Launch from Pedra Bonita above Tijuca National Park and glide along coastal thermals to a sandy landing at São Conrado. This tandem paragliding run offers dramatic city-to-sea views with a concise, safety-focused operation.
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The moment you step onto the sandy fringe of São Conrado, the city’s pulse slows and the wind takes over—lifting, testing, and finally carrying you away. From the grassy ramp of Pedra Bonita inside Tijuca National Park, pilots and tandem instructors run the line, the ocean swelling below and the Tijuca forest stretching inland like a living slope. Mid-flight the city shrinks: tile roofs and highways become patterns while the Atlantic pushes white foam toward the shoreline.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours (total); 5–20 minutes airtime typical
Fitness Level
Light to moderate — ability to run briefly for takeoff and handle stairs or a short hike to the ramp
Wildlife
History
Pedra Bonita sits within Tijuca National Park, a reforestation project from the 19th century that helped restore Rio’s watershed and enabled modern recreational use of the slopes.
Conservation
Operators work within park rules to minimize disturbance; stay on established paths and pack out any waste to protect the forest and coastal ecosystem.
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Confirm weather the morning of your flight
Operators cancel for unsafe winds or low visibility—message the provided WhatsApp number before you head out.
Observe the weight limit
Most companies set a maximum around 125 kg; accurate weight info is required at booking for safety and harness fitting.
Wear grippy, closed-toe shoes
You’ll do a brief ground run at launch and climb to the ramp in a vehicle—sturdy trainers make both easier.
Secure electronics
Use a tether or request a helmet camera; loose phones can be lost during takeoff or in the landing surf zone.
Closed-toe shoes
Provides traction during the short ground run and when climbing to the launch ramp.
Windproof layer
Protects against chill and gusts at altitude; temperatures drop noticeably in flight.
all
Sunglasses with strap
Reduces glare from the ocean and protects eyes from wind-driven debris.
summer
Tethered camera or action cam
Secures footage—phones should be tethered or left ashore to avoid loss.