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Lift off from Jaco for a three-hour paramotor trike flight that follows roughly 40 miles of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast toward Manuel Antonio. Expect beach panoramas, mangrove estuaries, and airborne encounters with pelicans and macaws.
Lift off from Jaco for a three-hour paramotor trike flight that follows roughly 40 miles of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast toward Manuel Antonio. Expect beach panoramas, mangrove estuaries, and airborne encounters with pelicans and macaws.
Ocean wind wakes the prop and the trike taxis off—then you are airborne above a coastline that alternates between broad beaches and mangrove teeth. From Jaco you climb, the town shrinking beneath a scatter of roofs while the pilot steers south toward Manuel Antonio, rising occasionally to the advertised 3,000 feet to take in the arc of the Central Pacific.
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Operated by Bex Tandem Flights · Jaco, Puntarenas
Ocean wind wakes the prop and the trike taxis off—then you are airborne above a coastline that alternates between broad beaches and mangrove teeth. From Jaco you climb, the town shrinking beneath a scatter of roofs while the pilot steers south toward Manuel Antonio, rising occasionally to the advertised 3,000 feet to take in the arc of the Central Pacific.
This stretch of Costa Rica’s Puntarenas coast is geologically young: river mouths have braided and shifted dunes, and ancient volcanic eruptions inland have left basalt outcrops and black-sand stretches where lava once met the sea. The local culture is a mix of fishing towns and surf communities; from the air you’ll spot artisanal boats, mangrove estuaries that feed local fisheries, and the green flashes of rainforest rides down to the shoreline.
Wildlife punctuates the route—brown pelicans wheel in thermals, macaws flash along forest edges, and crocodiles lurk at river mouths—so pilots keep altitude and speed choices tuned to minimize disturbance. The flight uses a two-seat paramotor trike with helmet intercoms so pilot and passenger can trade notes and music while the ocean breeze provides a steady, cooling wash.
Practical guidance: expect a 3-hour window including briefing and transfers, wear closed-toe shoes and a windproof layer, and bring sunscreen and a secure strap for sunglasses. Not recommended for people with serious spinal, cardiac conditions or pregnancy. Ask about weight limits and pickup fees for nearby beaches when booking; the operator requires advance passenger details and follows a 24-hour cancellation policy for full refunds if you cancel on time.
easy.
3 hours.
No special fitness required—ability to climb into a two-seat trike and remain seated for up to three hours.
The operator will climb up to roughly 3,000 feet but varies altitude to improve views and comfort—pilots may fly lower over beaches and higher for panorama shots.
You must provide weight and height at booking; infants must sit on laps and specialized infant seats may be available—check with the operator for exact limits.
Flights are canceled in adverse weather; the operator follows a 24-hour cancellation policy for full refunds if canceled in time, and will reschedule when possible.
The listing notes wheelchair-accessible accommodations for certain parts of the service, but boarding a trike requires mobility—discuss needs with the operator prior to booking.
This coastline has long supported fishing communities and surf culture; inland volcanic activity and river deposition shaped the beaches and estuaries you’ll fly over.
Pilots avoid low passes over nesting sites and estuaries to limit disturbance; support local mangrove and marine conservation groups to help protect the habitats you’ll see.
Bex Tandem Flights operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Ocean wind wakes the prop and the trike taxis off—then you are airborne above a coastline that alternates between broad beaches and mangrove teeth. From Jaco you climb, the town shrinking beneath a scatter of roofs while the pilot steers south toward Manuel Antonio, rising occasionally to the advertised 3,000 feet to take in the arc of the Central Pacific.
Ocean wind wakes the prop and the trike taxis off—then you are airborne above a coastline that alternates between broad beaches and mangrove teeth. From Jaco you climb, the town shrinking beneath a scatter of roofs while the pilot steers south toward Manuel Antonio, rising occasionally to the advertised 3,000 feet to take in the arc of the Central Pacific.
This stretch of Costa Rica’s Puntarenas coast is geologically young: river mouths have braided and shifted dunes, and ancient volcanic eruptions inland have left basalt outcrops and black-sand stretches where lava once met the sea. The local culture is a mix of fishing towns and surf communities; from the air you’ll spot artisanal boats, mangrove estuaries that feed local fisheries, and the green flashes of rainforest rides down to the shoreline.
Wildlife punctuates the route—brown pelicans wheel in thermals, macaws flash along forest edges, and crocodiles lurk at river mouths—so pilots keep altitude and speed choices tuned to minimize disturbance. The flight uses a two-seat paramotor trike with helmet intercoms so pilot and passenger can trade notes and music while the ocean breeze provides a steady, cooling wash.
Practical guidance: expect a 3-hour window including briefing and transfers, wear closed-toe shoes and a windproof layer, and bring sunscreen and a secure strap for sunglasses. Not recommended for people with serious spinal, cardiac conditions or pregnancy. Ask about weight limits and pickup fees for nearby beaches when booking; the operator requires advance passenger details and follows a 24-hour cancellation policy for full refunds if you cancel on time.