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Rise above Banderas Bay on a private parasailing flight from Puerto Vallarta. In a brief, guided launch you'll float over the Malecón, Los Arcos and coastal beaches — an efficient way to see the bay from a dramatic vantage with professional briefing and safety gear included.
Rise above Banderas Bay on a private parasailing flight from Puerto Vallarta. In a brief, guided launch you'll float over the Malecón, Los Arcos and coastal beaches — an efficient way to see the bay from a dramatic vantage with professional briefing and safety gear included.
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Operated by Travel Vallarta · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
The harness bites gently as the boat powers away and, a heartbeat later, the Pacific lifts you. From ten minutes aloft the Sierra Madre slopes fold into the bay, the Malecón appears as a thin ribbon, and the water below flashes with the silver of small fishing boats. Wind tugs, the line sings, and the bay cradles the flight back toward sand.
moderate.
30–45 minutes (includes briefing and launch; 8–12 minute flight).
Moderate fitness recommended — you must be able to climb into/out of the boat and tolerate brief suspension.
The airborne portion is typically about 8–12 minutes; total experience including briefing, gearing up and return is usually 30–45 minutes.
Yes — most operators set minimum and maximum weight limits and age requirements; you'll be asked to provide height and weight when booking.
Those prone to seasickness or motion sickness should take precautions like antiemetics beforehand; the ride is relatively stable but the towboat motion can affect sensitive passengers.
Operators cancel flights in high winds, heavy rain or rough seas; reputable companies will reschedule or refund when conditions are unsafe.
Puerto Vallarta grew from a coastal fishing town into an international destination after the 1960s, with its Malecón and historic center reflecting that coastal-to-tourist evolution.
Banderas Bay overlaps protected marine zones; use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid feeding wildlife, and choose operators that follow local marine protection guidelines.
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