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Paragliding the Chicamocha Canyon
Run off the rim of one of the world's great canyons and ride the thermals.
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Paragliding the Chicamocha Canyon
WhereThe Chicamocha canyon between San Gil and Bucaramanga — about 227 km long and close to 2,000 m deep, according to Colombia's tourism board.
A few running steps, then the ground simply stops and the canyon opens underneath you. Macondo's notes describe launching about 1,000 m above the river and circling up on thermals — sometimes to around 2,000 m.
You fly tandem with a pilot, and the hostel says its pilots offer longer flights — the notes mention 20–25 minutes. In paragliding, wind and weather decide everything: treat any time as a plan, not a promise.
Questions
What if the weather's bad?
Pilots only fly when it's safe. If your day isn't flyable, ask about another day or the shorter Las Vueltas flights.
Is there a cheaper option?
Yes — Macondo also lists shorter afternoon flights at Las Vueltas, outside the canyon but with views towards it.
Ask the team
How the team helps
Tell the team which day you'd like to fly. They check the forecast and the pilots' schedule, explain transport (the notes mention a morning pickup from Macondo) and confirm price and flight length.
From Macondo's activity notes
- Tandem flights from the canyon rim
- Longer 20–25 min flights mentioned
- Morning departure from the hostel mentioned
- Always weather-dependent
Times, prices and inclusions change — the team confirms the details when you ask.