Launch from a hillside above Medellín and spend twenty minutes drifting over the Aburrá Valley with a certified tandem pilot. This guided paragliding option pairs safety-focused briefings and hotel transfer with sweeping urban and mountain views.
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You step onto the grassy rim and the city drops away beneath you: tile roofs, parks and the river folding through the valley become a miniature map while the wind tugs at the canopy, eager to lift you. A certified pilot checks lines and harness, then the hillside gives and you are airborne—twenty minutes of flight that frame Medellin against the green ribs of the Andes.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours total (20 minute flight)
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to run a short launch or brace for a low-impact landing
Wildlife
History
Medellín grew along the Aburrá Valley; recreational paragliding emerged in the region in the 1990s as tourism and adventure sports expanded.
Conservation
Respect launch sites and local farmland; choose licensed operators who follow waste protocols and support local trail and reforestation efforts.
Reserve your spot on the Andes Paragliding Tour from Medellin today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early for briefing
Give yourself 20–30 minutes before launch for weight checks, safety briefing and gear fitting.
Know the weight limit
Maximum passenger weight is 120 kg; operators will weigh riders for safety—book accordingly.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Stable footing is required for the short run at launch and landing; trainers or hiking shoes work best.
Protect your camera
Use a wrist or chest strap for phones or action cams to avoid dropping equipment during flight and landing.
Closed-toe shoes
Provide traction during the short hill run at launch and a secure stance at landing.
Windproof jacket or layers
High-elevation winds can be cool; layer to stay comfortable during and after flight.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Protect against strong Andean sun at altitude and reflective glare from the valley below.
Small secured camera or action cam
Capture aerial views—ensure it has a strap and operator permission before use.