Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
São Paulo |
Next Town |
São Paulo |
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Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Fresh water lake inside the city. One of the water supply of São Paulo.
Beach
Type: |
Grass |
Size: |
No information |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
None |
There are several clubs you can ride from.
Weather
Spring:
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No information |
Summer:
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No information |
Fall:
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No information |
Winter:
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Shorty, Normal |
The best season is winter to spring (June to October), short wetsuit is recommended. Air temperature is about 18-26°C. Water is 10-15°C. Typical condition is cloudy, 18°C, water 12°C that usually happens in the winter afternoons.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
SW |
Main Direction: |
S, SW |
Typical condition is South wind, 10-15 knots, that usually happens in the winter afternoons. SW is the most consistent wind, S, E and SE are lighter. W is rare. NE, N and NW are strong but too gusty (most not `kiteable`).
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
"Represa Guarapiranga" is located near "Autódromo de Interlagos" (Race Track - Brazil F1 GP). Best directions by car are Marginal Pinheiros, Av. Nações Unidas, Av. Interlagos. Follow the signs.
Extra information
The clubs have following rules: 1. kite safe. 2. use a kite leash. 3. watch out for the boats. You pay a fee of about US$ 13 a day at the clubs, rescue included.
Nightlife
Excellent nightlife in Sao Paulo.