Paragliding in Chinchero

The Cusco is one of the best places to visit in the world, as it is home to Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders. But it also offers a unique experience of enjoying the wonderful landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas by paragliding, a real challenge for a great adventurer.

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Where it takes place

The adventure starts between the areas of Chinchero and Cruzpata, always depending on good weather to be able to practice this sport. It is necessary to be patient for the departure time, because as is known, paragliding depends a lot on the weather conditions.

Time

There are flights of different durations ranging from 10 to 15 minutes up to 35 minutes, depending on the agency and the package purchased.

Altitude

The flight altitude is 800 meters, and in some cases it can reach 1000 meters.

Season

It is recommended to do this adventure between the months of May to September, as mentioned earlier, paragliding depends a lot on weather conditions to be able to take place.

Level

It is suitable for any level in paragliding, although it is necessary to check the restrictions that each agency has, such as the person's weight, age, health problems, etc.

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What to bring

• Sports or hiking shoes
• Comfortable and warm clothing
• Bottled water
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Paraglider
• Harness
• Helmet

*The last 3 items must be provided by the hired agency

Recommendations

Hire agencies that offer this service, in Cusco these outings that take half a day are very popular.