Lirquen

Lirquén is a coastal soaring site in Chile's Biobío region, launching from a low ridge at about 71 m in south, southwest or west wind. The takeoff area is a dedicated paragliding space, which makes getting airborne straightforward, and the site sits on public land with no access restrictions. Pilots have two landing options: down on the beach, which is a short landing area, so it takes a bit more precision, or a top-landing back on the takeoff itself for a simpler finish. With reliable soaring wind and easy, restriction-free access, Lirquén is a convenient low-altitude coastal option for a quick session near Lirquén.

Launch & conditions

Takeoff is a dedicated paragliding area, straightforward to launch from.

Getting there & local rules

The site is on public land with no access restrictions.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Lirquen, 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 Lirquen with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.