Thermal & XC (Mexico)

Bozeman Paragliding’s XC and Thermal courses are held in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. Here’s why: As mentioned on the Maneuvers page, this is one of the two things that nearly all great pilots have done. Valle de Bravo, located a few hours to the SW of Mexico City, is an inland thermal and XC site that is one of the most consistent sites in the world. Pilots from across the globe come to Valle every winter (December through March) to get a healthy dose of good flying during the middle of their off-seasons. Known as a site where many U.S. pilots go to practice and compete every year, there will surely be English-speaking pilots to fly and hang out with. It is soarable (not just flyable) for at least 5 hours every day, almost without exception. This often means that pilots get more airtime here in two or three weeks than they get all summer long in their home countries. This consistent airtime coupled with excellent food, great friends, friendly locals, and inexpensive living arrangements mak