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Launch from Miraflores’ cliffs and glide along Lima’s Costa Verde for panoramic ocean and city views. This short tandem paragliding flight offers a high-adrenaline perspective on the capital’s coastal edge with safety gear and HD video included.
Launch from Miraflores’ cliffs and glide along Lima’s Costa Verde for panoramic ocean and city views. This short tandem paragliding flight offers a high-adrenaline perspective on the capital’s coastal edge with safety gear and HD video included.
The wind lifts you off the cliff like a hand guiding a paper plane — the Pacific opens beneath, a strip of gray-blue threaded with surf and the long curve of Lima’s Costa Verde. At roughly 300 meters above sea level, the city unfurls: manicured malecóns, low houses of Miraflores and Barranco, and a distant smear of islands where seabirds wheel. The takeoff is brisk; a few coordinated steps and gravity hands you to the canopy.
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Operated by PARAPENTE COSTA VERDE · Lima, Lima
The wind lifts you off the cliff like a hand guiding a paper plane — the Pacific opens beneath, a strip of gray-blue threaded with surf and the long curve of Lima’s Costa Verde. At roughly 300 meters above sea level, the city unfurls: manicured malecóns, low houses of Miraflores and Barranco, and a distant smear of islands where seabirds wheel. The takeoff is brisk; a few coordinated steps and gravity hands you to the canopy.
The coastline here is the product of marine terraces and tectonic uplift, cliffs cut into the arid edge of the Andes. Spanish Lima sits on older pre-Columbian settlements; today the cliffs are a public edge where fishermen, surfers and gallery-goers converge. From the air you’ll see how the city meets the sea — beaches, breakwaters and the occasional fishing skiff hunting anchovies and small schooling fish.
Expect a tandem flight of roughly 10–15 minutes of airborne time (the operator’s total appointment runs longer for briefing and gear). Flights include seasoned tandem pilots, helmets with intercoms, lifejackets and an onboard GoPro; operators typically provide accident insurance and full-HD video.
Practical notes: morning slots usually deliver calmer winds and clearer visibility; garúa fog can reduce visibility in winter months. Maximum passenger weight is around 115 kg, and there are age and pregnancy restrictions. Wear closed-toe shoes, windproof layers and sun protection; bring ID and a small change of cash for tips or transit.
This is an accessible way to taste flight over one of the few capitals perched directly on the ocean — brief, intense, and precisely choreographed.
easy.
15–30 minutes.
Light physical ability required — must be able to run a few steps and sit in a harness comfortably.
Airborne time is about 10–15 minutes; plan for a 30–60 minute appointment including briefing, gearing, and video delivery.
Yes — the operator’s limit is typically 115 kg and children from about 5 years old can fly; pregnancy and serious spinal or heart conditions are restricted.
Flights are canceled for unsafe winds or heavy fog; operators usually offer full refunds if canceled at least 24 hours before departure or immediate rescheduling when possible.
Most packages include a full-HD video captured with a fixed monopod and GoPro; pilots often use helmets with intercoms so you can hear instructions.
Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 on a pre-Columbian coastal landscape; the Miraflores cliffs later became a public waterfront where recreation and fishing meet urban growth.
The coastal cliffs and nearby marine habitats are ecologically fragile; stick to marked launch paths, avoid littering, and support operators that follow marine and cliffside safety guidelines.
PARAPENTE COSTA VERDE operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The wind lifts you off the cliff like a hand guiding a paper plane — the Pacific opens beneath, a strip of gray-blue threaded with surf and the long curve of Lima’s Costa Verde. At roughly 300 meters above sea level, the city unfurls: manicured malecóns, low houses of Miraflores and Barranco, and a distant smear of islands where seabirds wheel. The takeoff is brisk; a few coordinated steps and gravity hands you to the canopy.
The wind lifts you off the cliff like a hand guiding a paper plane — the Pacific opens beneath, a strip of gray-blue threaded with surf and the long curve of Lima’s Costa Verde. At roughly 300 meters above sea level, the city unfurls: manicured malecóns, low houses of Miraflores and Barranco, and a distant smear of islands where seabirds wheel. The takeoff is brisk; a few coordinated steps and gravity hands you to the canopy.
The coastline here is the product of marine terraces and tectonic uplift, cliffs cut into the arid edge of the Andes. Spanish Lima sits on older pre-Columbian settlements; today the cliffs are a public edge where fishermen, surfers and gallery-goers converge. From the air you’ll see how the city meets the sea — beaches, breakwaters and the occasional fishing skiff hunting anchovies and small schooling fish.
Expect a tandem flight of roughly 10–15 minutes of airborne time (the operator’s total appointment runs longer for briefing and gear). Flights include seasoned tandem pilots, helmets with intercoms, lifejackets and an onboard GoPro; operators typically provide accident insurance and full-HD video.
Practical notes: morning slots usually deliver calmer winds and clearer visibility; garúa fog can reduce visibility in winter months. Maximum passenger weight is around 115 kg, and there are age and pregnancy restrictions. Wear closed-toe shoes, windproof layers and sun protection; bring ID and a small change of cash for tips or transit.
This is an accessible way to taste flight over one of the few capitals perched directly on the ocean — brief, intense, and precisely choreographed.