Parapente Chicamocha is a company founded in 2009 that meets all technical and logistical standards to offer paragliding at the highest level.
Our philosophy is based on providing a personalized, agile, safe, and fun service. We have instructors with over fifteen years of experience, who are dedicated to free flying and high-performance
Well-located and easy to reach
An essential part of the service we offer is making everything easy for you, which is why today we want to tell you where our flying locations are and how to get to each of our points.
We have two locations
The main office
One at Carrera 10 #8-33 in downtown San Gil, three blocks from the main park and one block from the boardwalk.
Chicamocha National Park Office
We have a sales point, right at the main entrance next to the ticket office, very close to the Dos Ventanas flight area, where we practice paragliding
We have two fliying location
Chicamocha Canyon Launch Site
Located at the highest point of the Chicamocha canyon, just 700 meters from the main road, very close to the Chiflas restaurant on the road from San Gil to Bucaramanga.
Curití Launch Site
Just 40 minutes from San Gil, located in the Palo Blanco village.
Both the launch sites and our offices can serve as meeting points for paragliding flights with Parapente Chicamocha. Our organization can provide free transportation from the San Gil office, from Barichara, or from the Chicamocha National Park office (for Canyon flights).
Please note that depending on the meeting point, a specific schedule will be arranged.
- For flights in the Chicamocha Canyon, the usual meeting times are as follows. However, please note that these times are subject to daily weather conditions, the number of participants, and traffic on the route:
- San Gil Office: 8:30 AM
- Chicamocha Canyon Launch Site, Dos Ventanas: 10:00 AM
- Chicamocha National Park Office: 10:00 AM
- For flights in Curití, the usual schedule is as follows:
- San Gil Office: 2:00 PM
- Curití Launch Site: 3:00 PM
How to get there from San Gil office?
If you do NOT have transportation
If you don’t have your own transportation and are staying in the urban area of San Gil, you have three options:
- Take a taxi: which will bring you to our main office in San Gil located at Carrera 10 # 8 – 33 (view en google maps) for less than 7,000 Colombian pesos
- You can walk to our main office in San Gil: located at Carrera 10 # 8 – 33 (view en google maps) if your accommodation is near the center.
- We can pick you up from where you are staying: at no additional cost, unless your hotel is located on the outskirts of San Gil and requires significant travel.
- If your flight is in the Chicamocha Canyon, the pickup time is 8:30 AM.
- If your flight is in Curití, the pickup time is 2:00 PM.
- If you are in nearby municipalities: such as Barichara, Mogotes, Curití, Valle de San José, Páramo, or Socorro and do not have your own transportation, you can take an intermunicipal bus (“buseta”) from Cotrasangil, which will drop you off at the “terminalito” (small terminal where buses from the towns arrive) located in the center of San Gil. From there, you can either take a taxi or walk to our offices, which are approximately 8 blocks away. We can also arrange a pickup time and collect you from there.
- If your flight is in the Chicamocha Canyon, the pickup time is 8:30 AM.
- If your flight is in Curití, the pickup time is 2:00 PM.
- If you are in Barichara and want to fly in the Chicamocha Canyon: we have departures every day at 8:00 AM. We can pick you up at your hotel if you are in the urban area. *Important: the return is only to San Gil around 1:30 PM, where we can drop you off at the terminalito. From there, you can take the bus to Barichara, which departs every 30 minutes and costs 7,000 Colombian pesos.
If you have a car
You can manage your time and go directly to the flight location by simply clicking the button to view the location and travel calmly.
Here are some travel times to keep in mind:
- Chicamocha Canyon Launch Site: The meeting time is 10:00 AM.
- From San Gil to the launch site: The journey takes approximately 1 hour.
- From Barichara to the launch site: The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Curití Launch Site: The meeting time is 3:00 PM.
How to get here from Bucaramanga?
We have several options for you to reach us and enjoy a paragliding flight.
If you are staying in Bucaramanga
The first option is to take a taxi to the city’s transportation terminal and from there take a bus to the Chicamocha National Park, where one of our locations is. You will find us right at the main entrance of the park, and from there we will take you in our transportation to the flight location.
Buses from Bucaramanga depart every 30 minutes. We recommend taking the 8:00 a.m. bus. The price is 25,000 Colombian pesos.
The usual transportation companies are:
- Cotrasangil
- Cotrasaravita
- Trasander
But any bus on the Bucaramanga to San Gil route will work; you just need to request a stop at Chicamocha National Park “Panachi.”
- Note: If you want to take the bus to La Mesa de Los Santos, you need to catch the Flota Cachira at Carrera 16 # 24-50 in Bucaramanga. However, the only bus that goes by the cable car station is the one that leaves at 5:30 AM. After that, buses leave every 30 minutes that can get you close, but not exactly to the point (Flota Cachira phone number 606422218). *Piedecuesta is a town located approximately 30 minutes from Bucaramanga.
If you are in Mesa de los Santos
Here are the options for meeting us:
- If you are at Refugio la Roca, you can contact Flota Cáchira or Transportes la Culona (they also can take you to the cable car station). Buses typically leave every hour from the town of Los Santos starting at 7:00 am.
- There is also the option to arrive via La Mesa de Los Santos. Whether by bus or in your own vehicle, you need to get to the cable car station at La Mesa de Los Santos and take the cable car to cross to the other side of the Chicamocha Canyon. Once you exit the cable car, just walk to the main entrance, and you will find us there.
- To find out where the cable car station is located, simply click the following button or watch the video below.
If you arrive at Palonegro Airport
Take a taxi or your preferred transportation to the ground transportation terminal and take a bus to Chicamocha National Park (Panachi).
If you prefer a private transfer
From the airport or your hotel in Bucaramanga to Panachi, it can cost between 300,000 and 400,000 Colombian pesos. We can recommend reliable services.
If you have your own transportation
You can manage your time and go directly to the flight location by simply clicking the button to view the location and travel calmly
- Chicamocha Canyon Launch Site: The meeting time is 10:00 AM
- Curití Launch Site: The meeting time is 3:00 PM
How to get from Bogotá?
We can’t say it’s the closest paragliding spot to Bogotá, but we can say that in the Chicamocha Canyon, you will experience one of the best flights. Here are some reasons why we can guarantee this:
- Excellent weather conditions: We fly almost every day of the year. The Chicamocha Canyon allows for flying 360 days a year (based on recent years).
- Altitude: We are at 1,740 meters above sea level, but the mountain height from the Chicamocha River to the take-off point is 1,200 meters. You don’t need to bundle up.
- View: Our paragliding take-off site is known as “Dos Ventanas” because it offers views of both sides of the Chicamocha Canyon. With some luck, we can also see the peaks of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy.
Now, to get from Bogotá to our paragliding take-off site, you have the following options:
Take a bus
You can take the bus from the main terminal or from the northern terminal. I recommend the transportation companies Copetran and Berlinas. It’s better to travel at night; you’ll be in San Gil in less than 5 hours. From there, we will take you to the launch site at no additional cost. Remember! You must be in San Gil by 8:30 AM.
Take a plane
You can take the following routes:
- Bogotá – San Gil: You can purchase tickets with the airline Pacifica. You will take the plane at Guaymaral Airport in Bogotá and arrive at Los Pozos Airport in San Gil
- Bogotá – Bucaramanga: From there, you can follow the instructions provided in the section “How to Get There from Bucaramanga,” as mentioned above.
In your own vehicle
You can take the route through Tunja, Barbosa, San Gil, or the route through Zipaquirá, Chiquinquirá, Barbosa, San Gil.
Office Hours
Getting to any of our offices or flight locations is very easy. Just click on any of the following locations to view them on Google Maps:
Main Office
As landmarks, you can find the Palace of Justice (half a block away) and the La Niña María School (across the street).
- Address: Carrera 10 # 8-33
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Chicamocha National Park Office
Our paragliding office at the Chicamocha National Park: It is located at the main entrance, right next to the ticket booth. The office hours are tied to the Chicamocha National Park hours, which are typically:
- Low Season: Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- High Season: Every day from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
However, our flight services operate every day from the Dos Ventanas launch site, which is 5 km from the park. You can also reach this office via the cable car station located in La Mesa de Los Santos (make sure the park is open).
Chicamocha Canyon Launch Site
Chicamocha Paragliding Launch Site, Vereda San Pedro, Chiflas Dos Ventanas Sector, Aratoca, Santander: The flight site is located in the Chicamocha Canyon, at km 35 (San Gil-Bucaramanga) or km 64 (Bucaramanga-San Gil), near the Chiflas restaurant.
You can access the site by turning off the main route 700 meters, and it is accessible by any vehicle. If you arrive by bus, you can ask the driver to stop at the Chiflas restaurant, where a bus from our company will be waiting for you.
Buses from San Gil or Bucaramanga depart every 30 minutes and are operated by several companies such as Cotrasangil, Cotrasaravita, and Trasander.
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- It is important to call before arriving, as we only go to the flight site if we have prior reservations.
Curití Launch Site
It is located in the Vereda Paloblanco Alto of the municipality of Curití, being the third and last of three flight sites that are located one after another in a 200-meter stretch. The owner is Esperanza Torres. We recommend meeting at the San Gil office for this activity or arranging an appointment in advance.
- Hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- It is important to call before arriving, as we only go to the flight site if we have prior reservations.
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