Monday, November 6, 2017

Paragliding in Lima, discovering invisible charms of capital of Peru

Paragliding in Lima. Why can only birds enjoy the incredible landscapes that surround the city?



In Peru you can practice paragliding in Lima and other places, where the geographical conditions are suitable for takeoff and launch. In any place you will enjoy magnificent views, the freedom to fly and even if you do this activity only once, you will never forget it.

Paragliding is one of the extreme adventure sports most practiced in Miraflores. The place indicated is the Raimondi park, on the Costa Verde of the district of Miraflores, where the parapuerto is for the takeoff landing. You can have spectacular views of the city, the Larco Mar shopping center, the Miraflores cliff, the beach and the Pacific Ocean. The practice of paragliding is linked to the quality of the winds; If there is not much wind, the takeoff will not be possible.







In Lima, when the paragliding is done in Miraflores, you fly up to 10 minutes and ascend to the maximum height of 250 meters. In Lurín, 40 minutes from Lima, they are practiced in sand dunes; the maximum height is 50 meters and the type of flight is descending; for 5 minutes. In Pachacámac, at kilometer 35 to the south of Lima, the thermodynamic flight and the maximum height of 1000 meters are available. In Pasamayo, two hours from Lima, at kilometer 55 of the Panamericana Norte, for people with experience in paragliding, it reaches heights above 1000 meters and is characterized as a dynamic flight. Finally, in the San Cristóbal hill, through the Historic Center of Lima. This place is preferred by paragliders from all over the world, due to its great height, excellent geographical location and history.








In other entries we will devote full attention to fabulous places in Peru where you can practice paragliding, for now we will show you an advance.
In Paracas, the paraport is near the Cathedral, a large rock formation caused by the erosion of the sea and the wind; the take-off point is only 20 meters, the ascending band formed when the wind hits the slope and is deflected upwards, allows gradual lifting. You can reach more than 300 meters in height during the flight.

The flight time is between 10 to 15 minutes, although you can hire up to 25 or 30 minutes. Paragliding can be practiced all year round, but depends on the weather conditions for a good flight. In Paracas the prices range between 250 and 400 soles.



In the south, an urban scenario for paragliding is the city of Arequipa. It is suitable for those who have experience and great physical resistance, which is needed from the moment you start the ascent to the mountain chosen for takeoff.

In Arequipa, flights start at 5,800 masl, taking advantage of the high mountains of the province. After an hour, it lands softly on different points within the city.



In Cusco, you also have to challenge the challenge of the mountains. The Racchi viewpoint in the Urubamba Valley, at 3900 masl; there there is a thermal activity that allows very relaxing and smooth stay flights.



References