My first paragliding flight, new experiences in Colombia
This has been My first paragliding flight , an experience that is very scary when you see the precipice from which you are going to be thrown, but that with time becomes something great (or rather, brutal (as we Colombians would say). Seeing the Colombian landscape from above is an unparalleled experience. Paragliding in Colombia is one of the things you should definitely do.
Recommendations you should take into account before taking a paragliding flight
If it is your first time paragliding, I recommend that you read about the weather in the place where you will be flying. In my case, it was in the municipality of Chipaque, where the weather was very cold and the temperature dropped as we increased in altitude . Go very well fed. Colombia We have an unmatched gastronomic variety, so my recommendation is to venture to try the typical that is in the place where you will make the jump, (but do not eat too much, because the trip will be intense and we do not want to spoil the experience), I must admit that I ate a curd cake (delicious) which also gave me energy at the moment of takeoff and I learned something new about my Colombian culture. Have plenty of time , because climate change affects the moment of making the decision to be able to fly, so you have to be prepared to wait for the wind, neither too much, nor so so (as my mother says) it is necessary to wait for the perfect moment to fly in a paraglider. Bring a camera or cell phone and Record everything you can take from that experience , remember that it is not just about paragliding, but about living something unforgettable and having a great time. tasty, and then be able to show your experience to your partners.
How much does paragliding cost?
- Paragliding: 80,000 COP
- Takeoff fee: 30,000 COP
- Toll: 11,500 (for two) COP
- Lunch to your liking between 15,000 and 20,000 COP
Place where I had my first paragliding flight: Chipaque (one hour from Bogotá)
