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Soar above the dramatic cliffs of Chicamocha Canyon on a 20–25 minute tandem paragliding flight from Palo Blanco. This quick but unforgettable aerial tour includes private transport from San Gil, certified pilots, and photos.
Soar above the dramatic cliffs of Chicamocha Canyon on a 20–25 minute tandem paragliding flight from Palo Blanco. This quick but unforgettable aerial tour includes private transport from San Gil, certified pilots, and photos.
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Operated by Parapente San Gil · Aratoca, Santander
Wind picks you up above Palo Blanco and the canyon opens like a raw wound of red rock and scrub. The pilot runs, the wing fills, and for the next 20–25 minutes the Chicamocha River and its serrated ridgelines pull the view into long horizontal panels — terraced farmland, steep walls, and the cable car ribbon to PANACHI below. Thermals here can push flights from a few hundred meters to more than 2,000 m above takeoff when conditions allow.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for most people in average health; expect a short uphill walk to launch and a firm landing.
Tandem flights typically last 20–25 minutes in the air; the full activity including transport and briefing is about five hours.
No—this is a tandem flight with a certified pilot and requires no technical skill; you must follow the pilot’s instructions at takeoff and landing.
Not recommended for people with serious spinal, heart, or pregnancy conditions; operators require accurate weight and may set limits for safety.
Operators monitor morning thermals; if flights are canceled for safety you can typically reschedule or receive a refund depending on provider policy.
The Chicamocha Canyon formed over millions of years as the river cut through uplifted sedimentary layers; the area sits on ancestral lands of the Guane people and later Spanish colonial settlements.
PANACHI and local communities promote responsible tourism; stay on designated paths, avoid littering, and support local guides to reduce impacts on fragile dry-forest habitats.
Parapente San Gil operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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