Paragliding in Arequipa

An urban setting for paragliding in Peru is the city of Arequipa, in the province and region of the same name.

Paragliding in the territory of Arequipa is recommended, especially for those with experience in the discipline and endurance, as while the technical difficulty of flying in this area is not very high, the level of endurance required by the participant is significant and must be demonstrated from the ascent to the mountain chosen for takeoff.

Paragliding flights in Arequipa start at around 5,800 meters above sea level, taking advantage of the high mountains in the province. These flights typically take about an hour to gently land at various points within the urban area of the city of Arequipa.