Ecuador has several alternatives to practice paragliding. In addition, it has destinations with wonderful landscapes. Here are some fantastic places to practice this activity.
Puengasí- Quito / Simon Bolivar
This sector is located to the south east of Quito, on the new Eastern road. It is advisable to carry out the activity on Saturdays and Sundays and the lunar calendar and the days after heavy rains are usually used.
To start the first thing to do is check the equipment so that everything is in order. In this place you can experience two modalities: cross-country, and competition; In addition, in a normal flight, speeds of 50 km/h can be reached.
In this place you can see single and two-seater or tandem paragliding, the latter used for flights of two people who can be an amateur in the company of an expert pilot.
- Degree of difficulty: Medium High
- Cost: No cost
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. on weekends
- Duration Time: 1 to 2 hours
- Transport: Take the Villa Flora – San Martín transport line of the Compañía 6 de Diciembre, which leaves from Alonso de Angulo Avenue to the south of Quito and take Simón Bolívar Avenue, which is peripheral on the east side of the city until reach the Mirador de Bellavista.
Pululahua-Geobotanical Reserve – Pichincha
One hour from the city of Quito is the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and from a volcanic peak you can practice paragliding, it will be a flight of 1 hour or 40 minutes.
In this place you can experience two modalities: cross-country, and competition; In addition, in a normal flight, speeds of 40 km/h can be reached in this area.
- Degree of difficulty: Medium High
- Cost: No cost
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All year
- Climate: 13°C to 15°C
- Transportation: Take the Manuel Córdova Galarza highway from the Middle of the World City and continue for 10 minutes north to Calacalí. At this point, to the right, continue for about 3 minutes and arrive at the entrance of Ventamillas where you have to register to enter the Pululahua.
Saint Peter – Saint Helena
This activity takes place throughout the year depending on the wind conditions, which are normally good in San Pedro.
- Degree of difficulty: low
- Climate: 25°C
- Schedules. All year
- Duration time: 15 minutes
High Priory-Ibarra-Imbabura
The take-off area is a soft platform of grass and its departure always depends on the direction and strength of the wind; there is room for three wings (minimum). The flights with tourists are called tandems, in which an expert pilot accompanies the tourist. The duration of the flight can vary between 15 to 40 minutes. It is advisable to wear warm clothing and shoes that protect the ankles.
- Cost: USD 67.80, reference/Fly Ecuador company. A specialized guide is required.
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on weekends
Cerro Blanco – Bototillo Guayas
The Cerro Blanco Protected Forest is one of the largest and best preserved reserves of tropical dry forests in Ecuador. Tourists and beginners can do this sport from the Bototillo track to the Terra Nostra Urbanization on Vía a la Costa.
- Degree of difficulty: Low
- Type of flight: thermal – dynamic.
- Cost: No cost (I)
Source: Eluniverso
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