ABOUT US

Chicamocha Paragliding

Experience the adrenaline

DREAM, LIVE, FLY

Parapente Chicamocha is a company established in 2009 that meets all technical and logistical standards to develop paragliding practice at the highest level.

Our philosophy is based on personalized, efficient, safe, and fun service. We have instructors with over fifteen years of experience who are dedicated to high-performance free flight and acrobatics.

We are the only operators authorized by the Chicamocha National Park to offer paragliding in the Chicamocha Canyon.

Mission:

Our purpose is to generate Happiness, Seriousness, and Trust in the teaching and practice of free flight in paragliding.

Vision:

To become the leading paragliding company in Latin America that helps locals and visitors improve their knowledge and techniques to develop this sport at the highest level.

Expert instructors, unforgettable flights

MEET THE TEAM

Cesar Arciniegas Sanchez

Driver of the company's minibus since 2019

Angie Viviana Arciniegas Sánchez

Administrative Manager since 2019

Miguel Ángel Aparicio Torres

Paragliding pilot since 2009

Fredy Andrés Sanabria Suarez

Logistics Manager since 2016

Silvia Juliana Chaparro Santos

Commercial Advisor for the Chicamocha National Park Office since 2022

Expert instructors, unforgettable flights

Why Fly with Us?

FLY HIGHER

We have an exclusive flying location, the highest in the Chicamocha Canyon!

BILINGUAL

The logistics manager, technical director, and much of the staff speak a second language.

TRIPADVISOR TOP RANKED

Our company is ranked number one on TripAdvisor for this activity.

Safety and fun guaranteed

Conquer the wind, feel the freedom

Unforgettable Paragliding adventures

Discover the Chicamocha Canyon flying with us.

Sergio Andrés Gutiérrez Gómez

Manager, Pilot, Driver, Administrator, and Sales Representative of Parapente Chicamocha, he has participated in the following competitions:

  • Airtour (Hike & Fly) in France twice, in 2014 and 2016
  • Pre-World Cup in Nirgua, Venezuela in 2015
  • National Paragliding Circuit during 2014, 2015, and 2016, where he achieved the following results: first place at the Copa de Occidente 2016, second place at Copa Vientos Apía Risaralda 2016, and third place at Copa Vientos Apía 2015
  • Aerothlon (Hike, Fly & MTB) in Baja California in 2016, where he obtained first place.

 

He has flown in 13 countries: Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Spain, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, New Zealand, and Vietnam.

He has completed the following courses:

  • SIV and Acro Course in Chivor, Boyacá
  • Instructor assistant course in Bogotá and obtained the corresponding license
  • APPI Instructor Course (International Association of Paragliding Pilots and Instructors) in Ansermanuevo, Valle del Cauca in 2022
  • APPI Tandem Course and obtained the corresponding Tandem PRO license in 2022
  • APPI Paragliding Maintenance and Repair Course in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Why do you like paragliding?

I like paragliding because this activity gives me freedom, happiness, and work at the same time — it is basically a hobby, a profession, and a sport all in one.

Cristian Alfonso Chaparro Gil

Shareholder and paragliding pilot since 2000. Tourism guiding technologist with a professional tourism guide license.

Since 2004, he has been competing and has achieved the following results: second place in Apía 2018 in the Sport category and second place in the Serial category in 2019.

He is currently a Level I Paragliding Instructor, certified by the General Directorate of Sports of the Community of Madrid, Spain.

Why do you like paragliding?

I like paragliding because of the feeling of freedom and the landscapes you get to enjoy in different places — and on top of that, it’s possible to make a living from flying.

Diego Alejandro Olarte Castañeda

Paragliding pilot since 2002, Tourism Guiding Technologist with a professional tourism guide license, and helicopter pilot.

Why do you like paragliding?

Paragliding is an activity where, in a very simple and practical way, you can take off from a mountain and take advantage of rising air currents—the same ones birds use to soar through the skies. Flying is a dream and a challenge that humanity has pursued for many years.

Cesar Arciniegas Sanchez

Company minibus driver since 2019. He has been driving since the age of 18 and working in special transport services since 2017. He is responsible for ensuring that all our clients arrive safely at the takeoff site.

Why do you like paragliding?

Because of the adrenaline rush, the feeling of the wind, and the enjoyment of the landscape.

Angie Viviana Arciniegas Sánchez:

Administrative Manager since 2019; Agronomist by profession, but truly passionate about tourism. She speaks English at a B1 level, certified by EF School in New Zealand.

Why do you like paragliding?

I love being able to admire the breathtaking landscapes we have, to feel that sensation of flying, and to be closer to the sky—feeling alive, peaceful, and happy.

Miguel Ángel Aparicio Torres

Paragliding pilot since 2009. He has participated in a Cross Country competition in Valle del Cauca and attended an SIV course in Chivor, Boyacá.

Why do you like paragliding?

Because of the freedom you feel being in the sky like a bird, and the opportunity to share with people from different parts of the world.

Fredy Andrés Sanabria Suarez

Logistics Manager since 2016. He has worked in tourism since 2008, is a certified Tourism Information Technician and a Tourism Guiding Technologist with a professional tourism guide license. Languages spoken: English and Spanish.

Why do you like paragliding?

I like paragliding because of the feeling of freedom and seeing the world from a different perspective.

Silvia Juliana Chaparro Santos

Sales Advisor at the Chicamocha National Park Office since 2022.

Why do you like paragliding?

Well, paragliding is my job. I enjoy being able to provide all the information and seeing clients return happy, with a smile. What I love about flying is how beautiful the canyon is, being able to admire it from above, and the sense of peace and freedom it gives.