{"id":834,"date":"2023-03-15T16:52:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T16:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/?page_id=834"},"modified":"2024-03-28T22:03:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T22:03:32","slug":"jardin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/paragliding\/colombia\/jardin\/","title":{"rendered":"Site Guide: Jard\u00edn (CO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Jard\u00edn is a lovely little mountain town south of the metropolis Medell\u00edn in Colombia. It&#8217;s a relaxed place to stay and offers interesting flying opportunities. From a scenic glide to the landing close to town to extended cross-country flights, there are lots of options. Conditions are usually calm (we were told) with lots of flyable days. Since it is located in mountainous terrain, landing options are somewhat limited but still available. The local tandem operator is very helpful and offers rides up to the takeoff with no fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all our guides, talk to the locals before getting into the air. We were only there for a limited time and can&#8217;t capture everything about a site. Also, it&#8217;s just generally good advice \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><div class=\"leaflet-map WPLeafletMap\" style=\"height:500px; width:100%;\"><\/div><script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMapShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar baseUrl = atob('aHR0cHM6Ly9iLnRpbGUub3BlbnRvcG9tYXAub3JnL3t6fS97eH0ve3l9LnBuZw==');\nvar base = (!baseUrl && window.MQ) ?\n    window.MQ.mapLayer() : L.tileLayer(baseUrl,\n        L.Util.extend({}, {\n            detectRetina: 1,\n        },\n        {\"subdomains\":\"abc\",\"noWrap\":false,\"maxZoom\":19}        )\n    );\n    var options = L.Util.extend({}, {\n        layers: [base],\n        attributionControl: false\n    },\n    {\"zoomControl\":true,\"scrollWheelZoom\":true,\"doubleClickZoom\":true,\"fitBounds\":true,\"minZoom\":2,\"maxZoom\":19,\"maxBounds\":null,\"attribution\":\"<a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/leafletjs.com\\\" title=\\\"A JS library for interactive maps\\\">Leaflet<\\\/a>; \\u00a9 <a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.openstreetmap.org\\\/copyright\\\">OpenStreetMap<\\\/a> contributors\"},\n    {});\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.createMap(options).setView([44.67,-63.61],12);});<\/script><br \/>\n<script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMarkerShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar map = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentMap();\nvar group = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentGroup();\nvar marker_options = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getIconOptions({\"svg\":true,\"background\":\"#0f4c5c\",\"iconClass\":\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\",\"color\":\"white\"});\nvar marker = new L.SVGMarker(\n    [5.6021277638488,-75.799358061627],\n    marker_options\n);\nvar is_image = map.is_image_map;\nif (marker_options.draggable) {\n    marker.on('dragend', function () {\n        var latlng = this.getLatLng();\n        var lat = latlng.lat;\n        var lng = latlng.lng;\n        if (is_image) {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker y=' + lat + ' x=' + lng);\n        } else {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker lat=' + lat + ' lng=' + lng);\n        }\n    });\n}\nmarker.addTo( group );\nmarker.bindPopup(window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.unescape('Takeoff &amp;amp; Toplanding'));window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.markers.push( marker );\n        });<\/script><br \/>\n<script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMarkerShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar map = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentMap();\nvar group = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentGroup();\nvar marker_options = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getIconOptions({\"svg\":true,\"background\":\"#e36414\",\"iconClass\":\"fa-solid fa-plane-arrival\",\"color\":\"white\"});\nvar marker = new L.SVGMarker(\n    [5.5997644388246,-75.813485875273],\n    marker_options\n);\nvar is_image = map.is_image_map;\nif (marker_options.draggable) {\n    marker.on('dragend', function () {\n        var latlng = this.getLatLng();\n        var lat = latlng.lat;\n        var lng = latlng.lng;\n        if (is_image) {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker y=' + lat + ' x=' + lng);\n        } else {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker lat=' + lat + ' lng=' + lng);\n        }\n    });\n}\nmarker.addTo( group );\nmarker.bindPopup(window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.unescape('Landing close to town'));window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.markers.push( marker );\n        });<\/script><br \/>\n<script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMarkerShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar map = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentMap();\nvar group = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentGroup();\nvar marker_options = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getIconOptions({\"svg\":true,\"background\":\"#0f4c5c\",\"iconClass\":\"fa-solid fa-plane\",\"color\":\"white\"});\nvar marker = new L.SVGMarker(\n    [5.6083322111695,-75.80024056129],\n    marker_options\n);\nvar is_image = map.is_image_map;\nif (marker_options.draggable) {\n    marker.on('dragend', function () {\n        var latlng = this.getLatLng();\n        var lat = latlng.lat;\n        var lng = latlng.lng;\n        if (is_image) {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker y=' + lat + ' x=' + lng);\n        } else {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker lat=' + lat + ' lng=' + lng);\n        }\n    });\n}\nmarker.addTo( group );\nmarker.bindPopup(window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.unescape('Soar along the ridge to find thermals'));window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.markers.push( marker );\n        });<\/script><br \/>\n<script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMarkerShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar map = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentMap();\nvar group = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentGroup();\nvar marker_options = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getIconOptions({\"svg\":true,\"background\":\"#5f0f40\",\"iconClass\":\"fa-solid fa-truck-pickup\",\"color\":\"white\"});\nvar marker = new L.SVGMarker(\n    [5.596580494166,-75.814535745772],\n    marker_options\n);\nvar is_image = map.is_image_map;\nif (marker_options.draggable) {\n    marker.on('dragend', function () {\n        var latlng = this.getLatLng();\n        var lat = latlng.lat;\n        var lng = latlng.lng;\n        if (is_image) {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker y=' + lat + ' x=' + lng);\n        } else {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker lat=' + lat + ' lng=' + lng);\n        }\n    });\n}\nmarker.addTo( group );\nmarker.bindPopup(window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.unescape('Meeting point for a lift up to takeoff (La tienda del parapente)'));window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.markers.push( marker );\n        });<\/script><br \/>\n<script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMarkerShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar map = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentMap();\nvar group = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentGroup();\nvar marker_options = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getIconOptions({\"svg\":true,\"background\":\"#0f4c5c\",\"iconClass\":\"fa-solid fa-plane\",\"color\":\"white\"});\nvar marker = new L.SVGMarker(\n    [5.6251033928671,-75.828081510205],\n    marker_options\n);\nvar is_image = map.is_image_map;\nif (marker_options.draggable) {\n    marker.on('dragend', function () {\n        var latlng = this.getLatLng();\n        var lat = latlng.lat;\n        var lng = latlng.lng;\n        if (is_image) {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker y=' + lat + ' x=' + lng);\n        } else {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker lat=' + lat + ' lng=' + lng);\n        }\n    });\n}\nmarker.addTo( group );\nmarker.bindPopup(window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.unescape('Cut in the ridge when heading north down the valley (make sure to have enough altitude, Venturi effect)'));window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.markers.push( marker );\n        });<\/script><br \/>\n<script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMarkerShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar map = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentMap();\nvar group = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentGroup();\nvar marker_options = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getIconOptions({\"svg\":true,\"background\":\"#0f4c5c\",\"iconClass\":\"fa-solid fa-plane\",\"color\":\"white\"});\nvar marker = new L.SVGMarker(\n    [5.6393780240096,-75.841807341393],\n    marker_options\n);\nvar is_image = map.is_image_map;\nif (marker_options.draggable) {\n    marker.on('dragend', function () {\n        var latlng = this.getLatLng();\n        var lat = latlng.lat;\n        var lng = latlng.lng;\n        if (is_image) {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker y=' + lat + ' x=' + lng);\n        } else {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker lat=' + lat + ' lng=' + lng);\n        }\n    });\n}\nmarker.addTo( group );\nmarker.bindPopup(window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.unescape('Ridge close to Andes you can follow down the valley'));window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.markers.push( marker );\n        });<\/script><br \/>\n<script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMarkerShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar map = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentMap();\nvar group = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentGroup();\nvar marker_options = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getIconOptions({\"svg\":true,\"background\":\"#5f0f40\",\"iconClass\":\"fa-solid fa-utensils\",\"color\":\"white\"});\nvar marker = new L.SVGMarker(\n    [5.5990423715794,-75.819250172113],\n    marker_options\n);\nvar is_image = map.is_image_map;\nif (marker_options.draggable) {\n    marker.on('dragend', function () {\n        var latlng = this.getLatLng();\n        var lat = latlng.lat;\n        var lng = latlng.lng;\n        if (is_image) {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker y=' + lat + ' x=' + lng);\n        } else {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker lat=' + lat + ' lng=' + lng);\n        }\n    });\n}\nmarker.addTo( group );\nmarker.bindPopup(window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.unescape('Central plaza with lots of restaurants, cafes, etc.'));window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.markers.push( marker );\n        });<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeoff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4201.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4201-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Windsock on a grass field looking down at a town in the valley\" class=\"wp-image-818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4201-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4201-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4201-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4201-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4201-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4201-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4201-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The town of Jard\u00edn in the valley (landing behind the lower ridge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4198.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4198-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two tandem paragliders with mountains in the background\" class=\"wp-image-817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4198-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4198-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4198-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4198-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4198-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4198-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4198-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The tandems preparing for takeoff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The takeoff is very easy. It&#8217;s a well-maintained green with a nice slope and consistent wind from the valley. Since you go up with the tandem pilots, the prime spots in the center are usually taken but you either take off a bit to the side or wait for their launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait for a thermal cycle going through and, after takeoff, turn right first. You can either soar along the ridge to find a thermal and\/or watch out for birds circling in front of the ridge. They are very reliable indicators of lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The takeoff is also prime for top landings. You have an easy approach from the back and a smooth touchdown zone. The tandems usually do them to switch passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4167.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4167-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Paragliding shop with motorcycles in front of it and some paragliding backpacks\" class=\"wp-image-807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4167-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4167-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4167-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4167-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4167-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4167-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4167-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The paragliding &#8220;shop&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4184.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"811\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4184-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Two people loading paragliding equipment onto a roof of a jeep\" class=\"wp-image-811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4184-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4184-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4184-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4184-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4184-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4184-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4184-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Your paraglider goes onto the roof<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4168.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4168-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Looking into the back of a jeep with a bench on each side\" class=\"wp-image-808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4168-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4168-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4168-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4168-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4168-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4168-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4168-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">And you take a seat in the back of the Jeep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4186.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4186-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Blue jeep with people sitting and standing on the roof, unloading paragliding equipment\" class=\"wp-image-812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4186-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4186-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4186-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4186-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4186-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4186-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4186-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Jeep at takeoff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just show up at the local <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EyYRG4MKJ53we8HUA\">paragliding &#8220;shop&#8221;<\/a>\/tandem office in Jard\u00edn at around 10am, sign the waiver, and pay for the lift. The jeep usually departs around 10:30am with everyone on board. Don&#8217;t worry about your equipment, it&#8217;s safe on top of the Jeep \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are then in for a pretty bumpy ~40-minute drive up the mountains. You&#8217;ll pass by maracuja fields and drive through a small stream before reaching the takeoff and taking in the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can often also get up later in the day but that depends on the tandem operation. From town, you can see them land, so you can decide to head to the landing site to get a ride. Since it depends on the number of passengers and the conditions (i.e. if top landings are possible) we wouldn&#8217;t bet on it though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>17.000 pesos (~ 3,5 \u20ac) for the lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flying &amp; Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4203.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4203-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Weeds in the foregorund, mountains in the background\" class=\"wp-image-819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4203-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4203-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4203-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4203-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4203-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4203-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4203-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The first ridge is a nice little hop, behind it, you can fly over the ridge to the valley where Andes is located <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4195.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4195-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Windsock on a grass field with a town in the valley below\" class=\"wp-image-816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4195-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4195-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4195-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4195-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4195-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4195-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4195-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from takeoff at the city of Jard\u00edn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying is quite smooth here, at least usually. For some reason, the overall weather conditions in Central\/South America were a bit off while we were there and we had quite a few days with rain, thunder, and cloud cover. It was also more turbulent than what the locals were used to. In particular, at the ridge that is illuminated by the sun in the first picture above, it was sometimes a bit rough (probably by the wind pushing in from the north and\/or east). When the weather was unstable, thunderstorms\/rain often formed in the valleys to the east\/south while it was still quite nice in Andes and further down the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ridge where the takeoff is located is thermally quite active so staying up was quite easy, even in weak conditions. In good conditions, and with the help of some birds, getting to the cloud base can be effortless. As long as you don&#8217;t drop too far below the takeoff, the landing in Jard\u00edn is always in glide. Expanding from there you can fly to the ridges all around the valley. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/getting-grounded\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"796\">be careful<\/a> when flying into the southern valleys in weak conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A really nice <a href=\"https:\/\/de.dhv-xc.de\/flight\/1655947\">cross-country flight<\/a> is to cross the far ridge on the first picture above, join the valley behind it and follow it as long as you like before heading back to Jard\u00edn with a tailwind. You could also try to cross over to the more well-known paragliding spot in Jeric\u00f3 and make it an FAI triangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, it&#8217;s always good to watch out for flocks of birds in case you get low. When you are close to Jard\u00edn, the ridge close to landing often offers some thermals as well as the town itself. It&#8217;s definitely worth a try to head above it and fly back to the landing with a tailwind in case it doesn&#8217;t work out.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4221.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4221-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Green field with a ridge in the background\" class=\"wp-image-821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4221-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4221-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4221-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4221-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4221-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4221-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4221-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Landing field (the wind can sometimes be a bit challenging)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4220.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4220-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three horses eating on a green field\" class=\"wp-image-820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4220-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4220-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4220-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4220-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4220-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4220-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC_4220-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the afternoon there are usually horses in the back of the field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The landing is spacious and flat and wind socks are available for reference. It can still be tricky, though. The reason is that wind directions often change unpredictably when thermals are going through. The recommendation is, if possible, to soar at the ridge you see in the first picture above until a down-cycle sets in and only then head for the landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are not that many more prime landing sites in the valley. In case it is needed you will surely find something but it might be a bit tight and you need to watch out for powerlines. When you fly to Andes landing becomes easier because the valley widens. It&#8217;s easier on the east of the river but the road runs on the western side, so you want to land there if ever possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/getting-grounded\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"796\">Our Jard\u00edn experience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jardin.antioquia.in\/entretenimiento\/parapentismo\/la-tienda-del-parapente\">Tandem operator<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/573113620410\">WhatsApp<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:\/\/00573113620410\">+57 311 3620410<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.dhv-xc.de\/flight\/1655430\">24.02.2023: 1:16&nbsp;h |   8.9 XC km<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.dhv-xc.de\/flight\/1655655\">25.02.2023: 1:22&nbsp;h | 17.9 XC km<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.dhv-xc.de\/flight\/1655947\">26.02.2023: 3:19&nbsp;h | 53.3 XC km<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.dhv-xc.de\/flight\/1656249\">27.02.2023: 0:24&nbsp;h |   8.9 XC km<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.dhv-xc.de\/flight\/1656414\">28.02.2023: 2:30&nbsp;h | 28.3 XC km<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.dhv-xc.de\/flight\/1657416\">02.03.2023: 0:22&nbsp;h |   4.7 XC km<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jardin-Toplanding-Simon.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simon top landing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jardin-Toplanding-Tandem.mov\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A tandem top landing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jardin-Landing-Katy.mov\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Katy landing in Jard\u00edn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jardin-Landing-Simon.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simon landing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jard\u00edn is a lovely little mountain town south of the metropolis Medell\u00edn in Colombia. It&#8217;s a relaxed place to stay and offers interesting flying opportunities. From a scenic glide to the landing close to town to extended cross-country flights, there are lots of options. Conditions are usually calm (we were told) with lots of flyable [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":816,"parent":831,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/834"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=834"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/834\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":910,"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/834\/revisions\/910"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/831"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.comeup.ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}