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Float above Ibituruna on a tandem paragliding flight from Governador Valadares. Learn what to expect — from the safety briefing and takeoff to best times to fly and local conditions that earned the city its free-flight reputation.
Float above Ibituruna on a tandem paragliding flight from Governador Valadares. Learn what to expect — from the safety briefing and takeoff to best times to fly and local conditions that earned the city its free-flight reputation.
The wind lifts you before you realize it — a breath along the rocky lip of Ibituruna, the city shrinking into a patchwork below, clouds brushing your feet. In tandem with an experienced pilot you sprint a few steps and the hillside does the rest: takeoff is sudden, then smooth, and the city, river and far plains open into a broad, quiet view.
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Operated by Voar 360 | Voo Duplo · Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais
The wind lifts you before you realize it — a breath along the rocky lip of Ibituruna, the city shrinking into a patchwork below, clouds brushing your feet. In tandem with an experienced pilot you sprint a few steps and the hillside does the rest: takeoff is sudden, then smooth, and the city, river and far plains open into a broad, quiet view.
Governador Valadares earned the informal title World Free Flight Capital because of Ibituruna’s consistent thermals and long ridge lines that pilots have used for decades. The hill itself is a hard, weathered outcrop that produces reliable updrafts; local clubs and competitions have made the town a global hub for paragliding culture and community learning.
The tour is compact and focused — a safety briefing, a look over the tandem rig, and a roughly 15-minute flight that includes preparation, takeoff, flight and landing. Operators supply flight safety gear, a high-resolution 360 camera option, and private transfer; flights run only in safe weather windows. This makes the activity accessible to many travelers, though it’s not recommended for people with spinal, heart or pregnancy-related restrictions.
Plan for morning or late-afternoon flights when thermals are steady but turbulence is lower; bring sturdy closed-toe shoes, sun protection and a light windproof layer. Expect a short but intense aerial experience: evocative views, the hush of altitude, and a grounded safety briefing that keeps the focus squarely on flying well.
The tandem air time is about 15 minutes; total appointment time includes briefing and transfers, so plan for roughly 60–90 minutes.
Operators request age, height and weight during booking and typically restrict travel for pregnant people or those with serious heart or spinal conditions.
Flights are weather-dependent; operators will reschedule or cancel for safety and offer refunds according to their policy if canceled at least 24 hours in advance.
No prior paragliding experience is needed — flights are tandem with a licensed pilot and include a full safety briefing.
Voar 360 | Voo Duplo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The wind lifts you before you realize it — a breath along the rocky lip of Ibituruna, the city shrinking into a patchwork below, clouds brushing your feet. In tandem with an experienced pilot you sprint a few steps and the hillside does the rest: takeoff is sudden, then smooth, and the city, river and far plains open into a broad, quiet view.
The wind lifts you before you realize it — a breath along the rocky lip of Ibituruna, the city shrinking into a patchwork below, clouds brushing your feet. In tandem with an experienced pilot you sprint a few steps and the hillside does the rest: takeoff is sudden, then smooth, and the city, river and far plains open into a broad, quiet view.
Governador Valadares earned the informal title World Free Flight Capital because of Ibituruna’s consistent thermals and long ridge lines that pilots have used for decades. The hill itself is a hard, weathered outcrop that produces reliable updrafts; local clubs and competitions have made the town a global hub for paragliding culture and community learning.
The tour is compact and focused — a safety briefing, a look over the tandem rig, and a roughly 15-minute flight that includes preparation, takeoff, flight and landing. Operators supply flight safety gear, a high-resolution 360 camera option, and private transfer; flights run only in safe weather windows. This makes the activity accessible to many travelers, though it’s not recommended for people with spinal, heart or pregnancy-related restrictions.
Plan for morning or late-afternoon flights when thermals are steady but turbulence is lower; bring sturdy closed-toe shoes, sun protection and a light windproof layer. Expect a short but intense aerial experience: evocative views, the hush of altitude, and a grounded safety briefing that keeps the focus squarely on flying well.