one of most influential reasons for attracting individuals from around the world.
the most popular paragliding location in rio de janeiro is located on the ramp of pedra bonita(link) - with a vantage point overlooking the săo conrado neighborhood, the views are remarkable.
the clube sao conrado de voo livre is an excellent resource for information on available paragliding schools, instructors and weather patterns.
