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Fly over the eastern Andes on a tandem paraglider from La Calera—just an hour from Bogotá. This guided, weather-dependent flight delivers sweeping reservoir views and a short shuttle to the ridge for launch.
Fly over the eastern Andes on a tandem paraglider from La Calera—just an hour from Bogotá. This guided, weather-dependent flight delivers sweeping reservoir views and a short shuttle to the ridge for launch.
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Operated by Vive y vuela colombia · La Calera, Cundinamarca
A high, open ridge above La Calera greets the wind and a small line of pilots preparing their gliders. Toward the valley the air shimmers over the San Rafael reservoir; behind you, Bogotá unfolds as a gray lowland. The meeting point is busy but focused—guides checking lines, folding canopies, and briefing participants before a short shuttle climbs to the launch.
moderate.
2–3 hours (includes transfer and briefing; ~60-minute flight time listed).
Light to moderate—able to run a short takeoff and follow safety instructions; not strenuous but requires mobility for launch/landing
The advertised airborne portion is about 60 minutes, though total time including briefing, transport to launch, and return can be 2–3 hours.
Yes—tandem flights are led by certified pilots who handle launch, flight control, and landing; disclose any medical conditions during booking.
Operators cancel in unsafe wind or rain; bookings typically allow full refunds up to 24 hours before departure when weather forces cancellation.
Meet at the operator’s Bogotá-area point; private transportation is included to the higher launch ridge and back to the meeting point after landing.
La Calera grew as a rural supplier of lime and agricultural goods to Bogotá; its exposed ridges later attracted paragliding clubs seeking consistent lift.
Stick to marked launch and landing zones to protect fragile páramo grasses, pack out all trash, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize impact on sensitive slopes.
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