Updated on 06/21/2024
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Would you like to feel the adrenaline of flying through the air and contemplate the most beautiful landscapes of Colombia? If your answer is yes, then paragliding is the ideal extreme sport for you. In this blog, we will show you some places in Colombia where you can live this unique and unforgettable experience.
Why Paragliding in Colombia?
Colombia is a country blessed by nature, boasting a diversity of climates, landscapes, and ecosystems that make it an ideal destination for paragliding. Its privileged geographical location, near the equator and flanked by the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, creates ideal wind and temperature conditions for free flight.
Important:
- Before embarking on this adventure, you should know that paragliding is an activity that requires preparation and safety measures. Therefore, we recommend you always fly with a certified company or school that provides the proper equipment and the guidance of a professional instructor.
- Keep in mind that paragliding is dependent on weather conditions, so there may be variations in the schedule, duration, and the takeoff and landing sites. Hence, we advise you to be flexible, patient, and enjoy the process.
Best Places for Paragliding in Colombia
Chicamocha National Park – Santander
Location: In the municipality of Aratoca, 33,5 miles from Bucaramanga and 3,7 miles from San Gil, in Santander.
Access: Both the park entrance and the paragliding activity have a fee.
Chicamocha National Park is one of Colombia’s most significant tourist attractions. It spans 141 miles and reaches depths of up to 6,561 feet. From here, you can marvel at the majesty of the Eastern mountain range and the Chicamocha River, which gives the park its name.
Here, you can enjoy a 25-minute paragliding flight, feeling the thrill of taking off from a height of 5,249 feet and soaring over the canyon while enjoying a 360-degree panoramic view.
In the Chicamocha canyon, there are several options for paragliding with professional and safe companies, offering different types of flights, durations, schedules, and prices. Some of these are: Gtopik, Weekend Santander, and Parapente Chicamocha.
Services and activities
- Paragliding
- Cable car
- Zip-lining
- Hiking
How to get there?
From Bucaramanga, the nearest city, you can take a bus or a taxi to the park via the road to San Gil. The trip takes about 90 minutes.
You can also book a tour with a travel agency, which includes transportation, park entry, and the paragliding flight, among other services.
Sopó – Cundinamarca
Location: In the municipality of Sopó, 27,9 miles from Bogotá, in Cundinamarca.
Access: Charged.
In Sopó, you can experience a 15-minute paragliding flight, where you’ll feel the freedom and tranquility of being in touch with nature, with views of the Tominé reservoir and the surrounding mountains.
Here, you can choose between two flight options: the panoramic flight, which is simpler and more relaxed, and the acrobatic flight, which is more intense.
You can also opt for a flight as a couple, if you want to share this experience with someone special. In addition, you will be able to take a souvenir of your adventure, since they offer photography and video services.
Several specialized paragliding companies await you in Sopó to take you on an unforgettable experience. Some options include: Parapente Paraíso, Tocando el Cielo Colombia, or Altas Frecuencias.
How to get there?
From Bogotá, you can take a bus or a taxi to Sopó via the road to La Calera. The journey takes about 60 minutes.
Roldanillo – Valle del Cauca
Location: In the municipality of Roldanillo, 87 miles from Cali, in Valle del Cauca.
Access: Charged.
Paragliding Roldanillo or Despégate are some of the companies that invite you to fly over Valle del Cauca, one of the most favorable regions for paragliding in Colombia, due to its warm climate and thermal currents. Here you can make a paragliding flight of about 20 minutes, in which you can admire the sugar cane crops, rivers and mountains that characterize this area.
In this place you can choose between two flight options: the basic flight, which is the calmest and smoothest, and the extreme flight, which is the most exciting and dynamic. In addition, you will be able to take a souvenir of your adventure, since they offer photography and video services.
How to get there?
From Cali, you can take a bus or cab to Roldanillo, on the road that leads to Buga. The trip takes about 90 minutes.
You can also hire the transportation service offered by Parapente Roldanillo, which picks you up and takes you from your hotel or place of accommodation in Cali, for an additional cost.
Jericó – Antioquia
Location: In the municipality of Jericó, 74,5 miles from Medellín, in Antioquia.
Access: Charged
You can soar over the southwestern region of Antioquia, an area brimming with color, culture, and nature. Here, you can enjoy a 20-minute paragliding flight, where you’ll appreciate the coffee landscapes, native forests, and the town of Jericó, declared a cultural heritage of Colombia.
You can choose between two flight options: the panoramic flight and the acrobatic flight.
Some of the service providers are: Turismo a Tiempo, Ecoland, and Destino Antioquia.
How to get there?
From Medellín, you can take a bus or a taxi to Jericó via the road to Bolombolo. The journey takes about 3 hours.
Anapoima – Cundinamarca
Location: In the municipality of Anapoima, 54 miles from Bogotá, in Cundinamarca.
Access: Charged
In Anapoima, you can experience a 15-minute paragliding flight, feeling the breeze and the sun on your face while observing the mountains, crops, and the town.
You can choose between two flight options: the basic flight and the extreme flight.
Voy Yo and Aventura y Turismo are some companies that offer the service.
How to get there?
From Bogotá, you can take a bus or a taxi to Anapoima via the road to La Mesa. The journey takes about 3 hours.
Recommendations for Paragliding in Colombia
- You should book your paragliding flight in advance, as it depends on the availability of instructors and weather conditions.
- Wear comfortable and warm clothing, sports shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a cap or hat.
- Always follow the instructions of the instructor and the company staff at all times, for your safety and that of others.
More Nature Tourism Experiences in Colombia
Here is a list of incredible destinations for hiking and other nature activities in Colombia:
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- The Most Representative Flowers in Colombia.
- Cacao Guide in Colombia.
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