Coroico

Coroico is a thermal and hike-and-fly site above Coroico village in Bolivia's Yungas region, launching from around 1,849 meters. The takeoff faces the north quadrant — north, northeast and northwest all work — which lines it up nicely for a full day of ridge and thermal flying once the valley wakes up. Getting there means driving up to Coroico village and then making the final approach to launch, and local community authorities may ask for a small contribution toward access and upkeep of the takeoff — a fair trade for a well-maintained site. The landing zone sits below, and depending on your wing and the day's wind, you may need to use your accelerator to stretch the glide in and reach it comfortably rather than falling short. It's a spot that rewards pilots comfortable reading thermic Andean air, with hike options for those who want to explore beyond the main launch. Bring cash for the community contribution and confirm current access with local pilots before you go.

Launch & conditions

Launch is around 1,849 m and faces the north quadrant (N/NE/NW) — good for a full thermal day once conditions build.

Getting there & local rules

Drive up to Coroico village, then continue to launch; local community authorities may ask a small contribution toward access and upkeep of the takeoff.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Coroico, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Coroico with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.