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Paraglide Valle de Bravo with a 25-Year Veteran Instructor
Thermalling clinics, cross-country instruction, and guided flying at Mexico's premier paragliding site. All-inclusive trips with housing, food, and transport.
Why Pilots Choose Valle de Bravo
300+ Flyable Days Per Year
El Penon's consistent thermals and predictable conditions mean you fly almost every day.
The Hair Dryer
The famous El Penon thermal cycle kicks on at exactly 10am daily. You can set your watch by it.
Ancient Volcano Launch
El Penon sits on the ring of an ancient volcano with a friendly launch and oversized landing zone.
Stunning Lakeside Town
Valle de Bravo is a charming colonial town on Lake Avandaro. Great food, culture, and nightlife when you're not in the air.
Just Show Up and Fly
We handle all the logistics so you can focus on what matters - getting better in the air.
Housing and Food
Home-cooked meals daily and comfortable accommodations near the flying site. No hunting for restaurants or hotels.
Guided Instruction
Daily guided flights with radio coaching from a USHPA Advanced Instructor. Real-time feedback as you thermal, not just ground school.
Transport and Logistics
Airport pickup, daily shuttles to launch, and retrieve service for XC flights. Gear spares if you forget something.
Choose Your Clinic
Thermalling Clinic (5 Days)
Master thermal identification, entry, and efficient climbing. For P2+ pilots ready to extend their flights and gain altitude confidence.
Book Your Thermalling Clinic
Cross Country Clinic
Take your flying to the next level with XC route planning, thermal transitions, and long-distance strategy. For intermediate+ pilots.
Book Your XC ClinicWant the full experience? Check out our 10 Day Mexico Package.
What Pilots Say
"For many years Damien has been an invaluable source of knowledge and wisdom regarding everything paragliding and an absolute mainstay to our trips to Valle de Bravo. He really knows the place like no other."
Comp Pilot
"The combination of ground school, launch support, and in-sky coaching provided an incredibly valuable learning experience."
Jan 2023
"I saw my flying mentality and my piloting skills improve drastically over the course of the week."
Feb 2023
"Amazing flying. Great airtime and awesome instruction. The flying was amazing, the weather was perfect, and the company was entertaining."
Meet Damien "Vampiro" Mitchell
With 25+ years of flying experience and over 10,000 flights, Damien is a USHPA Advanced Instructor who splits his time between the Wasatch Mountains in Utah and El Penon in Valle de Bravo. The locals call him Vampiro - ask him about the rattlesnake story.
Read Our Full StoryReady to Fly Mexico?
Tell us when you want to come and we'll build a trip around your schedule and skill level.
Or call Damien directly: 801-244-4791
★★★★★ 5.0 / 33 reviewsRelax and Focus on Flying
Enjoy a full morning, evening, or day of flying. If you're in town for a week, let's get together and we'll show you all the great launches, all the top LZs and all the best places to get a beer.